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.
Charity giving to enhance your CV
A CHARITY is urging sixth formers in Warrington to enhance their CVs – by encouraging charity giving in the community.
Tennis club defends floodlights
COMMITTEE members at Culcheth Tennis Club have defended their
application for floodlighting after parish councillors opposed the
club’s plans.
Community hub plan approved
PLANS for the first “neighbourhood hub” in Warrington have been approved by the borough council’s executive board.
Distillery site sold for £5.25m
THE site of Warrington’s famous G&J Greenall distillery has changed hands in a £5.25 million deal.
Gift shopping and pamper night
A CHARITY Christmas shopping event and “pamper evening” is to be held
on Thursday, December 3 to raise money for the Breast Cancer Campaign.
Garden centre hit by fire
FIRE crews from Warrington wore breathing apparatus to tackle a serious fire at a garden centre during the night.
Gunmen in raid on shop
POLICE at Warrington are hunting two men who threatened a shop assistant with a handgun.
Affordable homes plan thrown out
PLANS for 19 “affordable” homes in the Green Belt near Warrington have been thrown out by a Government-appointed inspector.
Town's first code switcher!
WARRINGTON Wolves’ latest new recruit could be creating history as the
first player to represent his home town club at soccer and Rugby League!