Pay rise for foster carers
ALLOWANCES for foster carers in Warrington are to be increased.
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.
Charity gets a £10,000 boost
A CHARITY providing care and support for children with life-threatening
conditions has been given a £10,000 boost from Appleton-based
Flextronics Global Services and Software (FGSS).
Library celebrates 30th birthday
RESIDENTS and former library staff joined current staff at Padgate Library, Warrington, to celebrate its 30th birthday.
MP's concern over eye treatment
MP Helen Jones is to write to health chiefs in Warrington expressing
concern at apparent shortcomings in follow-up treatment for glaucoma
patients in the town.
Council's £4m traffic congestion buster
TOWN Hall chiefs at Warrington are being asked to take the lead on
delivery of a multi-million £ package of measures to boost economic
growth through tackling traffic problems in the borough.
London Bridge is falling down! UPDATED
MOTORISTS are still being urged to avoid travelling along the A49 London Road after a sewer collapse caused a huge hole on London Bridge near Stockton Heath, Warrington, although the road is now open with a temporary traffic light system in operation.
Orford Park's Magical Moment!
VIDEO and picture coverage of Orford Park’s Magical Moment celebrating the launch of the new £30 million Jubilee Hub community facility in Warrington.
Bawming the Thorn video
VIDEO coverage of the annual Bawming the Thorn Ceremony at Appleton Thorn including interviews with special guest, local historian Mark Olly and co-ordinator Nora Carlin from Arleys Angels.
Bawming the Thorn beats the showers
HEAVY showers and blustery wind failed to dampen the spirits of
villagers at Appleton Thorn who turned out in force to celebrate the
annual Bawming the Thorn ceremony which dates back to medieval times.
Lottery prize unclaimed
A JACKPOT prize of £139 went unclaimed in the weekly lottery run by the League of Friends of Warrington Hospital.