House builders chosen for Appleton Cross site
HOMES England, the Government housing agency, has appointed Barratt Homes Manchester and David Wilson Homes North West to develop 370 homes on land at Appleton Cross, 30% classed as affordable.
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. Former Chair of Warrington Healthwatch Director Warrington Chamber of Commerce Patron Tim Parry Johnathan Ball Foundation for Peace. Patron Warrington Disability Partnership. Former Chairman of Warrington Town FC.
World would be a darker place without Warrington’s unique Peace Foundation
HAVING seen some of the fantastic work being carried out by the Tim Parry Johnathan Ball Foundation for Peace it gave me no pleasure earlier this week reporting that this unique charity, set up in the wake of the Warrington Bombing, is facing the prospect of a 95 per cent cut in government funding.
Retired dentist bids to create new world record rowing Atlantic!
RETIRED Lymm dentist John Moorhouse is preparing to embark on his next adventure – bidding to break a new world record in the Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge!
Peace Centre charity faces uncertain future following 95pc cut in Home Office funding
THE charity set up at Warrington’s pioneering peace centre following a terrorist bomb attack on the town is facing an uncertain future following a possible 95 per cent cut in funding from the Home Office.
M6 closed near Lymm following collision between lorry and car
THE M6 near Lymm was closed this morning following a collision between a lorry and a car on the northbound carriageway shortly after 9.30am.
Fitting send off for 50th container of aid for refugees
THE Care Uk Charity, based in Warrington, Northwich, North Wales and Manchester, which was the brainchild of local business woman Nora Carlin, gave a very fitting send off to their 50th container of practical aid for refugees in Lesbos.
Tickets selling fast for spectacular Jools Holland outdoor music event
TICKETS are selling fast for an unforgettable night of live entertainment featuring rhythm and blues legend Jools Holland at one of Warrington’s biggest attractions.
Wedding guests invited to donate dog and cat food to happy couple
NEWLY Weds Rod & Heather Scotney had a twist in the tale when compiling their wedding gift list – by inviting guests to donate dog and cat food!
Mother of young soldier killed in Afghanistan organises parade to support veterans
THE mother of a young Warrington soldier killed in Afghanistan is organising a special parade in the town, urging people to show their support for troops and veterans she feels have been let down by the Government.
Pretty Mudders show support for fighting Cancer at Race for Life
HUNDREDS of people showed their support for fighting cancer at the annual Race for Life event at Victoria Park, Warringotn, on Sunday.