Caravan targeted by arsonists
ARSONISTS struck at Warrington early this morning – virtually destroying a caravan.
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.
Town centre youth club plea
A SURVEY of young people in Warrington revealed that 54 per cent of
them would like a youth club in the town centre – and 28 per cent
of them regard “hanging out” and chatting with friends as their
favourite free time activity.
Old Hall inquiry to re-open
THE public inquiry into controversial plans to convert one of
Warrington’s most historic buildings into apartments is to re-open
tomorrow (Wednesday) – about four months after it was dramatically
halted.
Tory attack on Big Brother state
A FUTURE Conservative Government would drastically scale back the
intrusive and ineffective “Big Brother” state, according to a
Warrington party spokesman.
Help line's record calls
A RECORD number of calls were received during the three months from
April to June, by the Warrington Disability Partnership switchboard
team.
Bargain boxes of organic vegetables
A LOCALLY-based firm is helping those concerned about healthy eating
by selling organic “vegboxes” about 25 per cent cheaper than
supermarket prices.
Women are cricket winners
A WARRINGTON woman picked up two batting awards at the annual prize presentation of the Cheshire Women’s Cricket League.
Lymm finally beaten
LYMM Rugby Union’s fine unbeaten run ended at Northwich in a tense game
where outstanding defence, poor kicking and appalling refereeing were
the key factors.
Town face tough trip!
WARRINGTON Town FC will face a tough trip to Workington from the Blue Square North in the 3rd qualifying round of the F.A Cup, if they can get a result from their replay at Radcliffe Borough, tomorrow, Tuesday, kick off 7.45pm.
News in brief
A ROUND-up of news from around the Warrington area