New Pathways to Work programme launched
A Government initiative to create employment opportunities for unemployed people who are receiving health related benefits has arrived in Warrington.
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.
Objections to house plan
AN application for a four-bedroom detached house in a Warrington village would mean “overdevelopment” of the site according to objectors.
Barn extension would be degrading
AN extension to a barn conversion at Higher Walton, near Warrington, would mean the rural appearance of the farm building is “degraded,” according to local councillors.
Summer workshops are family friendly
FREE, family-friendly workshops are being held throughout the summer at Warrington Museum and Art Gallery.
Alex takes first step on the ladder
A WARRINGTON man was able to take his first step on the property ladder thanks to a First Time Buyer Initiative (FTBI) at Carrington Park, near the town centre.
Scam raked in £141,000 in 48 days
A TRADER used auction website eBay to cheat customers out of thousands of pounds for goods he failed to supply, Warrington Crown Court was told
School requires significant improvement
EDUCATION watchdogs have served a Warrington primary school with a “Notice to Improve” following a recent inspection.
Blaze threatens gas cylinders
FIRE crews had to act swiftly to control a fire at Warrington works premises that contained propane gas cylinders.
Police uncover cannabis factory
POLICE in Warrington have seized cannabis plants worth an estimated £90,000 after uncovering a “cannabis factory” in the town.
Wolves win licence and seek to improve
WARRINGTON Wolves’ Chief Executive Andy Gatcliffe has welcomed the decision to award the Wolves a three-year Super League licence as two new licences were granted to Salford and Celtic Crusaders at the expense of near neighbours Widnes and Leigh.