Young fish frier shortlisted for industry “Oscar”
A YOUNG fish frier from Warrington has been shortlisted for a national award.
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.
Adopted Police rescue dog helping to sniff out trouble
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Benefit cheat ordered to pay back £18,000
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Warrington Hospital A&E still at full capacity
WARRINGTON Hospital’s A&E remains at full capacity today (Wednesday) with local residents being urged to consider other options, with some patients having to wait up to eight hours to be seen.
Sally the seal’s spectacular show
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Fears grow for Warrington man missing in Scotland
FEARS are growing for a Warrington man who disappeared in Scotland after a river burst its banks when Storm Frank hit last week.
Hospitals bidding to minimise disruption during Junior Doctors’ strike
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Police chiefs prepare for Hate Crime webchat
AS Cheshire police approach the end of their Hate Crime Campaign they will be hosting a webchat with the Chief Constable Simon Byrne and Police & Crime Commissioner John Dwyer at 7pm on January 14 and they want the public to get involved.
Mayor gets insight into the future for Warrington’s UTC
WARRINGTON’S Mayor Geoff Settle saw first hand the potential for the town’s new University Technical College, currently under construction during, a visit to Bolton UTC.
Barrie celebrates hat-trick of awards at camera club
WARRINGTON Photographer Barrie Scholes is celebrating a hat-trick of awards – after being named “Photographer of the Year” at a local camera club for a third consecutive year.