St. Rocco’s help WI make fashion statement
IT was St. Rocco’s Lymm shop to the rescue for Heatley WI after they were unfortunately let down by their original venue which was lined up to provide a fashion show for their monthly meeting.
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.
Major boost for historic Sankey Canal
RESTORATION of the historic Sankey Canal, Britain’s first industrial canal, is set to get a major boost thanks to the new Sankey Canal Partnership, to be formally launched at the World of Glass, St Helens, this Wednesday (Sept 27).
Warrington Town hit by late equaliser again!
WARRINGTON Town were hit with a late equaliser for the second consecutive week as they were held 1-1 at Halesowen Town.
Smith bids farewell at Warrington Wolves with perfect 10
VIDEO: WARRINGTON Wolves’ boss Tony Smith brought the curtain down on his coaching career at the club with a 10th consecutive win as they finished the middle 8s with a 46-24 victory over newly promoted Hull KR.
Firefighters tackle three wheelie bin fires
FIREFIGHTERS were called out three times today (Friday) to tackle wheelie bin fires in Warrington, including a suspected arson attack on several bins in Delamere Street.
Planners approve permanent Gypsy caravan site at Walton
CONTROVERSIAL plans to allow a temporary caravan site for 20 gypsy families to become permanent on Green Belt land at Walton have been approved by Warrington planners.
All set for Warrington’s “biggest and best” Mela
NOW in its 7th Warrington’s multi-cultural Mela festival is set to take place on Sunday (Sept 24) and organisers say it will be the biggest and best yet.
Special “Art Treasures” exhibition launched to celebrate 140th anniversary
A special “Art Treasures exhibition celebrating the 140th anniversary of Warrington’s art gallery has launched, bringing together some of the best items in its collection.
All change at Making Space with new CEO and brand
IT is all change at Warrington-based national adult health and social care charity Making Space which is celebrating 35 years with a new logo and CEO.
College burglar arrested on return visit
A man accused of burglary at a Warrington college was arrested making a return visit to the premises armed with bolt cutters.