Rod licence sales boom by over 230 per cent as lockdown eases
FIGURES released by the Environment Agency today show a huge surge in fishing licence sales after the government lifted restrictions on outdoor activities.
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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.
Police called to investigate suspected deliberate fire at Orford Park
FIREFIGHTERS alerted police to investigate a suspected deliberate fire in Orford Park, Warrington, last night.
Museum & Art Gallery embarks on exciting new digital project
WARRINGTON Museum & Art Gallery is embarking on an exciting new digital project thanks to funding support from Arts Council England.
Council continuing to review reopening of Stockton Heath Recycling Centre
WARRINGTON Borough Council is continuing to review the reopening of the Stockton Heath Recycling Centre, with concerns that its closure is causing increased fly-tipping.
Rescue plan in bid to save Lymm Rotary Club
A rescue plan is being drawn up in a bid to save Lymm Rotary Club after members voted to close the club at the end of June after 84 years of serving the local community.
Calling all foster carer role models
WARRINGTON Borough Council’s foster carer recruitment service Foster 4 is celebrating Father’s Day by recognising the contribution that fathers, foster fathers and father figures make to the lives of their children.
Appeal for witnesses after suspected arson attack on play equipment at Victoria Park
FIREFIGHTERS were called out to a suspected arson attack on play equipment at Victoria Park on Knutsford Road in Warrington earlier today.
One more COVID-19 related death reported at Warrington Hospital
ONE more patient has sadly died at Warrington Hospital after testing positive for Covid-19, while one new case has been confirmed in the town.
Prolific burglar on way back to prison
A prolific burglar who targeted homes at Chapelford, Warrington, in 2018 is on his way back to prison after breaching his licence.
What does Covid-19 ‘R’ value mean for Warrington?
WARRINGTON Borough Council’s Cabinet member for Public Health, Cllr Maureen McLaughlin and Director of Public Health Eileen O’Meara have issued a joint statement explaining the COVID-19 R value for Warrington.