news archive
May, 2020
Former WREN finally receives War Medal after 63 years
Mayor wishes Warrington’s Muslims a “virtual” Happy Eid
Completion on £12m warehouse brings much needed industrial space to Warrington
Iconic property on the market after famous owner’s brush with coronavirus!
Outdoor tennis courts available for hire
MP deeply saddened by collapse of Shearings and loss of 215 local jobs
Police seek witnesses and dash cam footage following Winwick Road collision
No new COVID-19 deaths at Warrington Hospital for fourth consecutive day but seven new cases confirmed
Discarded cigarette believed to have started pizza parlour fire
Hospital colleagues honour “remarkable nurse” who tragically dies from COVID-19
Drunken rumpus at bus station
Rubbish set on fire in shopping trolley
Fund launched for victims
Council one of first to provide grants lifeline to small businesses
Union warns council not put children, parents and staff at risk by opening schools prematurely
New toilets approved for Lymm Dam
Grass fire believed to have been started deliberately
Warrington Claps for Carers as Hospital renews appeal for more nurses and support staff
No new deaths and Warrington Hospital COVID-19 inpatient numbers down again
Eddie Stobart Green Belt plan for £75m National Distribution Centre called-in by Secretary of State
Drug driver arrested as Winwick Road closed following collision with cyclist
Huge blaze at Sankey Valley Industrial Estate extinguished but disruption remains in area
Meet the real faces of business in Warrington
People urged to be kind to others during Mental Health Awareness Week
Birchwood store curries favour with customers raising £3k for Foodbank
Businesses invited to share “Back in Town” plans
Crime Commissioner funds mental wellbeing sessions for police officers and staff
No new deaths and no new cases of COVID-19 reported at Warrington Hospital
Twenty fire crews tackle large scale industrial fire at Sankey Valley Industrial Estate
Bush fire accidentally started by weed burner
Police appeal following arson attack at Peel Hall Park
Drugs gang leader ordered to pay back £6m of ill-gotten gains
College launch first ever school leaver’s Virtual Open Week!
LiveWire’s Lifestyles Team continues to support local residents
Extinction Rebellion activists inspired by children
Vehicle adaptions company launch protective screens in response to COVID-19 crisis
Warrington man’s birthday tribute to air ambulance charity
Online bingo raises a “jaw-dropping” £23K for St Rocco’s Hospice
Huge amount of drugs and cash seized during police raid
Town’s COVID-19 death toll climbs to over 200 with latest care home figures
Firefighters tackle incident involving smoke coming from horsebox wheel on petrol forecourt
Council Cabinet seeking approval for opportunity for public to invest in new solar farm
Woolston recycling centre re-opens
Residents make splash of colour to thank the NHS
Health company donating food booster boxes to struggling families in Warrington
Rooftop apartments with “breathtaking views” planned for town centre
Family tree researcher seeking relatives of “Jack” Jones and Lily Morton
Acts of kindness help mental health support group rise to new challenges
Top Tips to Consider When You are Looking for a Wedding Cake for Your Special Day
MP is celebrating Kindness this Mental Health Awareness Week

