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.
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.
Barn extension would be degrading
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Alex takes first step on the ladder
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Scam raked in £141,000 in 48 days
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School requires significant improvement
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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.
Don't complain about negative news!
WE often hear people complaining about the media reporting about negative news – well unfortunately the vast majority of you can only blame yourselves!