Warrington Hospital A&E still at full capacity
WARRINGTON Hospital’s A&E remains at full capacity today (Wednesday) with local residents being urged to consider other options, with some patients having to wait up to eight hours to be seen.
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Sally the seal’s spectacular show
VIDEO: Numerous sightings of a young seal pup on the River Mersey ar Warrington have been reported in recent days – including a spectacular appearance at Woolston Eyes Nature Reserve which was captured on camera by local man David Bowman.
Fears grow for Warrington man missing in Scotland
FEARS are growing for a Warrington man who disappeared in Scotland after a river burst its banks when Storm Frank hit last week.
Hospitals bidding to minimise disruption during Junior Doctors’ strike
WARRINGTON and Halton Hospitals are working to ensure that disruption to patients is kept to an absolute minimum during the forthcoming industrial action by Junior Doctors planned for January 12 and 26 and February 10.
Police chiefs prepare for Hate Crime webchat
AS Cheshire police approach the end of their Hate Crime Campaign they will be hosting a webchat with the Chief Constable Simon Byrne and Police & Crime Commissioner John Dwyer at 7pm on January 14 and they want the public to get involved.
Mayor gets insight into the future for Warrington’s UTC
WARRINGTON’S Mayor Geoff Settle saw first hand the potential for the town’s new University Technical College, currently under construction during, a visit to Bolton UTC.
Barrie celebrates hat-trick of awards at camera club
WARRINGTON Photographer Barrie Scholes is celebrating a hat-trick of awards – after being named “Photographer of the Year” at a local camera club for a third consecutive year.
Word spreads about Brazilymm ’66
MOMENTUM is building for a unique event in Lymm to mark the 50th anniversary of the Brazil football team’s stay at the Lymm Hotel in 1966.
Wolves turn up the heat in Tenerife
WARRINGTON Wolves have arrived in sunny Tenerife for a nine day pre-season training camp, with legend Andrew Johns set to join the coaching staff.
Homes and cars targeted during festive season
CRIMINALS remained active in Warrington during the festive season with a total of nine burglaries and seven vehicle crimes reported between Christmas Eve and New Years day across the town.