National beauty Pageant returns to Warrington
LOCAL businesswoman, Holly Pirrie, is bringing the sparkle back to Warrington by preparing for the annual finals of the Miss International UK beauty pageant.
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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.
“Significant implications” as Government inspectors say council’s Local Plan is not sound
GOVERNMENT inspectors have told Warrington Borough Council its proposed Local Plan is not sound and will require some significant modifications, including reducing the impact on Green Belt.
Couple left feeling bogged off after being refused compensation for 25 hour delay due to lack of loo rolls!
A WARRINGTON couple heading to the sun for Christmas were left feeling “bogged off” when their plane was delayed by 25 hours — after running out of loo roll!
MP urges residents to engage as date set for public inquiry into Six56 green belt development
WARRINGTON South MP Andy Carter is urging local residents to engage with the planning inspectorate after the date was announced for the public inquiry into the controversial Six56 logistics development at Grappenhall.
Police deployed to town centre to tackle anti-social behaviour
POLICE were once again deployed to Warrington town centre to tackle issues involving youths and anti-social behaviour.
Warrington schools compete in Breaking Championships for first time
WARRINGTON schools have been competing in the Merseyside, Cheshire & West Lancashire School Breaking Championships for the first time, with Great Sankey coming runners-up.
Council chief defends Hut Group loan and Low Traffic Neighbourhood schemes
VIDEO: Warrington Borough Council Chief Executive Prof. Steven Broomhead has defended the council’s controversial loan to the Hut Group.
Council defends investment portfolio pulling in £25.3 million surplus from investments
WARRINGTON Borough Council Deputy Leader Cathy Mitchell has defended the council’s investment portfolio, which has brought in a £25.3m surplus – against £1.7b of borrowing.
Fire crews tackle vehicle fire on M62 after collision
THREE fire crews were called out this morning following a road traffic collision and vehicle fire on the M62 at Birchwood, Warrington.
Litter Networks create new annual litter picking record for Warrington!
WARRINGTON’s volunteer Litter Networks have created a new annual litter-picking record for the town!