John Dwyer elected as Cheshire Police and Crime Commissioner
CONSERVATIVE backed John Dwyer has today (Saturday 8 May 2021) been elected as Cheshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner, replacing Labour’s David Keane.
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Fire crews tackle car fire on M6
TWO fire crews were called out on Saturday afternoon to tackle a car fire on the M6 southbound between junction 20 at the Lymm interchange junction 19 at Grappenhall.
COVID-19 infection rates continue to fall in Warrington and drop below national average
COVID-19 infection rates have fallen for a second consecutive day in Warrington and are now below the national average again.
Warrington Borough Council Local Election results 2021
THE Conservatives will form the opposition on Warrington Borough Council after making gains from the Lib Dems and Labour.
Firefighters who rescued woman from River Mersey receive Queen’s Commendation for Bravery
TWO firefighters from Warrington have been honoured with a Queen’s Commendation for Bravery after putting their own lives at risk rescuing a woman from the River Mersey.
Suspected drug dealers arrested after lengthy police chase through Sankey Valley Park
TWO men were arrested on suspicion of possessing drugs with intent to supply following police activity in Old Hall and a lengthy foot chase in Sankey Valley Park, yesterday evening.
Lymm Heritage Centre prepares to welcome 20,000th visitor
AT the point that Lymm Heritage Centre last closed its doors to visitors due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it was on the point of receiving its 20,000th visitor.
Rugby Royalty launch Sharks Community Trust programme at Warrington school
A double helping of England rugby royalty was on show at Warrington’s Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School, as two of the sport’s most decorated stars helped launch a new Sharks Community Trust programme, designed to encourage girls to get into rugby.
Wolves progress to Challenge Cup semi-finals
TWO first-half tries from Daryl Clark helped Warrington Wolves reach the Challenge Cup semi-finals after punishing first-half errors from Catalans Dragons for a 16-6 victory at Emerald Headingley.
Police arrest 42 people and seize 48 knives during week of action tackling knife crime
A total of 42 people, including six from Warrington, were arrested and 48 knives seized during a week of action tackling knife crime across Cheshire.