College’s sell-out book auction raises funds to help improve literacy
WARRINGTON & Vale Royal College is celebrating after the success of a sell-out book auction dinner at their award-winning restaurant, Buckley’s.
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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.
Police uncover cannabis farm on Winwick Street
POLICE uncovered a cannabis farm during a search of premises on Winwick Street, Warrington, earlier today.
Council agree to extend deadline on Eddie Stobart Green Belt plan
WITH more than 700 submissions received and complaints of the council’s online planning portal crashing, Warrington Council has agreed to extend the deadline for making representations on the controversial plan by Eddie Stobart to build a National Distribution Centre on Green Belt land.
Wolves 19 man squad for Magic Weekend
Warrington Wolves have announced their 19 man squad for the Magic Weekend clash with Wigan Warriors.
Hunt for raiders who stole jewellery from Woolston home
DETECTIVES have launched an appeal for information after raiders smashed their way into a Woolston property while the owners were away, stealing various items including jewellery.
Firefighters risk electrocution tackling arson attack on horse box
FIREFIGHTERS faced the risk of electrocution when they tackled a deliberate act of arson on a horse box parked near rail power cables at Burtonwood, Warrington, last night.
Police launch appeal after victim suffers head injuries during town centre assault
POLICE are urging witnesses to come forward after a young man suffered head injuries when he was assaulted in Warrington town centre.
Motorcyclist thanks doctor who saved his life with open heart surgery at roadside
A Warrington motorcyclist had an emotional reunion with the doctor who performed emergency open chest heart surgery at the side of the road, saving his life and enabling him to walk his daughter down the aisle on her wedding day.
Magic of the Locker Cup set to return at Anfield
WARRINGTON Wolves and Wigan Warriors will turn back the clock 30 years when they compete for the Locker Cup at the Dacia Magic Weekend fixture at Anfield this Bank Holiday weekend.
Celebrating 30 years of 5 Star Catering
Hard work, paying attention to detail and dedication are just three of the key elements that are the foundation to running a successful business says Warrington company director Adrian Johnson-Taylor.