Highest number of new COVID-19 cases for six weeks
ALTHOUGH COVID-19 infection rates have fallen again in Warrington a total of 142 new cases have been reported in the latest data from Public Health England, the highest number since July 20.
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Van driver almost four times drink driving limit on M56 at 10.20 am !
POLICE discovered a stationary van in a live lane of the M56 near Warrington at 10.20 am today and discovered the driver was almost FOUR times the drink driving limit.
Police thank Creamfields festival goers for mostly good behaviour as 106 mainly drug-related crimes reported
WITH almost 70,000 people attending Creamfields at its peak over the Bank Holiday weekend, police have thanked festival-goers for their mainly good behaviour, with 106 crimes reported, most commonly drug-related.
Westbrook Library set to be transformed into ‘Fun Palace’
RECENTLY-reopened Westbrook Library is set to be transformed into a ‘Fun Palace’ on Saturday 2nd October – as part of the annual celebration that aims to put culture at the heart of the community.
One more COVID-19 related death as hospital intensive care cases also rise
WHILE infection rates continue to fall one more COVID-19 related death has sadly been reported at Warrington Hospital, where intensive care cases have also risen over the weekend.
Burglar who stole cars worth £320,000 jailed for more than four years
A 36-year-old man who carried out at least eight burglaries across Warrington involving theft of cars worth £320,000 has been jailed for a total of four years and three months.
Firefighters tackle van fire at Europa Boulevard
FIREFIGHTERS from Warrington were called following reports of a fire involving a van well alight on Europa Boulevard earlier today, Tuesday.
Drummond’s derby day delight for Rylands!
AFTER dropping their first points of the season on Saturday, Warrington Rylands 1906 returned to winning ways against Widnes on Bank Holiday Monday.
Professor joins team running for The Christie
WARRINGTON based physics and engineering manager Professor Ranald MacKay will take part in the Great Manchester Run this year as part of a team of 16 doctors, nurses and other staff from The Christie, Manchester’s much-loved cancer centre.
Grappenhall care home voted one of best in North West
A Grappenhall care home has been chosen by residents and their families as one of the Top 20 care homes in North West England.