Teenager arrested following reports of male with machete in town centre
UPDATED: A teenager was arrested in Warrington town centre last night following reports of a male with a machete.
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Travellers encampment under planning enforcement investigation
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COVID-19 infection rates and hospital inpatient numbers rise as 167 new cases reported
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Police investigate suspected arson attack on car at Padgate
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Warrington Wolves urging women and girls to scrum on down
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