Leading from the front
TWO senior figures from Warrington Borough Council will don their running shoes
to take part in the first English Half Marathon being held in the town
on Sunday October 4.
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.
Getting to grips with science
A FESTIVAL aimed at encouraging adults and children to find out more
about the mysteries of the universe is being held in Warrington on
Sunday October 4.
High school project on target
WORK on a multi million £ new high school at Warrington is bang on schedule – meaning it should open on time next year.
Caravan targeted by arsonists
ARSONISTS struck at Warrington early this morning – virtually destroying a caravan.
Women are cricket winners
A WARRINGTON woman picked up two batting awards at the annual prize presentation of the Cheshire Women’s Cricket League.
Bargain boxes of organic vegetables
A LOCALLY-based firm is helping those concerned about healthy eating
by selling organic “vegboxes” about 25 per cent cheaper than
supermarket prices.
Help line's record calls
A RECORD number of calls were received during the three months from
April to June, by the Warrington Disability Partnership switchboard
team.
Tory attack on Big Brother state
A FUTURE Conservative Government would drastically scale back the
intrusive and ineffective “Big Brother” state, according to a
Warrington party spokesman.
Old Hall inquiry to re-open
THE public inquiry into controversial plans to convert one of
Warrington’s most historic buildings into apartments is to re-open
tomorrow (Wednesday) – about four months after it was dramatically
halted.
Town centre youth club plea
A SURVEY of young people in Warrington revealed that 54 per cent of
them would like a youth club in the town centre – and 28 per cent
of them regard “hanging out” and chatting with friends as their
favourite free time activity.