Wolves top 50 again!
WARRINGTON Wolves comfortably retained their position at the top of Super League with a 56-16 victory at Crusaders – but they did not have it all their own way.
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.
News in brief
A ROUND-up of news from the Warrington area.
Bikers raise £660 for Poppy appeal
FOURTEEN riders took part in the annual bike ride organised by Lymm and
District Royal British Legion – and between them raised £660.
Canal cruisers' day of fun
MORE than 200 brightly-coloured boats gathered on the Bridgewater Canal for a weekend of fun.
Benefit cheats obtained £5,000
TWO men who between them falsely claimed benefit totalling almost £5,000 have been ordered by magistrates to repay the money.
Fire at plastics factory
FIRE crews wearing breathing apparatus tackled a blaze at a Warrington factory last night.
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.
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.
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.
Anyone for a big lunch?
INTEREST is soaring in the “Big Lunch” – and organisers are attributing this to the royal wedding.