Van stolen at knife-point
POLICE are hunting two men who stole a van at knife-point from a worker in Warrington early today.
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.
Market traders climb to success
MORE than 80 traders and staff from Warrington Market chose an unusual way to celebrate winning a national award – they climbed to the top of a hill.
Violent crime IS above average
VIOLENT crime in Warrington has reduced – but is still above the national average.
Charity moves headquarters
A WARRINGTON based charity is celebrating moving into a new home as they look to expand and help more of the town’s residents.
Offices plan thrown out
BOROUGH council planning chiefs have thrown out plans to convert two old agricultural buildings into offices.
Yobs target elderly and vulnerable
POLICE are stepping up patrols in Warrington following an outbreak of hooliganism which often targeted elderly or vulnerable people.
Confident children who enjoy school
CONFIDENT children who enjoy school have been praised in report by education watchdog Ofsted.
Wobbling church to be demolished
PLANNERS at Warrington have given the go-ahead for the demolition of a 148-year-old church after hearing it had no proper foundations – and was “wobbling.”
Party political broadcasts
Party political broadcasts by the three major parties at Warrington town hall by Conservative leader Keith Bland, Labour Leader Terry O’Neill and Lib Dem Leader Ian Marks.
Warrington Market trader of the month Ray Rigby
Spotlight on Warrington Market’s trader of the month, Ray Rigby from Rigby’s fruit and veg and flowers.