Sign up for a dry January
HIGH profile figures from across Warrington have signed up for “Dry January” – and others can follow their example.
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.
Planners approve painting at historic cottage
PLANNING bosses at Warrington have granted retrospective permission for
brickwork painting on a historic farm cottage after hearing the work
was carried out by a previous owner.
Child obesity levels better than the average
OBESITY levels among children at Warrington are below the regional and
national averages, according to the latest figures available.
Awards – for making Warrington safer at night
SIX premises in Warrington’s Cultural Quarter have been named as
accredited premises by ArcAngel – the organisation that campaigns
against alcohol-related crime.
Gymnastics champion is allergic to exercise
A 19-year-old gymnast diagnosed with a rare condition which, in effect,
makes her allergic to exercise, has fought back to pick up five gold
medals and two trophies and be crowned senior national champion in
British Disability Gymnastic championships.
Air ambulance attends M6 accident
EMERGENCY services including the air ambulance are currently at the
scene of a collision involving a number of vehicles on the M6 southbound
between junctions 16 and 17.
Lost seal lands in famer's field near Warrington
A YOUNG seal found in a farmer’s field near Warrington earlier today
(Monday) has been taken to a wildlife hospital after a four hour rescue
operation.
Walton Lea Partnership celebrates its 2014 Successes
WARRINGTON-based charity, The Walton Lea Partnership, is looking back on what has been its most successful year ever.
Globetrotting pensioner celebrates 90th birthday at community care village
GLOBETROTTING Janet Huxley-Jones, who recently moved in to Belong
Warrington, on Loushers Lane, celebrated her 90th birthday in a party
with friends and family at the community care village.
Anti-hate crusader inspires pupils
PARALYMPIAN Adrian Derbyshire visited Winwick Primary School to deliver
two workshops as part of the school’s Anti – Bullying Week.
He spoke about anti-bullying and hate crime and his own life experiences.