Fire crew tackle skip fire at Latchford
FIREFIGHTERS were called out to tackle a skip fire at Latchford, Warrington, yesterday afternoon.
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Batman seen loitering at Birchwood!
CAPED crusader Batman has been given a warning by police after loitering in the Birchwood area jumping out at passersby!
Another 71 COVID-19 cases reported in Warrington as infection rates remain more than double UK average
A total of 71 new COVID-19 cases have been reported in Warrington, the highest number since early February, with infection rates in the town still more than double the national average.
Park bench deliberately set on fire at Lymm
FIREFIGHTERS were called out shortly before 8 am today, Saturday after a park bench was deliberately set on fire at Lymm.
Optician’s eyesight saved thanks to cautious colleague
A Warrington optician has narrowly avoided losing his eyesight after suffering from retinal tears in both eyes, which was first identified by a colleague from the same store.
Rivers of the World exhibition comes to Pyramid Arts Centre
THE work of Warrington schoolchildren – part of a prestigious international project “Rivers of the World”– is now on display at the Pyramid Arts Centre in Warrington.
Growth Hub expands team of experts to help local businesses
CHESHIRE and Warrington Growth Hub have expanded their team of experts to help local businesses navigate new rules with Europe and recover from the effects of Coronavirus lockdowns.
National award for Priestley teachers who provided online learning community during pandemic
TWO teachers Priestley College, Warrington, have won a national award recognising how they were able to maintain standards of education during the pandemic by creating a community of online learners.
Hospital admissions rise but none in ICU as 66 new COVID-19 cases confirmed
ANOTHER 66 new COVID-19 cases have been confirmed in Warrington while hospital admissions have also risen again.
County lines drug dealer caught supplying crack cocaine jailed for nearly four years
A county lines drug dealer who was caught supplying crack cocaine in Warrington has been jailed for three years and nine months.