Council moves to protect green space
COUNCILLORS have passed a resolution designed to help protect green space in urban areas following a big turn out of people objecting to a plan for 54 “affordable” homes.
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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.
Rail passengers to have a say
RAIL passengers are invited to have a say on further improvements to Warrington Central station, following the new introduction of lifts to the platforms last month.
New rogue trader warning
TRADING Standards officers are warning Warrington residents to be on their guard against a rogue trader operating in the town.
Ironman Brian aims for the double
INSURANCE executive Brian New is aiming to become Britain’s first Double Ironman – and raise money for charity at the same time.
£80,000 bid to save soccer pitches
A WARRINGTON club which runs 16 soccer teams, involving up to 300 players, has launched an appeal to raise £80,000 to buy the land on which they play.
News in brief
A round-up of news items from around Warrington and district
Surf while you dine!
A WARRINGTON garden Centre is offering its customers the chance to relax and surf the Internet in style thanks to a new wireless broadband connection.
Beating the summer holiday boredom
YOUNGSTERS are being given the chance to relieve themselves of summer holiday boredom by training for a “mini Olympics.”
Stepping up the career ladder
BUSINESS professionals are being offered the chance to take a step up the career ladder with a new business degree being launched in Warrington.
Cycle challenge for charity
A SEVEN-strong team from a Warrington company is taking part in the Severn Trent Cycle Challenge today (Saturday) – to raise money for international charity WaterAid.