Persistent shoplifter banned from entering Warrington for four years
A persistent shoplifter who stole from stores in Warrington has been handed a Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) which bans her from entering the town for the next four years.
Author Gary Skentelbery
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.
Firefighters tackle fence fire at Padgate
FIREFIGHTERS were called out to deal with a garden fence fire at a property at Padgate, Warrington, yesterday (Tuesday) which is believed to have been started deliberately.
Missing woman found safe at Appleton after helicopter search
A 21-year-old woman who was reported missing in the Appleton area of Warrington during the early hours of today was found safe after a search involving the police helicopter.
Care operator Belong launches dementia support line
WARRINGTON based care operator Belong has launched a specialist dementia helpline run by Admiral Nurses to ensure family members and carers of its customers continue to be supported throughout the Coronavirus outbreak.
LiveWire’s tennis programme wins prestigious Regional Award
LIVEWIRE’S community tennis development programme based at Great Sankey Neighbourhood Hub, fought off tough competition from across the Region to win the Community & Parks Award for the North Region in the 2020 Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) Awards.
Urgent Court Cases and Covid-19
ACCORDING to Unicef and other sources, children are at heightened risk of abuse and neglect during the lockdown and this is having a knock-on effect on the Court system.
Dangers around open water more important than ever
FIREFIGHTERS are urging local residents to take extra care when exercising around water following recent incidents including when a horse and rider fell in the Bridgewater Canal at Lymm.
Students bury coronavirus timecapsule and enjoy a Happy Meal!
STUDENTS at Birchwood High School have buried a coronavirus timecapsule highlighting a time to remember and to let future generations know about.
Lymm Historic Transport Day supports worthy causes during time of crisis
ORGANISERS of the Lymm Historic Transport Day have used profits which would have normally paid for this year’s event to support worthy casues during times of crisis – handing out over £13,000.
One more death and 14 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed at Warrington Hospital
ONE more patient has sadly died at Warrington Hospital after testing positive for COVID-19, with 14 more people testing positive.