Police capture man on the run from Thorn Cross Prison
POLICE have arrested a man who was on the run from Thorn Cross Prison at Appleton Thorn, Warrington yesterday (Saturday) evening.
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COVID-19 infection rates rise in Warrington for first time in a week
COVID-19 infection rates have risen slightly for the first time in a week as 27 new cases have been reported in Warrington in the latest update from Public Health England.
Bridge Street once again silent as Warrington remembers IRA bomb attack
VIDEO: TWENTY-EIGHT years ago today marks one of the darkest days in Warrington’s history when an IRA bomb attack claimed the lives of two young boys on Bridge Street and injured more than 50 shoppers, all innocent victims of a cowardly terrorist attack.
Parents launch appeal after teenage jogger struck by hit and run driver at Croft
AN appeal for information has been launched by the parents of a teenage jogger who was struck by a van in “hit and run” incident at Croft on Wednesday afternoon.
Police kept busy with COVID breaches including five car meet up at scene of collision
POLICE were kept busy with a number of COVID breaches last night including finding a five-car meet-up in the town at the scene of a road traffic collision and large groups of youths out causing anti-social behaviour.
The ‘Big Lymm Clean-Up’ Campaign
THE “Big Lymm Clean-up” campaign has been launched in the village to tackle increasing litter problems during the last year.
Patient builds bird house to thank hospital staff
A patient has shown his appreciation for healthcare professionals in Warrington by building a bird house for hospital grounds.
Police secure closure order at property where missing children found
POLICE have secured a closure order at a property in Longbarn, Warrington where missing children were found.
Police patrols out in force at Woolston following issues with large groups of youths
POLICE will be out in force in the Woolston area this weekend following issues last week involving large groups of youths.
No new COVID-19 hospital deaths for second consecutive day as cases continue to fall
FOR a second consecutive day no new COVID-19 deaths have been reported at Warrington Hospital, while 25 new cases have been confirmed in the town, continuing a downward trend.