Cycle challenge for charity
A SEVEN-strong team from a Warrington company is taking part in the Severn Trent Cycle Challenge today (Saturday) – to raise money for international charity WaterAid.
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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.
Stepping up the career ladder
BUSINESS professionals are being offered the chance to take a step up the career ladder with a new business degree being launched in Warrington.
Beating the summer holiday boredom
YOUNGSTERS are being given the chance to relieve themselves of summer holiday boredom by training for a “mini Olympics.”
Surf while you dine!
A WARRINGTON garden Centre is offering its customers the chance to relax and surf the Internet in style thanks to a new wireless broadband connection.
News in brief
A round-up of news items from around Warrington and district
Wolves win see-saw thriller
WARRINGTON Wolves won a see-saw thriller against Bradford Bulls at the Halliwell Jones Stadium as two world class tries from centre Martin Gleeson helped secure a dramatic 32-28 victory.
Gloomy picture of town's health
A MAJOR new review of Warrington’s health needs is under way – and already paints a gloomy picture of inequality, rising levels of obesity and alcohol consumption and slowing rates of improvement in life expectancy.
Beauty spot plan suffers setback
CONTROVERSIAL restoration work on a popular local beauty spot has suffered a further setback.
Beer sponsors sought
SPONSORS are being sought for Warrington Rotary Cub’s popular annual charity beer festival to be held from October 16 to 18.
Do you know this man?
POLICE are appealing for information about a local man they believe could be responsible for a string of burglaries across Cheshire.