Campaign encouraging people to be “kind to your mind”
WARRINGTON Council and the NHS is encouraging people to look after their mental health and wellbeing by being “kind to your mind.”
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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.
Man jailed for assaulting emergency worker
A 51-year-old man who assaulted an emergency worker following a fracas on Manchester Road, Warrington, has been jailed for 20 weeks, the day after coming out of prison.
Stunning sunset over Warrington
THE recent good spell of weather has ensured some stunning sunsets over Warrington.
Orford roads closed as bomb disposal unit arrives at scene
UPDATED: POLICE have confirmed it is safe for residents in the Orford area of Warrington to return to their homes after a bomb disposal unit was called out to remove a device from a garden.
Council closes crematorium to visitors
WALTON Lea Crematorium has now been closed to visitors by Warrington Borough Council, due to the COVID-19 outbreak.
Death toll climbs to 39 at Warrington Hospital as total confirmed COVID-19 cases rises to 363
THREE more patients have sadly died at Warrington Hospital after testing positive for Covid-19, taking the death toll to 39, with the number of confirmed cases in the town climbing to 363.
Government gives green light to HS2 construction during COVID-19 lockdown
THE Government has given the green light for the HS2 project to begin construction, stating work could proceed in line with coronavirus safety guidelines, despite the national lockdown.
Police seek Hood Manor robbery victim
DETECTIVES investigating a robbery at Hood Manor are appealing for the victim to come forward after arresting three men believed to have been involved in the incident .
Walton Hall and Gardens to become temporary mortuary
WALTON Hall and Gardens is to be the site of a temporary mortuary, which means it will close to members of the public from this evening (Wednesday) as preparations for managing the effects of coronavirus continue.
Submarines at Latchford Locks
SOME of the iconic pictures of Warrington’s history captured by local photographer Eddie Whitham included the rare times submarines travelled up the Manchester Ship Canal, through Latchford Locks.