New symptom-free COVID-19 testing site opens at Birchwood
GETTING a COVID-19 test is easier than ever in Warrington as another symptom-free testing site has opened in the town at Birchwood Park.
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Experienced journalist for more than 40 years. Managing Director of magazine publishing group with three in-house titles and on-line daily newspaper for Warrington. Experienced writer, photographer, PR consultant and media expert having written for local, regional and national newspapers. Specialties: PR, media, social networking, photographer, networking, advertising, sales, media crisis management. Former Chair of Warrington Healthwatch Director Warrington Chamber of Commerce Patron Tim Parry Johnathan Ball Foundation for Peace. Patron Warrington Disability Partnership. Former Chairman of Warrington Town FC.
Toxic world of politics going from bad to worse with elections looming
THE toxic world of politics is in full swing with the Local Elections looming large.
New park named Airlift Hill opens on former Burtonwood Airbase
A new park named Airlift Hill by local school children has been officially opened on the former Burtonwood Airbase site in Great Sankey, Warrington.
Bus evacuated as firefighters tackle overheating brakes
TWO fire crews were called out following reports of brakes overheating on a bus on Liverpool Road, Warrington, earlier today, Thursday.
Latest COVID-19 and vaccination data for where you live as just four areas see small increases
ONLY four areas of Warrington have seen small increases in new COVID-19 cases in the latest small area data published by Public Health England, while more than 86 pc of all people aged over 50 have had at least one vaccination, rising to over 96pc of those aged over 80.
Bright future for town’s libraries says council chief
WARRINGTON’S libraries have a bright future despite the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic says council Chief Executive Prof. Steven Broomhead MBE, Chairman of the National Libraries Taskforce.
No new COVID-19 related deaths but 10 new cases show small increase in infection rates
WHILE no new COVID-19 related deaths have been reported at Warrington Hospital 10 new cases have been confirmed in the latest data from Public Health England, showing a small increase in infection rates over a seven-day period.
Freemasons honour Prince Philip by backing charities he supported
LOCAL Freemasons are supporting a national fund for charities supported by Prince Philip following his recent death aged 99.
Former RAF Burtonwood site shortlisted for planning award for projects focusing on heritage and culture
THE regeneration of RAF Burtonwood at Omega Warrington, has been shortlisted as a finalist at the annual RTPI Awards 2021 for planning projects focusing on heritage and culture.
Thirteen Independent candidates standing in Warrington local elections – unlucky for some?
AS the local elections in Warrington draw near on May 6th, thirteen local Independent candidates are hoping to follow in the shoes of neighbouring towns where the selection of Independent Councillors has been a huge success.