news archive
January, 2024
Year of the Dragon Lunar New Year celebrations coming to town centre
College prepares for final open evening of the academic year
Shelter plan for Alpacas approved
Care agency which required improvement now rated good by inspectors
With measles on the increase NHS launches catch up campaign for missed MMR vaccines
Teenage drug dealer who was victim of modern day slavery receives suspended sentence
Shoplifter arrested thanks to help from town centre CCTV operators
M6 slip road closed while firefighters tackle pick-up truck blaze
Police sadly confirm death of man hit by train
Skip fire spreads to hedge
Parr Hall panto success following bumper year and near sell-out shows
Local children’s charity Adoption Matters honours former CEO with room naming
Town Hall planning chiefs throw out pub’s pavement cafe scheme
Warrington ranked 4th best place for new office location
Man who breached restraining order after threatening to throw acid in woman’s face back behind bars
Road closed as strong winds bring down large tree at Lymm
Two fire crews tackle wheelie bin fire
SP Energy Networks’ tips on staying safe during Storm Isha
Homes plan in church grounds approved by planners
Music professionals inspire next generation of Priestley students
Final call for entries to this year’s Cheshire Prize for Literature competition
St Rocco’s annual Christmas tree collection raises over £40,000
Commissioner issues warning over missing pet scam
Road closure for felling of hazardous trees
Grandparent ‘glow’ free at Land of Lights!
Historic barn can be converted despite noise fears
Pizza takeaway approved despite opposition from villagers
Police warning after van driver attempts to force entry to property at Winwick
Drink-drive suspect who fled crash scene charged
Man wanted on recall to prison arrested
No serious injuries reported following two-vehicle collision which closed Cromwell Avenue
Death of missing woman not suspicious as 51-year-old man released without charge
MP encourages residents to have a say on future of Fiddler’s Ferry site
Unsafe outhouse set to be demolished at popular pub
From the sofa to skills: six in 10 teens inspired by careers portrayed in TV shows
Redrow launches search for longest ever resident ahead of 50th anniversary
United Utilities commits to largest ever support package for customers
Teenager arrested following burglary at primary school
Council’s “mountain of debt” back in the national spotlight
Police seek man with links to Warrington in connection with sexual offence
Inspection rates Warrington Hospital’s maternity services as “Good” but raises some safety concerns
Community care home found to be good in all areas following inspection
Busy town centre road to close to allow new electrical installation
Suspended prison sentence for Great Sankey man who downloaded hundreds of sickening images of child abuse
Innovative platform revolutionises theatre industry with sustainable online rental model
Police appeal for information after man racially abused and assaulted at station
Care home placed in special measures due to concerns over risk management
Warrington wakes up to snow
CAMRA award for the Raven Inn
New “pavement cafe” proposed for Time Square

