Council celebrate staff achievements
THE hard work and dedication of council staff was rewarded at the annual Warrington Borough Council employee achievement awards.
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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.
Young Citizen of the Year is named
A 15-year-old high school pupil has been named as Warrington’s first Young Citizen of the Year at a ceremony at the Town Hall.
Road will temporarily close
PART of a residential road will be closed temporarily to allow for the installation of a new electricity main.
Benefit cheat obtained £7,900
A WOMAN who falsely claimed benefits as a single person when she was living with a partner appeared before Warrington Magistrates Court.
What do YOU think about binge drinking?
RESIDENTS in Warrington are being urged to tell police what they think about the binge drinking problems across the town.
Tenant caused £8,000 damage in flat
A WARRINGTON landlord was left with an £8,000 bill after a Romanian tenant flew into a drunken rage and trashed the bathroom and other property at his flat
Tip inquiry nears its end
THE public inquiry into the controversial proposals to extend the Risley Landfill site is due to end on Thursday (May 15) – after over-running by several days.
Legends boost club funds
WORLD CUP winner and Warrington Town F.C. old boy Roger Hunt was special guest at a legends event which helped raise more than £4,500 for club funds.
Top award for leisure centre
A WARRINGTON leisure centre has been hailed as a shining light when it comes to saving energy after they received a top award from the Carbon Trust.
Club's new president
LYMM Dingle Probus Club installed George Todd as their new president during a special hand-over ceremony held in the village.