Wardens became local heroes
TWO Warrington Borough Council wardens became local heroes when they
found a haul of stolen goods belonging to a resident who did not even
known she had been burgled.
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.
River bursts its banks
ALTHOUGH Warrington escaped the flooding that hit some parts of the North West, one local river burst its banks and floodwater engulfed fields near houses.
Fuel tax protest from council
COUNCIL chiefs at Warrington are calling on the Chancellor to scrap the
proposed increase in fuel tax to protect motorists and businesses in the
town.
Help for those under stress
PEOPLE in Warrington who suffer from anxiety, depression, stress or low moods have a new source of help at hand.
Disappointing run continues for Town
WARRINGTON Town’s disappointing league run continued as they were held 1-1 at home against Bamber Bridge.
Wolves swoop for rising star
WARRINGTON Wolves are continuing to invest in the future with the
signing of a 17-year-old hooker from Wigan St Patrick’s – the former
club of Rugby League legends Mike Gregory, Shaun Edwards and Andy
Gregory, to name but a few.
Council tax to stay unchanged
THERE will be no increase in council tax at Warrington this year – thanks to a £1.995 million handout from the Government.
Council wins praise from national group
A COALITION of more than 120 national organisations has congratulated
Warrington Borough Council on achieving government support for the
request it made for changes to welfare to help people make the
sometimes difficult move from claiming benefits to working.
Online gamble led to fantasy life
A WARRINGTON student has been living something of a fantasy life – all
on the back of taking a chance and applying for an opportunity he saw
on-line.
Health checks at the pub
NHS chiefs in Warrington have hit on a new idea to overcome the
reluctance of men to have health checks – they are holding them in pubs.