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.
Crime quite low say police
SERIOUS crime in the Appleton area was relatively low during September according to police.
Old folk advised to keep warm
OLDER people in Warrington are being advised to keep warm and safe as cold weather moves in during the winter.
Children in danger warning
CHILDREN using a footpath on a busy lane could be in danger – because residents have not cut back their hedges, a councillor has warned
Beware the cold weather car thieves
MOTORISTS in Warrington are being warned to beware of opportunist thieves when they defrost their cars.
Storm over night shelter for homeless
PLANS for a night shelter for homeless people near Warrington town centre have resulted in a storm of protest.
Vulnerable urged to get swine flu jab
HEALTH chiefs are urging people who are in “at risk” groups to take up the offer of a swine flu jab as soon as possible.
Pensioner robbed by knifeman
AN 81-year-old man had to be admitted to hospital at Warrington after being attacked and robbed by a man brandishing a knife.
Christmas Tree festival
A CHRISTMAS Tree Festival will be held at St Matthew’s Church, Stretton, near Warrington on two weekends – November 28-29 and December 5-6.
MP backs eco-food campaign
WARRINGTON South MP Helen Southworth backed an eco-campaign for planet
friendly farming when she took part in a “Friends of the Earth” event.