News in brief
A ROUND-up of news from the Warrington area
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.
Children to takeover adult jobs
CHILDREN in Warrington will get a chance to “takeover” the jobs of adults for one day in November.
High school seeks new governor
LYMM High School is looking for someone from the community to join its governing body.
Company boss in £1.8m alcohol fraud
MEMBERS of a gang involved in a £1.8 million excise alcohol fraud across
the North West, and masterminded by a Warrington company director, have
been jailed for a total of more than 19 years for supplying illicit
non-duty paid alcohol to local retailers.
Green Belt objection to extension
PLANNING bosses at Warrington are being asked to refuse plans for
single-storey extensions and a front porch extension at an isolated
house close to the Mersey at Cuerdley.
End of Grand Final dream for Wolves
WARRINGTON Wolves’ Grand Final dream came to an end in a pulsating clash with Leeds Rhinos as they were edged out 24-26 in a thrilling play-off semi-final eliminator at the Halliwell Jones Stadium.
Couple in river rescue drama
FIREFIGHTERS from Warrington were involved in a dramatic rescue from the River Mersey in the early hours of this morning.
Epic carriage journey
AN epic charity carriage drive will be passing through Lymm around lunchtime on Tuesday, October 4.
Cigarette vending machine clampdown
UNDER-age youngsters who buy cigarettes from secluded vending machines are being targeted by a new campaign in Warrington.
Ex-councillor is housing boss
A FORMER borough councillor who is a trustee of four local charities has
been appointed chairman of Golden Gates Housing Trust (GGHT) in
Warrington.