news archive

Jan 23 Year of the Dragon Lunar New Year celebrations coming to town centre

Jan 23 College prepares for final open evening of the academic year

Jan 23 Shelter plan for Alpacas approved

Jan 23 Care agency which required improvement now rated good by inspectors

Jan 23 With measles on the increase NHS launches catch up campaign for missed MMR vaccines

Jan 23 Teenage drug dealer who was victim of modern day slavery receives suspended sentence

Jan 22 Shoplifter arrested thanks to help from town centre CCTV operators

Jan 22 M6 slip road closed while firefighters tackle pick-up truck blaze

Jan 22 Police sadly confirm death of man hit by train

Jan 22 Skip fire spreads to hedge

Jan 22 Parr Hall panto success following bumper year and near sell-out shows

Jan 22 Local children’s charity Adoption Matters honours former CEO with room naming

Jan 22 Town Hall planning chiefs throw out pub’s pavement cafe scheme

Jan 22 Warrington ranked 4th best place for new office location

Jan 21 Man who breached restraining order after threatening to throw acid in woman’s face back behind bars

Jan 21 Road closed as strong winds bring down large tree at Lymm

Jan 21 Two fire crews tackle wheelie bin fire

Jan 20 SP Energy Networks’ tips on staying safe during Storm Isha

Jan 20 Homes plan in church grounds approved by planners

Jan 20 Music professionals inspire next generation of Priestley students

Jan 20 Final call for entries to this year’s Cheshire Prize for Literature competition

Jan 20 St Rocco’s annual Christmas tree collection raises over £40,000

Jan 20 Commissioner issues warning over missing pet scam

Jan 19 Road closure for felling of hazardous trees

Jan 19 Grandparent ‘glow’ free at Land of Lights!

Jan 19 Historic barn can be converted despite noise fears

Jan 19 Pizza takeaway approved despite opposition from villagers

Jan 18 Police warning after van driver attempts to force entry to property at Winwick

Jan 18 Drink-drive suspect who fled crash scene charged

Jan 18 Man wanted on recall to prison arrested

Jan 18 No serious injuries reported following two-vehicle collision which closed Cromwell Avenue

Jan 18 Death of missing woman not suspicious as 51-year-old man released without charge

Jan 18 MP encourages residents to have a say on future of Fiddler’s Ferry site

Jan 18 Unsafe outhouse set to be demolished at popular pub

Jan 18 From the sofa to skills: six in 10 teens inspired by careers portrayed in TV shows

Jan 18 Redrow launches search for longest ever resident ahead of 50th anniversary

Jan 18 United Utilities commits to largest ever support package for customers

Jan 17 Teenager arrested following burglary at primary school

Jan 17 Council’s “mountain of debt” back in the national spotlight

Jan 17 Police seek man with links to Warrington in connection with sexual offence

Jan 17 Inspection rates Warrington Hospital’s maternity services as “Good” but raises some safety concerns

Jan 17 Community care home found to be good in all areas following inspection

Jan 17 Busy town centre road to close to allow new electrical installation

Jan 17 Suspended prison sentence for Great Sankey man who downloaded hundreds of sickening images of child abuse

Jan 17 Innovative platform revolutionises theatre industry with sustainable online rental model

Jan 16 Police appeal for information after man racially abused and assaulted at station

Jan 16 Care home placed in special measures due to concerns over risk management

Jan 16 Warrington wakes up to snow

Jan 16 CAMRA award for the Raven Inn

Jan 16 New “pavement cafe” proposed for Time Square