Electrical fault believed to have started van fire
FIREFIGHTERS were called out yesterday afternoon following reports of a van on fire on West Street, Warrington.
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Business is booming after historic post office building transformed into £3.2 million aparthotel
BUSINESS is booming at the historic old Warrington post office building following its transformation into a £3.2 million Deuce aparthotel.
Project Servator rolled out in Warrington following successful trial
WARRINGTON’S Local Policing Unit has officially rolled out Project Servator following a successful trial in the town centre.
Police issue warning after pupils seen walking on frozen water
POLICE have visited two Warrington schools following several reports of pupils walking across frozen water in the Great Sankey area of town.
Dramatic rescue after car plunges into frozen canal
UPDATED: A motorist was pulled to safety following a dramatic rescue by a husband and wife team and members of the public after his car plunged into the frozen Bridgewater Canal at Lymm.
Dante help deliver some Christmas cheer to help those in need
PUPILS at Locking Stumps Primary School in Warrington have helped deliver some Christmas cheer thanks to local facilities management company Dante.
Three more COVID-19 related deaths as infection rates rise to 103 cases
THREE more COVID-19-related deaths have sadly been reported at Warrington Hospital since last week and although hospital inpatient numbers have fallen, reported infections in the local community have risen.
Five fire crews tackle car transporter blaze as M6 closed near Lymm
THE M6 near Lymm was closed as five fire crews tackled a serious blaze involving a car transporter vehicle earlier today, Thursday.
Two week road closure at Penketh for gas mains replacement works
A two-week road closure is scheduled at Penketh early in the new year for gas mains replacement works.
Phased road closures confirmed at Lymm for new traffic calming features
A number of phased road closures have been confirmed at Lymm in January for new traffic calming features.