Volunteer produces film highlighting benefits of Befriending Service
VOLUNTEER Navneet Jha has created a film highlighting the benefits of Warrington’s “Befriending Service” provided by the borough council’s Neighbourhoods team.
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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. 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.
MP deeply concerned over decision to place sex offenders at Appleton Thorn open prison
WARRINGTON South MP Faisal Rashid says he is “deeply concerned” by the decision making process to place sex offenders at Appleton Thorn open prison, with no local consultation.
Disability Awareness Day reaches £1 million milestone for good causes
THE annual Disability Awareness Day event held at Walton Gardens, Warrington, has raised a staggering £1 million for good causes during the past 26 years.
Cyclist punched in face during attempted robbery
POLICE are urging witnesses to come forward following an attempted robbery on a 25-year-old cyclist who was punched in the face as he rode along Long Lane, Warrington.
Five Warrington players in England’s Elite Performance squad
FIVE Warrington players have been called up to England’s Elite Performance squad, including long-term absentee Ben Currie.
Parish council objects to Stobart’s green belt warehouse plan
APPLETON Parish Council is opposing plans for a new £75m state-of-the-art warehouse facility by Eddie Stobart Logistics on green belt land.
Stretton Walking Day 2018
DESPITE grey over cast skies the rain held off for the annual Stretton Walking Day.
Wolves prove too strong for Hull KR in tough encounter
WARRINGTON Wolves moved up to third in the league table as they eventually overcame Hull KR 20-34 in a hard fought encounter.
Will there still be Room at the Inn?
WHILE it is good to see additional bedrooms for homeless people being approved at the town’s Salvation Army Hostel, one still is left wondering what impact it may have on the charitable offering from Room at the Inn.
Property closed due to anti-social behaviour and criminal activity
WARRINGTON Police have successfully applied for a closure order on a residential property in the town due to anti-social behaviour and criminal activity.