Hannah’s all heart helping raise over £500 for charity
SCHOOLGIRL Hannah Bate, age 13, has raised over £500 for charity after keeping busy sewing “forever” hearts for Warrington Hospital as part of a 2.6 challenge set by Bridgewater High School.
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‘Back in Town’ strategy launched with online customer survey
AS part of a new “Back in Town” strategy, Warrington BID has launched an online survey asking consumers on their feelings about Warrington town centre and supporting shops after lockdown restrictions change.
Coalfields Regeneration Trust launches COVID-19 Resilience Fund in Warrington
THE Coalfields Regeneration Trust has opened a new Coalfields COVID-19 Recovery and Resilience Fund in Warrington with grants of up to £10,000 available for eligible organisations.
Hospital COVID-19 inpatient numbers steadily falling and ICU holding steady
WARRINGTON Hospital has announced COVID-19 inpatient numbers are steadily falling, while the intensive care unit is holding steady at less than half of available capacity, following reports cases were worse than two weeks ago.
Hospital death toll climbs to 100 but only one new COVID-19 case confirmed
TWO more deaths have been reported at Warrington Hospital of patients who tested positive for COVID-19, although only one new case has been confirmed at the hospital.
Warrington Market launches new click and collect drive-thru service
WARRINGTON Market has launched a new contactless, click and collect drive-thru service, offering customers a new way of shopping safely during the coronavirus pandemic.
Appeal for witnesses after terrifying armed robbery on store
DETECTIVES investigating a “terrifying” armed robbery in Warrington have released CCTV images of two men they want to speak to in connection with the incident.
Appeal for witnesses after van fire on driveway of Orford home
WITNESSES are being sought following a suspected arson attack on a van parked on the driveway of a house at Orford during the early hours of this morning.
Council reopens Gatewarth recycling centre – with strict restrictions
WARRINGTON Borough Council has announced that the Gatewarth community recycling centre (CRC) has reopened today, Monday 11 May.
More Coronavirus policing questions answered
POLICE and crime commissioner David Keane held another question and answer session with chief constable Darren Martland to answer local residents’ questions on how Cheshire Constabulary is policing the Coronavirus pandemic – with a chance to ask more question tomorrow (Tuesday).