news archive
February, 2022
Public to be consulted on plan to close 11 police station helpdesks
Four fire engines tackle blaze in industrial unit
Fire crews called out following reports of person trapped in smoking car following M6 collision
Pebbles the “rebel” safely home after community rallies for rescue mission
New Litter Networks volunteers brave the elements to collect more than 70 bags of rubbish!
Tories will not allow Together Energy investment to be “brushed under the carpet” and aim to hold Labour leadership to account
Local Green Party leader celebrates win for anti-fracking movement
New digital platform for youths launched
Freemasons donate £25k grant to help provide essential aid for Afghan refugees
Police investigate anti-social behaviour involving off-road biker
Lowest number of new COVID-19 cases since mid-September as infection rates continue to fall
Clampdown on motorists who cause parking obstructions at Lymm
Motorist, 79, arrested for drink driving on another busy night for police
Five fire crews tackle roof fire at commercial premises
Body found at Fiddlers Ferry sadly confirmed as Adam Smith
COVID-19 cases at lowest level since mid-November
Settee torched next to electrical sub-station at Orford
Five arrested on busy night of violence and alcohol related crime
Climbing Kilimanjaro in honour of “Hoppy”
Local Freemasons send £25,000 aid to typhoon victims
Labour win at Westbrook by one vote!
Warrington’s inner wards set for “continued transformation”
Council leader offers to step aside if he fails in his duties as Labour hit out at “damp squib” Tories
Priestley College students give feedback on T levels to Education Minister during National Apprenticeship Week
Lowest number of new COVID-19 cases since early December as hospital inpatient numbers fall
Fire crew tackle deliberate fire in the open
Can you help steer young people away from a life of crime?
“Like a butterfly” …the Muhammad Ali story through music and dance
No objections, no harm… but loft conversion would “unbalance” a pair of semis
New book by local author casts new light on what it is to be human
Warrington’s latest COVID-19 hot spots and vaccination data revealed as rates continue to fall
Six years on from tragedy special rainbow vinyl commemorates Viola Beach’s chart topping album
MP calls on Ministers to improve access to NHS dentists
No further COVID-19 deaths although hospital inpatient numbers continue to rise
Concerns grow for Warrington man still missing after two weeks
Man, 34, arrested after £80,000 burglary at Warrington
Waste bin believed to have been deliberately set on fire
History enthusiast reunited with childhood gas mask
The Gruffalo is stomping its way to Warrington Parr Hall
Manufacturing group pledges support for Warrington Youth Zone
Green Apprenticeships will help company meet carbon neutral pledge
Labour leadership survive vote of no confidence
Another COVID-19 related death although infection rates return to downward trend
MP congratulates Grappenhall Heys Primary School eco award winners
Delayed highway improvement works set to get underway at Great Sankey
Council’s Labour leadership hit back over “cynical” Tory no-confidence motion
Grab a ‘date with a book’ this Valentine’s Day at LiveWire Libraries
Warrington Ethnic Women’s Group launched
Scouting is #GoodForTwo, says swimming champion Ellie
Kerry aims to reach new heights for charity as she celebrates her big 6-0
