MP welcomes decision to write-off nearly £60m of Warrington Hospital’s debt
WARRINGTON Hospital will benefit from a near £60m debt write-off as part of the government’s announcement to scrap £13.4 billion of NHS debt across England.
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Public urged to stay at home over Easter Bank Holiday
MEMBERS of the public are being urged to stay indoors over the Easter Bank Holiday as the sacrifices and impact of lockdown are starting to be made with the number of confirmed cases in Warrington increasing to 211 today.
Wire launch unique Donate a Ticket to key workers scheme
A unique ‘Donate a Ticket’ scheme has been launched by Warrington Wolves which will allow fans to give back to key workers when the Super League season resumes.
Police to set up lockdown checkpoints on key roads over Easter weekend
POLICE are urging people to ‘stay home and stay safe’ this Easter Bank Holiday weekend and will be setting up checkpoints across the county to ensure any travel is essential only.
Woman was almost five times drink driving limit
A woman who was seen driving erratically on Manchester Road, Warrington, was found to be nearly five times the drink driving limit after being breathalised.
Gas cylinder well alight on barbecue during busy evening for firefighters
TWO fire crews were called out to tackle a fire involving a gas cylinder well alight at a property in Whittle Hall, Warrington on Wednesday evening.
Mayor helps rescue missing cat
MAYOR of Warrington Cllr Wendy Johnson came to the aid of a rescue cat which went missing from home for more than two weeks.
Helping Hands group deliver 350 packages to support vulnerable people
A Helping Hands group set up in the Orford, Poplars and Hulme areas of Warrington has delivered more than 350 packages to people in need during the Coronavirus Lockdown.
New campaign to support victims of domestic abuse during Coronavirus crisis
A new campaign to encourage those suffering domestic abuse during the Coronavirus crisis to seek support has been launched by Cheshire’s police leaders.
Lymm Rugby Club launches “Your Club Needs You” campaign
DURING its Diamond Jubilee year Lymm Rugby Union Club has launched a “Your Club needs You” campaign as the COVID-19 crisis has tightened its grip on the world and local community.