U-turn on benefit cuts “vital moral victory” says Nick Bent
THE Government’s u-turn on proposed cuts to disability benefits have been welcomed by Labour’s Nick Bent, who described it as a “vital moral victory.”
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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.
Wolves heading for a sell out for top of table clash
WARRINGTON Wolves are heading for a sell out at the Halliwell Jones Stadium for their eagerly awaited top of the table clash against local rivals Widnes on Good Friday.
Airline accused of profiteering out of terrorism after Brussels attacks
AN angry dad has accused low cost airline Ryanair of attempting to “profit from terrorism” after a group of young Labour party activists from Warrington were caught up in aftermath of the bomb attacks on Brussels.
Tory anti HS2 link campaigner rejects calls to stand down
A KEY figure in the fight to stop the HS2 high speed rail link from passing through Culcheth has rejected calls to stand down after announcing he is to stand for the Conservatives in the May 5 borough council elections.
Warrington continues to punch above its weight
WARRINGTON’S Annual Property Review will once again show how the town continues to “punch above its weight” when the report is published next month (April).
Chester Road re-opened following serious crash
UPDATED: POLICE are investigating a serious road traffic collision which resulted in part of Chester Road being closed to traffic during Warrington’s rush hour this evening.
Police intercept drugs package
POLICE have intercepted a package containing drugs at the Royal Mail’s sorting office on Milner Street, Warrington.
Residents receive free Tablet PCs to reduce loneliness
GOLDEN Gates Housing Trust (GGHT) is giving older and vulnerable residents in Bewsey and Dallam free tablet PCs, internet connection and one-to-one support to tackle isolation and loneliness.
Battling Lymm beaten by high flying Sheffield
LYMM tasted defeat for a second consecutive week as a young side bravely went down at high flying Sheffield Tigers.
Free property seminar for landlords
A special property seminar is set to take place at the Halliwell Jones Stadium on Monday April 4 aimed at existing landlords and any new landlords or people with aspirations of becoming a landlord.