Disposable aprons donated to nursing homes during Coronavirus crisis
A Warrington Volunteer group has partnered up with Birchwood based Harding Packing to deliver thousands of disposable aprons to nursing homes during the Coronavirus crisis.
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Experienced journalist for more than 40 years. Managing Director of magazine publishing group with three in-house titles and on-line daily newspaper for Warrington. Experienced writer, photographer, PR consultant and media expert having written for local, regional and national newspapers. Specialties: PR, media, social networking, photographer, networking, advertising, sales, media crisis management. Former Chair of Warrington Healthwatch Director Warrington Chamber of Commerce Patron Tim Parry Johnathan Ball Foundation for Peace. Patron Warrington Disability Partnership. Former Chairman of Warrington Town FC.
Care home activity manager nominated as “everyday hero”
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Police patrols remain in place as people urged to stay at home in fight against coronavirus
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Coronavirus death toll at Warrington Hospital sadly climbs to 47
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Warrington’s Golden Square Debenhams store named as one of seven to close
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Woman suffers minor burns in Orford flat fire
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Birchwood dad nearing finish of his 5k a day in memory of his mum
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Sports club launch 5k training fund-raiser for hospital charity
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