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May 03 Six new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Warrington as rates remain below national average

May 03 Police take more than 170 knives out of circulation during week of action tackling knife crime

May 03 Fire crews rescue 15-year-old boy trapped on roof of building

May 03 Family overwhelmed by response to fundraiser to send Fearnhead mum to USA for brain tumour treatment

May 03 Local fire crews help rescue mother and child trapped in swamp at Tatton Park

May 03 Marge (and Connie the Crab) raise money for marine charity

May 03 Five found to be possessing drugs in Police stop and search operation at Warrington West Station

May 03 The dragons are back!

May 02 Eight new COVID-19 cases as infection rates fall in Warrington and remain below national average

May 02 Vandals set fire to wheelie bin near community centre

May 02 Fire crews kept busy putting out deliberate fires in the open

May 02 Police issue warning over attempted distraction burglaries

May 01 Vandals target Old Rectory

May 01 Six new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Warrington as infection rates rise for a second day

May 01 Residents win fight to block plans for three storey apartments

May 01 United Utilities celebrating at the double at Innovation in Water Challenge

May 01 New Legacy Health & Fitness Club helps secure future of Culcheth Sports Club

May 01 Record interest in RLWC2021 Power Squad volunteer programme

May 01 School to get artificial grass play area despite objections

May 01 Missing vulnerable man found safe and well

Apr 30 Predatory paedophile who sexually abused young boys over 50 years faces prison

Apr 30 No new deaths and eight confirmed COVID-19 cases as infection rates increase slightly

Apr 30 Tory party candidate suspended after another tweet comes to light showing support for far-right extremist Tommy Robinson

Apr 30 Emergency gas works progressing well at Stockton Heath

Apr 30 Drug dealer who travelled to Warrington to sell heroin and crack cocaine jailed for four years

Apr 30 Two to appear at Crown Court on drugs charge

Apr 30 Police carry out high visibility patrols at Lymm following ongoing issues with anti-social behaviour and cold callers

Apr 30 Thirty new homes to be built on site of former Penketh pub

Apr 30 Local volunteers needed for latest UK COVID-19 vaccine study

Apr 30 American Golf buys High Legh Golf Club for £2.7m

Apr 30 Workshops plan approved for former poultry sheds

Apr 30 Conservatives promise change at Warrington town hall

Apr 30 Local charity Footsteps strengthens its support services in Warrington

Apr 29 Latest COVID-19 and vaccination data as just five areas of Warrington record three or more new cases

Apr 29 More heartbreak for family of missing Warrington man James Miller as youths rip down posters

Apr 29 No new deaths and eleven confirmed COVID-19 cases continues downward trend in infection rates

Apr 29 Man, 18 and 15-year-old boy charged with assault on pensioner who was kicked into River Mersey

Apr 29 Warrington helps pilot new local NHS COVID-19 Test and Trace programme

Apr 29 Vaccination bus takes to the road to provide COVID jabs

Apr 29 Bonfire left unattended at Old Hall

Apr 29 Daughter organises fundraiser to treat elderly dad who was kicked into the River Mersey to fishing day experience

Apr 29 Political parties pitch for your vote at Warrington Borough Council Local Elections

Apr 29 Warrington workers rank third worst in UK for most time wasted on social media

Apr 29 Spire Healthcare seeks up to 270 nurse degree apprentices

Apr 29 Campaigners expecting decision on historic Raven Inn within weeks

Apr 29 MP commends passage of School Uniform Bill as “great news for working families”

Apr 29 Volunteers get the bug for tackling litterbugs!

Apr 28 Fire crew tackle caravan fire

Apr 28 One more COVID-19 related death and 10 new cases confirmed in Warrington

Apr 28 Two Warrington men charged with drug dealing offence after cannabis seized at Orford