Horse and rider rescued from canal
A WOMAN horse rider and her horse were rescued by firefighters yesterday after falling into the Bridgewater Canal at Thelwall, Warrington.
Author David Skentelbery
Extra lanes open on M62 near Warrington
DRIVERS on essential journeys along the M62 between Warrington and Manchester can now use extra lanes to reach their destinations.
Free parking – thanks to Warrington-Worldwide readers
WARRINGTON Borough Council has suspended parking charges on all council-owned car parks because of the COVID-19 situation – thanks to Warrington-Worldwide readers.
Police warning to Trans Pennine Trail walkers
POLICE at Warrington visited the Trans Pennine Trail after receiving reports of large numbers of people walking along the trail.
Man arrested after search involving police helicopter
A 30-year-old man was arrested at Warrington after a chase with officers which involved the use of a police helicopter.
Walking Day postponed – for first time in 80 years
WARRINGTON Walking Day has been postponed because of the ongoing coronavirus situation – for the first time since World War 2
Warrington Market still serving the community
WARRINGTON Market is still open but is operating reduced opening hours as many traders are open for people to buy essential food items, 9am – 2pm, Monday to Saturday.
Arrested – for sending messages on Facebook
A MAN ended up in police cells after sending messages to a woman on Facebook and WhatsApp.
“Crime victims and vulnerable will be protected” – police commissioner
CHESHIRE’S police and crime commissioner is reassuring communities that vulnerable people and victims of crime will be protected during the Coronavirus outbreak.
Warning over Coronavirus-related frauds
ACTION Fraud have issued a warning in Warrington following an Increase In Coronavirus-related frauds.