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.
Town shares in £1 billion jobs payout
WARRINGTON is part of a partnership of three councils to win a share of
a £1 billion government investment in new jobs for young adults.
Playgroup ball raises £3,500
AN incredible £3,500 was raised at the first-ever Mid-Summer Night Ball organised by a village playgroup.
Flats plan rejected
A PLAN to convert a house into two flats has been rejected by a
government-appointed inspector – because of the “significant oversupply
of housing” in Warrington.
Town will bounce back after recession
WARRINGTON can be confident of “bouncing back” at the end of the recession, a regeneration chief has predicted.
School strikes gold again!
A WARRINGTON primary school has been invited to a special ceremony to receive its second Artsmark Gold Award.
£86,000 improvement for church hall
AN £86,000 improvements project for a church hall has got underway.
Squad named for cup semi
WARRINGTON Wolves have announced their 19 man squad for the Carnegie Challenge Cup Semi Final
against Wigan Warriors this Saturday August 8, kick-off 2.30pm at The Stobart Stadium, Widnes.
Morley – semi-final is huge game for club
EXCLUSIVE video interview with Warrington Wolves’ Skipper Adrian Morley who says Saturday’s Challenge Cup Semi-Final showdown with Wigan is a “huge game” for the club but it is being treated like a normal game.
All in a stew over flat fire!
FIRE crews broke into a smoke-filled flat at Warrington after reports that someone was trapped inside.