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.
Holiday fun for stage struck kids
A WEEK of drama, dance and singing activities for children aged 7-11
will start at Warrington’s Pyramid arts centre on Monday, August 10
No extra parking at restaurant?
PLANNING chiefs at Warrington are being urged to refuse permission for additional car parking at a popular restaurant.
27,000 flu friends
THE number of “flu friends” visiting collection points across the North
West to pick up Tamiflu has now reached more than 27,000.
Top prize for student Jenny
WARRINGTON student Jenny Mushing has beaten off strong competition to win a top prize.
Warning over bogus officials
TRADING Standards chiefs at Warrington have sounded an alert over distraction burglars who appear to be targeting the town.
Stamp of approval for breastfeeding
WARRINGTON Community Services Unit has been given an international stamp of approval for its breastfeeding advice.
Region to share in £135m bonanza
THE North West has been shortlisted for a share of up to £135m of a £1
billion pot of government funding earmarked to unlock stalled housing
schemes across the country.
Significant inaccuracies in plan
THERE were “significant inaccuracies” in plans submitted to the public
inquiry into proposals to convert Warrington’s historic Bewsey Old Hall
into apartments.
King misses out
AUSSIE centre Matt King will miss Warrington’s tough trip to Champions
Leeds for Saturday’s (Aug 1) Round 23 of engage Super League XIV at
Headingley Stadium, kick off 6.30pm.