Fire crews tackle car blaze on M56 at Stretton
TWO fire crews were called out earlier today (Friday) to tackle a car blaze on the M56 eastbound carriageway at Stretton.
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COVID-19 infection rates continue to rise as 198 new cases confirmed – highest number since mid-October
INFECTION rates have continued to rise in Warrington with 198 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in the town – the highest number since mid-October.
Council to address complaints as motorists see red after being fined for using bus lane due to confusing signs
WARRINGTON Borough Council says it will address complaints about confusing road signage after an online petition was launched calling for action after numerous motorists received fines for driving in a town centre bus lane.
Bus company reduce network due to driver shortages
TO give greater certainty for customers local bus company Warrington’s Own Buses is reducing their network from Monday (Dec 6) to match the available number of drivers.
Residents warned to be vigilant following spate of burglaries at Appleton
POLICE are warning residents to be vigilant following a number of burglaries in the Appleton area of Warrington.
Council backed Together Energy given until end of January to pay £12.4m Renewables Obligations
ENERGY supplier Together Energy has been given to the end of January to pay £12.4 in unpaid Renewables Obligations, while Warrington Borough Council says it has not loaned any more money to the company it has a 50 pc stake in.
Latest COVID-19 hot spots revealed as infection rates continue upward trend with 936 new cases in a week
COVID-19 infection rates in Warrington are continuing an upward trend in the latest small area data, with 11 areas of the town seeing increases, with Hood Manor & Sankey Bridges, Orford and Blackbrook showing some of the highest infection rates.
Firefighters called out to forklift truck fire
FIREFIGHTERS were called out to a fire involving a forklift truck at the Grange industrial estate in Warrington, earlier today.
Rylands bidding to go second
WITH their midweek game at Colne called off due to a waterlogged pitch Warrington Rylands will be hoping to build on their 8-0 defeat of Ramsbottom United last weekend when they visit Bootle on Saturday.
COVID-19 infection rates rise again with 156 new cases
INFECTION rates have risen again slightly in Warrington with 156 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in the town which remain above the national rate.