Young girls more likely to smoke!
YOUNG girls in Warrington, aged 11 to 15, are more likely to start smoking according to new national figures just released.
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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.
Students showcase skills
STUDENTS at a Warrington college had the chance to showcase some of
their innovative projects when a Learning and Skills Service expert
visited them.
Council slammed over litter
A WARRINGTON MP has criticised the borough council for getting its
priorities wrong and leaving streets “covered in litter and dog mess.”
Spectacular drugs team praised
SOME of the work being done by Warrington’s Drug Action Team is
“nothing short of spectacular” – according to the National Treatment
Agency for Substance Misuse.
Hotel staff learn to be green
STAFF from a top Warrington hotel have been learning how to make their
venues more “green” by becoming more energy efficient, saving money and
reducing their carbon emissions.
600 potholes repaired
NEARLY 600 potholes have been repaired as part of the most recent phases of
Warrington Borough Council’s acclaimed “Look of the Borough” scheme.
Support for town's sporting elite
A NEW course has been launched at Warrington to support students
looking to pursue careers at an elite level in professional sport.
Village green campaigners face defeat
MORE than 250 residents fighting plans for a flood relief installation
on playing fields near their homes at Warrington seem likely to have
lost their battle.
Salmon nets on Town debut!
WARRINGTON Town’s new signing Gavin Salmon netted on his debut to help secure a valuable 1-2 victory at AFC Fylde avenging two previous defeats in the league and cup.
News in brief
A ROUND-up of news from around the Warrington area.