news archive
December, 2020
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!
One more death and 74 new COVID-19 cases as upward trend continues
Orford drug dealer jailed for four-and-a-half years
Detectives issue images of jewellery stolen during Appleton burglary
Firefighters called out to bin fire at hotel
Former GP, 98, receives first COVID-19 vaccine in Warrington
MP accuses Lib Dems of touting “anti-Brexit scare stories” over Inland Border Facility
600 children to receive special Christmas presents
Mayor urges people to be safe and kind in Christmas message
Village keeps tradition alive with carols around Lymm!
New £160,000 community park is formally opened
Lumb Brook Bridge re-opened following gas leak emergency repairs
Police issue safety warning urging intruders to stay away from Fiddlers Ferry Power Station site
One more COVID-19 death while infection rates rise for fourth consecutive day
Residents urged to “stay within the rules”
Police launch appeal after teenage girl invited into car by stranger at Culcheth
Christmas trail hailed as a real cracker!
Christmas lights switched on early to beat the COVID blues!
New partner will help firms and their employees to boost their skills
New plans to convert former town centre pub into apartments
Inland Border facility rings alarm bells with councillors
Funding support for victims of road traffic collisions
Life is no picnic for police officers!
Four more COVID-19 deaths as infection rates rise for third consecutive day
Fire spreads from one van to another in car park
Lumb Brook Bridge bottleneck set to remain closed for another 24 hours
Appeal launched after man robbed of mobile phone at knifepoint
Fire crew tackle rubbish fire on wasteland
Local author releases second book in 12 months
Male Voice Choir ‘virtually’ ready for major fundraising concert
MP welcomes grassroots approach to new Youth Zone
Fears proposed town centre road changes will impact trade for struggling local businesses
Christmas arrives early at hospital thanks to Phase 3 Scooter Club
No COVID-19 deaths reported and 34 new cases show slight increase in infection rates
Warrington’s very own Mrs Claus transforms garden into grotto
Appeal for witness after two men injured in suspected BB gun attack
Community rallies after vandals destroy Christmas lights at Padgate Community Garden
Police use drone in bid to trace intruders at Fiddlers Ferry Power Station
No further COVID-19 deaths reported but 68 new cases show increase in infection rates
Woman arrested with large knife
Public Notice: Licensing Act 2003: 19c, The Genesis Centre, Birchwood Park WA3 7BH
Police commissioner urges motorists to travel safely this Christmas
