news archive
August, 2021
Craft in Mind prepare to officially launch new store
Peel Hall decision could be anytime say campaigners
COVID-19 infection rates rise slightly again as 68 new cases confirmed
Penketh Carnival returns after a year like no other
Road cordoned off as firefighters called to deal with unknown substance leaking from van
Highest number of new COVID-19 cases for almost a month as 147 confirmed in Warrington
M6 near Lymm fully re-opened following serious collision as 76 motorists face prosecution for using mobile phones at the scene
Council remains confident in investment in Together Energy despite growing condemnation
Police and Crime Commissioner in the hot seat
St. Rocco’s Hospice launch Forget-Me-Not Garden at town hall
“Biggest ever” reunion planned for Woolston High School
Art to Happiness exhibition
Skip fire spreads to horse manure
Driver suffers life-threatening injuries as M6 closed near Lymm following serious collision
COVID-19 infection rates fall although 123 new cases confirmed in Warrington
MP welcomes new town centre university facilities to boost regeneration
Appeal for information following serious collision on M6 near Lymm
Seven fire crews tackle large blaze at industrial building off Thelwall Lane
Business leaders who pursue smarter manufacturing
Affordable homes plan for site of the Sportsman’s Arms, Penketh
Town not doing enough to combat climate change, says Green Party
Birchwood Park survey shows business is booming in Warrington
Jo to take on the “virtual” London Marathon
Work starts on extending angling provision at Stanners Pool
Warrington’s latest COVID-19 hot spots and vaccination data as infection rates appear to plateau
UTC Warrington students share their joy after unprecedented week of academic and technical results
Another 100 new COVID-19 cases confirmed as town’s total passes 25,000
Royal Signals Bikers visit Warrington Cenotaph on fundraising tour of duty
All smiles with some incredible GCSE results at Sir Thomas Boteler
Lymm High students celebrate some stunning GCSE successes
Carer jailed for six years after sexually assaulting care home patient
Birchwood High School students celebrate some outstanding GCSE results during challenging times
Detectives issue CCTV image of man following altercation at garage
Police charge 25 people connected to serious and organised drugs crime following dawn raids
Crime Commissioner secures £30k to help children overcome domestic abuse
Work starts on affordable homes to rent on site of former Penketh Tavern
Macmillan Cancer Support teams up with hospitals to host virtual Health and Wellbeing Event
Risley based family haulage company purchased by Leyland transport firm
Significant milestone reached at local vaccination centre
One more COVID-19 death confirmed at Warrington Hospital and 116 new cases reported
Town centre Welcome Back Festival gets musical this weekend
Fourteen local men arrested as police carry out dawn raids across Warrington targeting organised drugs crime
Teenager who wrote rap song about attempting to run down police officer jailed for 40 months
College celebrates outstanding vocational results with 100 percent pass rate
Hunt for arsonist who set fire to bin outside community centre
Firefighters called out for second consecutive day to rescue people trapped in bus station lift
£5m improvement project for nine-storey Kingsway House gets green light
Warrington site managers win awards in housing competition
School to get new gates to improve road safety
Lymm High School students achieve some incredible exam results in exceptional circumstances