Record breaking Poppy Appeal
LYMM & District Royal British Legion’s annual Poppy Appeal
collection for 2010/11 raised a record breaking £14,892.07 while more
than £1M was raised in the Cheshire area for the very first time.
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.
Faster access to health
IMPROVED services for people with learning disabilities in Warrington
will mean faster access to specialist health professionals.
You're hired – joy for apprentices!
TEN people were delighted to hear the famous words “You’re Hired” when they were taken on as apprentices in Warrington.
Town suffer smash and grab defeat
WARRINGTON Town suffered a disappointing smash and grab defeat as they dominated much of the game against Harrogate Railway Athletic who snatched an unlikely victory deep in injury time at Cantilever Park.
Brainwave marathon fund-raiser
A team from MEPC Birchwood Park is taking part in this year’s English
Half Marathon on Sunday September 18 helping raise funds for local
charity Brainwave.
Morris men prepare for Day of Dance!
THE age old tradition of morris dancing is very much alive and kicking in Warrington with plans for a special day opf dance!
Call for higher recycling rates!
OPPOSITION councillors on Warrington Borough Council have called for
efforts to push the town’s recycling rate through the 50% barrier.
MP's fears over NHS secrecy groups
WARRINGTON North MP Helen Jones has raised her concerns about the secrecy of new NHS groups that will be created if the Health and Social Care Bill becomes law.
Tax credit changes force mums to stay at home
A GOVERNMEMT decision to cut the state childcare subsidy is forcing mothers to stay at home according to a local councillor.
Wolves clinch first Super League title!
WARRINGTON Wolves claimed their first ever Super League title with a convincing 12-34 victory at Hull’s KC Stadium cheered on by an estimated 5,000 travelling fans.