News in brief
A ROUND-UP of news from around the Warrington area
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.
Emergency services on show
VINTAGE fire engines and modern police motorbikes will be on display at
an Emergency Services Day being held in Warrington today.
Omega debate put off for a month
A MAJOR debate on the future of Warrington’s multi million £ Omega development site has been put off until at least September.
Police hunt JCB thieves
POLICE are appealing for information following the thefts of two mechanical diggers in Warrington.
Free summer sports camps
FREE summer sports camps at being held at Great Sankey, Warrington throughout August.
Rugby club launches Colts Academy
LYMM Rugby Union Club has announced the launch of a Colts Academy.
Mortuary technician's top award
A WARRINGTON mortuary technician has won an award for the highest marks
in the Diploma in Anatomical Pathology Technology this year.
School wins gold for art
A PRIMARYschool has been awarded Artsmark Gold to mark its excellence in arts education.
The benefits bus is back
THE successful benefits bus – which helped local people collectively
qualify for more than £91,000 on its last visit – is returning to
Warrington.
Hotel group pulls out of Walton deal
CONTESSA, the hotel group involved in the controversial £25 million
proposal to redevelop Warrington’s historic Walton Hall as a hotel and
conference complex, has pulled out of the deal.