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May 23 Former WREN finally receives War Medal after 63 years

May 23 Mayor wishes Warrington’s Muslims a “virtual” Happy Eid

May 23 Completion on £12m warehouse brings much needed industrial space to Warrington

May 23 Iconic property on the market after famous owner’s brush with coronavirus!

May 23 Outdoor tennis courts available for hire

May 22 MP deeply saddened by collapse of Shearings and loss of 215 local jobs

May 22 Police seek witnesses and dash cam footage following Winwick Road collision

May 22 No new COVID-19 deaths at Warrington Hospital for fourth consecutive day but seven new cases confirmed

May 22 Discarded cigarette believed to have started pizza parlour fire

May 22 Hospital colleagues honour “remarkable nurse” who tragically dies from COVID-19

May 22 Drunken rumpus at bus station

May 22 Rubbish set on fire in shopping trolley

May 22 Fund launched for victims

May 22 Council one of first to provide grants lifeline to small businesses

May 22 Union warns council not put children, parents and staff at risk by opening schools prematurely

May 22 New toilets approved for Lymm Dam

May 21 Grass fire believed to have been started deliberately

May 21 Warrington Claps for Carers as Hospital renews appeal for more nurses and support staff

May 21 No new deaths and Warrington Hospital COVID-19 inpatient numbers down again

May 21 Eddie Stobart Green Belt plan for £75m National Distribution Centre called-in by Secretary of State

May 21 Drug driver arrested as Winwick Road closed following collision with cyclist

May 21 Huge blaze at Sankey Valley Industrial Estate extinguished but disruption remains in area

May 21 Meet the real faces of business in Warrington

May 21 People urged to be kind to others during Mental Health Awareness Week

May 21 Birchwood store curries favour with customers raising £3k for Foodbank

May 21 Businesses invited to share “Back in Town” plans

May 21 Crime Commissioner funds mental wellbeing sessions for police officers and staff

May 20 No new deaths and no new cases of COVID-19 reported at Warrington Hospital

May 20 Twenty fire crews tackle large scale industrial fire at Sankey Valley Industrial Estate

May 20 Bush fire accidentally started by weed burner

May 20 Police appeal following arson attack at Peel Hall Park

May 20 Drugs gang leader ordered to pay back £6m of ill-gotten gains

May 20 College launch first ever school leaver’s Virtual Open Week!

May 20 LiveWire’s Lifestyles Team continues to support local residents

May 20 Extinction Rebellion activists inspired by children

May 20 Vehicle adaptions company launch protective screens in response to COVID-19 crisis

May 20 Warrington man’s birthday tribute to air ambulance charity

May 20 Online bingo raises a “jaw-dropping” £23K for St Rocco’s Hospice

May 19 Huge amount of drugs and cash seized during police raid

May 19 Town’s COVID-19 death toll climbs to over 200 with latest care home figures

May 19 Firefighters tackle incident involving smoke coming from horsebox wheel on petrol forecourt

May 19 Council Cabinet seeking approval for opportunity for public to invest in new solar farm

May 19 Woolston recycling centre re-opens

May 19 Residents make splash of colour to thank the NHS

May 19 Health company donating food booster boxes to struggling families in Warrington

May 19 Rooftop apartments with “breathtaking views” planned for town centre

May 19 Family tree researcher seeking relatives of “Jack” Jones and Lily Morton

May 19 Acts of kindness help mental health support group rise to new challenges

May 19 Top Tips to Consider When You are Looking for a Wedding Cake for Your Special Day

May 19 MP is celebrating Kindness this Mental Health Awareness Week