news archive
March, 2023
New speed limit set to come into force due to safety concerns following six collisions in five years
Woman ordered to vacate property as police secure closure order following reports of drug-dealing and animal breeding
Public health chiefs urge workers to step up handwashing after workplace kitchen swabbing reveals hidden dangers
Police Commissioner grateful for Community Cashback Fund applications
Councillor has teamed up with police to tackle anti-social behaviour
Breast screening service to be consolidated following public consultation
New Lymm nursery welcomes first intake of children ‘Back to the Garden’
Bungalow would be heated without the need for fossil fuel
Six more COVID-19 related deaths as infections rates rise for 5th consecutive week
Film shows mental health professionals are neglecting their own health
Council apologises for missing deadline for secondary school placements for pupils with additional needs
Three men from London charged with theft of cooking oil from Warrington pub
Busy week for Roxy the blind, deaf and starving dog cruelly dumped by a roadside
Election rivals clash over “shocking” sewage dumping figures
Warrington company delivers aid to Turkey
Hive of activity at new town centre mecca for hospitality, shopping and office space all under one roof!
Tory Crime Commissioner defends 6.4 % rise in police precept after coming under fire from Labour
Two men arrested after police seize drugs, cash and cigarettes worth £450,000 after stop-check at Burtonwood
Tik Tok door-kicking craze continues to frighten elderly and vulnerable
Fire crew tackle car blaze at Rixton
Radio General celebrating 70 years of Rugby Commentaries (1953 – 2023)
Gardening Society set to meet with Spring in the air
Campaign group seeks more support after raising £10k in bid to acquire original Fiddle I’th Bag Inn
Iconic blues-rocker Kenny Wayne Shepherd brings 25th anniversary world tour to Warrington
From hiding in a bathtub armed with a gun to a new life in Warrington – how a teenage girl fled war torn Ukraine
Couples who rented next door to each other set to buy next door to each other!
New book throws light on Warrington’s historic past
Care home becomes donation point for foodbank
Housing development planned for vacant office site
February, 2023
Firefighters called out after car collides with bus stop
Three fire crews called to fire at dry cleaners
Tories unable to provide “alternative budget” to counter 4.98 % council tax rise due to lack of transparency
Glorious night of high energy festive Irish music comes to Parr Hall
Lib Dems explain why they support Labour council’s 4.98% council tax rise
Parish council organises volunteers event
Drug addict granddaughter jailed after conning kind-hearted grandad out of life savings
Councillors urged to put an end to long-running saga of a disused rugby pitch
Cheshire Day 2023: What’s your Cheshire story?
Warrington – ninth safest place to be a pedestrian
Couple’s springtime fundraiser in aid of Marie Curie
Politicians join forces and community rallies in bid to save luncheon club from closure
Firefighters called out to tackle garden fire
Ossie Clark’s impact on fashion world leads trio of new exhibitions at Warrington Museum
Man arrested following CCTV appeal after 11-year-old boy robbed of mobile phone
UK’s biggest ‘planter’ set to tour Warrington and appear at protest rally
Planners reject new advertising sign for McDonald’s drive thru’ at Birchwood
Planners recommend refusal as old pub earmarked for 42 apartments
Oughtrington Bowling Club joining the Great British Bowling Weekend
The world’s most empowering dance classes launch in Warrington
Academy starlets to to benefit from Legacy Project grant

