Property left smoke-logged after fire caused by unattended candles
FIREFIGHTERS were called out last night following reports of a house fire at Hood Manor, Warrington, which had been caused by unattended candles.
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Police secure closure order at troublesome Old Hall property
POLICE have secured a closure order at a troublesome Old Hall property.
Young people help shape future of policing in Cheshire
YOUNGSTERS in Cheshire have produced a report detailing how police and partners can improve their engagement with under 25s.
Mayor says Choose to Challenge on International Women’s Day
WARRINGTON’s third female Mayor in a row is calling on local people to join together with people around the world and reflect on the successes and achievements of women on International Women’s Day on Monday, March 8.
Warrington Youth Club are “Charity Champs”!
WARRINGTON Youth Club has been crowned “Charity Champs” in recognition for its efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic as part of a nationwide appreciation campaign by the National Emergencies Trust (NET).
No new deaths as hospital inpatient numbers and new COVID-19 infections continue to fall
NO new COVID-19 related deaths have been reported at Warrington Hospital since yesterday while inpatient numbers and infection rates continue to fall.
Council spend £170m on transport improvements and highways maintenance over five years
LATEST figures show Warrington Borough Council has spent £170m on highways and transport network improvements over the past five years.
Warrington North MP slams ‘immoral pay cut’ for NHS workers
WARRINGTON North MP Charlotte Nichols has slammed the proposed 1 percent pay rise as an “immoral pay cut” and is calling for the Chancellor to “do the right thing” for NHS workers.
Disappointment after council’s bid for extra flood funding rejected
COUNCIL leader Cllr Russ Bowden says he is “saddened” and disappointed” after a bid for national funding, to provide extra support as a result of the flooding caused in Warrington by Storm Christoph, was turned down.
Neighbourhood Weekender will comply with Government conditions to ensure safe return to open-air festivals
WHILE Stone Roses frontman Ian Brown has pulled out of Warrington’s Neighbourhood Weekender Festival over ‘proof of vaccination’ request, organisers of the event, like all festivals this summer, say it will comply with Government conditions.