Wind turbine plan put off again
A CONTROVERSIAL proposal to erect a 77m tall wind turbine on farmland
alongside the M62 near Warrington has been deferred for a third time by
borough planning chiefs.
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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.
Anyone for a big lunch?
INTEREST is soaring in the “Big Lunch” – and organisers are attributing this to the royal wedding.
Charity cyclists get golden advice
OLYMPIC gold medallist Rebecca Romero made a visit to Warrington to give
advice to a charity cycle team about the embark on a gruelling
challenge.
How to save the planet!
YOUNGSTERS from Warrington schools submitted their ideas to “Save the
Planet, Save the Pounds!” during celebrations to mark Climate Week.
Barbecue in the park
A BARBECUE in the Park is being organised to raise funds for the 20th
anniversary of Disability Awareness Day (DAD) in Warrington.
Garden shed and fence ablaze
FIRE crews from Warrington were called out to deal with a blaze involving a garden fence and shed.
Hospital merger would hit patients
IF the controversial proposal to merge Warrington and Halton hospitals with Whiston Hospital goes ahead it will be because of Labour’s wasteful spending, according to senior Lib Dem councillor Ian Marks.
Samantha to bid for Miss England title
WARRINGTON’S Samantha Cross will be representing Cheshire at the Miss England Final next month.
Open Day, down on the farm
THE popular Red Bank Farm at Newton-le-Willows is hosting an “Open Farm Sunday” on June 12.
Barbara to be ordained priest
A DEACON at Newchurch Parish Church Culcheth and Christ Church Croft, Warrington
will be ordained a priest at Liverpool Cathedral this month following
years of training.