Scouts celebrate hiking success
TRIUMPHANT members of the 4th Lymm Scout Group have been celebrating their achievements on this year’s Cheshire Hike.
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.
MP slams shambolic elections
MP Helen Jones has slammed the “shambolic” way local elections were run in Warrington.
Soccer agent was benefit cheat
A FORMER football agent has left Warrington Borough Council nearly £4,000 out of pocket after falsely claiming housing benefit for nine months.
Defiant farmer poised for victory?
FARMER John Bryan who has fought – and lost – many planning battles with local councils, looks set to win for once.
CSI expert comes to town
HOT on the heels of popular television series CSI – police have appointed their own Crime Scene Investigator to work in Warrington.
Pupils warned of drugs danger
YOUNGSTERS in Warrington are being told about the realistic dangers of becoming involved in drugs, thanks to a new initiative being run by Cheshire Police.
Councillors turn down a pay cut
COUNCILLORS at Warrington have rejected the advice of an independent panel that would have cut their basic pay but increased allowances for most executive board members.
Political row at Mayor-Making ceremony
WARRINGTON’S new Mayor is Liberal Democrat Coun Graham Welborn – but his installation at the annual meeting of the borough council was marred by a row over who his successor should be.
School's keep fit message
GET fit and have fun – that is the message coming from a Warrington high school hosting a five kilometre fun run this June.
Brain power to help charity
BRAINY youngsters from Warrington will be testing their mental agility as they take part in a “Mathathon” to raise money for the Tim Parry Jonathan Ball Foundation for Peace Centre.