news archive

Feb 21 Warrington retains Fairtrade status

Feb 21 One week road closure planned at Latchford

Feb 21 Wildlife sanctuary urgently needs to raise £6,500 to secure new planning permission

Feb 21 Call for local outbreak management cash as part of Government’s living with COVID strategy

Feb 21 New 40 mph speed limit introduced at Stretton over safety concerns

Feb 20 COVID-19 infection rates continue to fall with 66 new cases confirmed

Feb 20 Police warning over rogue traders “cold calling” at Stockton Heath

Feb 20 Firefighters tackle kitchen fire at Fearnhead

Feb 20 New flood alert for Mersey Estuary

Feb 19 COVID-19 infection rates continue to fall as 76 new cases confirmed

Feb 19 Firefighters help tackle light fitting fire

Feb 19 New campaign launched across University sites

Feb 19 Rotary present £4,860 to Christmas Float supporters

Feb 19 Sharing responsibility for safety on the road

Feb 19 Lymm based Kids Planet surpasses 100 nursery milestone

Feb 18 Tree fire on railway line at Bewsey

Feb 18 Wolves and Tigers strongly condemn vandal attack on supporters’ bus

Feb 18 Driver escapes uninjured after M56 closed near Warrington due to overturned lorry

Feb 18 Popular Parkrun cancelled due to Storm Eunice

Feb 18 Two more COVID-19 related deaths as infection rates continue to fall with 108 new cases

Feb 18 Anger as council cancel school crossing patrols due to Storm Eunice

Feb 18 Bridgewater canal blocked at Lymm as high winds bring down large tree

Feb 18 Two more energy companies cease trading

Feb 18 Police launch investigation after large gang of youths throw bricks at supporters’ bus

Feb 18 Safer Streets campaign to tackle violence against women and girls

Feb 18 New care home will provide specialist care and create 150 new jobs

Feb 18 Vets merger raises competition concerns in Warrington

Feb 18 Jim’s working model fairground to go on show

Feb 18 Residents’ protest over letters to “non-existent addresses”

Feb 18 Olivia is crowned “Apprentice of the Year”

Feb 18 Spirit of Historic Transport Day to be kept alive!

Feb 18 Walton Lea launches Miles and Smiles Appeal

Feb 18 COVID-19 infection rates continue downward trend as only one area sees an increase in new cases

Feb 17 New plan for underground car storage facility on former airfield

Feb 17 M56 closed as emergency services rescue trapped woman following multiple vehicle collision

Feb 17 One more COVID-19 death as infection rates continue to fall with 118 new cases

Feb 17 Amber weather warnings for wind as Storm Eunice arrives in town

Feb 17 Historic Lymm in Colour coming to the big screen!

Feb 17 Helping Hands volunteers carry out “Random acts of Kindness”

Feb 17 The Proclaimers to play Parr Hall ahead of their 12th album

Feb 17 Priestley student’s voice is heard on international podcast

Feb 17 National campaign launched as urological cancer referrals drop by 5,700 in the North West

Feb 17 Police recruitment drive sees 101 calls answered quicker

Feb 17 Major boost as £22 million Town Deal funding approved

Feb 16 Erratic driver was under the influence of drugs and had offensive weapon

Feb 16 One more COVID-19 death as 132 new cases confirmed

Feb 16 Traffic delays on M62 near Birchwood after two vehicle collision

Feb 16 Body recovered from River Mersey at Woolston believed to be local man

Feb 16 Energy firm issues potential power cut safety advice during Storm Dudley and Storm Eunice

Feb 16 Motorists warned again as Scotland Road bus gate amnesty ends!