Man arrested at Lymm Dam after making threats to carry out assault with hammer
FOLLOWING a 999 emergency call a man was arrested at Lymm Dam earlier today, Saturday, after making threats to assault somebody with a hammer.
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Appeal launched after two men flee scene of high-speed fatal collision on M62
POLICE are appealing for witnesses and video footage after two men fled the scene of a high-speed fatal collision on the M62 near Warrington during the early hours of this morning.
Arson suspected following van fire on driveway
POLICE have been alerted following a suspected arson incident involving a van fire on the driveway of a property in Stockton Heath, Warrington last night.
M62 closed following serious high-speed collision involving two cars
THE M62 Eastbound at Warrington remained closed this morning following a serious high-speed crash involving two saloon cars during the early hours.
Mum who never gave up wins national “Overcoming Adversity Award” in honour of her soldier son
WARRINGTON mum Lisa Billing, whose soldier son Daniel Wade was tragically killed in action in Afghanistan, has won a national “Overcoming Adversity Award,” recognising her outstanding work in the community.
Friends of St Elphin’s Park receive Legacy Project grant to support hidden Jewel in Warrington’s Crown
ONE of Warrington’s hidden jewels in the crown, the Friends of St Elphin’s Park Pavilion has become the latest recipient of a Warrington Worldwide Legacy Project grant.
Cheshire bucks the national trend with reduction in crime
FIGURES released today (April 28) by the Office of National Statistics show that Cheshire has bucked the national trend and was one of only two forces that saw a reduction in crime across England and Wales for the 12 months to December.
Three teenagers arrested as police crackdown on county lines drug dealers in Warrington
DETECTIVES from Warrington Proactive Policing Unit have charged three teenagers from Salford in connection with County Lines dealing class A drugs in the Orford area.
Partnerships key to success as Warrington Property Review celebrates 25th anniversary
AS it celebrated its 25th anniversary today, the annual Warrington Property Review heard how despite challenging times, the town continued to attract £200m of investment a year over the past 10 years.
Busy time on the buses – now we need free-flowing highways – are LTNs the answer?
IT’S certainly been a busy time at Warrington’s Own Buses recently, in particular, their move from the old depot on Wilderspool Causeway to their new state-of-the-art premises on Dallam Lane.