Wolves star Atkins makes school prom unforgettable
WHEN a 16-year-old Warrington school boy answered the door expecting a lift to the prom – what he didn’t expect was one of his rugby heroes to be standing in front of him.
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.
Daresbury Sci-Tech open day attracts 7500 visitors
FROM robots and dinosaurs to virtual worlds and lasers there was a chance to experience the wonders of UK science at Daresbury Laboratory’s free public open day which attracted 7,500 visitors!
Wellies order of the day at Cheshire Steam Fair
DUE to the heavy rain this year’s Cheshire Steam Fair resembled a Glastonbury festival and wellies were certainly the order of the day.
Embrace the new world
LIKE it or loath it – we live in a connected world. Big brother is a reality and it is here to stay. Brands are constantly profiling us in order to deploy an engaging experience when you interact with them.
Plucky Penketh braves the puddles
ON a day that began with torrential downpours the plucky residents of Penketh carried on regardless and paraded through the local streets with umbrellas and rain coats the order of the day.
Celebrating 25 years of Disability Awareness Day
VIDEO: WHATEVER the weather thousands flocked to Walton Hall and Gardens to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Disability Awareness Day organised by the “awe-inspiring” Warrington Disability Partnership.
Stockton Heath Walking Day dodges the showers
VIDEO: DESPITE overcast skies and torrential rain earlier in the day Stockton Heath Walking Day managed to dodge the showers for the annual Walk of Witness through the village.
Petition launched in a bid to save Netto stores
AN online petition has been launched in a bid to persuade Sainsbury’s to change their minds on a decision to end a joint venture which will see the closure of 16 Netto stores, including one in Lymm, Warrington, within the next few weeks.
Culcheth Community Day cancelled
TORRENTIAL rain this morning has forced a last minute decision to cancel Culcheth Community Day – for the second time this year.
Drone used in bid to smuggle drugs into Risley Prison
A drone has been used in an attempt to smuggle drugs into HMP Risley, Warrington.