Warrington Walking Day postponed again due to COVID-19 pandemic
WARRINGTON’S annual Walking Day will not be going ahead this year, following last year’s postponement due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Health chief urges people to get COVID-19 vaccinations and continue following the rules as town centre springs back into life
WARRINGTON’S Director of Public Health is urging people to carry on following the rules as well as getting COVID-19 vaccinations, as Warrington Town Centre continues to spring back to life from next week, with the reopening of many more businesses.
Police dogs presented with personalised collar numbers and warrant cards
DOGS from the Cheshire and North Wales Police Alliance Dog section have now been issued with personalised collar numbers and ID cards following the passing of Finn’s Law in 2019.
Alcohol death toll during pandemic highest ever recorded across North West
NEW data released by the Office for National Statistics has revealed that alcohol-specific deaths recorded in 2020 – the year of the COVID-19 crisis – are the highest ever recorded for people living across the North West.
MP shows support for Mental Health Awareness Week and encourages residents to use the countryside
WARRINGTON South MP Andy Carter is supporting Mental Health Awareness Week and with this year’s theme being Nature, he is encouraging residents to use the countryside and take regular exercise.
No new deaths as COVID-19 infection rates fall in Warrington and PM confirms next stage of lockdown easing
NO new COVID-19 related deaths have been reported at Warrington Hospital over the weekend with infection rates falling in the town, as the UK alert level moves from 4 to 3 and Prime Minister Boris Johnson confirms the next stage of easing lockdown.
Teenager charged with dangerous driving following high speed incident on M6
A 19-year-old man has been charged with dangerous driving and failing to stop for police following a high-speed incident on the M6 near Warrington.
Police investigate after youths seen throwing baby ducklings in park
POLICE have confirmed a family of ducklings is safe and well after receiving reports that the ducklings were being thrown around by a group of youths.
Public urged to Go Wild for Wildflowers and take pictures this “No Mow” May
DURING “No Mow” May, Cheshire Wildlife Trust is calling on people to take part in its Go Wild for Wildflowers campaign.
Tesco invites local charities to apply for new Community Grant
TESCO is encouraging charities and community groups in Warrington to apply for funding for local projects that matter to them.