Bitter sweet as Peace Centre saved from closure but attacked by vandals
AFTER being saved from closure with emergency funding Warrington’s Peace Centre is facing a new crisis after repeated attempts of vandalism by youths during lockdown.
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.
Two more deaths as 40 confirmed cases of Coronavirus in Warrington
WARRINGTON Hospital has confirmed two more people have died after testing positive for Coronavirus, taking the total number of deaths in the town to four, with the number of cases now totalling 40 in the latest Public Health England figures
Academy Trust under fire for pressing ahead with job restructures during Coronavirus crisis
AN Academy Trust which runs six schools in Warrington and Halton, has come under fire for pressing ahead with a controversial staffing restructure during the ongoing Coronavirus crisis, with some staff fearing for their jobs.
Firefighters tackle skip fire
FIREFIGHTERS were called out to tackle a skip which was well alight outside a property at Great Sankey, Warrington, earlier today, Wednesday.
CCTV images of man police would like to trace after pub window kicked in
POLICE have released CCTV images of a man they want to speak to in connection with a criminal damage incident at a pub in Warrington town centre.
Radio Warrington helping community stay connected
COMMUNITY radio station Radio Warrington 1332AM is helping keeping the town connected during the coronavirus pandemic.
Hospital launches appeal for care packages for patients and staff
A new central hub has opened at Warrington Hospital to support the community in donating food, toiletries and other comforts to patients and staff during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Plea to support your GP practice and community pharmacy during the Coronavirus outbreak
DUE to the Coronavirus pandemic, GP practices and community pharmacies Warrington and Halton are experiencing a significant increase in demand on services.
Warrington Male Voice Choir practice goes virtual
JUST two weeks after suspending rehearsals due to the coronavirus pandemic, members of Warrington Male Voice Choir got ‘together’ without leaving their homes, for the choir’s first virtual practice.
Number of confirmed cases of coronavirus in Warrington jumps to 32
THE number of confirmed cases of Coronavirus in Warrington have seen their biggest daily increase to 32 from 22 yesterday.