Church attacked by vandals
AN HISTORIC village church has suffered a spate of vandalism from local schoolchildren it has been claimed.
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.
College swimmers make a splash
A NEWLY-formed college swimming team at Warrington has enjoyed notable success in its first-ever competition.
Board positions for tenants
WARRINGTON’S biggest landlord is looking for volunteers from among its
tenants to fill vacancies on its board and scrutiny panel.
Youth club chosen for pilot scheme
WARRINGTON Youth Club, together with v, the national young volunteers’ service and the Dame Kelly Holmes Legacy Trust, have been selected to run a National Citizen Service (NCS) pilot scheme next year.
£1.7m pupil premium boost for schools
WARRINGTON’S schools are to benefit from a £1.7 million “pupil premium” from the Government.
Drive to get more foster parents
A TOTAL of 230 children and young people in Warrington currently need
someone to care for them – and today (Tuesday) a campaign is launched to
encourage people to become foster parents.
Man in court on kidnap charge
A Warrington man appeared in court today accused of kidnap with intent
to commit a sexual offence against a young woman following an incident
at Sankey Valley Park late last Friday night.
Three arrested after Subway robbery
THREE men have been arrested following a robbery at a subway sandwich bar at Great Sankey, Warrington at the weekend.
Another win for Lymm!
LYMM Rugby Union continued their good form with an impressive 21-6 victory over Sandal.
Blaze at public house
FIRE crews from Warrington and Birchwood were mobilised when a fire broke out at a local pub.