Fire crews help release barge stuck in tunnel on Bridgewater Canal
SIX fire crews were called out yesterday afternoon to help release a barge stuck in a tunnel on the Bridgewater Canal near Warrington.
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Dementia-arts partnership launches creative tool to support care sector
AN arts activities guide, designed especially for people living with dementia, has launched as part of a collaboration between leading dementia specialists, Belong Warrington, and Bluecoat, Liverpool’s contemporary arts centre.
Joanne celebrates becoming a Wella Master Color Expert at town centre salon Michele & Co
VIDEO: LOCAL hairdresser Joanne Wharton, who works at Michele & Co in Warrington town centre, is celebrating after qualifying as Wella Master Color Expert.
Travellers set up camp at Silver Lane again!
AN encampment of travellers has been reported arriving at Silver Lane, Risley, Warrington, on Thursday evening, despite a barrier blocking their access.
Two more COVID-19 deaths as inpatient numbers and infection rates show downward trend
TWO more COVID-19-related deaths have sadly been reported at Warrington Hospital in the past week although hospital inpatient numbers and infection rates are showing a downward trend.
Delays on M56 near Lymm due to emergency carriageway repairs
DELAYS and four miles of congestion were being reported on the M56 near Lymm this afternoon due to emergency carriageway repairs.
One person taken to hospital following two-vehicle collision
ONE person was taken to hospital following a two-vehicle collision on Marsh House Lane, Warrington, yesterday evening.
New Cut Trail team celebrate a successful year
MEMBERS of the New Cut Canal team reflected on a successful year at their AGM at Alford Sports Club.
Mixed views on proposed traffic calming measures at Lymm
RESIDENTS at Lymm have mixed views about the proposed traffic calming measures, including speed humps in the village.
Warrington pensioners only just breaking even on state pension due to cost of living crisis
NEW research has revealed pensioners in Warrington are only just getting by on state pension amid the rising cost of living crisis.