Gas mains replacement works set to start at Orford
GAS mains replacement works are set to start at Orford, which will result in a road closure on Sandy Lane for up to three weeks, starting on Monday, (March 6).
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New speed limit set to come into force due to safety concerns following six collisions in five years
A new 30 mph speed limit will come into force on Alder Root Lane at Winwick on Monday (March 6) due to safety concerns following six personal injury collisions in the past five years.
Six more COVID-19 related deaths as infections rates rise for 5th consecutive week
ANOTHER six COVID-19-related deaths have sadly been reported at Warrington Hospital in the past week, with infection rates rising again for a fifth consecutive week.
Council apologises for missing deadline for secondary school placements for pupils with additional needs
UPDATED: AFTER apologising for missing the legal deadline to inform children with additional needs of their secondary school placements, Warrington Borough Council says the issues should be resolved today, Thursday.
Three men from London charged with theft of cooking oil from Warrington pub
THREE men from London have been charged in connection with the theft of cooking oil from a public house in Warrington, during the early hours of yesterday, Wednesday.
Busy week for Roxy the blind, deaf and starving dog cruelly dumped by a roadside
ROXY the 14½-year-old, emaciated, deaf, nearly blind, tumour-ridden, little Staffy, who was dumped by her owner near a busy road has had a busy week and found an amazing foster home!
Election rivals clash over “shocking” sewage dumping figures
WARRINGTON South Tory MP Andy Carter and his Labour election rival Cllr. Sarah Hall, have clashed over “shocking” sewage dumping figures for Warrington.
Hive of activity at new town centre mecca for hospitality, shopping and office space all under one roof!
VIDEO: A hive of activity is underway at a new mecca for hospitality, shopping and office space all under the same roof in one of Warrington town centre’s most iconic buildings.
Tory Crime Commissioner defends 6.4 % rise in police precept after coming under fire from Labour
THE Tory-backed Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire John Dwyer has defended a 6.4 % rise in the police precept after coming under fire from Warrington Borough Council’s Labour deputy leader Cllr Cathy Mitchell.
Two men arrested after police seize drugs, cash and cigarettes worth £450,000 after stop-check at Burtonwood
POLICE have arrested two men and seized cash, drugs and cigarettes worth an estimated £450,000 following a stop check at Burtonwood, Warrington.