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May 12 Long delays on M6 near Lymm as air ambulance attends serious collision

May 12 M62 closed following concerns over man’s safety on footbridge

May 12 Bus company make more seats available as COVID-19 restrictions ease

May 12 Warrington mum battling brain tumour on her way to America after embassy red tape causes 48 hour delay

May 12 Office building evacuated after reports of burning smell

May 12 Fire crew called out to tackle chip pan fire at Oakwood

May 12 University receives green light to move into Warrington town centre

May 12 Appleton tops voter turn out at Local Election polls

May 12 Climate Emergency sees Lymm turning over a new leaf!

May 12 New windows will preserve historic 18th century house

May 12 Home extension approved – on ancient Roman site

May 12 Comedian with muscular dystrophy reflects on Running Man image in unique online exhibition

May 11 Fire crew called to van fire on Lovely Lane

May 11 No new COVID-19 cases reported in Warrington for first time since last August!

May 11 Police step up patrols at Sankey Valley Park following major problems with off-road bikers

May 11 Person who sadly died on track at Padgate Station was a woman in her 30s

May 11 Warrington Walking Day postponed again due to COVID-19 pandemic

May 11 Health chief urges people to get COVID-19 vaccinations and continue following the rules as town centre springs back into life

May 11 Police dogs presented with personalised collar numbers and warrant cards

May 11 Alcohol death toll during pandemic highest ever recorded across North West

May 11 Bronze awards for six Lymm Brownies

May 11 MP shows support for Mental Health Awareness Week and encourages residents to use the countryside

May 10 No new deaths as COVID-19 infection rates fall in Warrington and PM confirms next stage of lockdown easing

May 10 Teenager charged with dangerous driving following high speed incident on M6

May 10 Police investigate after youths seen throwing baby ducklings in park

May 10 Another multi-storey apartment block planned for town centre

May 10 Public urged to Go Wild for Wildflowers and take pictures this “No Mow” May

May 10 Tesco invites local charities to apply for new Community Grant

May 10 Compere awarded Honorary Life Membership

May 10 Dawn of a new era with change of dynamics at Warrington town hall

May 10 Ingevity employees carry out clean sweep of Trans Pennine Trail on Earth Day

May 09 Police investigate reports of youths with “gun” at Birchwood

May 09 Just two new COVID-19 cases reported in Warrington as rates remain below national average

May 09 Parish and Town Council election results 2021

May 08 John Dwyer elected as Cheshire Police and Crime Commissioner

May 08 Fire crews tackle car fire on M6

May 08 COVID-19 infection rates continue to fall in Warrington and drop below national average

May 08 Warrington Borough Council Local Election results 2021

May 08 Firefighters who rescued woman from River Mersey receive Queen’s Commendation for Bravery

May 08 Suspected drug dealers arrested after lengthy police chase through Sankey Valley Park

May 08 Controversial nursing home plan withdrawn at Grappenhall

May 08 Fed up of lockdown? Learn a language, says Deborah

May 08 Lymm Heritage Centre prepares to welcome 20,000th visitor

May 08 Rugby Royalty launch Sharks Community Trust programme at Warrington school

May 07 Police arrest 42 people and seize 48 knives during week of action tackling knife crime

May 07 As Tories make gains across the country will the national picture be reflected in Warrington?

May 07 COVID-19 infection rates fall slightly but hospital inpatient numbers rise again

May 07 Weed burner warning after garden fence and shed destroyed by fire

May 07 Starsailor coming home to mark 20th anniversary of debut album

May 07 Work on track for affordable homes in Warrington despite pandemic