Police seize more than 50,000 counterfeit cigarettes following raid on two shops
POLICE seized more than 50,000 counterfeit cigarettes during a raid on two shops on Orford Lane, Warrington, earlier today during a multiple agency operation.
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Two more COVID-19 deaths and 24 new cases as downward trend continues
TWO more patients have sadly died at Warrington Hospital since yesterday after testing positive for COVID-19, with 24 new cases confirmed in the town continuing a downward trend.
Concern over rising COVID-19 cases in some areas of Warrington
WARRINGTON’S Director of Public Health, Thara Raj, has raised concerns over rising COVID-19 cases in some areas of the town and is urging people to remain vigilant and to follow the rules.
Firefighters tackle car blaze outside commercial garage
FIREFIGHTERS wearing breathing apparatus tackled a car blaze outside a commercial garage in Warrington earlier today.
Three fire crews called out after bin fire causes large amount of smoke
THREE fire crews were called out this morning following reports of large amounts of smoke on a car park in McKee Avenue, Longford, Warrington.
Knife crime packs will help save lives in Warrington
WARRINGTON Wolves Foundation is distributing lifesaving knife crime packs across the town thanks to funding from Police and Crime Commissioner David Keane.
Army veterans in Warrington to receive training to tackle bike crime
ARMY veterans will be offered training to help maintain and protect bikes following a rise in bicycle thefts in Warrington.
Twin boys robbed of their smiles raise over £17,000 for Muscular Dystrophy research
LYMM twins Oscar and Sebastian, who suffer from a rare form of muscular dystrophy which means they can sadly no longer smile, have now raised an incredible £17,000 towards research during lockdown.
Police appeal for CCTV footage following spate of car crimes across Latchford
POLICE in Latchford are appealing for CCTV or Ring Doorbell footage from between midnight last night and 7am today following car crimes in the area.
Praise for how police have adapted one year on from COVID-19 restrictions
A year on from the first Covid-19 restrictions Police and Crime Commissioner David Keane has praised Cheshire Police for the way it has adapted its services in response to the pandemic despite increasing pressures.