news archive
July, 2022
Three fire crews called out to tackle oven fire
Fiddler’s Ferry site sold – and set for major new development
Investigation underway following fire at commercial premises
Lymm Truckwash partners with Nature’s SAFE charity
Residents urged to claim energy rebate
IKEA to host free Summer Funhouse during school holidays
Free vet care for school pets in Lymm
Organisers hoping Penketh Carnival will be a scorcher!
Firework believed to have started hedgerow blaze
Police called to investigate suspected arson attack on tractor
One more death as hospital A&E “exceptionally busy” and COVID-19 inpatient numbers continue to rise
Bridge Lane Appleton closed for up to two weeks
Casualty trapped after vehicle collides with wall in town centre
Man, 57, arrested for alleged sexual assault on teenage girl at party
Fire crews help rescue person trapped in mud at Latchford Locks
Couple embark on gruelling cycling charity challenge crossing six countries in four days!
Kitten Karers ball raises £1,200
Central 6 campaigners launch petition of no confidence in council over low traffic street plans
More than 1,000 members sign up at official opening of new Warrington Youth Zone
Council to host social work apprenticeship events
Stockton Heath Festival returns attracting thousands of people into the area
Sarah Hall to be Labour’s parliamentary candidate for Warrington South at next General Election
Fire crew tackle arson incident on railway embankment
Motorist arrested after police pursuit and drink driver more than three times limit
Three men arrested for domestic related incidents
Villagers have a groovy time with the “Good Old Days” at Croft Carnival
Wolves scholarship for Boteler high school student
Housebuilder makes donation to Bawming the Thorn event
Choir and church come together to support Ukraine
Home extension approved despite neighbours’ opposition
One more COVID-19 death as inpatient numbers and infection rates continue to rise with over 500 reported cases in a week
Central 6 report raised concerns over “smooth roll out” of master plan last March due to impact of pandemic
Warrington Walking Day is back!
Man believed to be in Padgate area wanted on recall to prison
Green Belt barn conversion approved – despite objections
Adoption Matters supports ‘A Life Less Ordinary’ adoption campaign
Planning chiefs hold fire on controversial car parking scheme
June, 2022
Two men arrested after alcohol related assaults
Community bus used for taking people to hospital damaged as fuel stolen
COVID-19 infections rates rise in nearly every area of Warrington as hospital inpatient numbers increase from 38-63 in a week
Police move to reassure residents following suspicious activity at Great Sankey
One lane of M6 closed at Woolston as firefighters tackle HGV brakes fire
Fiddler’s Ferry exhibition aims to capture ‘colossal’ power station’s significance before it disappears
Culcheth’s first ‘Jigathon’ proves a success
Warrington Home-Start expands services with £150k grant
Local IT company empowering young people at state-of-the-art Warrington Youth Zone
Warrington veterinary nurse to take on New York Marathon for National Autistic Society
Police warning over rogue traders operating in Padgate area
Fire crew tackle car fire at Orford and bale of hay fire at Rixton
Two more COVID-19 deaths as inpatient numbers rise to above 50 and hospital emergency department reports heavy demand

