Death of former Wire skipper and stand-off Willie Aspinall
FORMER Warrington Wolves skipper, stand-off and Hall of Fame member Willie Aspinall has sadly died at the age of 78.
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Firefighters tackle four deliberate bin fires over three nights in Orford Park area
FIRE crews have been called out four times over the past three nights to deal with deliberate bin fires in the Orford Park area, including two targeting community play areas.
Three vehicle collision causes lengthy delays on M56 near Stretton
A three-vehicle collision involving a HGV and two cars on the M56 near Stretton, Warrington, caused lengthy delays during the evening rush hour.
Golden Square COVID-19 testing site to reduce opening hours to allow more outreach work
THE opening hours of the town centre symptom-free COVID-19 testing site are set to be reduced to allow for more outreach testing work, with the changes coming into effect from Monday 1 November.
COVID-19 infection rates continue to fall in Warrington for sixth day in a week
COVID-19 infection rates are continuing to fall in the Warrington area with 119 new cases confirmed in the latest data and while no further deaths have been reported, hospital admissions have risen slightly.
Increase in flytipping at Appleton
MEMBERS of the public are being urged to report those responsible for flytipping in the local community following another incident at Appleton, Warrington.
Police investigate another suspected wheelie bin arson incident at Orford
POLICE are investigating another suspected arson incident involving a wheelie bin in the Orford area of Warrington, this time targeting a play area.
Police launch appeal following suspected axe attack at Great Sankey
POLICE are appealing for witnesses following an assault incident at Great Sankey, Warrington, last night, involving the attacker wielding a weapon, believed to be an axe.
Students and tutors help raise funds for Wear It Pink charity
STUDENTS and tutors at Warrington & Vale Royal College helped raise almost £600 to support the Breast Cancer Now ‘Wear It Pink’ campaign.
MP welcomes affordable homes scheme in Latchford
WARRINGTON South MP Andy Carter has welcomed a new affordable housing scheme being developed on the site of a derelict social club in Latchford.