MP launches petition opposing HS2 Golborne Link
WARRINGTON North MP Charlotte Nichols has launched a petition over controversial proposals to retain the Golborne Link as part of HS2.
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Police issue Dispersal Order to tackle anti-social behaviour at Appleton
POLICE have put a Dispersal Order in place at Appleton following issues involving anti-social behaviour near a parade of shops.
Man jailed after assault victim fell from second floor window during aggravated burglary
A 23-year-old man has been jailed for more than nine years following a terrifying incident that saw his victim suffer two broken heels, after falling from the window of a second-floor flat during an aggravated burglary in Warrington.
Hospital chief makes plea for people to observe local COVID-19 “lockdown” restrictions
WARRINGTON & Halton Hospitals’ Chief Executive Simon Constable has issued a plea for people to observe the local “lockdown” restrictions following a “rapid rise” in COVID-19 related admissions.
Warrington woman fined £1,000 for failing to self-isolate on return from Greek holiday island
A Warrington woman has been fined £1,000 after failing to self-isolate when returning from holiday on a Greek island.
Locked down Belong care village cycles for gold
LOCKED down residents in Warrington have been going for gold by travelling the world on their bikes — all from the comfort of their Belong care village.
Council chief urges public to “follow the basics” as COVID-19 figures continue to rise steeply
WARRINGTON Borough Council Chief Executive Steven Broomhead is appealing to the public to “follow the basics” as COVID-19 infections and hospital admissions continue to rise steeply in the town, as another 136 new cases have been confirmed
Claire Fox’s appointment to the House of Lords is an “insult to Warrington” says MP
WARRINGTON North MP Charlotte Nichols has described Claire Fox’s House of Lords introduction as an ‘insult to Warrington.’
Man jailed after going on spending spree with bank card stolen from unlocked vehicle
POLICE are reminding the public about the dangers of leaving vehicles unlocked after a man went on a spending spree with a stolen credit card just three days after being released from prison.
Man arrested after CCTV appeal following attack in bar receives suspended prison sentence
A MAN who was arrested after a CCTV appeal following an assault in a Warrington town centre bar has received a suspended prison sentence and been ordered to pay his victim £500 compensation.