Lorry driver escapes from inferno
A LORRY driver escaped unhurt early today after fire broke out as he slept in his cab.
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.
Biker injured in four vehicle pile-up
MOTORISTS were left stuck in traffic jams after an incident involving four vehicles on one of the town’s busiest roads.
Police probe arson attack on house
A POLICE investigation has been launched after the latest in a series of attacks on a row of houses near the town centre.
Election results challenged
A CANDIDATE who stood for seats on two Warrington parish councils has challenged the legality of the count.
More shops and bars for town centre
DEVELOPERS have won planning consent for a major scheme involving more shops, restaurant and café and drinking establishment in the historic heart of Warrington town centre.
Unique tree planted in orchard
A UNIQUE “tree” has been planted in an orchard – and will never need watering.
Petrol station plan thrown out
PLANS to demolish a busy town centre petrol filling station to make way for a block of flats have been thrown out by Warrington Borough Council.
Convention of Friendship
A WARRINGTON Lions’ Club has been selected to host next year’s prestigious Convention of Friendship.
It's walk to school week
WALKING promotes a healthy lifestyle – and children and their parents at Warrington are being encouraged to take part in a Walk to School campaign next week.
Armed raiders target security van
THREE armed raiders made off with a cash box after targeting a security van – putting a woman guard in hospital in the process.