Two more COVID-19 related deaths although infection rates continue to fall
TWO more COVID-19 related deaths have sadly been reported at Warrington Hospital over the weekend, although new infection rates continue to fall with 148 new cases confirmed.
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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.
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Witnesses sought after arson incident involving bin
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Firefighters tackle two deliberate wheelie bin fires including one on skate park
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Former councillor’s debut novel inspired by loss of historic Garnett Tower
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Legacy Project No.3 – Warrington Foodbank
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High Street stalwart given honour of re-opening two Care UK charity stores
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Spiking victim speaks out to warn others after fearing she could have died
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