A doctor's note to get your bin moved
TOWN Hall chiefs want a letter from a doctor before they will help disabled residents move their wheelie bins.
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.
Practical experience for biology students
BIOLOGY students at one of Warrington’s top colleges have been gaining valuable practical experience at three sites across the North West.
Storm over affordable homes plan
MORE than 100 people have objected to controversial plans to demolish an old people’s home to make way for 15 “affordable” homes and five bungalows for the elderly.
New Mayor installed
WARRINGTON’S 125th Mayor was installed in office today.
Liberal Democrat Councillor Graham Welborn was elected to succeed Councillor Celia Jordan at the annual meeting of Warrington Borough Council.
Ten run cup victory
GRAPPENHALL made a safe passage into the third round of the Cheshire Cup following a 10-run victory over Rode Park.
Charity luncheon
Families United held a fund raising charity Ladies Lunch at Hurst House Park Lane, Appleton, Warrington.
Film to be screened at Cannes festival
AN INDEPENDENT feature length film, set in Warrington, is to be screened at the International Cannes Film Festival.
Row over beauty spot fishing rights
A PLAN to sell fishing rights at a popular beauty spot “in perpetuity” offers no protection for public open space, it has been alleged.
Storm over 9,000 bird chicken farm
PLANS for a free range egg production unit for 9,000 hens close to a village centre has caused a storm of protest.
Action group to fight housing plan
IRATE residents have formed an action group in opposition to a new housing development.