Nursery plan causes uproar
A PLAN to restore a former nursery to horticultural use near Warrington has caused a storm of protest.
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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.
Youth unemployment a key problem
YOUTH unemployment remains a key problem in Warrington – despite a
slight fall in the number of young people claiming Job Seekers Allowance
in recent months.
Wizards bounce back
WARRINGTON Wizards bounced back from their first defeat of the season
last weekend when they overcame a very dogged Bramley Buffaloes side in a
hard fought Conference Three encounter, which was delayed for forty five
minutes due to the Wizards being caught up in multiple crashes on the
M62.
Bin fire damages conservatory
A BIN fire spread and caused damage to an adjoining conservatory at a house in Warrington.
Garage celebrates success
A WARRINGTON business has been praised for its high level of customer satisfaction in a national competition.
Charities chosen for Oktoberfest
CHARITIES being supported by the 16th annual Oktoberfest beer festival
in the town have been announced by organisers Warrington Rotary Club.
Bully boy fears over Free school plan
A POLITICAL chief has accused the Department for Education of “bully
boy tactics” over threats to seize the Woolston High School site for a
Free School.
Town centre will continue to thrive
WARRINGTON town centre will continue to thrive despite missing out on
being one of the first ‘Portas Pilot’ towns according to town centre
champion Mike Hannon.
Masons hold special Giving Day
THE Warrington Group of Lodges and Chapters has held its first Giving
Day when donations were handed out to local charities, including £3,500
to children’s charity JUMP.
Disability Awareness Day
WARRINGTON’S Disability Awareness Day (DAD), Europe’s largest ‘not for
profit’ voluntary-led disability exhibition is set to come of age on
Sunday July 15 when it celebrates its 21st anniversary.