Warrington Male Voice Choir practice goes virtual
JUST two weeks after suspending rehearsals due to the coronavirus pandemic, members of Warrington Male Voice Choir got ‘together’ without leaving their homes, for the choir’s first virtual practice.
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Number of confirmed cases of coronavirus in Warrington jumps to 32
THE number of confirmed cases of Coronavirus in Warrington have seen their biggest daily increase to 32 from 22 yesterday.
Rick Astley announces free concert for all NHS frontline, primary care and emergency workers
VIDEO: WARRINGTON’S own Rick Astley has announced a free concert for all NHS frontline staff, Primary Care workers and all blue light staff performing a career-spanning set at Manchester Arena.
Police chief praises public support tackling spread of coronavirus – as man jailed for spitting in officer’s face
CHIEF Constable Darren Martland has praised public support in helping to tackle the spread of coronavirus although there have been some “disgraceful” incidents involving people coughing and spitting in the faces of police officers.
End of an era as iconic landmark Fiddler’s Ferry Power Station shuts down
THE iconic Fiddler’s Ferry Power Station in Warrington officially closes today (March 31) following nearly 50 years of dominating the Warrington skyline.
Disability Awareness Day rescheduled due to Coronavirus
THE annual Disability Awareness Day which was due to take place in July has been rescheduled for September due to the Coronavirus pandemic.
Arson attack on conifer trees in garden
FIREFIGHTERS were called out to a house at Fearnhead, Warrington, after a suspected arson attack on conifer trees in a garden.
Smokers warned to wake up to the deadly dangers in Fire Kills campaign
SMOKERS are being warned to wake up to the deadly dangers of smoking when tired in a new Fire Kills campaign by Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service.
Children’s Rainbows brighten up Warrington’s Own Buses
PICTURES of rainbows have been appearing in houses across Warrington during the Covid-19 outbreak and now they are being displayed by local bus company Warrington’s Own Buses.
Birchwood youngster creates life-saving face shields to donate to NHS
A BIRCHWOOD youngster has created life-saving face shields to donate to NHS staff at Warrington Hospital – thanks to a 3 D printer he got for Christmas.