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Dec 16 One more death and 74 new COVID-19 cases as upward trend continues

Dec 16 Orford drug dealer jailed for four-and-a-half years

Dec 16 Detectives issue images of jewellery stolen during Appleton burglary

Dec 16 Firefighters called out to bin fire at hotel

Dec 16 Former GP, 98, receives first COVID-19 vaccine in Warrington

Dec 16 MP accuses Lib Dems of touting “anti-Brexit scare stories” over Inland Border Facility

Dec 16 600 children to receive special Christmas presents

Dec 16 Mayor urges people to be safe and kind in Christmas message

Dec 16 Village keeps tradition alive with carols around Lymm!

Dec 16 New £160,000 community park is formally opened

Dec 15 Lumb Brook Bridge re-opened following gas leak emergency repairs

Dec 15 Police issue safety warning urging intruders to stay away from Fiddlers Ferry Power Station site

Dec 15 One more COVID-19 death while infection rates rise for fourth consecutive day

Dec 15 Residents urged to “stay within the rules”

Dec 15 Police launch appeal after teenage girl invited into car by stranger at Culcheth

Dec 15 Christmas trail hailed as a real cracker!

Dec 15 Christmas lights switched on early to beat the COVID blues!

Dec 15 New partner will help firms and their employees to boost their skills

Dec 15 New plans to convert former town centre pub into apartments

Dec 15 Inland Border facility rings alarm bells with councillors

Dec 15 Funding support for victims of road traffic collisions

Dec 14 Life is no picnic for police officers!

Dec 14 Four more COVID-19 deaths as infection rates rise for third consecutive day

Dec 14 Fire spreads from one van to another in car park

Dec 14 Lumb Brook Bridge bottleneck set to remain closed for another 24 hours

Dec 14 Appeal launched after man robbed of mobile phone at knifepoint

Dec 14 Fire crew tackle rubbish fire on wasteland

Dec 14 Local author releases second book in 12 months

Dec 14 Male Voice Choir ‘virtually’ ready for major fundraising concert

Dec 14 MP welcomes grassroots approach to new Youth Zone

Dec 14 Fears proposed town centre road changes will impact trade for struggling local businesses

Dec 14 Christmas arrives early at hospital thanks to Phase 3 Scooter Club

Dec 13 No COVID-19 deaths reported and 34 new cases show slight increase in infection rates

Dec 13 Warrington’s very own Mrs Claus transforms garden into grotto

Dec 13 Appeal for witness after two men injured in suspected BB gun attack

Dec 13 Community rallies after vandals destroy Christmas lights at Padgate Community Garden

Dec 13 Police use drone in bid to trace intruders at Fiddlers Ferry Power Station

Dec 12 No further COVID-19 deaths reported but 68 new cases show increase in infection rates

Dec 12 Woman arrested with large knife

Dec 12 Public Notice: Licensing Act 2003: 19c, The Genesis Centre, Birchwood Park WA3 7BH

Dec 12 Police commissioner urges motorists to travel safely this Christmas

Dec 12 Scientists win funding to develop anti-Covid ventilator

Dec 12 City centre post for mother-of-two from Lymm

Dec 12 Council in struggle to balance books because of COVID-19

Dec 11 Police carry out COVID-19 compliance checks on licensed premises around Warrington

Dec 11 Three more COVID-19 hospital deaths and 57 new cases as downward trend continues

Dec 11 Remembrance Sunday Cenotaph gathering investigation set to rumble on

Dec 11 Appeal for witnesses after two men seen fighting in the street

Dec 11 Gas leak results in emergency road closure at Lumb Brook Bridge

Dec 11 Council’s bank wins award for savings performance