Cross border police operation tackling criminals on the road hailed a success
A Cross border police operation involving 80 officers from Cheshire and Greater Manchester targeting criminals on the road has been hailed a success.
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Appeal for witnesses after man left with serious facial injuries during unprovoked attack at Neighbourhood Weekender
DETECTIVES investigating an assault at Warrington’s Neighbourhood Weekender, which left a man with serious facial injuries in an apparent unprovoked attack, are appealing for witnesses to come forward.
Council chief refutes “stitch-up” claim after member of public denied chance to ask question at full council
WARRINGTON Borough Council Chief Executive Prof. Steven Broomhead says he is “satisfied that all correct procedures were followed” following complaints the council completely ignored its own constitution, by refusing a member of the public to read out a question at Monday night’s full council meeting.
LiveWire to host fun free programme of family activities to celebrate Libraries Week
THE importance of libraries in local communities is being celebrated by LiveWire as part of the annual Libraries Week, with various events taking place from Monday 4th to Sunday 10th October.
Praise for Constabulary’s work to tackle violence against women and girls
CHESHIRE Constabulary’s work to tackle violence against women and girls has been recognised in a report by Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS).
Last chance to update electoral registration details
WARRINGTON residents are being urged to check that their electoral registration details are up to date by the borough council, as the annual canvass draws to a close.
World-renowned horticulturalist Don Billington comes to Walton
WALTON Hall & Gardens has welcomed the Royal Horticultural Society’s, Don Billington, to the estate…
Local girl receives promotion on UK’s newest and largest Aircraft Carrier
A local Lymm girl has received her first promotion on board HMS Prince of Wales, having set sail on the Royal Navy’s newest and largest aircraft carrier at the start of September.
MP uses Prime Minister’s Questions to make strong case for new hospital
MP Andy Carter used Prime Minister’s Questions today to ask the Government to back the bid for a new purpose-built General Hospital in Warrington.
One more COVID-19 death as 103 new cases confirmed in Warrington
WHILE one more patient has sadly died at Warrington hospital, COVID-19 infection rates are continuing to fall in the town, although another 103 new cases have been confirmed taking the total to over 29,000 since the start of the pandemic.