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Dec 17 Fire crews rescue dog trapped in well at Lymm

Dec 17 Men who left teenage victim lying in road with life changing injuries after hit-and-run both jailed

Dec 17 One more COVID-19 death and 277 new cases as infection rates continue to rise

Dec 17 Fire crews help rescue “lucky” lorry driver from cab after collision on M56

Dec 17 Environment Agency prosecute company directors who put community at risk

Dec 17 Pre-Christmas twinkle as school lands another national award

Dec 17 “Traffic champions” wanted as village aims to come up with transport plan

Dec 17 Bah humbug – as Warrington ranked 2nd least Christmassy “city” in the UK!

Dec 17 Latest COVID-19 hot spots and vaccination data as large spike in cases at Lymm

Dec 17 Snoring – at long last we might have a cure!

Dec 17 Police step up patrols for the festive season’s busiest weekend

Dec 16 One more COVID-19 related death and 286 new cases as infection rates continue to rise

Dec 16 Q&A Part II: Warrington Local Plan

Dec 16 Sixty new jobs – a great celebration for Christmas

Dec 16 “Fastest growing sport in the world” is coming to Warrington

Dec 16 Police Commissioner supports project to educate young people

Dec 16 Brain haemorrhage survivor from Lymm to star in national BBC TV appeal

Dec 16 Former M&S store provides a boost for emerging artists

Dec 15 Local GP praised by Prime Minister for helping with pop-up vaccination clinics for the homeless

Dec 15 Fire crews rescue dog from canal and horse trapped under bridge

Dec 15 Council cancel Carols from the Cross in favour of virtual event

Dec 15 Suspected drug dealer arrested in town centre

Dec 15 All lanes reopened on M6 near Lymm after three vehicle collision causes six mile tailback

Dec 15 Two more COVID-19 related deaths and 261 new cases as infection rates rise again

Dec 15 Police issue warning after early morning collisions

Dec 15 Council chief criticises mixed COVID-19 messages as town prepares to double vaccination effort

Dec 15 Electric vans will cut council’s greenhouse gases by 40 per cent

Dec 15 Audiences “blown away” by high school’s Christmas show

Dec 15 Work advances on new green housing schemes

Dec 15 Inspirational double amputee raises over £1,200 from Santa Dash “bum shuffle”

Dec 15 “Roman Villa” approved in Victorian conservation area

Dec 14 Two men jailed for firearm and drug offences following police raids in Warrington after police crack encrypted messages

Dec 14 Fluctuating COVID-19 infection rates fall slightly with 161 new cases while hospital inpatient numbers increase

Dec 14 Brothers overwhelmed with demand for Stand out Socks as they support Foodbank

Dec 14 Strictly St Rocco’s 2021 raises £76,000!

Dec 14 Police send special Christmas card to repeat offenders!

Dec 14 House-in-multiple occupation plan gets the go-ahead

Dec 14 Litter-picking councillor takes matters into his own hands – literally!

Dec 14 New Chair appointed to lead Healthwatch Warrington

Dec 14 Farming folk spread the Christmas Spirit

Dec 14 Santa’s grotto helps raise over £500 for children’s ward at Warrington Hospital

Dec 14 Footprints found at the scene of a “murder” – at college

Dec 13 Three more COVID-19 related deaths as infection rates continue to rise with 159 new cases

Dec 13 Detectives praised for courageous river rescue after attending National Police Bravery Awards

Dec 13 Three charged with assaults on emergency workers following disturbance at Stretton pub

Dec 13 County lines drug dealer jailed for more than five years

Dec 13 Huge UK tour celebrating the music of Tina Turner comes to Parr Hall

Dec 13 Festive fair will help send scouts to Switzerland

Dec 13 Housing association staff collect gifts for toy appeal

Dec 13 Former apprentices building careers in construction