Wanted man arrested after hour long stand-off with armed police
A wanted man was arrested after an hour long stand-off with armed police at Orford, Warrington, yesterday afternoon.
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No new COVID-19 related deaths at Warrington Hospital but five new cases confirmed
THERE were no new COVID-19 related deaths reported at Warrington Hospital in the latest daily figures, although five new cases were recorded, taking the total of confirmed cases to 693.
Police charge heroin and crack cocaine county line drug dealers
UPDATED: WARRINGTON Police have charged two members of a county lines drugs gang for the supply of heroin and crack cocaine in the town.
Tour of Britain event postponed until next year
THE Tour of Britain cycling race, due to take place from 6-13 September 2020 with a hosting stage in Warrington, has been postponed until September 2021.
Washing basket on cooker hob starts accidental fire
FIREFIGHTERS were called out yesterday evening following reports of a fire involving a washing basket which had been left on a cooker hob.
World class chef cooks up a storm for cancer charity
WORLD-renowned chef, Jean-Christophe Novelli, has thrown his support behind cancer charity North West Cancer Research…
Police chief urges residents to play their part in tackling the coronavirus crisis
RESIDENTS are being urged to keep playing their part in tackling the coronavirus crisis.
MP joins Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Select Committee
WARRINGTON North MP Charlotte Nichols, has been appointed on to the Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) Select Committee.
Warrington property company launches £3m national community fund
WARRINGTON based primary care property specialist Assura plc is to launch a community fund to support local health projects across the UK – distributing more than £3m over the next five years.
Schools pledge to join online careers festival
STUDENTS from 43 schools across Cheshire and Warrington are set to attend first online Careers Festival following success of Learn Live @11am.