Death of Rotary stalwart
THE death has occurred of Jim Melville. president of Warrington Rotary Club.
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.
New choir makes its debut
A NEW choir is to make its debut next month – after only three rehearsals.
Flame trees reminder of the Olympics
FIVE trees, known as the “Olympic Flame” have been planted in a special
ceremony at Warrington as a permanent reminder of the passage of the
Olympic Torch through the town.
Police step up hunt for rapist
POLICE at Warrington have issued an e-fit of a man they want to question in connection with a rape in the town.
Bus company sets the standard
NETWORK Warrington – the town’s own bus company – has passed its
three-yearly re-assessment for the Customer Excellence Standard…and
passed it with flying colours.
Arson attack on rugby stadium
POLICE are investigating an arson attack on Warrington Wolves’ former home – Wilderspool Stadium.
Shops plan is thrown out
PLANNING bosses at Warrington have thrown out a controversial proposal to convert a semi-detached house into two shop units.
Pupils will form Olympic guard of honour
SCHOOL children from Warrington will form a guard of honour for athletes
making their way into the Olympic Stadium for the opening ceremony of
the Olympic Games.
Flood storage tanks will protect homes
GIANT storage tanks are to be used to help reduce flood risks at more than 100 homes at Warrington.
Nursery plan to go-ahead
A PLAN to restore a former nursery to horticultural use near Warrington has been given the go-ahead, despite strong objections.