news archive
March, 2022
At last – plans move ahead for swing bridge refurbishment
Lengthy delays on M6 as firefighters rescue person from overturned car
Casualty rescued from house fire at Lymm
Drink driver was almost FIVE times the limit!
Market launches non-stop music quiz night
Property guru to share his vision of home sweet home
Tutor creates 3D flag emblems to show support and raise funds for Ukraine
Join RSPCA’s “Big Walkies” at Walton Hall and Gardens
Parking restrictions to be lifted to allow residents to charge electric cars
Infection rates continue to rise as 161 new COVID-19 cases confirmed
Tories question fairness of Six56 planning application after “private” briefing between council and developers
Firefighters tackle horse manure fire
Teenager arrested following reports of male with machete in town centre
Travellers encampment under planning enforcement investigation
Night time road closures in town centre for a month
Warrington leading the way for garden improvements
Munitions factory upgrade given the go-ahead
Church appeals against refusal to allow hall to be demolished
Two taken to hospital following serious incident at Birchwood
Council unable to move Six56 planning application to larger venue due to art installation
COVID-19 infection rates and hospital inpatient numbers rise as 167 new cases reported
Police investigate suspected arson attack on car at Padgate
Arson suspected after container blaze
Campaigners celebrate as planners rule bid to demolish historic Raven Inn as invalid
Business park launches campaign to get employees back to the office
Child exploitation: the signs to look out for
Sixth highest rate for cybercrime – survey
Hybrid working leads to shortage of rental properties in Warrington
Management students who will make history
Man arrested on suspicion of supplying drugs and money laundering
Powerful messages delivered as Warrington stands united in support of the Ukraine
One more COVID-19 death reported at Warrington hospital as infection rates start to rise again
Warrington prepares to unite for Peace
Early hours blaze in Warrington town centre
Council pledge to act over unsightly temporary traffic barriers – after nearly two years!
Local Lib Dems call for collaboration not conflict at town hall
Forty new jobs as factory wins planning approval
Social care charity announces £3 million investment to boost frontline pay for support workers
Priestley students play a role in professional production
Charity bids fond farewell to Howard Isherwood after nine years loyal service with WVIP
Planet Earth ‘Gaia’ lands in Warrington!
Faulty cooker blamed for fire at smoke-filled property
Ten years after tragedy memory of young soldier Daniel Wade set to live on at special memorial garden
Erratic drink driver was almost three times limit
Police issue warning after spike in cycle thefts at Birchwood
Temporary speed limits set for A57 Manchester Road during highway improvement works
Two men caught with drugs during special town centre police operation
Support for ‘Enough’ campaign tackling violence against women and girls
Council awarded Bronze Carbon Literate Organisation accreditation
Gypsy caravan site approved despite objections

