Hospital staff say last farewell to “true NHS hero” Jo Habab
STAFF at Warrington Hospital lined the hospital estate earlier today to say a last farewell to departed colleague Jo (Joselito) Habab, who died after a long battle with Covid-19.
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UTCs will be at the centre of Covid-19 economic recovery
PROMINENT employers and politicians say University Technical Colleges, including Warrington’s dedicated engineering, science and cyber college, will be at the centre of skills development and economic growth following Covid-19.
Wildlife Trust backs action plan for Highly Protected Marine Areas
WITH the Mersey estuary one of the richest marine environments in the region, Cheshire Wildlife Trust is backing a new form of protection for the sea.
Lib Dem fears over government financial support for councils
WARRINGTON’S Liberal Democrats have added their weight to calls for the Government to give more financial support to Councils helping their communities fight the effects of the pandemic.
Chance to improve your passwords and protect your digital and online life
strong>CYBER Protect Officers from the North West Regional Organised Crime Unit will be delivering a webinar this Thursday, June 11, to help businesses and members of the public improve their passwords to protect their digital and online lives.
Ignorance of hidden disabilities leaves shopper angry and upset
A Warrington woman with hidden disabilities is raising awareness of the The Hidden Disabilities Sunflower, after getting “dirty looks” outside local shops where people are queuing during lockdown.
Fears over “Fire dens”
POLICE and fire fighters have been asked to investigate a “proliferation of fire dens” in the Lymm area.
Firefighter raises £3k for charity with 24 hour sponsored run
LYMM firefighter Becky Wightman has completed her 24 hour run around Lymm Fire Station covering a distance of 90 miles and raising £3,000 for The Fire Fighters Charity.
More stunning sunsets over Warrington!
LOCAL photographer Eddie Whitham captured these stunning sunset pictures over Warrington recently.
Footballers and club officials raise over £1,200 during lockdown training challenge
LOCAL footballers helped raise over £1,200 for their club and charity during a lockdown training challenge.