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Feb 17 National campaign launched as urological cancer referrals drop by 5,700 in the North West

Feb 17 Police recruitment drive sees 101 calls answered quicker

Feb 17 Major boost as £22 million Town Deal funding approved

Feb 16 Erratic driver was under the influence of drugs and had offensive weapon

Feb 16 One more COVID-19 death as 132 new cases confirmed

Feb 16 Traffic delays on M62 near Birchwood after two vehicle collision

Feb 16 Body recovered from River Mersey at Woolston believed to be local man

Feb 16 Energy firm issues potential power cut safety advice during Storm Dudley and Storm Eunice

Feb 16 Motorists warned again as Scotland Road bus gate amnesty ends!

Feb 16 Council launches support for businesses with over £1 million paid out so far

Feb 16 EX-army lorry driver hailed a hero after helping save life of stricken motorist on motorway

Feb 16 Volunteers raising funds for community owl sculpture

Feb 16 Carers felt “isolated and alone” during COVID pandemic

Feb 16 Nine weeks of road works confirmed for Grappenhall

Feb 16 Road to close to allow bridge clean up works

Feb 16 Planners reject farmers’s plan for agricultural worker’s home

Feb 16 Council relaunch Supported Lodgings scheme with new roles

Feb 15 Police help locate missing 74-year-old woman safe and well

Feb 15 Gulliver’s World set to re-open for discounted family fun

Feb 15 Temporary 30 mph speed limit at Lymm to allow power mains diversion works

Feb 15 Two more COVID-19 deaths as infection rates continue to fall with 117 new cases

Feb 15 Lymm affordable homes property developer Mulbury Homes goes into administration with loss of 40 jobs

Feb 15 Drivers urged to take extra care in high winds as storms approach

Feb 15 Police seek two men after woman’s pension money stolen during purse theft

Feb 15 Recovery van driver in serious condition after M56 collision

Feb 15 Council confirms up to 16 weeks of road and footpath closures for Trans Pennine Trail improvements

Feb 15 Vandals blamed for fire near school

Feb 15 Police commissioner scores a “first” for people with disabilities

Feb 15 Celebrating 85 years of Bents Garden & Home with arrival of Lakeland brand

Feb 15 “Come and join us” says apprentice Danielle

Feb 15 Six weeks of road works set to start for carriageway resurfacing

Feb 15 Twin Town Society looking forward to new programme of activities

Feb 14 Eight-storey residential block approved for town centre

Feb 14 Road works set to start to allow water works

Feb 14 One more COVID-19 related death as inpatient numbers rise while infection rates continue to fall

Feb 14 Weather warning as Storm Eunice heads our way

Feb 14 Long COVID support group launched in Warrington

Feb 14 Public to be consulted on plan to close 11 police station helpdesks

Feb 14 Four fire engines tackle blaze in industrial unit

Feb 14 Fire crews called out following reports of person trapped in smoking car following M6 collision

Feb 14 Pebbles the “rebel” safely home after community rallies for rescue mission

Feb 14 New Litter Networks volunteers brave the elements to collect more than 70 bags of rubbish!

Feb 14 Tories will not allow Together Energy investment to be “brushed under the carpet” and aim to hold Labour leadership to account

Feb 14 Local Green Party leader celebrates win for anti-fracking movement

Feb 14 New digital platform for youths launched

Feb 14 Freemasons donate £25k grant to help provide essential aid for Afghan refugees

Feb 13 Police investigate anti-social behaviour involving off-road biker

Feb 13 Lowest number of new COVID-19 cases since mid-September as infection rates continue to fall

Feb 13 Clampdown on motorists who cause parking obstructions at Lymm

Feb 13 Motorist, 79, arrested for drink driving on another busy night for police