Sixth former completes marathon in memory of grandparents
LYMM High School Sixth Former Ben Copeland ran a 26-mile marathon on to raise funds for an Alzheimer’s charity.
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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.
Friends of Meadowside hand out free food to more than 400 people
THE Friends of Meadowside free food outlet set up by a husband and wife team to help vulnerable people in the Orford area of Warrington, provided support for more than 400 people today.
No new deaths reported but two new COVID-19 cases confirmed
WHILE no further COVID-19 deaths have been reported at Warrington Hospital for an 11th consecutive day, two new cases have been confirmed in the town in the last 24 hours, according to the latest daily figures from Public Health England.
Work underway on new cycleway for Burtonwood
WORK is underway on a new £1.6m Burtonwood Cycleway project creating a new shared-use footpath between Burtonwood and Omega.
Non-League football set to return in September
WARRINGTON Town and Rylands FC could return to competitive football in September under plans released by the Football Association over the weekend.
Orford author makes the most of lockdown
ORFORD author John Murray has been making the most of lockdown by concentrating on his writing.
Students complete virtual work experience
ALMOST 70 students from Lymm High School Years 11–13 opted to take part in a week-long virtual work experience programme.
Highways England urge motorists to check vehicles before going on “Staycation”
WITH the school year ending and many more people expected to have “staycations” during the coronavirus pandemic Highways England is urging motorists to check their vehicles before travelling this summer.
No new COVID-19 deaths for 10th consecutive day and just one new case confirmed
THERE have been no COVID-19 related deaths reported at Warrington Hospital for a 10th consecutive day and just one new case confirmed in the town in the last 24 hours, according to the latest daily figures from Public Health England.
Three fire crews tackle roof fire
THREE fire crews tackled a roof fire at a commercial building in Warrington last night.