First defeat for promotion hopefuls
GRAPPENHALL’S drive for promotion to the premier division of the Chapel
Press Cheshire County League faltered when they suffered their first
defeat in a match reduced to 84 overs by the weather.
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. 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.
Railway contractor jailed for conspiracy
A Railway contractor from Warrington was part of a gang who stole track
and railway sleepers worth up to £1.5m from Network Rail – depriving the
company of valuable funds which could have been re-invested in the
network.
Volunteers rejoice at Community Asset Transfer
VOLUNTEERS at a local youth and community centre are celebrating
after Warrington Borough Council unanimously
approved a Community Asset Transfer to the local community
on a 30 year lease.
Emigration seminar
ANYONE who fancies moving to live “down under” will be interested in a special event being held in Warrington.
Scouts get taste of Commons
SCOUTS from South Warrington had an exciting day in London when they attended a Speaker’s reception at the House of Commons.
Kids inspire dad to get on his bike
A WARRINGTON father of three is cycling 64 miles from Manchester to
Blackpool to raise funds for Francis House Children’s Hospice this Sunday, July 8.
Starlight Walk raises £150,000
MORE than 1,400 women braved the elements to take part in St. Rocco’s
Hospice seventh Starlight Walk which took place at the new Orford
Jubilee Park – pledging more than £150,000 for the charity!
Wizards defeat Outlaws
WARRINGTON Wizards assistant coach Paul Alcock was delighted to get the
win at Nottingham Outlaws against a side with a strong home record.
Man attacked in village
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a 30-year-old man was attacked in Lymm village.
Light aircraft crash lands
A light air craft crash landed in Croft village, Warrington at the weekend.