New care home will provide specialist care and create 150 new jobs
WORK is underway on transforming the former Heathercroft care home at Woolston to provide specialist nursing care for 40 residents, while also creating 150 new jobs in the area.
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Vets merger raises competition concerns in Warrington
THE takeover of The Vet, which has premises at Cockhedge Shopping Park in Warrington, by a rival group, could now be referred for an in-depth investigation over competition concerns.
Spirit of Historic Transport Day to be kept alive!
THERE may not be a full-blown Lymm Historic Transport Day this year but the village centre will still be buzzing with the sights, sounds and smells of boats and traction engines as enthusiasts gather for a Lymm Boat & Steam Gathering.
COVID-19 infection rates continue downward trend as only one area sees an increase in new cases
COVID-19 infection rates have fallen in all but one area of Warrington in the latest small area data revealing the town’s latest hot spots.
M56 closed as emergency services rescue trapped woman following multiple vehicle collision
UPDATED: ALL lanes on the M56 at Warrington have now reopened after emergency services rescued a woman trapped in a car following a multiple vehicle collision, involving a lorry and two other vehicles earlier today.
One more COVID-19 death as infection rates continue to fall with 118 new cases
ONE more COVID-19 related death has sadly been reported at Warrington hospital, although infection rates are continuing to fall in the town with 118 new cases.
Historic Lymm in Colour coming to the big screen!
A chance to see “Historic Lymm in Colour” is coming to the big screen – over twenty years since local history enthusiast Alan Williams produced the first Lymm Film.
Erratic driver was under the influence of drugs and had offensive weapon
A motorist seen driving erratically on Chester Road, Walton, Warrington, earlier today was discovered to be under the influence of drugs.
One more COVID-19 death as 132 new cases confirmed
ANOTHER COVID-19 related death has sadly been reported at Warrington hospital, although infection rates are continuing to fall in the town with 132 new cases.
Traffic delays on M62 near Birchwood after two vehicle collision
TRAFFIC was stopped on the M62 westbound near Birchwood this afternoon, Wednesday, after two vehicles left the carriageway.