Family homeless after fire
A FAMILY had to be rehoused after fire caused serious damage to their home 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. Former Chair of Warrington Healthwatch Director Warrington Chamber of Commerce Patron Tim Parry Johnathan Ball Foundation for Peace. Patron Warrington Disability Partnership. Former Chairman of Warrington Town FC.
News in brief
A ROUND-UP of news from in and around the Warrington area.
Home-grown movies to be previewed
TWO home-grown movie productions are to be previewed in Warrington in the next couple of weeks
Councillor's retirement gift
A COUNCILLOR who has stood down after 15-years service has been presented with a farewell gift by former colleagues
Zip into action plea
A WARRINGTON charity is calling on residents to zip into action and take part in their latest fundraising event.
A chance to get your skates on
YOUNGSTERS in Warrington are being given the chance to get active during the summer holidays and pick up some handy hints from skating professionals.
Row over town centre traffic ban
A ROW has flared over proposals to ban traffic from part of Warrington town centre on weekend evenings as part of the borough council’s plan to tackle the problems of binge drinking and anti-social behaviour.
Toll bridge plan attacked
A WARRINGTON councillor is urging people to join a campaign to block plans to introduce a toll on the proposed Mersey Gateway bridge to be built at Widnes.
Takeaway shop plan rejected
NEARLY 100 angry protesters packed out Warrington Town Hall to witness council chiefs throw out plans for another takeaway shop.
House fire – just around the corner!
FIREFIGHTERS from Warrington were called out in the early hours of today – to deal with a fire almost on their doorstep.