Wire ride their luck to grab late win at 12 man Leeds in thrilling season opener
WARRINGTON Wolves rode their luck to snatch a dramatic late winner against 12 man Leeds Rhinos to mark Daryl Powell’s first league game in charge with a 20-22 victory.
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Settee torched next to electrical sub-station at Orford
FIREFIGHTERS were called out during the early hours of this morning when a settee was set on fire next to an electrical sub-station at Orford, Warrington.
Five arrested on busy night of violence and alcohol related crime
FIVE people were arrested by Warrington police during a busy night of violence and alcohol-related crime, including an assault on an emergency worker in the town centre.
Labour win at Westbrook by one vote!
LABOUR won a seat on Burtonwood & Westbrook Parish Council in a by-election on Thursday night – by one vote!
Council leader offers to step aside if he fails in his duties as Labour hit out at “damp squib” Tories
COUNCIL leader Cllr Russ Bowden says he will take full responsibility for decisions made by the Council under his leadership, as the controlling Labour group hit back against “damp squib” Tory motions which included a vote of no confidence.
Priestley College students give feedback on T levels to Education Minister during National Apprenticeship Week
STUDENTS from Warrington’s Priestley College gave feedback on new vocational T-Level courses to the Minister for Further Education Michelle Donelan MP and Warrington South MP Andy Carter as part of a visit during National Apprenticeship Week.
Lowest number of new COVID-19 cases since early December as hospital inpatient numbers fall
THE lowest number of new COVID-19 cases since early December have been confirmed in Warrington, with 119 new cases, while no further deaths have been reported at Warrington Hospital where inpatient numbers have also fallen.
Fire crew tackle deliberate fire in the open
FIREFIGHTERS were called out last night to tackle a deliberate fire in the open near Dallam that had got out of control.
Warrington’s latest COVID-19 hot spots and vaccination data revealed as rates continue to fall
COVID-19 infection rates are continuing to fall across Warrington, although the latest small area data reveals seven areas of the town have seen increased numbers.
Six years on from tragedy special rainbow vinyl commemorates Viola Beach’s chart topping album
APPROACHING the sixth anniversary of the tragic loss of Warrington Indie rockers Viola Beach, a special rainbow vinyl commemorating the band’s self-titled chart-topping album goes on sale today, Friday.