Walton Lea Crematorium re-opens to public
THE grounds at Walton Lea Crematorium have now re-opened to visitors, following an amendment to the government’s COVID-19 regulations.
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Deliveroo delivers hundreds of free meals to NHS workers across Warrington
FOOD delivery company Deliveroo has has served up hundreds of free hot meals to NHS staff, essential workers and vulnerable groups across Warrington.
MP welcomes microbusiness loans of up to £50,000
WARRINGTON South MP Andy Carter has welcomed microbusiness loans of up to £50,000 so small businesses across Warrington can benefit from a new fast-track finance scheme, providing loans with a 100% government-backed guarantee for lenders.
Beth’s “Good Guys” group helps more than 500 Warrington families
A community volunteer who set up a “good guys” group to help those in need during the coronavirus crisis, has so far helped more than 500 struggling families across Warrington.
Council to broadcast Development Management Committee live
WARRINGTON Borough Council’s Development Management Committee meeting on Wednesday, May 6, will be broadcast live via Microsoft Teams.
Residents urged not to use sky lanterns following near miss incident
FIREFIGHTERS are urging people not to use sky lanterns showing support for NHS workers following a near miss incident.
Nine more patients die at Warrington Hospital, while care home deaths take town’s COVID-19 death toll to at least 116
A FURTHER nine patients have sadly died at Warrington Hospital after testing positive for Covid-19 while new figures revealing deaths in care homes takes the town’s death toll to at least 116.
Young man charged with attempted murder following Orford shooting
A 22-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder following a shooting incident at Orford last Friday evening.
Wanted Warrington man charged with theft and assault
UPDATED: A man who was wanted by Warrington Police has been charged with assaulting a 68-year-old man and stealing his bike.
Police issue CCTV image of man they would like to trace following theft of bank card
WARRINGTON Police have released a CCTV still of a man they would like to speak to following the theft of a bank card in Warrington.