news archive
February, 2022
Residents’ protest over letters to “non-existent addresses”
Olivia is crowned “Apprentice of the Year”
Spirit of Historic Transport Day to be kept alive!
Walton Lea launches Miles and Smiles Appeal
COVID-19 infection rates continue downward trend as only one area sees an increase in new cases
New plan for underground car storage facility on former airfield
M56 closed as emergency services rescue trapped woman following multiple vehicle collision
One more COVID-19 death as infection rates continue to fall with 118 new cases
Amber weather warnings for wind as Storm Eunice arrives in town
Historic Lymm in Colour coming to the big screen!
Helping Hands volunteers carry out “Random acts of Kindness”
The Proclaimers to play Parr Hall ahead of their 12th album
Priestley student’s voice is heard on international podcast
National campaign launched as urological cancer referrals drop by 5,700 in the North West
Police recruitment drive sees 101 calls answered quicker
Major boost as £22 million Town Deal funding approved
Erratic driver was under the influence of drugs and had offensive weapon
One more COVID-19 death as 132 new cases confirmed
Traffic delays on M62 near Birchwood after two vehicle collision
Body recovered from River Mersey at Woolston believed to be local man
Energy firm issues potential power cut safety advice during Storm Dudley and Storm Eunice
Motorists warned again as Scotland Road bus gate amnesty ends!
Council launches support for businesses with over £1 million paid out so far
EX-army lorry driver hailed a hero after helping save life of stricken motorist on motorway
Volunteers raising funds for community owl sculpture
Carers felt “isolated and alone” during COVID pandemic
Nine weeks of road works confirmed for Grappenhall
Road to close to allow bridge clean up works
Planners reject farmers’s plan for agricultural worker’s home
Council relaunch Supported Lodgings scheme with new roles
Police help locate missing 74-year-old woman safe and well
Gulliver’s World set to re-open for discounted family fun
Temporary 30 mph speed limit at Lymm to allow power mains diversion works
Two more COVID-19 deaths as infection rates continue to fall with 117 new cases
Lymm affordable homes property developer Mulbury Homes goes into administration with loss of 40 jobs
Drivers urged to take extra care in high winds as storms approach
Police seek two men after woman’s pension money stolen during purse theft
Recovery van driver in serious condition after M56 collision
Council confirms up to 16 weeks of road and footpath closures for Trans Pennine Trail improvements
Vandals blamed for fire near school
Police commissioner scores a “first” for people with disabilities
Celebrating 85 years of Bents Garden & Home with arrival of Lakeland brand
“Come and join us” says apprentice Danielle
Six weeks of road works set to start for carriageway resurfacing
Twin Town Society looking forward to new programme of activities
Eight-storey residential block approved for town centre
Road works set to start to allow water works
One more COVID-19 related death as inpatient numbers rise while infection rates continue to fall
Weather warning as Storm Eunice heads our way
Long COVID support group launched in Warrington