A49 road closures set to start at Appleton for up to seven weeks
A stretch of the A49 at Appleton, Warrington, is set to have road closures for up to seven weeks for carriageway surfacing works later this month.
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LEAF prepares for launch after successful event
An initial event by LEAF took place at Lymm Hub recently encouraging local residents to “turn over a new leaf” and help reduce their carbon footprints.
Lymm High School designated as a “World Class” school
STAFF and students at Lymm High School are celebrating after being officially designated a ‘World Class School’.
Hospital admissions and infection rates rise as 145 new COVID-19 cases confirmed
HOSPITAL inpatient admissions have risen as another 145 COVID-19 cases have been confirmed in Warrington in the latest data from Public Health England.
Customers warned of reduced rail services as train staff impacted by pandemic
NORTHERN rail is asking customers in the North West to check before they travel this weekend due to reduced services as the rail operator continues to feel the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
Firefighters rescue man trapped in railings on disused railway bridge
TWO fires crews along with an aerial platform helped rescue a man trapped in railings on a disused railway bridge on Thelwall New Road earlier today, Friday.
Return of popular Record Fair as Warrington Market prepares to open up on Sunday
THE original and best record fair returns to Warrington Market on Sunday (July 11), as the whole venue opens up alongside the popular Maker’s Market.
Dream comes true for Wembley hat-trick hero
A dream has come true for Warrington Ryland’s Wembley hat-trick hero Elliott Nevitt after signing to become a full-time professional at Tranmere Rovers.
Organised Crime Gang members jailed after targeting 162 homes and stealing cars worth £2.6m
MEMBERS of an organised crime group who burgled 162 homes including 18 in Warrington, stealing cars worth £2.6m, have been jailed.
MP calls on Minister to investigate council accounts while leader blames fundamental failures in the audit system
WARRINGTON South MP Andy Carter says he is again going to ask local government minister Robert Jenrick to investigate why Warrington Borough Council’s accounts have not been signed off, following serious concerns of delays in responding to Freedom of Information requests.