Volunteering scheme continues to assist national coronavirus effort
DURING National Volunteering Week Britain’s biggest gas network has announced a two month extension of its coronavirus volunteering effort.
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Cyclists plan charity bike ride to thank hospital for care of Jake
A team of cyclists are planning to cycle the Trans Pennine Trail to raise funds for Alder Hey Children’s Hospital as a thank you for the care of six-year-old Lymm boy Jake Cullen who was born with Spina Bifida.
Village recycling skip is a “disgrace”
AN over flowing recycling skip in Lymm village which hasn’t been emptied since January, has been labelled a “disgrace” by a nearby resident, who says her complaints have been ignored.
Security boss praises frontline workers most at risk from COVID-19
WARRINGTON based security firm boss Cliff Unwin has praised the frontline key workers in the industry which has the highest COVID-19 death rate in the country.
First look inside the brand new Warrington Market
VIDEO: THE brand new multi-million pound Warrington Market is on schedule to open for business at 9am on Monday, June 15.
Anger mounting at decision to start charging again on Warburton Toll Bridge
ANGER is mounting over the decision by Peel Ports to bring back the controversial 12p tolls on the Warburton Toll Bridge this week, after suspending them on health and safety grounds in March due to the Coronavirus pandemic.
Motorist seriously injured following collision at Grappenhall
POLICE investigating an accident at Grappenhall involving a car and a HGV earlier today are appealing for witnesses after the driver of the car was seriously injured.
Police advise motorists to avoid area as lengthy queues form at Lymm McDonald’s drive-thru
POLICE were advising motorists to avoid the area near Lymm Poplars Truck Stop this afternoon as lengthy queues formed following the re-opening of the McDonald’s drive-thru.
Male charged following assault at Lymm Dam
UPDATED: A male arrested at Lymm Dam on Sunday afternoon has now been charged by Warrington police with assault and using threatening behaviour.
Two more deaths at Warrington Hospital but no new COVID-19 cases confirmed
TWO more patients have sadly died at Warrington Hospital after testing positive for COVID-19 but no new cases have been confirmed in the latest daily figures.