New COVID-19 test site opens in Warrington as 51 new cases confirmed
A new “walk through” COVID-19 test facility opened in Warrington today as a total of 51 (46) new cases were confirmed in the latest daily figures from Public Health England.
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Controlled burning spreads to trees
FIREFIGHTERS were called out earlier today when controlled burning spread to trees at Cadishead, Warrington.
Leader appeals to government to work closely with council on COVID-19 response
WARRINGTON Borough Council’s leader Cllr Russ Bowden has appealed to the government to work closely with the council before making any further decisions on COVID-19 restrictions.
Warrington’s history preserved with new digital archive
REGISTRATION documents dating back to the 19th century have been preserved in a digital archive for future Warrington generations, thanks to the completion of a council project.
Lymm Rugby Club launch Centurions Crowdfunding Appeal
VIDEO: LYMM Rugby Club is launching a “Centurions Crowdfunding Appeal” with the aim of creating a COVID-19 related Development Fund to ensure the club can survive the loss of income streams.
Appeal for witnesses after armed police attend disturbance at Orford
POLICE are appealing for witnesses following an incident at Orford earlier today (Tuesday) involving armed officers attending a disturbance.
Firefighters called out to attend gas leak
FIREFIGHTERS were called out during the early hours of this morning to attended a gas leak at a residential property in Oakwood, Warrington.
Social club closes and 46 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Warrington
AS the UK recorded the highest number of COVID-19 cases since the start of the outbreak, a further 46 cases have been confirmed in Warrington, while Walkers Sports & Social has become the latest venue to close.
New hospital for Warrington put firmly on agenda by MP and NHS Trust
A NEW state-of-the-art hospital for Warrington has been put firmly on the agenda by Warrington South MP Andy Carter and the town’s NHS Trust.
LiveWire’s team still on hand to help people stop smoking this Stoptober
THE annual campaign to encourage smokers to stop smoking, Stoptober, is back for 2020 and LiveWire’s SmokeFree Warrington team is on hand to help as usual.