Police investigate suspected arson attack involving bedroom fire
POLICE are investigating a suspected arson attack involving a bedroom fire at a property in the Poplars & Hulme area of Warrington, earlier today, Wednesday.
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COVID-19 inpatient numbers and infection rates continue to fall although Hospital A&E remains under pressure
HOSPITAL inpatient numbers and COVID19 infection rates are continuing to fall in Warrington, although the town’s A&E department remains under pressure with lengthy waiting times.
Business leaders unite for Ukraine
A consortium of business leaders from across the North including Warrington have joined forces to provide employment opportunities and support to refugees from Ukraine impacted by the invasion of their country.
Funding available for domestic abuse and sexual violence support groups
POLICE and Crime Commissioner John Dwyer is calling for expressions of interest in funding from groups and organisations that support victims of domestic abuse and sexual violence.
Wolves issue-long term ban on fans who posted vile social media abuse targeting winger Josh Charnley
WARRINGTON Wolves have issued a powerful statement strongly condemning the “vile social media abuse” directed at winger Josh Charnley following their Betfred Superleague defeat at Hull KR.
Urgent appeal launched to help save Slutchers Lane animal charity from closure
AN urgent appeal has been launched to help save the Warrington-based Slutchers Lane animal charity, linked to the RSPCA, which is facing closure due to challenges posed by the pandemic and rising costs.
No further deaths as hospital inpatient numbers and COVID-19 infection rates fall
NO further COVID-19 related deaths have been reported at Warrington Hospital since yesterday with infection rates and inpatient numbers continuing to fall.
Building work underway on new £11m care facility in Grappenhall
BUILDING work is now underway on a state-of-the-art new £11m care facility on the site of the former Springbrook pub in Grappenhall, with practical completion confirmed for March 2023.
Warrington secures £16m Bus Back Better funding to improve services and reduce fares
WARRINGTON is set to receive more than £16m in Government funding to reduce bus fares and drive up the quality of bus services in the borough.
Green Belt land earmarked for development as Labour vote through controversial Local Plan
WARRINGTON’S controversial Local Plan to drive future growth and development, including thousands of new homes on Green Belt, has been given the go-ahead for submission to the government despite opposition from local Tories and Lib Dems.