News in brief
A ROUND-UP of news items from 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.
Council to pay for tree felling
COUNCILLORS have agreed to meet the £4,500 cost of felling dangerous trees – despite a warning that they could be setting a precedent.
Law firm shortlisted for top award
A WARRINGTON law firm has been short-listed for a prestigious national legal award.
Beer lovers pour into Oktoberfest!
BEER lovers from Warrington and across the North West have been enjoying the 12th annual “Oktoberfest” at the town’s Parr Hall.
Gas extraction plan gets the go-ahead
PLANNING chiefs have given the go ahead for gas to be extracted from
deep below the ground at Warrington to generate electricity.
Three vehicle pile-up
EMERGENCY services from Warrington were called to a three-vehicle pile-up today.
The key to better gas supplies
THREE new outlets in Warrington are stocking replacement keys for pre-payment gas metres.
Prizes for a healthy debate
THREE Warrington people who took part in a health survey have won
prizes including a mountain bike, fitness club membership and a
pampering day.
Town centre petition on super prison
MEMBERS of the public who want to join the growing campaign against any
suggestion of a new Titan “super prison” at Warrington will get a
chance to do so tomorrow (Saturday).
Government post for ex-MP's son
LINDSAY Hoyle – son of former Warrington MP Lord Doug Hoyle – has
been appointed assistant to North West Regional Minister Bev Hughes.