news archive
March, 2022
Drug dealer who attempted to dupe police with fake names jailed for more than two years
Travellers breach security measures to set up camp at Poole Park
Police welcome new security measures at anti-social hot spot
Plans submitted for 143 homes adjoining Bridgewater Canal at Lymm
Marketing student receives scholarship for work placement achievements and secures dream career
Council warning over disruption to textile banks due to change in provider
Hospital cardiology department aims to cut its own carbon emissions
Minister praises Warrington as gold standard for providing disability care as Government announce £2.5m package to support travel
One more COVID-19 death as infection rates continue to rise and hospital inpatient numbers approach three figures
Police patrol park following concerns over suspicious males
Council hail “outstanding” Youth Zone as it prepares to open this summer
Vandals blamed for two “nuisance” fires
No objections, no harmful impacts on neighbours – but plan to replace 125-year-old coach house is refused
Last day to apply for 90% funded business growth programme
MP adds “powerful voice” to campaign to save Raven Inn
St Rocco’s brings first national charity gift card scheme to Warrington
Chance to have a say on new Health and Wellbeing Hub
Theatre workshops for major new Shakespeare North Playhouse collaboration hosted in Warrington
Road works extended due to delays on site
Two more COVID-19 related deaths as hospital inpatient numbers and infection rates continue to rise
Man in custody following domestic assault and criminal damage incident
Historic museum and library set to reopen after £360,000 renovation project
Police investigating “mass brawl” on Mother’s Day at popular Culcheth restaurant
Police seek witnesses following suspected arson attack on warehouse
Hospitals welcome back more visitors
Karate youngsters move up to their next belt
Firefighters tackle blaze at Fiddler’s Ferry
Future of wildlife sanctuary hopefully secured after “amazing” response to appeal
Miller Homes staff raise nearly £500 for Ukraine appeal
Hop into Bents this Spring!
“This is your life” as WVIP throw special party to bid fond farewell to long-serving manager
Chief Nurse to retire after 44 years of loyal NHS service
Four arrested for drink and drug related crimes
Fire crews kept busy by arson attack on play area, kitchen fire and garden and woodland blazes
Heartbroken mum goes into action to tackle act of vandalism at memorial garden to soldier son
Police appeal for witnesses after 13-year-old cyclist involved in collision at Great Sankey
Three fire crews tackle embankment blaze as smoke drifts across railway track
Lengthy delays on M56 as air ambulance attends collision between two HGVs
Convicted killer on the run from Thorn Cross caught by police as MP raises serious concerns
Commissioner cleans up town centre at Safer Streets litter pick
Police volunteers recognised for their ‘special’ contributions
Spud Wood to be signposted officially – after 23 years
Culcheth Methodist churches to conduct same-sex weddings
Lymm Runners raise £500 by stepping up for Ukraine
Discarded cigarette believed to have caused bush fire next to building
Hospital COVID-19 inpatient numbers and infection rates continue to rise although decline in new cases
Padgate Campus set to become residential development as University relocates to town centre
Vera Anderson murder suspects released pending further investigation
Spring clean back on the road as motorists urged to slash litter levels
Latest COVID-19 hot spots as three areas of Warrington see new case rates hit more than three figures

