Warrington optician reports increase in cases of ‘coronavision’
A Warrington optician says new research shows eye strain and other sight-related issues have increased…
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Political row breaks out after Lib Dems accuse Tory MP of remaining silent on Northern Powerhouse Rail route
A political row has broken out after local Lib Dems called for clarity on the proposed Northern Powerhouse Rail route through Warrington, accusing local MP Andy Carter of “being silent on the issue.
Public Health chiefs join call for supermarkets to closely adhere to COVID-19 guidance
DIRECTORS of Public Health across the region are appealing to all supermarkets and food/convenience stores to adhere to the COVID-19 secure public health guidance.
MP welcomes £3.5m funding to upgrade Warrington Bank Quay Station
A £3.5m investment to upgrade several bridge structures at Warrington Bank Quay station as part of the Great North rail project has been welcomed by Warrington South MP Andy Carter.
Warrington group first to receive £1,000 grant to support flood victims
A Warrington community group has become the first to awarded £1,000 from Cheshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner David Keane to help it support local residents affected by recent flooding.
Flooding victims warned to be aware of rogue traders
RESIDENTS and businesses affected by the recent flooding are being warned by police to be aware of rogue traders.
MP challenges Government on failure to close borders quickly enough
WARRINGTON North MP Charlotte Nichols has challenged Home Secretary Priti Patel on the Government’s failure to close Britain’s borders properly in the battle against COVID-19.
Six more COVID-19 related deaths and 95 new cases as UK death toll goes past 100,000
AS the UK’s COVID-19 death toll went past 100,000 a further six deaths have sadly been reported at Warrington Hospital since yesterday, while a total of 95 new COVID-19 cases have been confirmed in the town.
Police launch appeal after “despicable” burglary at flooded property
POLICE have launched an appeal for information from the public after a “despicable” burglary at home that had been evacuated due to flooding in the Great Sankey area of Warrington.
Sex offender receives suspended prison sentence after sexual assault on younger man
A 33-year-old man who carried out a sexual assault on a younger man after a night out drinking alcohol in Warrington has received a nine-month suspended prison sentence and must sign the sex offenders’ register for 10 years.