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.
Stalwarts step down
AFTER more than two decades loyal service at Warrington Town FC
Chairman Dave Hughes and Director of Football Derek Brownbill have
decided to step down from day-to-day running of the club for a “well
earned rest.”
Tough work out for Town!
WARRINGTON Town were given a tough pre-season work out as they were held 2-2 at Heswall from West Cheshire Division One.
Piece of history damaged by fire
A PIECE of Warrington’s history was badly damaged by fire in the early hours of today.
Stretton Walking Day 2009
THE curtain came down on Walking Day season in Warrington with Stretton Walking Day when Eleanor Daily was crowned Rose Queen at St Matthew’s Church.
Green acres safe for forseeable future
HUNDREDS of acres of open farm land at Warrington, threatened by development for almost 40 years, are unlikely to be built on in the forseeable future
A few pints led to a challenge
CHATTING over a few pints led to an energetic challenge for a group of eight local dads.
Action call on Japanese invader
WORRIED councillors at Warrington are calling for action to resist a Japanese invader
16,000 quizzed on child care
MORE than 16,000 people were asked what they think of childcare in
Warrington – and the results will be used to shape future service
provision.
Traffic light trial at busy roundabout
PART-time traffic lights are to be introduced for a trial period at one of Warrington busiest roundabouts.