Town centre road works scheduled for September
WARRINGTON town centre road works for carriageway resurfacing are scheduled to get underway in September.
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One more COVID-19 death and 176 new cases in Warrington as infection rates continue to rise
ANOTHER COVID-19 patient has sadly died at Warrington Hospital, while another 175 cases have been reported in the latest data from Public Health England, with infection rates continuing to rise in the town.
Warehouse blaze suspected arson
UPDATED: THREE fire crews were called out to tackle a warehouse blaze in Warrington yesterday afternoon involving a large number of boxes and wood which is believed to have been started deliberately.
Man and woman treated for smoke inhalation after shed fire spreads to property
A man and woman required treatment for smoke inhalation after a shed fire spread to a property at Houghton Green, Warrington, during the early hours of this morning.
Residents fear new housing development is “accident waiting to happen”
CONCERNED residents have launched an action group and campaign website highlighting the issues they claim they are facing from a new housing development at Grappenhall Heys.
Mental Health crisis helplines deal with more than 50,000 calls during lockdown
DEDICATED 24/7 urgent mental health crisis helplines serving Warrington and the Merseyside region helped more than 50,000 people during the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions.
Health and safety milestone secures £1,000 donation for St Rocco’s Hospice
LOCAL business TMD Friction has donated £1,000 to St Rocco’s Hospice to mark a major health and safety milestone at their Warrington premises.
Wolves game with Leigh postponed as nine players ruled out through COVID protocols
WARRINGTON Wolves have had a second consecutive Betfred Super League fixture postponed under the Covid Fixture Protocols.
Met Office issues first-ever Amber Extreme Heat weather warning
THE Met Office has issued its first-ever Amber Extreme Heat weather warning as large areas of the UK will continue to see hot conditions this week.
Two more COVID-19 related deaths and 147 new cases as infection rates continue to rise
TWO more COVID-19 patients have sadly died at Warrington Hospital over the weekend with another 147 cases reported in the latest data from Public Health England as infection rates continue to rise.