Planners want to protect rare bats
PLANS to convert an old barn into four dwellings have been approved by
Warrington planners – subject to special measures to protect any bats
which might be using the building.
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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.
Council shortlisted for five top awards
WARRINGTON Borough Council is one of only three local authorities in the
UK to be shortlisted for five Local Government Chronicle (LCG) awards,
it has been announced.
Talented trio give winnings to charity
THE TRIO who won the recent Priestley’s Got Talent contest have given their money to charity.
Wolves bid fond farewell to Ockher
WARRINGTON Wolves have bid a fond farewell to their legendary former
kitman and groundsman Roy “Ockher” Aspinall who died yesterday
(Wednesday) evening in Warrington General Hospital at the age of 76.
Body found in burnt-out car
POLICE have launched an investigation after a body was found in a burnt out car.
Treating sewage is…squeaky clean
TREATING sewage might be a dirty business, but Warrington-based water
company United Utilities is keen to show customers how squeaky clean it
is.
Last chance to comment on HS2
GREEN campaigners in Warrington are giving local people a last chance
to discuss the HS2 high speed rail link before the deadline for
commenting on the project expires.
Facelift for cemetery chapel
THE historic chapel at Warrington Cemetery has undergone a complete
refurbishment to provide an appropriate setting for services and quiet
reflection.
Peace Centre hosts law advice event
WARRINGTON’S Tim Parry Johnathan Ball Foundation for Peace is hosting an
innovative new event to help people take care of their family’s futures
and give themselves peace of mind.
Circus of Horrors returns to Parr Hall
THE ever-popular Circus of Horrors returns to Warrington’s Parr Hall on
Saturday, February 8 – with a new show based on the legendary “lost”
film, London after Midnight.