New bridge could cause traffic chaos
FEARS that a new bridge over the River Mersey at Halton could cause traffic chaos in Warrington were expressed at a meeting of the borough council’s executive board.
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.
£65 million boost for laboratory
WARRINGTON’S Daresbury Laboratory has received a massive boost with the announcement that it is to receive £50 million for the Hartree Centre, an advanced computational science centre on the site.
Fire crews deal with chemical alert
FIRE crews in special protection suits have dealt with a chemicals alert at Warrington
Murrayfield magic weekend
WARRINGTON fans will get the chance to enjoy the delights on Edinburgh next season following the Rugby Football League’s decision to move Rugby League’s Magic Weekend to Murrayfield Stadium next May.
Wheelie good effort!
WARRINGTON was well represented in the Manchester to Blackpool charity Bike Ride at the weekend, helping raise thousands of pounds for good causes.
Gala Queen's crowning glory
GLAZEBURY gala celebrated its 80th anniversary when local schoolgirl Kate Leather was crowned Gala Queen.
Royal Mail slammed over closure plan
A COUNCILLOR has slammed Royal Mail over its proposals to close a Warrington sorting office.
Discrimination claim over toilets
PROVIDING a public toilet for the disabled but not for able bodied people, has been dubbed “discrimination” by an angry resident.
School's standards below target
STANDARDS and achievements by Year 2 and Year 6 pupils at a Warrington school placed in special measures last year are still not as high as they should be, according to school inspectors.
Boxer attacked men in town centre
A TRAINED boxer has escaped jail after attacking two men during a night out in Warrington town centre.