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Feb 10 Former Mayor and mental health champion talk about life in lockdown with Bipolar

Feb 10 Local fire stations flying the flag for LGBT History Month

Feb 10 MP calls for tougher action on Government “cronyism”

Feb 10 NSPCC warns pandemic is fuelling long-term changes as online child sex crimes increase by 28 pc in the North West

Feb 09 Police launch investigation after two teenagers injured during alleged stabbing at Chapelford

Feb 09 Investigation launched into “antisemitic and discriminatory” comments aimed at Jewish Labour MP as Tory Co-Chairman says sorry

Feb 09 One more COVID-19 related death and 75 new cases confirmed in Warrington

Feb 09 LiveWire’s Great Sankey Hub praised by Sport England for ‘inclusive’ approach to leisure

Feb 09 Drug dealer who was caught in stolen BMW jailed for three years

Feb 09 Road closures set for Lymm

Feb 09 More work needed to boost science apprenticeships

Feb 09 Burglars cause serious damage at RSPCA clinic

Feb 09 Deputy leader defends council’s borrowing to deliver front line services

Feb 09 College recognises “heroes” who help others during pandemic

Feb 08 United Utilities starts search for around 40 new apprentices

Feb 08 New roof planned for Warrington’s historic drill hall

Feb 08 Five more COVID-19 related deaths and 35 new cases as downward trend continues

Feb 08 Warrington mum who survived cancer embarks on fund-raising marathon to raise awareness

Feb 08 Fears children could be more at risk to “County Lines” drugs gangs during pandemic

Feb 08 Major technology upgrade for M6 near Warrington

Feb 08 Bilfinger secures major six year maintenance and projects contract at Stanlow Oil Refinery

Feb 08 Friends of Meadowside launch fund-raising appeal for delivery van

Feb 08 Fire and Rescue service offer safety advice on cooking safely

Feb 08 Young victim support programme set to be rolled-out across Cheshire

Feb 08 School’s eco-warriors receive a well-deserved accolade

Feb 08 PGIM Real Estate acquires 25 pc stake in Langtree

Feb 08 Online petition launched opposing cuts to rail services at Padgate Station

Feb 07 New COVID-19 cases in Warrington drop below 300 per 100,000 for first time since Boxing Day

Feb 07 Residents urged to take advantage of testing sites to help stop spread of COVID-19

Feb 07 Police set to target Orford Lane

Feb 06 Police disperse large group of lads playing football at Lymm during lockdown

Feb 06 COVID-19 cases top 16,000 in Warrington since start of pandemic as 98 new cases confirmed

Feb 06 Firefighters help rescue duck tangled in tree

Feb 06 Still no sign of council accounts being signed off

Feb 06 Travellers set up camp at former pub site

Feb 06 Teenager arrested with offensive weapon as police plan to target Orford Lane

Feb 06 Mystery “hug in a bag” helps lift community spirits in Woolston

Feb 06 Former Lymm High School pupil publishes book of poems

Feb 06 Planning permission sought for 27 houses on vacant site near M62

Feb 06 Warrington backs scheme to support “left behind” communities

Feb 06 Male Voice Choir’s virtual vocal tribute to late member and Secretary

Feb 06 Budget for improved policing approved by Police and Crime Panel

Feb 05 No deaths and lowest number of new COVID-19 cases since Christmas Day

Feb 05 War of words over policing numbers between Police and Crime Commissioner election rivals

Feb 05 Locals celebrate as Inspector dismisses appeal to demolish historic Blackburne Arms

Feb 05 Firefighters tackle kitchen fire at Whittle Hall

Feb 05 Warrington-based firm takes over rival

Feb 05 Running club’s “Santa Dash” raised £1,000 for two charities

Feb 05 Warrington’s “M62 of the 19th century” to celebrate its 200th anniversary

Feb 05 Suicide prevention charity applauds courageous kids who show strength by talking