news archive
December, 2020
Large groups of youths causing alarm and distress in Warrington town centre
Drink driver lucky to escape uninjured after crashing car into tree
Work progressing well on scheme to end flooding problems
Helping Hands helps brings some Christmas sparkle
Christmas Eve release for special Male Voice Choir concert song
Pupils make up food hampers for elderly and vulnerable
Farm seeks permission to expand pick-your-own fruit business
Residents urged to “walk all over cancer” in the New Year
Lymm volunteer receives PM’s Points of Light award
Eight more COVID-19 related deaths and 91 new cases confirmed in Warrington
Warrington firm swamped with orders for 15-minute COVID testing kit
Town’s oldest cask ale brewing company Coach House Brewery adapts to survive
Eleven people rescued from smoke-filled building at Warrington
Woman arrested after allegedly kicking police officer
Lorry driver trapped for an hour on motorway
Hospital finance team win national team of the year accolade
Council concerns over increased COVID-19 pressures on schools and colleges
Rawwater appoint national nuclear laboratory director to head up new technology company
Spire Healthcare donates cash and food to Warrington foodbank
Council urged to be more open and transparent on commercial investments
New COVID-19 cases hit three figures for first time since early November
Friends of St Elphin’s Park left devastated after arson attacks on play area and sensory garden
Police warn residents to be vigilant after “very young” carol singers out collecting
MP accuses “dithering and delaying” government of being shambolic after Christmas plans cancelled for millions
Infection rates continue to rise in Warrington as 74 new COVID-19 cases confirmed
Police and Trading Standards officers check town centre premises are COVID-19 safe
School’s Christmas video – “All about the people”
Local mental health support group scoops national award
Building work under way on £6.9 million Youth Zone
Eco-friendly development described as “blot on the Grappenhall landscape”
Freemasons’ £1,800 food donation to Warrington Foodbank
One more COVID-19 death and 37 new cases continues upward trend
Residents warned not to give the “gift” of coronavirus this Christmas
Teenagers questioned about hoax bomb threats at schools
£11 million extra care scheme provides homes for people aged over 55
Pupil’s enjoy school’s fantastic run-up to Christmas
First tenants move in at Warrington’s historic Academy building
“People with learning difficulties discriminated against during crisis” – MP
Warrington’s latest COVID-19 hot spots revealed as infection rates increase
Two more COVID-19 deaths and 61 new cases as infection rates continue to rise
MP calls for urgent inquiry into excessive council borrowing
Town centre bounces back strongly following COVID lockdowns
Warrington West Railway Station celebrates first anniversary with top award
Warrington to remain in Tier 2
Charity launches virtual Santa’s grotto
Prestigious national award for COVID-19 rapid recruitment experience
Employers urged to access Government Kickstart funding to help unemployed young people
Health Chiefs’ plea to Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Community as COVID-19 vaccine roll out starts
Time running out to have your say on council’s active travel plans
Twenty-one neighbours celebrate Postcode Lottery win!

