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. Former Chair of Warrington Healthwatch Director Warrington Chamber of Commerce Patron Tim Parry Johnathan Ball Foundation for Peace. Patron Warrington Disability Partnership. Former Chairman of Warrington Town FC.
Clampdown on Halloween troublemakers
POLICE across Warrington have been planning a campaign to tackle troublemakers over the Halloween and Bonfire Night season.
School wins festive art competition
WOOLSTON CE Primary School, Warrington, has been named as the overall
winner of the “Kids Make Christmas” competition staged by the town’s
Golden Square Shopping Centre.
Missing girl found safe and well
A 16-year-old Warrington girl, missing from home for a week, has been found safe and well.
Swine flu: stay on guard
THE number of people catching swine flu across the North West has
fallen slightly – but health chiefs are warning people to remain on
guard.
Night shelter plan deferred
PLANNING chiefs have put off a decision on controversial proposals for
a night shelter for homeless people near Warrington town centre.
Soccer match falls victim to Swine Flu!
WARRINGTON Town’s home game against Woodley Sports, scheduled for tomorrow, has been called off by the Unibond League because the visiting team’s squad has been decimated by swine flu.
Vandals torch giant bonfire
VANDALS spoiled Guy Fawkes Night fun for some Warrington youngsters when
they torched a giant bonfire on waste land off Church Street.
Handyman service wins £120,000 grant
A WARRINGTON advisory service has received a £120,000 Government grant
to provide additional free or low cost repairs on its service users’
homes.
Santa can't go on tour!
YOUNGSTERS in two Warrington villages will be disappointed that Father
Christmas will not be touring the area during the festive season – as
he was unable to find a suitable vehicle.