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Jul 03 Foster mum who struggled for five years to write first novel, writes two during lockdown

Jul 03 Inflatable nightclub takes centre stage as care home residents celebrate Pride

Jul 03 Objectors fail to block plan to demolish Springbrook pub

Jul 03 Woolston Ascension Fest not cancelled!

Jul 02 COVID-19 rates continue to rise as 130 new cases confirmed with nearly 2,500 schoolchildren self-isolating

Jul 02 Police seek cyclist who failed to stop after colliding with seven-year-old schoolboy

Jul 02 Seven men jailed for 100 years and cash, drugs and luxury items seized since first anniversary of infiltration of EncroChat

Jul 02 Firefighters rescue man from ditch

Jul 02 Mother of three speaks of relief after men who broke into family home armed with hammer to steal puppies jailed

Jul 02 Online pharmacy opens walk-in vaccination centre at Warrington

Jul 02 Residents win planning battle over one extra person in house-in-multiple-occupation

Jul 02 FDR Law acquired by leading law firm Taylor Rose MW as part of expansion plans

Jul 02 Latest COVID-19 hot spots and vaccination data as nearly all areas see increases

Jul 02 Planners move to safeguard 225 homes from flooding

Jul 02 New allotment will help grow community spirit

Jul 01 More than 2,000 school pupils self-isolating as COVID-19 cases continue to rise in Warrington

Jul 01 Men who threatened woman with hammer in bid to steal puppies both jailed

Jul 01 Changes to Warrington’s Covid testing programme announced

Jul 01 Warrington’s Jaguar dealership closes down as customers sign-posted to Liverpool

Jul 01 Fire hits freezer trailer at Woolston warehouse

Jul 01 Residents feel let down over “farcical” planning process after plan approved for 228 homes at Grappenhall Heys

Jul 01 Various road closures planned for Bewsey & Whitecross for up to eight weeks

Jul 01 Change of use plan for farm building targeted by vandals

Jun 30 Suspected drug dealer caught near primary school with knife and machete

Jun 30 New COVID-19 cases continue to rise but hospital inpatient numbers fall

Jun 30 Organised crime gang who carried out store raids armed with machetes jailed for more than 50 years

Jun 30 MP calls for more empathy and clear guidance on care home visits

Jun 30 Road set to be closed at Lymm for repairs to damaged sewer

Jun 30 Former footballer Fabrice Muamba and radio presenter Gemma Atkinson officially open new healthy heart clinic

Jun 30 Return of Lymm Produce Show

Jun 30 Storage building may be demolished to make way for Green Belt house

Jun 29 Road set to be closed at Penketh for up to three weeks for new sewer connection

Jun 29 Highest number of new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Warrington since early January

Jun 29 4×4 vehicle abandoned and set on fire in woodland

Jun 29 Public health leaders urge caution as COVID-19 cases continue to rise, mostly in younger age groups

Jun 29 Two fire crews called out to smoke-logged property

Jun 29 Historic railway signal box to be restored – and carry on working

Jun 29 “Something has to be done” over ongoing traveller issues

Jun 29 Padgate Library officially open!

Jun 29 New look Appleton Parish Council bids fond farewell to 135 years of experience

Jun 29 Green light for 30th anniversary Disability Awareness Day (DAD) 2021

Jun 28 Hospital COVID-19 admissions remain low as 84 new cases confirmed

Jun 28 Officers praised after helping save life of 81-year-old man suffering cardiac arrest

Jun 28 Suspected arson attack on shed

Jun 28 Work starts on 140 new homes on Omega development site

Jun 28 Large fire in garden of house in Bradshaw Lane, Grappenhall

Jun 28 Major flood defence scheme planned to protect 225 homes at Penketh

Jun 28 Three new spectator stands planned at home of FA Vase winners Warrington Rylands

Jun 28 Dan’s love of cycling helps raise £2,000 for Home Instead charities

Jun 28 Green-fingered gardener receives employee of the month award