Awards for peer mentors
A GROUP of seven people from Warrington who have overcome substance
abuse problems have gained an award so they can help others facing
addiction.
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.
Parking charges slashed
COUNCIL chiefs at Warrington have slashed parking charges on one of the
town’s major multi-storey car parks to help give a boost to town centre
trade.
Early warning when bridges are off
MOTORISTS in Warrington are to get early warning signs to tell them when the town’s notorious swing bridges are “off”.
When town was famed for its printing
IT might seem surprising today, that when John Howard, the legendary
prison reformer published his iconic book “The State of the Prisons in
England and Wales” in 1777, he should have chosen a printer from
Warrington.
Town salvage point
A late goal from substitute Jamie Henders salvaged a point for Warrington Town in a 2-2 draw with Wakefield at Cantilever Park.
Police appeal after robbery
POLICE at Warrington today appealed for information following a robbery in the street in the town.
Man arrested after post office raid
A MAN has been arrested following an armed robbery at a post office near Warrington.
Leaked emails reveal Labour split
A SERIES of leaked emails between Labour councillors at Warrington
appear to reveal a serious split in the party over the controversial
issue of changes to the terms and conditions of employment for the
council’s workforce.
Beacon award for tennis centre
WARRINGTON’S Birchwood Leisure and Tennis Complex has been awarded
Beacon Status by the Tennis Foundation in recognition of its
consistently high quality, affordable community tennis programmes.
Plan that doesn't need permission
A CONTROVERSIAL application for a new driveway at a house in Culcheth is
to come before planning chiefs for a second time – even though they
have been told it doesn’t really need permission anyway!