Fire crews called out following reports of person trapped in smoking car following M6 collision
FIRE crews attended a three-vehicle collision on the M6 at Woolston following reports of a person trapped in a smoking vehicle.
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New Litter Networks volunteers brave the elements to collect more than 70 bags of rubbish!
VOLUNTEERS from a new Warrington Litter Networks group braved the elements to collect more than 70 bags of rubbish in and around the Howley area of town.
Tories will not allow Together Energy investment to be “brushed under the carpet” and aim to hold Labour leadership to account
OPPOSITION Tories on Warrington Borough Council say they will not allow the council’s controversial investment in Together Energy to be “brushed under the carpet” and aim to hold the Labour leadership to account.
Local Green Party leader celebrates win for anti-fracking movement
LOCAL Green Party leader Lyndsay McAteer is celebrating the news that the Oil and Gas Authority (OGA) has told Cuadrilla to abandon the two wells at a site in Lancashire, which the company called the “only viable” ones remaining in Britain.
Freemasons donate £25k grant to help provide essential aid for Afghan refugees
NEWLY arrived Afghans in UK have received essential supplies thanks to Cheshire Freemasons’ £25,000 grant to British Red Cross.
Police investigate anti-social behaviour involving off-road biker
POLICE have been investigating increased anti-social behaviour in the Padgate area of Warrington, including an off-road bike being used in the Sandford Village area, site of the former Bruche Police Training Centre.
Lowest number of new COVID-19 cases since mid-September as infection rates continue to fall
A total of 92 new COVID-19 cases have been reported in the latest daily data – the lowest number since mid-September.
Clampdown on motorists who cause parking obstructions at Lymm
POLICE are clamping down on motorists who cause parking obstructions at Lymm Dam and a local primary school in the village.
Clinical finishing secures ‘derby’ victory for Rylands
A clinical display by Warrington Rylands allowed the Blues to keep up the pressure on the league leaders as they beat 1874 Northwich 3-1 in the all Cheshire clash at Gorsey Lane.
Motorist, 79, arrested for drink driving on another busy night for police
POLICE had another busy night of dealing with alcohol-related and violent crime including arresting a 79-year-old man for various motoring offences including drink driving.