Dementia specialist celebrates best of the best in social care
THE spirit of compassion and devotion is well and truly thriving in Warrington as carers at dementia specialist, Belong, scooped accolades at its annual Champion Awards.
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Local team celebrates as Amazon recognised as a Top Employer
AMAZON, which has a fulfilment centre in Warrington, has been named as a Top Employer 2024 in the UK by the Top Employer Institute, one of the world’s most prestigious certifications in the field of human resources management.
New breast screening figures prompt fresh uptake appeal
THOUSANDS of women are being urged to attend NHS breast screening appointments as new figures today show that, despite a slight increase in uptake in the last year, over a third of women still did not take up the potentially lifesaving offer.
Fairtrade status renewed
WARRINGTON’S Fairtrade status has been renewed for another three years thanks to strong community support.
Diagnostic services win funding to accelerate use of AI to help diagnose lung cancer quicker
NHS Cheshire and Merseyside’s Radiology Imaging Network (CAMRIN) has secured funding from the NHS Transformation Directorate’s AI Diagnostic Fund to accelerate the deployment of AI to help diagnose lung cancer patients quicker.
College launches new course for aspiring performing arts professionals
WARRINGTON & Vale Royal College has a new addition to its line-up of Performing Arts courses: The University of the Arts London (UAL) Level 4 Diploma in Performance.
Serial sex offender handed life sentence after raping woman
A SERIAL sex offender has been handed a life sentence after being found guilty of raping an 18-year-old woman 30 years ago.
Hockey men showed their true grit
WARRINGTON Hockey Club’s Men’s 1st Team showed their true grit with a hard-fought 3-2 home win over Sale.
Renowned pianist Leon McCawley set to help musical charity celebrate 500th free concert
BROUGHT up in Croft and a former pupil at St Lewis’ Primary School, “One of today’s most impeccably musical pianists” Professor Leon McCawley, is set to help a Warrington musical charity celebrate its 500th concert.
Tim Parry Johnathan Ball Foundation receives grant thanks to players of People’s Postcode Lottery
THE Tim Parry Johnathan Ball Foundation has been awarded a significant grant from the Postcode Neighborhood Trust, thanks to funds raised by Postcode Lottery players.