Clarity sought on Broomfields Leisure Centre pool closure
OPPOSITION Lib Dem Councillors are seeking clarity on the closure of the swimming pool at Broomfields Leisure Centre.
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.
Hundreds gather at Bank Park as VPX ‘On Tour’ launches summer series
HUNDREDS of local families gathered at Bank Park, Warrington, yesterday for the spectacular launch of the 2026 Victoria Park Experience (VPX) summer series.
Lymm author publishes book Family Matters – an impossible choice between career and motherhood
LYMM author Claire Baker has published a book “Family Matters” about a young mother facing the impossible choice between a career and motherhood.
Mayor launches new housing development at Grappenhall Heys
MAYOR of Warrington Cllr. Sagheer Zaman was on hand to officially cut the ribbon to signal the opening of a new 237 housing development at Grappenhall Heys.
New padel courts and gym relaunch to be celebrated with free community day
NEW padel courts and a gym relaunch are set to take place in Culcheth and will be celebrated with a free community day after planners gave the development the green light.
Man jailed for more than six years after causing explosion risk by damaging gas pipe at woman’s home
A Warrington man who risked causing an explosion after damaging a woman’s gas meter, endangering her life following an argument at her home, has been jailed for more than six years.
Responses to Local Plan amount to around 1.5 per cent of adult population in Warrington
RESPONSES to the last Local Plan consultations in Warrington amounted to around 1.5 per cent of the adult population in the borough.
Classic cars, bikes and family fun set to rev up Great Sankey charity show
HUNDREDS of classic vehicle enthusiasts are expected to descend on the Tim Parry Community Centre at Great Sankey, Warrington, later this month as the popular Classic Car & Bike Show returns with a packed day of family entertainment, fundraising and community spirit.
Young boy sells prized Pokémon cards to help the homeless in Warrington
A 7-year-old boy from Grappenhall has sold his prized Pokémon cards to help raise funds for the homeless charity, Room at the Inn, based in Warrington.
Solar panel and battery storage group-buying initiative returns to Warrington
A Cheshire-wide solar panel and battery storage group-buying initiative, which has already supported 190 Warrington households, is set to reopen.