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4th March 2026 5:53 pm 1 FOI request reveals wrong prescription errors nearly double in four years at Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospital

A Freedom of Information request by medical negligence solicitors has revealed that wrong prescription errors nearly doubled in four years at Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. Read More

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4th March 2026 7:00 am 0 North West breast screening surges to decade high

THOUSANDS more women in the North West attended NHS breast screening last year, leading to more cancers being diagnosed early in the region. Read More

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3rd March 2026 10:57 am 0 HR leader champions raising awareness this World Hearing Day

This World Hearing Day, a senior HR leader is encouraging those with hearing conditions to speak more openly about their experiences. Read More

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3rd March 2026 7:00 am 0 “Tap the NHS app” says health chief

NORTH West GP Dr Paula Cowan is urging people to “tap the NHS App” to manage their health care after a survey showed more than 1 in 5 people in the region missed an NHS appointment because they forgot or were late. Read More

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26th February 2026 1:13 pm 0 Common types of medical negligence

When you place your health in the hands of a medical professional, you expect to receive a standard of care that promotes your recovery. The UK healthcare system generally provides great service, yet mistakes occasionally happen that change lives forever. Read More

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25th February 2026 7:00 am 0 Thousands missing out on mental health treatment that could transform their lives, NHS warns

PEOPLE living with anxiety conditions in the North West are missing out on treatment that could help them recover, regain confidence and return to work, as the NHS launches a major new campaign to introduce people to life-changing mental health treatment. Read More

Business

24th February 2026 7:00 am 0 Go-karting championship raises £3,690 for mental health charity

A BUSINESS management and events management student has raised an astonishing £3,690.76 for the mental health charity Mind with a go-karting championship at Warrington. Read More

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23rd February 2026 7:00 am 0 Acorn2oak Hypnotherapy: Small Shifts, Powerful Transformation

After experiencing the powerful benefits of hypnotherapy and uncovering her true vocation, Rachel Kinney has established her own practice, Acorn2oak Hypnotherapy, based in Appleton. Read More

Education

23rd February 2026 7:00 am 0 Fourteen-year-old launches mission to support neurodiverse children

A 14-year-old Warrington boy who is autistic has launched “Inclusion Starts with Us” – a mission dedicated to supporting neurodiverse children and celebrating the people who make everyday life kinder, calmer, and more accessible. Read More

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21st February 2026 7:00 am 0 Healthspan in 2026: What actually adds years to your life?

We often talk about lifespan — how long we live. The more important question is healthspan — how long we remain well, independent and mentally sharp. Read More