news archive

Jan 01 Police step up patrols following arson incidents outside shops

Jan 01 Police warn residents to be vigilant following attempted burglaries

Jan 01 Five “Warringtonians” honoured in Queen’s New Year Honours

Jan 01 Five million vaccine milestone reached including one million boosters

Jan 01 Prime Minister Boris Johnson hails tireless work of Warrington vaccinators

Dec 31 Two more COVID-19 deaths as infection rates continue to rise with 568 new cases

Dec 31 Police launch appeal after burglars force entry into elderly woman’s home stealing Christmas gifts and sentimental items

Dec 31 Council leader set to face trial by jury after denying election malpractice

Dec 31 Latest COVID-19 hot spots and vaccination data as ALL areas see increases in new cases

Dec 31 Man missing since Christmas Day found safe and well

Dec 31 Spectrum Striders run the JOGLE!

Dec 31 Local policing teams commended following decrease in anti-social behaviour crimes

Dec 31 Editor completes marathon challenge raising over £3k for Warrington Disability Partnership

Dec 30 Two more COVID-19 deaths as inpatient numbers and infection rates continue to rise

Dec 30 Drug-driving suspect arrested at Lymm

Dec 30 Fire crews called out to tackle gas hob and bin fires

Dec 30 Generous shoppers thanked for donating over 40,000 meals!

Dec 30 Moon rocks and Meteorites land at Birchwood Community High School

Dec 30 Council to investigate its own environmental impact

Dec 29 Sharp rise in hospital inpatient numbers as one more COVID-19 related death reported over Christmas period

Dec 29 Fire crew tackle wheelie bin fire at Orford

Dec 29 ‘World famous’ Lymm Panto raises £20k for Grass Roots Clubhouse Appeal

Dec 29 Roads – the essential part of every journey we make

Dec 28 COVID-19 infection rates continue to rise in Warrington as 553 new cases confirmed

Dec 28 Fire crews tackle car and wheelie bin fires

Dec 28 Paramedic dream a step closer for former Priestley student

Dec 27 COVID-19 infection rates continue to rise as 1,407 new cases confirmed over three day period

Dec 27 Firefighters tackle chimney fire in outdoor bar and Land Rover blaze

Dec 27 Ambulance service loses tens of thousands of working days due to Long Covid

Dec 27 Police & Crime Commissioner seeking volunteers to check on detainee welfare whilst in police custody

Dec 27 Alcohol mortality figures rocket during pandemic as hospital admissions rise

Dec 26 ‘Tinsel’ Tracy completes ultra marathon in aid of sick children

Dec 26 Police launch appeal after bird scaring device vandalised at farm

Dec 26 Former Croft cadet is now GB Bobsleigh team elite athlete

Dec 26 New adaptation of inspiring true story to return to Parr Hall

Dec 25 New arts exhibition to launch for emerging artists

Dec 25 Merry Christmas & Happy New Year from the team!

Dec 24 Another record 538 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Warrington as infection rates continue to soar

Dec 24 Police patrol parks at Orford and Latchford after reports of suspicious activity

Dec 24 Counterfeit prescription drugs and illicit cigarettes worth hundreds of thousands of pounds seized following police raid at Orford

Dec 24 Redwood Bank supports hospice’s fundraising drive

Dec 24 Council set to loan £30m for affordable homes for NHS and other key workers

Dec 24 Approved – 80 homes in 10-storey town centre development

Dec 24 Revealed – Top 10 books borrowed from LiveWire libraries in 2021

Dec 24 Opticians raise over £3,400 for local food banks!

Dec 24 Latest COVID-19 hot spots and vaccination data as all but two areas see increases

Dec 23 One more COVID-19 death as infection rates continue to soar with 477 new cases

Dec 23 Christmas and New Year challenges for adult care services

Dec 23 Man taken to safety after police incident on Winwick Street

Dec 23 Countdown to Christmas with Radio General