Carnival treat for dog owners
DOG owners got a special treat at Warrington’s Birchwood Carnival when they got the opportunity to have their pet micro-chipped for free.
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. Former Chair of Warrington Healthwatch Director Warrington Chamber of Commerce Patron Tim Parry Johnathan Ball Foundation for Peace. Patron Warrington Disability Partnership. Former Chairman of Warrington Town FC.
Housing team wins top award
A TEAM from Warrington that helped recruit 78 local people to new jobs has won a prestigious national award.
Centre given Royal seal of approval
WARRINGTON’S showpiece Centre for Independent Living was given the Royal
Seal of approval when it was officially opened by the Queen’s
representative Lord Lieutenant of Cheshire David Briggs.
Tumble dryer causes fire
FIREFIGHTERS wearing breathing apparatus today tackled a blaze involving a tumble dryer at a house in Warrington.
House filled with fumes
FIRE crews used ventilation equipment to clear fumes from a house at Warrington after a fire in the kitchen.
Wolves trio agree new contracts
WARRINGTON Wolves’ England Internationals Garreth Carvell and Chris
Bridge together with forward David Solomona have all agreed new
contracts with the club.
Carnival with a 1970s theme
THEME of Croft Carnival this year is the 1970s – the decade in which the event has its roots.
Village to stage its first beer festival
VILLAGERS in Lymm will be able to “raise a glass” as they raise money at the inaugural Lymm Beer Festival on September 9 and 10.
A week of road closures
ROAD closures are set to take place on the B5212 Holcroft Lane and
Glazebrook Lane at Culcheth from Monday, July 4 while road resurfacing
is carried out by Warrington Borough Council.
Heart checks for rugby fans
FANS attending the Warrington Wolves match against Salford Reds at the
Halliwell Jones on Sunday will be able to have their pulse checked to
ensure their heart rhythm is all right.