news archive
August, 2022
Look out for “The Amateur Killer” at Culcheth
Foodbank reports staggering 143 % increase in demand for crisis food parcels in just six months
Fire crews called out to grill pan fire
Police ready to make sure Creamfields is “as safe as possible.”
New career progression initiative launches to boost earnings of workers claiming Universal Credit
New boilers will cut carbon-related emissions on industrial site
Celebrating Ukrainian National Day – in Culcheth
Care home pair raised £1,000 for residents’ “garden bar”
Two men arrested for domestic related assaults at Latchford and Burtonwood
“Business as usual” says Cineworld as it reveals it may file for bankruptcy
Busy road closed for up to eight weeks for resurfacing works
Go-ahead for two five-bedroom houses – despite objections
Plan for 900 apartments , hotel, shops and offices to come under scrutiny
Public meeting to discuss remaining fears over HS2 Golborne Link
When a stroke happens then speed is essential
Rotary club goes from strength to strength
Hundreds take part as Birchwood 10k goes green!
Firefighters tackle large grass fire at Lymm and outbuilding blaze at Padgate
Fire crew tackle fire in wooded area at Westbrook
Labour candidate backs Labour’s energy price cap freeze while Tory MP says free money for everyone isn’t sustainable
Police secure closure order on Latchford property following ongoing anti-social behaviour
Neighbours lose battle over house-in-the-garden plan
St Rocco’s Forget-me-not garden launched at town hall
Police busy preparing for Creamfields music festival
Fire crew tackle garden fire at Penketh
Priestley College class of 2022 buck national trend with outstanding results
Underground private collection car storage facility finally approved
Children got a chance to create a “plate fit for the Queen”
RLWC women in Rugby League exhibition
Campaigners fear “David and Goliath” Local Plan planning battle
Borough council is looking for caring people
Thames Barrier-style solution needed for Sankey Canal water supply crisis
Students at Warrington & Vale Royal College celebrate strong set of vocational results
Resilient Lymm High Sixth Form students celebrate excellent A-Level results
Travellers to be served notice to vacate Crab Lane playing fields as encampment leaves Howley
Police investigate after large tree set alight by youths
Three more COVID-19 related deaths as eight areas of the town see increases and hospital inpatient numbers rise
Angry Lib Dems attack “chaotic” Conservatives over call-in and Labour for lack of openness
Colette takes the plunge for teenager left disabled after being starved of oxygen at birth
One-week road closure for electrical installation works at Burtonwood
Outstanding GP practice delighted with CQC rating
Road closures for Birchwood 10k
Residents urged to be vigilant following burglary and theft of vehicle
Wheelie bin deliberately set on fire on railway embankment
Deliberate fire spreads to hedgerow and trees at Lymm
Serious questions remain over Council’s proposed £63.5m investment in Doncaster solar farm say Tories
New traffic restrictions set to come into force to improve pedestrian safety outside St Gregory’s High School
Former school for “pauper children” may become apartments
Youngsters given insight into life as a Viking!
Equestrian world pays tribute to Olympic judge Mike Bain