MP welcomes new £6.3m hospital Emergency Care extension
WARRINGTON South MP Andy Carter has welcomed a new £6.3m 24/7 Same Day Emergency Care extension at the town’s hospital which will help take pressure off the A&E department.
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Council pledge to engage with Orford residents following delay in reviewing low traffic schemes
WARRINGTON Borough Council has pledged to fully engage with Orford residents before implementing any Central 6 low traffic schemes after a short delay due to the volume of public feedback.
Drink-drive suspect charged after M6 crash leaves woman with serious injuries
UPDATED: A 47-year-old man has been charged with drink-driving after a three-car crash on the M6 on Thelwall viaduct yesterday.
Police appeal after catalytic converter theft attempts at Burtonwood
POLICE are appealing for information after several vehicles in the Burtonwood area of Warrington were targeted for catalytic converter thefts.
Infection rates continue to fall in most areas although one more COVID-19 death reported
COVID-19 infection rates have continued to fall in most areas of Warrington for a second consecutive week, although one more death has sadly been reported at Warrington Hospital.
Two traveller groups on Orford Park – one ordered to leave while other given permission to stay
TWO traveller groups have set up camp at Orford Park, with one group served a notice to leave the site today and another given permission to stay until August 1.
Anger over further Warburton Toll Bridge traffic disruption for three months of maintenace works
ONGOING concerns over the controversial Warburton Toll Bridge have escalated following a decision to close the toll booth for up to three months and introduce a single-lane traffic light system during maintenance works.
Police continue to appeal for information following fatal collision at Culcheth
POLICE are continuing to appeal for information following a fatal collision at Culcheth involving the death of 17-year-old Ben Smith.
M6 closed in both directions as firefighters release casualties trapped in overturned vehicle
A full closure of the M6 near Warrington was put in place this afternoon following a three-vehicle collision involving one on its roof and two people being trapped after colliding through the central reservation.
Travellers set up camp at Statham Lodge and Orford Park
SHORTLY after vacating playing fields at Dallam, traveller encampments set up at Statham Lodge Hotel at Lymm and Orford Park Jubilee Hub.