THE A49 at Appleton is set to close for up to seven weeks next month to allow carriageway repairs. Read More

WARRINGTON South MP Andy Carter has called for prison services and police to tackle the ongoing issues involving illegal contraband being smuggled into Thorn Cross Prison, during a meeting with Appleton Thorn residents and Prisons Minister Alex Chalk MP. Read More

GRAVES at Fox Covert cemetery have unfortunately been damaged due to a vehicle accident and are not acts of anti-social behaviour and vandalism. Read More

THE ancient tradition of Bawming The Thorn at Appleton Thorn has sadly been cancelled again due to COVID-19 restrictions but children from the local primary school will still dance at a private event. Read More

UPDATED: A prisoner who absconded from Thorn Cross Prison at Appleton Thorn, Warrington, last Friday has been located. Read More

POLICE have issued a warning over the dangers of swimming in reservoirs following numerous reports about youngsters swimming in Appleton Reservoir during the school holidays. Read More

TWO fire crews were called out to tackle a fence fire that was well alight at a property in Thelwall, Warrington, earlier today. Read More

SIX fire crews, including two from the Warrington area, were called out last night to a large fire which is believed to have been caused by a disposal barbecue being placed in a wheelie bin. Read More