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Apr 15 Young indie band release new video tackling issue of women being harassed in nightclubs

Apr 14 Planners approve 10 storey apartment block with rooftop garden on Mersey Street

Apr 14 No new deaths and four new COVID-19 cases but infection rates show upward trend

Apr 14 New lecture on the story of the Berlin Airlift and links with RAF Burtonwood airbase

Apr 14 Firefighters tackle suspected arson attack on garage and two fires in the open at Latchford

Apr 14 Another Thorn Cross prisoner located while one remains on the run

Apr 14 Home Secretary accused of misleading public on policing figures

Apr 14 Warrington school chosen to help improve behaviour management

Apr 14 Fidlers Ferry Sailing Club celebrate return to pubs with inflatable boat beer collection

Apr 14 Plans for £100,000 improvements at Penketh Library moving forward

Apr 13 No new deaths and 10 new COVID-19 cases as infection rates level off

Apr 13 MP pays tribute to HRH Prince Philip in Parliament

Apr 13 Romanian crime gang members who stole £160,000 from supermarkets all jailed

Apr 13 Arsonists target children’s play area at Great Sankey

Apr 13 “Smart glasses” help factory visits avoid COVID restrictions

Apr 13 Warehouse deal will create 20 jobs with iconic toy firm James Galt and Co

Apr 13 Council details use of £800,000 Inland Border Facility mitigation funding

Apr 13 Historic St Wilfrid’s Church to receive £75k from Culture Recovery Fund

Apr 12 Missing man believed to be in Warrington area found safe and well

Apr 12 Firefighters tackle skip fire at Penketh

Apr 12 Three more COVID-19 related deaths and 13 new cases

Apr 12 Collapsed Daresbury based finance giant Greensill played “fast and loose” with jobs says MP

Apr 12 Warrington Market re-opens fully for first time since Christmas

Apr 12 Shoppers urged to be COVID safe as town centre re-opens

Apr 12 Vandals blamed for late night fire at Bewsey

Apr 12 MPs to speak at Warrington Climate Change event

Apr 12 Golden Square is back, baby!

Apr 12 United Utilities help young people kick-start careers

Apr 12 Road closures set for Grappenhall, Thelwall and Appleton

Apr 11 Work set to start on village car park as shops re-open after lockdown

Apr 11 Four new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Warrington

Apr 11 Popular Bears Paw set to welcome guests back with revamped outdoor space

Apr 11 Various road closures set to come into force for carriageway repairs

Apr 10 Sixteen new COVID-19 cases confirmed as downward trend continues

Apr 10 Firefighters tackle garage fire and deliberate fires in the open

Apr 10 174 candidates will contest 58 seats at Warrington Borough Council elections

Apr 10 Thousands vaccinated in Bewsey as Orford Pharmacy passes 10,000 COVID-19 vaccinations milestone

Apr 10 Housebuilder secures land for 800 new homes near Warrington

Apr 10 Residents fight plans for food distribution plant

Apr 10 Bents announce fund-raising total and new charity of the year

Apr 09 Town hall flag flies at half mast as Warrington mourns loss of HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

Apr 09 Two arrested following ongoing anti-social behaviour at Bewsey

Apr 09 No new COVID-19 related deaths and nine new cases as downward trend returns

Apr 09 Reward offered as police launch appeal following terrifying dog attack incident

Apr 09 Illegal drug drop offs and absconding prisoners making life a misery for local residents near Thorn Cross Prison

Apr 09 Storm over “affordable” flats plan for disused “Chevvies” pub site

Apr 09 New Sales Director appointed at Vistry Partnerships

Apr 09 Caring store worker named a “Retail Hero” at Warrington

Apr 09 Covid: It’s still important to obey the rules, say police

Apr 09 Two Warrington projects in running for top planning award