Firefighters tackle three fires in field at Orford
FIREFIGHTERS were called out shortly after midnight after three separate fires were started in a field at Orford, Warrington.
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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.
Protecting lives and maintaining livelihoods during COVID-19 crisis
NORMALLY I would be highlighting the great things to do in Warrington as a wonderfully warm spring encourages us to take full advantage of what’s on offer – but the two biggest challenges have been protecting lives and maintaining livelihoods.
Special Constabulary launch new operation to help protect public during coronavirus pandemic
CHESHIRE Police’s Special Constabulary has launched a new operation to enhance the force’s continued work in keeping people safe during the coronavirus pandemic.
Ovenu Warrington gears up for life after lockdown with new website
WHILE life without lockdown seems like distant memory for many, Paul Clark, owner of Ovenu Warrington, has been preparing his business in readiness for the new ‘normal’.
Four more COVID-19 related deaths at Warrington Hospital but number of new cases down
FOUR more patients have sadly died at Warrington Hospital after testing positive for COVID-19, taking the death toll to 70, although the number of new daily cases in the town was down by more than half.
Two men arrested in connection with Orford shooting
TWO men have been arrested by police in connection with a shooting at Orford.
Recycling centres to remain closed until further notice
WARRINGTON’S three community recycling centres (CRCs) are to remain closed until further notice.
Council says “thank you” for PPE donations
WARRINGTON Borough Council has said “thank you” to residents, schools and businesses for their generous donations of personal protective equipment (PPE) for its social care workforce.
Former Beirut hostage Terry Waite backs Choir’s support for NHS and social carers
FORMER Beirut hostage Terry Waite has added his support to a video by Warrington Male Voice Choir showing support for the NHS, social carers and other key workers with a virtual performance of You Raise Me Up.
Crime Commissioner awards £3,000 to Age UK to support elderly during coronavirus pandemic
CHESHIRE’S Police and Crime Commissioner David Keane has awarded £3,000 to Age UK to support elderly people in Cheshire through the pandemic.