Devastating blow for Parr Hall as annual Panto postponed due to COVID-19 restrictions
THE Parr Hall’s annual panto, which was due to take place in January, has been postponed as Covid-19 restrictions continue to take their toll.
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Detectives launch appeal following arson attack which endangered lives as eleven rescued from flats
DETECTIVES are appealing for information following an arson attack at Birchwood, Warrington, earlier this week, which resulted in eleven people being rescued from a block of flats.
Two lanes closed as firefighters tackle vehicle fire on M62
A vehicle fire on the M62 eastbound between junctions 10 and 11 at the Croft interchange resulted in two lanes being closed while emergency services attended at the scene at 9.15am on Tuesday morning.
Large groups of youths causing alarm and distress in Warrington town centre
POLICE in Warrington are urging parents to check up on the whereabouts of their children following reports of large groups of more than 50 youths congregating in the town centre.
Drink driver lucky to escape uninjured after crashing car into tree
POLICE say a drink driver was lucky to walk away uninjured after crashing a car into a tree at Winwick last night.
Helping Hands helps brings some Christmas sparkle
THE Helping Hands community group has helped bring some sparkle to Culcheth, Glazebury and Croft residents at Christmas time.
Christmas Eve release for special Male Voice Choir concert song
A special YouTube release is being made of ‘Born Tonight’, one of the concert items from Warrington Male Voice Choir’s highly successful, virtual Christmas Voices Christmas Brassed-Off concert, which went live on Saturday night.
Lymm volunteer receives PM’s Points of Light award
A Lymm volunteer who has led the coordination of the village’s COVID-19 response has received Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s daily Points of Light award.
Eight more COVID-19 related deaths and 91 new cases confirmed in Warrington
EIGHT more COVID-19 patients have sadly died at Warrington Hospital since Friday, while 91 new cases have been confirmed in the town in the latest daily update by Public Health England.
Town’s oldest cask ale brewing company Coach House Brewery adapts to survive
VIDEO: WARRINGTON’S oldest surviving cask ale brewing company Coach House Brewery has had to adapt to survive during the COVID-19 pandemic which has decimated the hospitality and leisure industry.