Council in village blighted by HGV issues opposes controversial Inland Border Facility
LYMM Parish Council is opposing the controversial Inland Border Facility at nearby Appleton Thorn due to traffic chaos caused by HGVs.
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Drugs and weapons seized as tenants evicted
DRUGS and weapons were seized as tenants were evicted from a house in the Bewsey and Whitecross area of Warrington in a joint operation by Cheshire Police and Torus Housing.
Pubwatch u-turn as lifetime ban lifted on Warrington South MP Andy Carter
A lifetime ban on visiting town centre pubs and bars has been lifted on Warrington South MP Andy Carter, with the town’s Pubwatch group apologising for any embarrassment caused.
One more death and 37 new COVID-19 cases as downward trend continues
ONE more COVID-19 related patient has sadly died at Warrington Hospital since yesterday while 37 new cases have been confirmed, continuing a downward trend.
Residents fear truckwash expansion onto green belt will cause even more traffic chaos”
CONCERNED residents and councillors are protesting against controversial plans by Lymm Truckwash to expand its business on to Green Belt land.
Detectives launch hunt for distraction burglars who left victim badly shaken
DETECTIVES are appealing for information after a woman was left badly shaken following a distraction burglary at her home in Warrington.
Hydro power installation progressing well at Woolston Weir
WORK on installing the Hydro power project at Woolston Weir, which will produce enough electricity to power around 380 homes, is progressing well and due for completion in late Spring 2021.
Latest data shows COVID-19 cases declining although some “hotspots” see increases
WHILE many areas of Warrington have continued to see numbers of new COVID-19 cases declining, resulting in the town being placed in Tier 2, several areas have seen increases, most notably Culcheth East & Hollins Green.
Five more COVID-19 deaths and 42 new cases as Warrington prepares for Tier 2 restrictions
FIVE more patients have sadly died at Warrington Hospital since yesterday while 42 new COVID-19 cases have been confirmed, continuing a downward trend, with the town set to enter tier 2 restrictions after lockdown next week.
Male Voice Choir’s virtual welcome back for accompanist
AFTER eight years away, Warrington Male Voice Choir has welcomed back Warrington born pianist, organist and composer Anthony Whittaker, as its accompanist.