Two rapid community testing sites for people without COVID symptoms to open in Warrington
TWO rapid asymptomatic community testing sites, for people who are not displaying COVID-19 symptoms, are set to open in Warrington from next Monday 11 January.
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Two more deaths and 239 COVID-19 cases reported as upward trend continues
TWO more COVID-19 deaths have sadly been reported at Warrington Hospital while 239 new cases have been confirmed taking the seven-day rate to 1,410 continuing an upward trend.
MP urges Treasury to target supermarket rates relief on those ineligible for Government support
A campaign backed by Warrington South MP Andy Carter urging supermarkets to repay money saved in business rates and for it to be redistributed to those who missed out on Government help has today received praise from the Prime Minister.
LiveWire start redundancy consultations following “crippling” £3.2m loss in income
LEISURE and library operator LiveWire has started redundancy consultations wth some staff due to a “crippling” drop of more than £3m income since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Youth Voice chief urges young people to follow the lockdown rules
WARRINGTON’S Chief Youth Officer & Chief Executive of Warrington Youth Voice Louis Groarke has expressed deep concerns over young people not following the lockdown rules.
Look beyond lockdown and sign up for Race for Life Warrington
ORGANISERS of Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life in Warrington are encouraging people to look beyond lockdown by signing up for this year’s event at Victoria Park in June.
Yellow weather warning for ice with risk of patchy snow
THE Met Office has issued a Yellow weather warning for Warrington and the North West for ice with also the risk of patchy snow, tomorrow, Thursday.
Police offer crime prevention advice following spate of Land Rover Defender thefts
FOLLOWING a number of Land Rover Defender thefts across the region including one in Warrington, police have issued crime prevention advice.
Council scaling up to deliver rapid community testing as COVID-19 cases continue to rise
WITH COVID-19 infection rates continuing to rise in the town, with a further 190 new cases reported today, Warrington Borough Council is scaling up to deliver a rapid community testing programme.
MP seeks clarity from Prime Minister on how special schools can stay open safely
WARRINGTON North MP Charlotte Nichols quizzed Prime Minister Boris Johnson today on the Government’s response to special schools in light of the lockdown announced on Monday.