The Self-Employment Income Support Scheme
THE Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, announced a new scheme at the end of March to support self-employed people impacted by coronavirus.
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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. Chair of Warrington Healthwatch Director Warrington Chamber of Commerce Patron Tim Parry Johnathan Ball Foundation for Peace. Trustee Warrington Disability Partnership. Former Chairman of Warrington Town FC.
Volunteers deliver their 1,000th food parcel
VOLUNTEERS from Great Sankey Parish and community food hub have delivered their 1000th food parcel during the Coronavirus crisis.
VE Day goes down a treat thanks to Great Cream-Tea Run!
NEARLY 800 elderly or vulnerable residents had a surprise treat on VE Day thanks to a wonderful idea from the Sanctuary Café in Lymm – a free cream tea delivered to their doorstep!
Three more COVID-19 related deaths at Warrington Hospital and five new cases
THREE more people have sadly died at Warrington Hospital after testing positive for COVID-19, although only five more cases have been confirmed, as Prime Minister Boris Johnson revealed details of revised coronavirus rules.
Warrington named as one of top five places where people are less likely to wear face masks
A new study has revealed Warrington as one of the top five places in the country where people are likely to avoid wearing face masks during the coronavirus crisis.
Candle believed to have started bathroom fire
FIREFIGHTERS were called out last night to tackle a bathroom fire at Fearnhead, Warrington, which is believed to have been started by a candle flame coming into contact with a shower curtain.
One more death and 13 new cases as mobile COVID-19 testing set to start in Warrington
ONE more person has sadly died and 13 new cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed at Warrington Hospital as mobile testing is set to start in the town tomorrow, Sunday.
Police seek help to trace unique Giant Yukon bike
POLICE are appealing to the public to help trace a Giant ‘Yukon’ Pedal Cycle stolen from the Culcheth area of Warrington earlier this month.
Warrington residents were “In the Mood” to celebrate 75th anniversary of VE Day
GLORIOUS sunshine ensured residents across Warrington were “In the Mood” to celebrate the 75th anniversary of VE Day despite the coronavirus lockdown.
Charity pay tribute to true community champion Colin “Wolfe” Whitfield
TRIBUTES are being paid to “true community champion” Colin “Wolfe” Whitfield, another member of the Warrington Disability Partnership team who has sadly died from COVID-19 related illness.