News in brief
A ROUND-UP of news items from across Warrington and district
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.
Spotlight on Mr Freshness
SPOTLIGHT on Mr Freshness at the award winning Warrington Market, voted the Best Indoor Market in the UK.
Artist step nearer dream
WARRINGTON artist Anthony Turk hopes he is a step nearer achieving his dream after creating an eye-catching marine life mural at a local swimming pool.
Mama Mia! It's a beer festival!
A POPULAR local venue has announced details of two forthcoming events – a beer festival and an Abba tribute night.
Students turn to story telling
PERFORMING arts students at Warrington turned their talents to story telling when they showcased their work to the public.
Residents win fight over waste plant
RESIDENTS are celebrating after winning a battle to block plans for a
waste transfer and recycling facility on a former landfill site near
their homes.
School hit by boiler breakdown
A WARRINGTON high school will be unable to fully re-open after the half-term break because of a boiler failure.
Woman withdraws assault complaint
POLICE have halted an investigation into an alleged attack on a woman at Warrington – after the woman withdrew her complaint.
Fire crews in rescue drama
FIRE crews at Warrington had to break into a smoke-filled flat to rescue a man who had gone in to try and rescue his cat.
Footpath to be closed
A FOOTPATH is to be temporarily closed for about 12 weeks to allow improvements to be carried out.