Wheelie bin set on fire at play area
FIREFIGHTERS were called out last night after a wheelie bin was set on fire at a children’s play area.
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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.
Hospitals take emergency action to free up beds as non-urgent operations postponed
WARRINGTON and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has activated its emergency procedure to free up hospital beds for patients with severe respiratory problems during the Coroavirus Covid-19 outbreak.
Council pledges on going support for Room at the Inn
WARRINGTON Borough Council has pledged to continue funding the Room at the Inn charity to help support the town’s vulnerable residents during the coronavirus pandemic.
Farmer under pressure after bank closes account
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Woman trapped in three vehicle collision on Hawleys Lane
TWO fire crews helped rescue a woman trapped in car following a three vehicle collision on Hawleys Lane, Warrington on Wednesday afternoon.
Home-grown Mike Cooper agrees new two year contract extension at Wire
WARRINGTON Wolves’ home-grown Prop forward Mike Cooper has agreed a two year contract extension with the club.
Vital to keep show on the road as council implement changes to tackle Coronavirus outbreak
VIDEO: Council leader Cllr Russ Bowden says it is vital to carry on delivering services and protecting the vulnerable in the community as the council implements changes to face-to-face services and public meetings in light of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
Lymm May Queen, Festival and Transport Day all cancelled
LYMM May Queen, Lymm Festival and the annual Transport Day have all been cancelled due to the Coronavirus pandemic.
Council issues Coronavirus considerations when disposing of waste
WARRINGTON Borough Council is offering new guidance to homes across the town on how to best dispose of waste in light of the recent coronavirus outbreak.
Venues close in response to coronavirus outbreak
FOLLOWING government advice regarding social distancing and in conjunction with Warrington Borough Council, Culture Warrington has taken the difficult decision to close its venues with immediate effect.