Youngsters risking lives jumping into Latchford Locks
WARRINGTON Police have received reports of youngsters risking their lives by jumping into the water at Latchford Locks.
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Police remind people to stay alert and stay safe this weekend
POLICE are reminding people to keep up the good work of staying alert and staying safe this weekend as temperatures are set to soar.
Busy evening for firefighters
FIREFIGHTERS were kept busy last night with a number of incidents around the town including a shed fire caused by a disposable barbecue, a bush fire in a play area, a plant pot fire and controlled burning causing back smoke.
Firefighters tackle deliberate hedgerow fire
AS Cheshire fire chiefs launched a campaign warning of the dangers of fires in the open Warrington firefighters were out tackling a hedgerow fire which had been started deliberately.
World No Tobacco Day – is it time to give up smoking?
TOMORROW (Sunday) World No Tobacco Day 2020, highlights the negative effect smoking has on young people and exposes the tactics used by the tobacco industry.
New virtual pub keeps community connected during pandemic
A new virtual pub is helping keep a Warrington community connected during the COVID-19 pandemic.
New Warrington Market will bring vibrancy to the town centre
WARRINGTON’S new multi-million pound, purpose built market will open its doors on Monday 15 June, bringing a new vibrancy to the town centre as part f the Time Square development.
Firefighters issue warning after increase in fires in the open
FIREFIGHTERS are warning residents to be aware of the devastating consequences of fires in open spaces following an increase in incidents since the beginning of March.
Four males arrested for two burglaries at Penketh
POLICE have arrested four males in the Penketh area following two burglaries.
No further COVID-19 related deaths reported at Warrington Hospital
THERE have been no new deaths reported at Warrington Hospital of patients who tested positive for COVID-19, with the death toll remaining at 118, an increase of four from last week.