Council homes complaint rejected
THE Office of Fair Trading will not be taking action over a complaint
that Warrington Borough Council’s plan to transfer 8,600 council homes
to a registered social landlord are anti-competitive.
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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.
Swine flu vaccine arrives in town
NHS organisations in Warrington are gearing themselves up to receive
their first batches of swine flu vaccines in the next couple of weeks
in preparation for vaccinating front-line staff.
Councillors to try speed debating
YOUNG people will have the chance to quiz the borough council when an innovative “speed debating” event is held in Warrington.
Fire crews tackle flat blaze
FIRE crews wearing breathing apparatus tackled a blaze in a ground floor flat at Warrington early today.
Ostriches on the rampage!
A pair of ostriches went on the rampage after they escaped from a farm at Frodsham.
Akme in the driving seat
HOT on the heels of providing the security for the first ever English
Half Marathon in Warrington, local security company Akme Securitas
landed a contract for a prestigious car rally in Cyprus.
Mums on a downward slide!
MUMS using the recreation area of Walton Hall and Gardens were dubbed “crazy” by a councillor.
Hundreds more to qualify for benefit
HUNDREDS more people in Warrington are expected to qualify for benefit
from next month – and the benefits bus is arriving in town to offer
help to locals who may be unsure of their entitlements.
Fond farewell to Twin Mayor
THE Mayor of Warrington’s twin town Hilden has made his final official
visit to the town as part of a Youth Parliament exchange visit.
Rugby chief calls foul on councillors
A RUGBY chief has called foul on two Warrington councillors in an ongoing row about a disused rugby pitch.