Two jailed for drugs offences
TWO men caught with illegal drugs near Warrington have been given
lengthy prison sentences.
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.
600 workers face redundancy
ABOUT 600 workers at a distribution centre near Warrington are facing
redundancy following a decision by DIY giants B&Q to pull out of the
site.
Celebrating work of unpaid carers
NATIONAL Carers Week will be celebrated in Warrington from Monday to
highlight the vital work of those who provide unpaid care for someone
who is ill, frail or disabled.
Cuts will cause hardship – MP
GOVERNMENT spending cuts will cause real hardship to families in
Warrington and risk the town’s future prosperity according to MP Helen
Jones.
Emergency centre for World Cup yobs
AN emergency “hub” is being set up in Warrington town centre to tackle
problems caused by binge drinking during the World Cup tournament.
Lack of funding for the arts
SERIOUS concerns at the lack of funding for the arts were voiced at the
annual meeting of Warrington Arts Council.
Stuart climbs Everest a third time
A FORMER Warrington man has become the first Briton to climb Mount
Everest by the notorious North Ridge route THREE TIMES.
Council told: Delay Walton Hall decision
AN e-mail has been sent to every member of Warrington Borough Council
calling for the controversial proposals for the future of Walton Hall
and Gardens to be put on hold.
Police name death crash woman
POLICE have named a 22-year-old woman who has died in hospital – five days after being involved in a traffic collision as she crossed a busy road in Warrington.
Vaccination amnesty for cats and dogs
A WARRINGTON based veterinary group is holding a special vaccination
amnesty to help people through the tough economic times.