Police criticise “rubberneckers” after unlucky driver collides with barrier
POLICE have criticised “rubberneckers” who took their eyes off the road to ridicule an “unlucky driver” who collided with a road barrier in Warrington yesterday.
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Skip fire out of control
FIREFIGHTERS were called to deal with a skip fire that was out of control at Penketh, Warrington.
Police issue Prison Rehabilitation Scheme scam warning
POLICE have issued a Prison Rehabilitation Scheme scam warning following a rise in reports of males knocking on doors in the Lymm area looking to sell items on the doorstep.
Two more COVID-19 related deaths as inpatient numbers fall again
TWO more COVID-19-related deaths have sadly been reported at Warrington Hospital since yesterday, although inpatient numbers have fallen again.
Be prepared for weather changes following extreme heat and allow more time for travel
MOTORISTS are being urged by National Highways to prepare for all eventualities during the extreme weather conditions, amid warnings that thunderstorms and heavy downpours could follow this week’s record high temperatures.
Building evacuated as firefighters tackle sawdust fire
A building was evacuated at industrial premises in Risley, Warrington, as three fire crews tackled a fire involving a large sawdust container.
Opposition Tories seek “call-in” on council’s £63.5m solar farm investment
THE opposition Conservative group on Warrington Borough Council is seeking to “Call-in” the Labour-controlled Cabinet’s decision to spend £63.5 million on a new solar farm investment.
Fire crews called out to two more deliberate fires in the open
FIRE crews were called out to more deliberate fires in the open in the Warrington area at Howley and Dallam last night.
Woolston Rovers prepare for top-of-the-table clash
WOOLSTON Rovers will be looking to build on last week’s win over Bradford Dudley Hill when they entertain top-of-the-table Heworth in the National Conference League Division Two on Saturday afternoon, kick-off 2.30 pm.
Council urge residents to report fly-tipping following issues at Fairfield
WARRINGTON Borough Council is urging residents to report fly-tipping issues following concerns raised in the Fairfield area of town.