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Mersey Cares, the official charity of Mersey Care NHS Foundation, is asking residents to help again deliver some festive magic to children and young people accessing the Trust’s specialist mental and community health services.

Following five days of industrial action by resident doctors, and as temperatures drop across the North West and pressures rise on the NHS, the public is being urged to continue using services wisely and consider self-care options where appropriate.

Warrington-born, best-selling author Frank Melling, with his wife and editor Carol, will be at Birchwood Shopping Centre on November 27 for the world launch of their latest book, “Sarah – Searching For Love”.

Reports of animals being abandoned have skyrocketed this year, with incidents raised with the RSPCA rising by more than 23 per cent in the first ten months of the year, ahead of a potentially “grim” Winter for pets.

Detectives have released a CCTV image of a man they are looking to identify following reports of suspicious activity outside Pure Gym in Warrington.

From flexible working to free flu jabs, carers are entitled to vital protections and support – find out what’s available in Warrington, including events, support and a special Carers Rights Day event.