In praise of local news
LOCAL newspapers and websites have been praised by a local MP for their “vital role” in the community.
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.
Three generations at award ceremony
THREE generations of a family travelled to Buckingham Palace to see a
Warrington woman receive the OBE for services to education and skills.
New agency to help charities
A NEW Warrington-based agency, aimed at promoting small charities and social enterprises in the North West, has been launched.
Royal British Legion stalwart dies
A WARRINGTON-based field officer for the Royal British Legion has died at the age of 61.
Help freeze out the car thieves
POLICE are asking motorists in Warrington to help “freeze out” car thieves during the cold snap.
Masked men raid off-licence
TWO masked raiders armed with a crowbar got away with cash from an off-licence.
News in brief
A ROUND-UP of news and information from around the Warrington area.
Gardeners create mini-nature reserves
NATURE lovers in Warrington are taking steps to help preserve wildlife
such as frogs, bats, birds and hedgehogs in their gardens.
MP urges shoppers to keep cool
WARRINGTON North MP Helen Jones is backing an appeal from the
shopworkers union Usdaw for shoppers to “keep their cool” in the run up
to Christmas.
Anger over parking wardens
ANGRY residents have slammed parking wardens for targeting Lymm when
shopkeepers stayed open later to try and attract Christmas trade.