Author Gary Skentelbery
Time for change?
ELECTION time is fast approaching and with the controlling Lib-Dem/Tory
coalition having a majority of just one, it would be no great surprise
if Labour are not back in control at Warrington Town Hall after the May 5
elections.
Car fire on motorway
ONE lane of the M62 eastbound carriageway was closed at Warrington after a car burst into flames at Junction 9.
Music festival set to expand
THE popular Creamfields music festival held annually in Daresbury in August looks set to expand over the next few years.
Fire service best in the country
CHESHIRE Fire and Rescue Service – which operates Warrington’s three
fire stations – has been recognised as the leading fire and rescue
service in the country at a major national awards ceremony.
Superfast broadband next year
BT is to install superfast broadband in parts of the north of Warrington by the end of next year.
Students build on success

TWO construction students from Warrington are celebrating success after
taking the top spots in the junior and senior heats of the North West
SkillBuild UK competition.
Baths demolition starts next week
WORK is due to start next week on the demolition of Warrington’s
historic baths to make way for a super new town centre health centre.
Phone mast plan thrown out
PLANNING bosses at Warrington have thrown out a controversial plan for a 12.5 metre high telecommunications mast.
Appeal fails
A PLANNING inspector has dismissed an appeal by a resident of Newchurch
Lane, Culcheth against the refusal of permission for a two-storey side
and single-storey rear extension. The scheme would involve removal of
an existing garage.

