Rampant Wolves slay Rhinos
RAMPANT Warrington Wolves destroyed Leeds Rhinos 30-6 at Wembley to create history as they won the Challenge Cup back to back for the 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.
News in brief
A ROUND-up of news from around the Warrington area
Residents loses plans battle
A HOUSEHOLDER has lost a planning battle to build an extension at his home in Whitchurch Close, Padgate, Warrington.
Lost history is found
A UNIQUE book detailing the history of Grappenhall and Thelwall which was feared “lost” has been found.
Special buses for Wolves fans
SIX special buses will run tomorrow (Sunday to take Wolves’ supporters
home after the team’s “win or lose” parade through the town centre.
Shop girl puts thief to flight
DETECTIVES in Warrington are appealing for witnesses after a shop girl put a robber to flight in the town centre.
Myler to miss out at Wembley
WARRINGTON scrum-half Richie Myler is the surprise omission from Tony
Smith’s Wembley line up to tackle Leeds at Wembley
tomorrow.
Atkins – not thinking of losing!
EXCLUSIVE video interview with Warrington Wolves’ Centre Ryan Atkins who is confident of winning the Challenge Cup and not even thinking of losing!
Man arrested after robbery
A 24-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a robbery at the Warrington home of murder victim Shafilea Ahmed.
Planning appeal allowed
A PLANNING inspector has allowed an appeal by a resident against
the refusal by Warrington Borough Council to grant planning permission
for a home extension.