MP slams government poverty of ambition
MP Helen Jones has made an outspoken attack on Government policy, as outlined in the recent Queen’s Speech.
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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.
Town's pledge to disabled children
WARRINGTON has committed to making life better for disabled children and
young people and their families by signing the Disabled Children’s
Charter for Health and Wellbeing Boards.
Scouts to sleep rough at cardboard camp
SCOUTS, Cubs and Beavers at Warrington are to spend a night “sleeping
rough” in cardboard boxes to raise money and raise awareness of the
problems of homelessness.
Residents lose fight to save pub
NEIGHBOURS have failed in a battle to prevent demolition of a historic Warrington pub.
Stables plan is approved
PLANNING chiefs have given the go-ahead for a new stable block on land
off Smithy Lane and New Lane, Croft in connection with private horse
riding.
Charity wins national honour
A WARRINGTON-based charity set up in memory of a local youngster who
died tragically while playing at school will be honoured at a national
award ceremony on Friday, May 17.
Round Table seeks new members
LYMM and District Round Table are hosting an event to recruit new
members following a hugely successful year in which almost £20,000 was
raised for charity.
Demolition fear for home extension
A HOUSEHOLDER faces the prospect of having to demolish a single-storey
extension he had built “at his own risk” after being warned by
Warrington planners that it did not conform with his approved planning
application.
Celebrations after shops plan axed
RESIDENTS are celebrating after controversial plans for a shopping development were thrown out by Warrington planning bosses.
Walk to Work week
TODAY marks the start of National Walk to Work Week.