news archive
February, 2021
LiveWire’s Great Sankey Hub praised by Sport England for ‘inclusive’ approach to leisure
Drug dealer who was caught in stolen BMW jailed for three years
Road closures set for Lymm
More work needed to boost science apprenticeships
Burglars cause serious damage at RSPCA clinic
Deputy leader defends council’s borrowing to deliver front line services
College recognises “heroes” who help others during pandemic
United Utilities starts search for around 40 new apprentices
New roof planned for Warrington’s historic drill hall
Five more COVID-19 related deaths and 35 new cases as downward trend continues
Warrington mum who survived cancer embarks on fund-raising marathon to raise awareness
Fears children could be more at risk to “County Lines” drugs gangs during pandemic
Major technology upgrade for M6 near Warrington
Bilfinger secures major six year maintenance and projects contract at Stanlow Oil Refinery
Friends of Meadowside launch fund-raising appeal for delivery van
Fire and Rescue service offer safety advice on cooking safely
Young victim support programme set to be rolled-out across Cheshire
School’s eco-warriors receive a well-deserved accolade
PGIM Real Estate acquires 25 pc stake in Langtree
Online petition launched opposing cuts to rail services at Padgate Station
New COVID-19 cases in Warrington drop below 300 per 100,000 for first time since Boxing Day
Residents urged to take advantage of testing sites to help stop spread of COVID-19
Police set to target Orford Lane
Police disperse large group of lads playing football at Lymm during lockdown
COVID-19 cases top 16,000 in Warrington since start of pandemic as 98 new cases confirmed
Firefighters help rescue duck tangled in tree
Still no sign of council accounts being signed off
Travellers set up camp at former pub site
Teenager arrested with offensive weapon as police plan to target Orford Lane
Mystery “hug in a bag” helps lift community spirits in Woolston
Former Lymm High School pupil publishes book of poems
Planning permission sought for 27 houses on vacant site near M62
Warrington backs scheme to support “left behind” communities
Male Voice Choir’s virtual vocal tribute to late member and Secretary
Budget for improved policing approved by Police and Crime Panel
No deaths and lowest number of new COVID-19 cases since Christmas Day
War of words over policing numbers between Police and Crime Commissioner election rivals
Locals celebrate as Inspector dismisses appeal to demolish historic Blackburne Arms
Firefighters tackle kitchen fire at Whittle Hall
Warrington-based firm takes over rival
Running club’s “Santa Dash” raised £1,000 for two charities
Warrington’s “M62 of the 19th century” to celebrate its 200th anniversary
Suicide prevention charity applauds courageous kids who show strength by talking
Developer’s £600 donation to hospital maternity service
Good Guys Group show true community spirit helping thousands of people across Warrington
Eight COVID-19 hot spots revealed as downward trend continues
Plans unveiled to redevelop Springbrook pub site as state of the art care home
Four more COVID-19 deaths and 88 new cases confirmed in Warrington
Police urge public to remain vigilant following increase in catalytic converter thefts
New COVID-19 variant identified in Warrington – but isn’t a case for alarm says health chief

