Teenager with autism showcases his work with a collaborative set of Christmas cards
A Warrington-based handmade craft business has teamed up with a teenager with autism to showcase his work with a collaborative set of Christmas cards.
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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. 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.
Would a Turkey vote for Christmas?
AS our American cousins celebrated Thanksgiving this week, Warrington Borough Councillors are set to vote on some key issues on Monday evening – including giving themselves another increase in allowances.
Major Upgrade to Lymm’s Electricity Network scheduled for New Year
A major upgrade to Lymm’s Electricity Network is set to start in the New Year as SP Energy Networks begins essential modernisation works on the electricity network, ensuring the local system is ready to meet growing demand for cleaner, greener energy.
Fears over approach from private company as campaigners plan peaceful protest over future of Woolston Hub
AS campaigners prepare to stage a peaceful demonstration outside Warrington Parr Hall on Monday evening over the possible closure of Woolston Neighbourhood Hub, concerns have been raised over an approach from a private company interested in “enhancing” the facility.
Council faces “unprecedented financial challenge” as Cabinet prepares for critical discussion
WARRINGTON Borough Council says it is facing an “unprecedented financial challenge” with a critical discussion set for the Cabinet meeting a week on Monday, December 8.
Two fire crews called out to forklift truck fire
TWO fire crews were called out last night (Thursday) following reports of a forklift truck on fire at commercial premises on Omega, Warrington.
Council set to seek permission to increase Council Tax above 5 per cent limit
FACED with a funding gap of nearly £90m over the next four years, Warrington Borough Council is set to seek Government permission to increase Council Tax by more than the 5% limit and apply for Exceptional Financial Support (EFS).
HMO plan for village pub shelved
THE owner of the former Grey Horse pub at Glazebury, Warrington, has shelved plans to convert the upper floor of the premises into a House of Multiple Occupation (HMO) says local Cllr. Neil Johnson.
College thrilled to receive prestigious Employer of the Year award
WARRINGTON & Vale Royal college has been awarded Employer of the Year: Platinum at the prestigious Investors in People awards, an accolade that reflects the college’s unwavering commitment to its staff and its recent achievement of Platinum status.
Council set to consider appointment of new Chief Executive
WARRINGTON Borough Council’s Full Council will be asked to approve the appointment of Sarah Smith as the Council’s new Chief Executive at its meeting next Monday, December 1st.