News in brief
A ROUND-UP of news items from across Warrington and district
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.
School hit by boiler breakdown
A WARRINGTON high school will be unable to fully re-open after the half-term break because of a boiler failure.
Woman withdraws assault complaint
POLICE have halted an investigation into an alleged attack on a woman at Warrington – after the woman withdrew her complaint.
Fire crews in rescue drama
FIRE crews at Warrington had to break into a smoke-filled flat to rescue a man who had gone in to try and rescue his cat.
Residents' anger over 'phone mast
ANGRY residents have lodged strong objections to a plan for a 57ft high mobile ‘phone mast.
Mykie bids for student beauty title
A WARRINGTON student, who hopes to be a barrister one day, is asking local people to vote for her in a beauty competition.
Political row over by-election
A BY-election is to be held for a council seat which was awarded to the wrong candidate in last May’s elections.
Boxing soldier backed by the Army
BOXING soldier Amir Unsworth, originally from Warrington, steps into
the ring next month for his ninth professional fight – and he’ll be
arriving in military style, backed by the British Army.
Sporting fun day for the family
SPORTS clubs, schools and Warrington Disability Partnership are to stage a family fun day at Great Sankey Leisure Centre.
Footpath to be closed
A FOOTPATH is to be temporarily closed for about 12 weeks to allow improvements to be carried out.