Firefighters tackle car fire on hard shoulder of M6 near Croft
FIREFIGHTERS were called out to tackle a car fire on the hard shoulder of the M6 northbound at Junction 21a of the Croft interchange.
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Firefighters tackle bin fire on Winwick Road
FIREFIGHTERS were called out to tackle a fire in a bin opposite the retail park off Winwick Road, Warrington, shortly after 7.30pm last night.
Mayor marks 75th anniversary of VJ Day
THE Mayor of Warrington marked the 75th anniversary of VJ (Victory over Japan) Day by laying a wreath at the town’s war memorial on Bridgefoot.
Lymm Hockey Club back in training to prepare for new season
LYMM Hockey Club is back in training after England Hockey announced it was entering phase 4 of its return to play roadmap after the easing of lockdown restrictions.
Police issue dispersal order after 60 youths congregate on Bennetts Rec
POLICE have issued a Dispersal Order after two groups of around 60 youths congregated on Bennett’s Rec at Padgate, Warrington.
MP marks International Youth Day with Aspire Holiday Club and National Citizen Service visits
WARRINGTON North MP Charlotte Nichols paid a visit to two local summer schemes being run by Warrington Youth Club to mark this year’s International Youth Day yesterday (Friday August 14).
Two women arrested after high value theft from Warrington jewellers
THANKS to staff at Warrington’s Golden Square two women were arrested following a high value theft from a town centre jewellers.
Police urge people stay away from illegal raves
POLICE are again urging anyone who is considering attending an illegal rave at the weekend to stay away.
Residents reminded to take extra caution at the weekend as COVID-19 cases continue to rise
WARRINGTON council’s Public Health leaders have reiterated the need for residents to remain extra cautious and to guard against complacency, as COVID-19 case numbers continue to rise.
Travellers ignore eviction notice
TRAVELLERS who have set up an illegal encampment on the Appleton/Grappenhall Heys border have ignored an eviction notice to vacate the site.