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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

Apr 20 Woman sentenced to 150 hours unpaid work after admitting council tax fraud

Apr 20 Vandals blamed for woodland blaze at Warrington

Apr 20 Police campaign to take knives off the streets

Apr 20 Plans for 14 new houses approved at Penketh

Apr 20 Tory candidate apologises for misjudgement tweeting support for far-right activist Tommy Robinson

Apr 20 Laptops for Warrington schools where some pupils face digital exclusion

Apr 19 Fire crews tackle kitchen fire involving cooker

Apr 19 No new COVID-19 deaths as infection rates continue to fall in Warrington

Apr 19 Town’s MPs united in condemnation of European Super League

Apr 19 Police launch appeal after man suffers head injuries following assault on Padgate Lane

Apr 19 Grappers win but Warrington, Lymm and Appleton go down as cricket season starts

Apr 19 Proud Warrington florist honoured to provide flowers for Royal funeral

Apr 19 Private hospital cares for thousands of patients during one year of supporting the NHS

Apr 19 Lymm student appointed as new Assistant Chief Youth Officer at Warrington Youth Voice

Apr 19 Wolves star Chris Hill helps Sarah realise her property dream

Apr 18 Eight new COVID-19 cases as infection rates show another slight decrease in Warrington

Apr 18 Five hour delays as M6 closed as firefighters rescue horse following collision involving HGV and horsebox

Apr 18 Popular town centre venue the Showbar announces permanent closure

Apr 18 Firefighters tackle another fire in the open in Warrington

Apr 17 COVID-19 infection rates fall as eight new cases confirmed