news archive
December, 2023
Labour members leave room as Tories attempt to get council to condemn bin strike
Teenager Brianna Ghey’s 28 stab wound injuries were not survivable following “sustained and violent assault”
Suspended sentence for controlling bully who made teenage girlfriend feel like she wanted to die
Police appeal to trace wanted man who failed to appear at court
New Council Leader and Deputy confirmed
Angry members of the public dump rubbish on ground in park
After a week of ASLEF disruption – Northern’s new timetable set to take effect
Protests fall on deaf ears as council votes to adopt Local Plan for Warrington
Popular Rope & Anchor pub back open and set for £450,000 refurbishment
Health checks are available by bus this month
Young Warrington band ‘FREIGHT’ are on track
Army of volunteers set to bring good festive cheer
Rescue Robin reporting for duty this Christmas
Villagers turn out in force for Christmas lights switch on
Dangerous attacks on region’s trains down almost 90% as risk of being ‘caught on camera’ far greater
Two more firms fined after dad dies from building site fall in Palmyra Square
Boy says he saw girl stabbing Brianna Ghey
Cabinet set to reaffirm commitment to insourcing LiveWire at cost of more than £5m
Council announces two extra drop-off points for household waste as bin strike set to escalate
Man who started fire at woman’s house while four young children at home jailed
Car fire near nature reserve
Macmillan sees a rise in crisis calls as thousands with cancer ‘struggle to survive due to devastating financial hardship’
St Rocco’s Christmas tree collection – good for the community and the planet!
New plan to make it easier for Warrington people to see their GP
There’s still time to enter the High Sheriff’s Awards for Enterprise
College students champion change for local young people
Firefighters called out to wheelie bin fire in Orford Park
Watching residents left disappointed as fog obscures demolition of Fiddler’s Ferry cooling towers
College celebrates exceptional young talents in first ever dance academy
Surprise snowfall provides real festive feel for Warrington
Giant Santa lights up Latchford street to raise funds for Sled Dog Rescue charity
Make the right choice this Christmas urge Cheshire Police
NHS North West urges people to get winter jabs with two weeks until online bookings close
Wide range of new courses in college’s winter adult course guide
Solar Together initiative awarded Green Expo’s Innovation in Energy Award
Christmas at Primrose Hill Nursery
Girl arrested on suspicion of murdering Brianna Ghey asked: ‘Is it because I saw her last?’
Unite Union slam council’s bin strike High Court action as a “disgrace” and “massive waste of taxpayers’ money”
Sankey Brook flood plans to be showcased at community drop-in session
Warrington man who operated Widnes cannabis farm jailed
Council fails in bid to end bin strike with High Court injunction
Return of popular Christmas Tree Festival at St Mary’s Church
Firefighters extinguish bedroom fire
Police seek witnesses after opportunist thieves target parked cars
Artist Paul Larkin launches free exhibition
Train operator Northern warning as drivers’ strike looms
New partnership aims to raise £20,000 for Warrington Youth Zone
Opticians run 10K for Alzheimer’s UK