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.
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.
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.
The dearest cup of tea possible
AN 87-year-old disabled woman had the “dearest cup of tea possible” when
her daughter dropped her off at a Stockton Heath teashop
Students' recycled dress
STUDENTS from Warrington Collegiate are displaying their “recycled fashion” designs in Golden Square shopping centre.
Praise from the stage
WARRINGTON-based Centenary Theatre Company got some unexpected praise from the stage at the Liverpool Philharmonic Hall.
Help for first time home buyers
FIRST time house buyers in Warrington who cannot raise a deposit could
be getting a helping hand from the borough council as early as next
month.