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Apr 17 Local businesses buy i-Pads for St Rocco’s Hospice patients to stay in touch with families

Apr 17 Day service takes its work online to reduce social isolation

Apr 16 Residents turn out in force to Clap for Carers again

Apr 16 Police seize drugs, cash and weapons during raid on Dallam flat

Apr 16 No new COVID-19 deaths at Warrington hospital as confirmed cases total 372

Apr 16 Detectives launch appeal after 14-year-old boy robbed of scooter at knifepoint

Apr 16 Police investigations ongoing after controlled explosion of “improvised device”

Apr 16 Villagers sing their support to NHS Angels

Apr 16 Firefighters rescue cyclist who fell into Bewsey ditch

Apr 16 St Rocco’s Hospice to play a key role in Warrington’s response to the coronavirus crisis

Apr 16 Wolves Foundation unveil new community sponsor

Apr 16 Couple in isolation re-united with grandchildren

Apr 16 Council extends support to self-employed and start-ups during COVID-19 pandemic

Apr 16 Laboratory celebrates 10 years of boosting hi-tech business

Apr 16 Campaign encouraging people to be “kind to your mind”

Apr 15 Man jailed for assaulting emergency worker

Apr 15 Stunning sunset over Warrington

Apr 15 Orford roads closed as bomb disposal unit arrives at scene

Apr 15 Council closes crematorium to visitors

Apr 15 Death toll climbs to 39 at Warrington Hospital as total confirmed COVID-19 cases rises to 363

Apr 15 Government gives green light to HS2 construction during COVID-19 lockdown

Apr 15 Police seek Hood Manor robbery victim

Apr 15 Walton Hall and Gardens to become temporary mortuary

Apr 15 Glorious weather – but there will be no cricket

Apr 15 Public invited to quiz Police Chief on forces response to Coronavirus pandemic

Apr 15 Suicide prevention charity land free pitch side advertising on top soccer video game

Apr 15 Time Machine festival preparations move online

Apr 15 Warrington’s last Wire company creating filters for life-saving ventilators

Apr 14 Two more deaths at Warrington Hospital as confirmed cases of COVID-19 climbs to 343

Apr 14 Police launch appeal after Good Friday raid on Orford Tesco Extra store

Apr 14 Firefighters tackle barn blaze

Apr 14 Disposable barbecue believed to have started blaze

Apr 14 Youngsters dedicate performances to key workers and NHS staff

Apr 14 Former Mayor hits out at environmental damage at local beauty spot

Apr 14 Family create “Little Library” during lockdown

Apr 14 Thelwall Morris Men zoom to first “outing”

Apr 14 High School donates goggles to health workers and donates fabric for protective scrubs

Apr 13 Police deliver some Easter happiness to more than 80 homes

Apr 13 One more death at Warrington Hospital as confirmed cases of COVID-19 increases to 326

Apr 13 Council and health leaders say “thank you” to Warrington community

Apr 13 Family left heartbroken as business park founder dies alone from COVID-19 after 96 healthy active years

Apr 13 Stockton Heath neighbours celebrate winning Postcode Lottery

Apr 13 Staff create special Lockdown loo roll Easter message for pupils

Apr 13 Singing social enterprise aims to enhance social connection during COVID-19 pandemic

Apr 12 Police praise public for observing Lockdown rules in local parks

Apr 12 Confirmed cases of Coronavirus in Warrington tops 300 as death toll reaches 33

Apr 12 High Sheriff praises key workers and expresses sadness for those in isolation

Apr 11 Firefighters help farmer tackle suspected arson attack at Burtonwood

Apr 11 Two more deaths as total number of confirmed coronavirus cases increases to 259

Apr 11 Warrington Police show they are good eggs making Easter eggstra special for children