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.
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Experienced journalist for more than 40 years. Managing Director of magazine publishing group with three in-house titles and on-line daily newspaper for Warrington. Experienced writer, photographer, PR consultant and media expert having written for local, regional and national newspapers. Specialties: PR, media, social networking, photographer, networking, advertising, sales, media crisis management. Former Chair of Warrington Healthwatch Director Warrington Chamber of Commerce Patron Tim Parry Johnathan Ball Foundation for Peace. Patron Warrington Disability Partnership. Former Chairman of Warrington Town FC.
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.
History enthusiast reunited with childhood gas mask
LIFELONG Lymm resident, Alan Taylor has always been interested in local history and was delighted to be reunited with a piece of history from his past – his childhood gas mask found in a loft in St Helens!
Labour leadership survive vote of no confidence
VIDEO: WARRINGTON Borough Council’s Labour Leader Cllr. Russ Bowden and his Deputy Cllr. Cathy Mitchell, survived a vote of no confidence during an extraordinary meeting at the Parr Hall, called by opposition Tories.
Another COVID-19 related death although infection rates return to downward trend
ANOTHER COVID-19 related death has sadly been reported at Warrington Hospital where inpatient numbers have increased for a third consecutive day, although infection rates have fallen again after yesterday’s brief rise.
Delayed highway improvement works set to get underway at Great Sankey
DELAYED highway improvement works are set to start in the Great Sankey area later this month, resulting in the temporary closure of a public footpath and local road closures for up to 14 weeks.