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!
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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
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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.
MP calls on Ministers to improve access to NHS dentists
WARRINGTON South MP Andy Carter has used a special debate in Parliament to raise concerns from constituents about the lack of appointments for NHS dentists in the town, after a local practice handed back its contract.
No further COVID-19 deaths although hospital inpatient numbers continue to rise
WHILE no further deaths have been reported at Warrington Hospital, inpatient numbers are continuing to rise, although infection rates continue to fall.
Waste bin believed to have been deliberately set on fire
FIREFIGHTERS were called out yesterday afternoon to deal with a suspected arson incident involving a bin near Warrington town centre.