Survey shows smoking on the decline – but drink problems and obesity increase
THE number of people who smoke in Warrington has fallen significantly –
but levels of obesity in adults have risen and the level of unsafe
drinking is also rising.
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.
Prolific goal scorer joins Warrington Town
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Family tribute to grandmother who died in canal
THE grief-stricken family of Valerie Pritchard, the woman who died
tragically when her car plunged into the Manchester Ship Canal at
Warrington, have been talking about their much-loved mother, grandmother
and great grandmother.
Canal death woman named by police
POLICE have now named the 72-year-old woman who tragically died after her car plunged into the Manchester
Ship Canal at Stockton Heath, Warrington, despite the valiant efforts of
Cheshire fire and rescue crews who were on the scene in just over five
minutes.
Day centre to get £300,000 boost
A £300,000 improvement scheme will boost services for vulnerable people in North Warrington.
Ralph Lauren counterfeiter ordered to pay £76,000
A LIVERPOOL man caught with a stash of 38,000 counterfeit items has been
ordered to pay more than £76,000 following a case brought by Warrington
Borough Council.
Open day for young carers
YOUNG carers and their families are invited to an open afternoon at the carers centre on Sankey Street on Saturday 22 March.
Music students take up the beat
TALENTED students at Warrington Collegiate welcomed drum and percussion
specialist, Vinnie Pearson into their class in order to experience a
taste of African hand drumming culture.
MP praises firm's apprentices
TRAINEES at Centre Park-based Optionis put their presentation skills to
the test during a Dragons’ Den-style event held to celebrate National
Apprenticeship Week.
Sponsored swim raises £1,500
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