Historic Blackburne Arms under threat of demolition again!
THE historic Blackburne Arms Pub at Orford, Warrington, is again under threat of demolition to make way for “affordable” retirement homes.
Author Gary Skentelbery
Gary Skentelbery
Experienced journalist for more than 40 years. Managing Director of magazine publishing group with three in-house titles and on-line daily newspaper for Warrington. Experienced writer, photographer, PR consultant and media expert having written for local, regional and national newspapers. Specialties: PR, media, social networking, photographer, networking, advertising, sales, media crisis management. Former Chair of Warrington Healthwatch Director Warrington Chamber of Commerce Patron Tim Parry Johnathan Ball Foundation for Peace. Patron Warrington Disability Partnership. Former Chairman of Warrington Town FC.
Lymm school-leaver appointed as apprentice at leading interiors company
LYMM school-leaver Edward Breen has been appointed as an Apprentice at Altrincham’s Consensus Workspace to support the business as it expands throughout the UK.
Telegraph pole catches fire after being struck by lightning
FIREFIGHTERS from Warrington were called out after a telegraph pole caught fire following reports it had struck by lightning on Thursday afternoon.
Warrington’s COVID-19 hot spots revealed as 59 new cases confirmed
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Missing woman found safe and well at Woolston
EMERGENCY services were called out earlier today (Thursday) following concerns for a missing woman in the Woolston area.
Construction completed on new £20m road bridge aimed at reducing traffic congestion
CONSTRUCTION work on a new £20m road bridge across the River Mersey aimed at reducing traffic congestion in Warrington has been completed.
Residents and businesses urged to download NHS COVID-19 app
WARRINGTON Borough Council is urging residents and businesses to play their part to protect their family and friends by downloading the new NHS COVID-19 app.
Woman arrested for alleged assault on police officer
A woman was arrested overnight for an alleged assault on a police officer following a disturbance at supported housing near to Manchester Road, Warrington.
Council remind residents not to lose your vote!
RESIDENTS are being warned not to lose their voice on decisions that affect them, by making sure their electoral registration details are up to date in time to vote in the Warrington Borough Council local elections in May next year.
Plaque unveiled celebrating nearly 30 years of Disability Awareness Day
A plaque marking a very special friendship between Warrington Disability Partnership and Walton Hall and Gardens has been unveiled celebrating nearly 30 years of Disability Awareness Day.