Pilot trapped as light aircraft crashes into tree at Croft farm
EMERGENCY services attended at the scene of a light aircraft crash at Kenyon Hall Farm, Croft, Warrington, shortly after 6pm this evening.
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Spitfire takes to the skies at Lymm Historic Transport Day
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Appeal for witnesses after bin set on fire in park
FIREFIGHTERS were called out following reports of a fire at a park on Lysander Drive in Warrington shortly before 7pm last night (Saturday).
Lifeguards hailed heroes after saving swimmer at Orford pool
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Warrington is Blooming as Business Improvement District takes root
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Popular FoodFest kick starts 20th Lymm Festival
THE popular FoodFest kick started the 20th annual Lymm Festival, attracting thousands of people into the village.
Matt goes the extra mile for St Rocco’s Hospice patients by delivering free ice cream
LOCAL ice cream man Matthew Bain went the extra mile when he was asked if he could deliver a “Whippy” ice cream to St Rocco’s Hospice.
First ever Croft Beer Festival – a success beyond belief
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Faulty extension cable sparks fire
TWO fire crews attended a fire on Algernon Street, Warrington, caused by a faulty extension lead.
Man charged with murder following death of 21-year-old Declan Bunting
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