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January, 2023
Council leader’s election malpractice trial adjourned until April
Paedophile who raped eight-year-old girl and ruined lives of three women likely to “end his days” in prison
Be all that you can in 2023 at Warrington’s largest further education provider
Don’t ignore your cervical screening invite this New Year
Everyone is welcome at the Race for Life Warrington
Work looming on speed humps and traffic calming at Lymm
Road set to close for up to two weeks for gas works
Weird and wonderful items at Warrington Travelodge’s lost and found audit
Council set to adopt electric vehicle strategy
Crimestoppers targets ‘dirty money’ made by criminals with new campaign
Countdown to submit entries for this year’s Cheshire Prize for Literature
Evening road closures at Orford Jubilee Neighbourhood Hub set to start
Arrests up 23 per cent as 1,797 people arrested during Police’s Christmas operation
Time to book a school place for your child – a reminder for parents
NSPCC survey calls for for tougher online safety for children
Youth Commission is looking for young people to help support the police
Police issue warning to keep dogs on leads in public places following dog attack incidents
£2.93-a-year council tax increase for average Birchwood householder
Fire crews called after car collides with tree on M6 at Lymm
Eleven more COVID-19 related deaths as hospital inpatient numbers and infection rates continue to rise
Tories fear council’s gross debt will pass the £2 billion mark in 2023
Swing bridge renovations put on hold after council refuse nine-month road closure order
Man who “pressured” 12-year-old girl into sending sexually explicit photographs jailed
Firefighters help rescue trapped person after Kingsway South closed following collision
Start saving in the New Year at Unify Credit Union’s new collection point
Torus Foundation receives £2.2 million gift aid from HMS
Burns Night supper with the Mayor of Warrington
Ombudsman criticises 15-minute care calls after investigation reveals three-minute care calls to woman with dementia
“Dangerous and predatory criminal” admits raping woman asleep in her own home
Man identified and no arrests made after CCTV appeal
Carer Derek keeps on caring – raising funds for two local charities
Baby fair offers help for new and expectant parents
A chance to tell police what their priorities should be
Cheshire – 15th least likely area to be burgled
Farmer seeks permission to replace barn damaged by a storm
Section of Liverpool Road to close for gas mains works
Family pay tribute to murder victim Billy Moore – a ‘gentle giant with a kind soul’
Drunken woman arrested for assaulting police officer
Developer seeks approval for anti-contamination work
When Pelé Came to Lymm exhibition set to kick off!
MP seeks council update on Grade II Listed Grappenhall Rectory
Football coach aims to run 5k a day in 2023 to raise funds for powerchair club
Drivers urged to plan ahead as end of festive season coincides with limited National Highways strike
“Pump track” scheme comes before planning chiefs
Charity bringing meditation classes to Warrington
Drink drive suspect seen swerving arrested after refusing breath test
MP at centre of new Westminster “sex pest” row after naming 20 colleagues on sexual harassment list
New Year cheer as £2 bus tickets go live
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