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23rd October 2026 7:00 am 0 Winter vaccines now available to eligible groups

RESIDENTS across Warrington are being encouraged to get vaccinated this winter, with flu, COVID-19 and RSV vaccines now available for eligible people. Read More

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20th October 2026 7:00 am 0 Winter to be ‘perfect storm’ for NHS as 90% of top A&E doctors worried about winter pressures

Around 150 of the UK’s leading A&E doctors have said they are very worried about the pressure that Emergency Departments (EDs) will face this winter, according to a survey published today (20 October 2026) by the Royal College of Emergency Medicine (RCEM). Read More

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20th October 2026 7:00 am 0 Parents urged to book free flu vaccine for young children ahead of October half term

With winter viruses already beginning to circulate and temperatures starting to fall, parents are being urged not to delay booking their child’s free flu vaccine. Read More

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13th October 2026 7:00 am 0 Seven health-tech start-ups backed at Daresbury Laboratory to develop life-changing innovations

SEVEN pioneering health-tech start-ups are developing new technologies at Daresbury Laboratory, near Warrington, with the potential to improve patient care, speed up diagnosis and transform healthcare services. Read More

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10th October 2026 7:00 am 0 People across the North West encouraged to seek support through NHS Talking Therapies services

Today on World Mental Health Day, NHS England in the North West is encouraging people experiencing anxiety, depression or stress to seek free and confidential support through NHS Talking Therapies. Read More

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8th October 2026 7:00 am 0 Residents urged to focus on mental health ahead of World Mental Health Day

Warrington Borough Council is encouraging residents to take time to focus on their mental health and wellbeing ahead of World Mental Health Day on Saturday 10 October. Read More

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3rd October 2026 7:00 am 0 NHS expands free flu jabs to protect more vulnerable people

People experiencing homelessness and rough sleeping can receive free flu and pneumococcal vaccinations for the first time this winter, as the NHS in the North West expands protection for communities at greatest risk of serious illness. Read More

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30th September 2026 7:00 am 0 Start your smoke-free future this Stoptober

Residents across Warrington are being encouraged to take the first step towards quitting smoking this October as part of the national Stoptober campaign. Read More

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24th September 2026 3:44 pm 0 Valentine’s Day phone call gave Warrington nurse a second chance at life thanks to organ donation

A Warrington Hospital intensive care nurse manager who once faced the prospect of a lifetime tied to dialysis has spoken about how an organ transplant gave her back her freedom – and allowed her to continue caring for some of the hospital’s sickest patients. Read More

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16th September 2026 10:53 am 0 Can white noise help you fall asleep faster?

Falling asleep in a quiet room sounds easy, but many people lie awake while their mind keeps reacting to small sounds. White noise is one of the most popular bedtime tools because it replaces sudden noises with one steady, continuous signal. It does not switch off the brain, but it can make a room feel more predictable and less alerting. Read More