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.
Shame of the young binge drinkers
UNDERAGE drinking is still a major problem in Warrington – with 30 per
cent of 14-17 year-olds admitting they binge drink at least once a week.
Get money advice – on the NHS
NHS Warrington is offering advice on tackling money stress.
In touch with space tourism
WARRINGTON students stood within touching distance of a real space
rocket and had the chance to learn more about the British space
programme.
Setback for animal charity
AN animal charity’s plan to move into new, purpose-built accommodation have been thrown into disarray by planners.
Lessons in grave digging!
EXCAVATING graves safely and grave digging requirements in a pandemic
were among the topics on a training session for Warrington’s
Bereavement Services team.
Power station exhibitions
EXHIBITIONS are being held at Warrington’s Fiddler’s Ferry Power
Station today (Friday) and tomorrow to explain proposals for the
installation of new equipment designed to reduce harmful nitrogen oxide
emissions.
The key to 9,000 homes
NEARLY nine thousand tenants of Warrington’s Golden Gates Housing have
now been sent the borough council’s formal consultation document on the
proposal to transfer all its homes to a housing association.
Storm over fire station downgrade
PLANS to downgrade a Warrington fire station in a bid to save £400,000
have been slammed by firefighters as putting lives and property at risk.
Village beauty aims to go international
A BEAUTY queen who is also a Sunday School teacher has won a place in a prestigious international contest.