Peel Hall inquiry gets under way
THE public inquiry into controversial plans to build 150 houses at Peel
Hall has got under way – with a warning from campaigners that it is only
the first stage in a battle to halt development in the area.
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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. 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.
Man punched in face
A MAN was knocked to the ground and punched in the face after an argument in Warrington town centre.
No money – but station consultation starts
WARRINGTON Borough Council is to launch a major public consultation on
plans for a £9 million new railway station – despite its bid for funding
being thrown out by the government.
Man's jaw broken in attack
POLICE at Warrington are seeking information about an assault on a 20-year-old man.
NI Secretary of State visits Peace Centre
THE Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, the Rt. Hon. Mrs. Theresa
Villiers, has been in Warrington visiting the Peace Centre.
Marathon charity swim at Orford Hub
SIX fundraisers are hoping to swim a total of 156 miles between them to
raise money for four charities at Orford Jubilee Neighbourhood Hub in
June.
Birchwood school wins 10 new laptops
CHILDREN at Birchwood C of E Primary School are celebrating after winning 10 state-of-the-art laptops in a competition.
Benefit cheats caught
TWO Warrington benefit cheats have been caught, sentenced and ordered to pay back the money.
Celebrating Samoan Independence Day
WARRINGTON will be marking Samoan Independence Day in South Pacific style on Saturday (June 1) as part of the Rugby League World Cup celebrations.
Calling all Wallys!
WARRINGTON Market is looking for people to help create the first ever
real-life ‘Warrington Where’s Wally Picture’ in the town centre
today, Wednesday (May 29) at exactly 12.30pm.