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7th April 2020 2:52 pm 0 Seven people with something to celebrate

SEVEN people in Warrington have something to celebrate despite the COVID-19 situation – they have each won £1,000 thanks to their lucky postcode. Read More

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6th April 2020 7:00 am 0 Amazing Rainbows helping raise funds for Warrington Hospital

A Warrington woman is helping raise funds for Warrington Hospital by making rainbows. Read More

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6th April 2020 7:00 am 7 Memories of Burtonwood airbase

AFTER many year working for the press, local photographer Eddie Whitham changed his career path, becoming the official photographer at the former US Army Burtonwood airbase. Read More

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4th April 2020 7:00 am 0 Gas company offer staff paid leave to support community during Coronavirus crisis

CHARITIES and community groups battling to help the most vulnerable people during the coronavirus crisis, are set to get a helping hand from local gas distributor, Cadent. Read More

Local History

2nd April 2020 7:00 am 0 Remembering Brian Bevan nearly six decades on from his last ever try for the Wire

AS we approach the anniversary of Brian Bevan’s last ever game for Warrington Rugby League Club, local photographer Eddie Whitham takes a trip down memory lane, including the an iconic picture of the late great Bev scoring his last try for the Wire! Read More

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2nd April 2020 7:00 am 0 Tesco launch £30m package to support community groups tackle Coronavirus crisis

TESCO has launched a £30million package of support for local communities tackling the Coronavirus crisis, with £500 grants available for groups across Warrington. Read More

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1st April 2020 7:18 pm 0 Bitter sweet as Peace Centre saved from closure but attacked by vandals

AFTER being saved from closure with emergency funding Warrington’s Peace Centre is facing a new crisis after repeated attempts of vandalism by youths during lockdown. Read More

Community

1st April 2020 7:00 am 0 Radio Warrington helping community stay connected

COMMUNITY radio station Radio Warrington 1332AM is helping keeping the town connected during the coronavirus pandemic. Read More

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1st April 2020 7:00 am 0 Hospital launches appeal for care packages for patients and staff

A new central hub has opened at Warrington Hospital to support the community in donating food, toiletries and other comforts to patients and staff during the Covid-19 pandemic. Read More

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30th March 2020 3:16 pm 0 The last Wilderspool Aussie “war cry”

LOCAL photographer Eddie Whitham’s huge archive of local news pictures includes the day the touring Kangaroos visited Wilderspool in 1967, one of the last times they were to perform their famous war cry, until it was re-introduced after half a century. Read More