news archive
March, 2022
Travellers encampment at historic pub site breaches planning laws say campaigners
Warrington ‘Passes GO’ with its very own Monopoly game
Council Tax rise of 2.98% approved at stormy meeting
Electrical fault sparks a kitchen fire
Europe’s largest and oldest truck wash celebrates 55 years
MP urges organisations to bid for funding to level up culture
Get to drive an electric car at “zero emissions” event
Sherlock Holmes returns thanks to former Warrington book publisher
Council opposes plan to change part of warehouse to offices
Hospital patients able to hear loved ones thanks to recordable teddies
February, 2022
Remembering Lt Col W McCarthy O’Leary and the Battle of Pieter’s Hill
The ultimate gig and venue as The Stranglers bring curtain down on final full UK tour at Warrington Parr Hall
Latest hospital data as two more COVID-19 related deaths reported
Man charged with supplying cocaine following police raid at Latchford
Protests as gypsy caravan site is recommended for approval
Health chiefs warn COVID-19 pandemic is not over with rates still high in Warrington
Van fire on motorway causes lane closure early today
Former youth Mayor leads condemnation of Russian invasion of Ukraine
Firefighters tackle fire in Westy Park
Receive £150 energy rebate payment quicker by setting up council tax direct debit
New CCTV and lighting helps create “Safer Streets” in town centre
Special event at Peace Centre to mark International Women’s Day
Highway planners create parking bay to support local business
Three fire crews tackle log burner fire at Woolston
Missing young woman last seen at Central Station found safe and well
Drunken man arrested for common assault
Builder creates £10,000 fund to help youngsters get into snowsports
Lymm woman launches new charity to support village school and church she helped build in Uganda
Your chance to be a model with St Rocco’s Hospice
Two men charged with seven convenience store robberies including Latchford Co-op
No further COVID-19 deaths reported as lowest number of new cases since last June
Local Lib-Dems propose £15 cost-of-living rebate for Bands A-D council tax payers
Call for better support for SEND children
MP urges council to buy British buses in Prime Ministers Questions
Former mayor joins research group to help reduce health inequalities
Refurb and re-brand planned for historic Blue Bell pub
Confidence in policing – young people make their voices heard
The six areas of Warrington where new COVID-19 cases are on the rise
Police issue warning after bogus caller gains entry to property at Penketh
Police to step up patrols following concerns over anti-social behaviour at Padgate
Cockhedge Centre could make way for 900 apartments – up to 12 storeys high
One more COVID-19 related death confirmed at Warrington hospital as infection rates continue to fall
Missing 16-year old boy last seen at Golden Square found safe and well
Commissioner’s Community Action Fund helps tackle anti-social behaviour
Solar panels raise £3,800 for village community benefit projects
Work starts on upgrading Trans Pennine Trail at Lymm
Budget “inconsistent with council’s climate change pledges” – claim
School uniform swap shop moves to Bewsey and Dallam Hub
Casualty led to safety after kitchen fire
Man charged after large quantity of cannabis found after stop and check in Warrington
