Firefighters help rescue duck tangled in tree
FIREFIGHTERS helped rescue a duck that was tangled in a tree at a pond in Rixton, Warrington, earlier today, Saturday.
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Still no sign of council accounts being signed off
THERE is still no sign of Warrington Borough Council’s accounts being signed off by auditors – which is bad for the reputation of the Labour-run authority say local Lib Dems.
Travellers set up camp at former pub site
A convoy of travellers has set up camp on the site of a former pub at Risley, Warrington last night, to the annoyance of local residents.
Teenager arrested with offensive weapon as police plan to target Orford Lane
A teenager with an offensive weapon was one of three arrests made by Warrington Police who plan to target the Orford Lane area of town next week.
Mystery “hug in a bag” helps lift community spirits in Woolston
A mystery “hug in a bag” has started to appear in various locations around Woolston, helping lift spirits in the local community.
Male Voice Choir’s virtual vocal tribute to late member and Secretary
VIDEO: WARRINGTON Male Voice Choir has performed and recorded a fitting YouTube tribute to member and former Secretary, the late Ian Scholes.
Budget for improved policing approved by Police and Crime Panel
THE budget proposals of Cheshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner David Keane, which will see Police officer numbers reach their highest level in more than 10 years in the county, have been approved by the Police and Crime Panel.
No deaths and lowest number of new COVID-19 cases since Christmas Day
NO new COVID-19 deaths have been reported at Warrington Hospital since yesterday, while 45 new…
War of words over policing numbers between Police and Crime Commissioner election rivals
A war of words has broken out between two of the candidates bidding to be Cheshire’s next Police and Crime Commissioner in the proposed May 6 election.
Locals celebrate as Inspector dismisses appeal to demolish historic Blackburne Arms
FRIENDS of The Blackburne Arms are celebrating a historic win in their “David and Goliath” planning battle to prevent the demolition of their beloved pub.