Cancer surviving grandad becomes lockdown music video sensation
VIDEO: A grandad from Warrington, who survived prostate cancer, has raised thousands of pounds for Cancer Research UK by penning a pop song during lockdown.
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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.
Make plans for a safe night out in Warrington town centre
ANYONE planning a night out in Warrington this weekend is being reminded that there remains a fantastic but reduced offering in the town centre with some venues choosing to close early.
Serious assault victim sadly dies
A man who was seriously injured in an assault at the Gateway Trade Park in Warrington last week has sadly died.
Man arrested following discovery of large cannabis farm
A Man was arrested by Warrington police earlier today following the discover of a large cannabis farm in the town last month.
One more COVID-19 death reported at Warrington Hospital but no new cases
ONE more patient has sadly died at Warrington Hospital after testing positive for COVID-19, although no new cases have been confirmed in the last 24 hours .
Warrington’s MPs respond to “mini-budget” aimed at boosting economy and protecting jobs
WHILE Warrington South MP Andy Carter has welcomed some “big steps” in the Chancellor’s mini-budget to protect jobs and boost the economy, Warrington North MP Charlotte Nichols, while welcoming many of the measures, fears for the three three million people excluded from financial support.
Council set to Forge ahead with £750,000 car park revamp
THE busy Forge car park at Stockton Heath, which has been blighted with potholes, is set to receive a much needed £750,000 investment thanks to a new council project.
Three males arrested following disturbance
THREE males have been arrested by Warrington Police following a disturbance in the Bewsey and Whitecross area of town involving criminal damage and affray.
Briefcase set on fire in Bank Park
WITNESSES are being sought after a briefcase was deliberately set on fire in Bank Park Warrington.
Warrington tops town centre footfall recovery chart
A “Centre for Cities” report released at the end of June positioned Warrington as having the highest increase in footfall since lockdown was relaxed and non-essential retail started to reopen.