Flood alert as tidal surge causes Mersey to rise
A FLOOD alert was issued at Warrington this morning as a combination of high tides and a tidal surge led to the level of the Mersey rising.
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Motor cyclist rushed to hospital after crash with lorry
A MOTOR cyclist was rushed to hospital this morning after being involved in a collision with a heavy lorry at Warrington.
Woman alleged to have taken drugs into Risley Prison
A WOMAN was arrested on an allegation that she had been in possession of Class A and B drugs at Risley Prison with intent to supply.
Youth arrested for alleged burglary and vehicle taking
A JUVENILE has been arrested for alleged offences of burglary and aggravated vehicle taking in the Great Sankey area.
Rare birds spotted on Paddington Meadows
ORNITHOLOGIST members of Warrington’s New Cut Heritage group have spotted some rare birds on Paddington Meadows.
Residents urged to take free health checks
WARRINGTON Borough Council is encouraging residents to take advantage of a free NHS health check as part of a national scheme.
Anger over plan to demolish historic village inn
A PLAN to demolish the historic Raven Inn at Glazebury and build 10 homes on the site has angered local residents.
MP wins praise for speech in “No Confidence” debate
MP Helen Jones has received a huge, positive, response to her speech in the “No…
E-safety training for pupils
FOUR pupils from from Warrington’s Sir Thomas Boteler CE High School attended an E-safety training programme organised by Cheshire Constabulary held at police headquarters, Winsford.
Extra lane for M6 drivers in Cheshire
DRIVERS using an eight-mile stretch of the M6 through Cheshire can now use an extra lane – increasing capacity on one of England’s busiest stretches of motorway by a third.