News in brief
A ROUND-UP of news from around the Warrington area
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.
£750,000 facelift for school
TOWN Hall chiefs are being asked to appoint a contractor to carry out a
major, £750,000 remodelling and refurbishment at a primary school in
one of the most deprived areas of Warrington.
Students condemn extremists
STUDENTS from Warrington protesting outside the Tory HQ in London over the proposed cap on tuition fees have condemned extremists who hijacked the event.
Wolves say au revoir to Murphy
WARRINGTON Wolves have released academy player Chris Murphy with
immediate effect as the youngster heads off to play in France.
Five to fight by-election
FIVE candidates will fight the Bewsey and Whitecross seat on Warrington
Borough Council in a by-election called following the resignation of Lib
Dem Dr Jo Crotty earlier this month.
Bus company wins training award
WARRINGTON Borough Transport has won a prestigious national training
award in recognition of their outstanding contribution and commitment to
training, learning and development in the workplace.
Improved care for mums-to-be
EXPECTANT mums at Warrington are benefiting from new changes to how maternity care is delivered.
Oil leak closes police station
A MAJOR oil leak has forced the temporary closure of a police station on health and safety grounds.
New group are cemetery friends
A NEW group has formed in Warrington aimed at improving a local cemetery.
Risk assessment on goals
A RISK assessment is to be carried out before new goal posts are put up in a Stockton Heath playing field.