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Apr 25 Fire crews called out to fires in the open at Orford, Latchford and Appleton

Apr 25 Police kept busy by underage drinkers causing anti-social behaviour on Paddington Meadows

Apr 24 Lowest number of new COVID-19 cases since last August

Apr 24 Firefighters called out to tackle wheelie bin blaze at Orford

Apr 24 Police launch knife surrender days as part of Operation Sceptre

Apr 24 MP seeks people and organisations to be nominated for National Levelling Up Awards

Apr 24 Mayor commemorates Anzac Day by laying wreath at Soldiers’ Corner

Apr 24 National award for Priestley college’s game design course

Apr 24 FDR Law announces two office closures after adopting agile working during lockdown

Apr 23 No new deaths as inpatient numbers and COVID-19 infection rates fall in Warrington

Apr 23 Serving police sergeant dismissed after harassment conviction against former partner

Apr 23 Virtual Annual Property Review showcases Warrington’s resilience and ambitions to ‘move forward’

Apr 23 Police investigate fight involving two groups of youths at Orford Park

Apr 23 Discount food retailer OOPS! set to open at Birchwood creating 16 new jobs

Apr 23 Man appears before magistrates accused of two robberies at the same Farmfoods Discount store

Apr 23 New symptom-free COVID-19 testing site opens at Birchwood

Apr 23 Toxic world of politics going from bad to worse with elections looming

Apr 23 Indoor air quality “first” for Warrington primary school

Apr 23 Volunteers sought for the battle against COVID-19

Apr 23 Rugby boys get on their bikes for charity

Apr 23 New park named Airlift Hill opens on former Burtonwood Airbase

Apr 22 Bus evacuated as firefighters tackle overheating brakes

Apr 22 Latest COVID-19 and vaccination data for where you live as just four areas see small increases

Apr 22 Bright future for town’s libraries says council chief

Apr 22 Pop up Museum and library to move into temporary home at Golden Square

Apr 22 No new COVID-19 related deaths but 10 new cases show small increase in infection rates

Apr 22 Fire crews in two and-a-half hour battle to extinguish blaze at historic Bewsey New Hall

Apr 22 Freemasons honour Prince Philip by backing charities he supported

Apr 22 Former RAF Burtonwood site shortlisted for planning award for projects focusing on heritage and culture

Apr 22 Thirteen Independent candidates standing in Warrington local elections – unlucky for some?

Apr 22 Recruitment specialists take on apprentices to support young people

Apr 22 Family heartbreak after calling time on “King of Clubs” Showbar legacy

Apr 22 Local schools challenged to get creative for Rugby League World Cup

Apr 21 Suspected dealer arrested for drug driving and possession with intent to supply

Apr 21 New COVID-19 infection rates continue to fall in Warrington and are again below the national average

Apr 21 Police seek good samaritans who assisted mobility scooter rider who sadly died after fall

Apr 21 Appeal for information after three masked males steal laptops from business premises at Woolston

Apr 21 Man arrested after two vehicle collision on Lovely Lane following police pursuit

Apr 21 Firefighters called out three times to deal with deliberate fires in the open

Apr 21 Four fire crews tackle kitchen fire at Bewsey

Apr 21 Runner completes 100 miles in one week in memory of her brother to raise over £2,200 for MacMillan

Apr 21 New Land and Partnerships Director appointed at Vistry Partnerships

Apr 21 Emily crowned Young Artist of the Year

Apr 21 Road set to be closed for up to two weeks for sewer repairs

Apr 21 Warrington business owners commit to 6th year supporting The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award charity

Apr 21 Birchwood Park sees record take up despite a challenging year

Apr 20 Police set up crime scene following two vehicle collision at Bewsey

Apr 20 First COVID-19 related death in a week at Warrington Hospital as five new cases confirmed

Apr 20 Drugs ring involved in supplying well known Warrington gangs, including cocaine worth £20m, jailed for over 60 years

Apr 20 Detectives launch appeal following spate of burglaries in South Warrington