Warrington launches new Community Champions project
A new Community Champions project has been launched in Warrington with funding that will be used to expand work to support those most at risk from coronavirus and encourage vaccine take-up.
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Police issue warning following numerous reports of youths swimming in Appleton Reservoir
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Discarded cigarette believed to have caused fence fire at Thelwall
TWO fire crews were called out to tackle a fence fire that was well alight at a property in Thelwall, Warrington, earlier today.
Chance to have your say on policing in Cheshire via live webchat
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Fifteen new COVID-19 cases reported in Warrington as infection rates continue to rise
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Council will work with travellers to minimise impact of temporary encampment
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After successful brain tumour surgery Warrington mum prepares for phase two of her journey
WARRINGTON mother of two Louise Hulme, who flew to America for life-saving surgery to remove a stage four brain tumour, is now preparing for phase two of her journey.
Police seek former community football participants as Kops ‘n’ Kids returns after 40 years!
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Fire crews called out after gas cooker left on
TWO fire crews were called out during the early hours of this morning after a gas cooker was left on at a domestic property in Birchwood, Warrington.
Latchford mum launches campaign to raise awareness of rare autism and epilepsy syndrome
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