Top honours for college sports stars
YOUNG sports men and women were honoured for their achievements and asked to show class in defeat during an awards ceremony at Priestley College, Warrington.
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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.
Oil spillage following collision causes delays
A ROAD traffic collision on the A49 Winwick Road near to B&Q caused heavy traffic delays this evening.
Former Warrington teacher jailed for indecency with a child
A FORMER Warrington school teacher has been jailed today after he was found guilty of indecent assault and indecency with a child.
Civic Society back Warrington’s bid for Capital of Culture
WARRINGTON Civic Society is backing in principal the town’s proposed bid for UK City of Culture 2021.
Orford Park Festival will have Rio theme!
THE annual Orford Festival returns to Orford Park next month with a Rio theme to celebrate the forthcoming Olympics which take place in the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro in August.
Mayor signing off with £10,000 for charities
WARRINGTON’S Mayor Geoff Settle is delighted to have raised an estimated £10,000 for his chosen charities as his year in office comes to an end next Monday.
Super Bennie Westwood agrees new deal with the Wolves
WARRINGTON Wolves have agreed a new one year contract extension with their longest serving player “Super” Bennie Westwood.
Police launch appeal after child struck by bus
POLICE are appealing for information following a collision in Warrington town centre involving a three-year-old boy suffering a suspected broken leg after being struck by a bus.
Work starts on Warrington’s bid to be UK Capital of Culture
A special working party is being set up to embark on a fact finding mission to prepare Warrington’s bid to become UK City of Culture for 2021.
New grief counselling service to be launched
A Counsellor from Stockton Heath is launching a new free grief support group based at the Fairfield and Howley Neighbourhood Project which will open its doors to those seeking bereavement support later in the month.