Warrington pensioners only just breaking even on state pension due to cost of living crisis
NEW research has revealed pensioners in Warrington are only just getting by on state pension amid the rising cost of living crisis.
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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. 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.
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More support needed to help with energy costs says MP
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Four weeks road closure planned at Culcheth
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Local ambulance staff set to take to picket line over pay
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Residents urged to share views on abolition of Penketh Parish Council
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