news archive
April, 2020
Local businesses buy i-Pads for St Rocco’s Hospice patients to stay in touch with families
Day service takes its work online to reduce social isolation
Residents turn out in force to Clap for Carers again
Police seize drugs, cash and weapons during raid on Dallam flat
No new COVID-19 deaths at Warrington hospital as confirmed cases total 372
Detectives launch appeal after 14-year-old boy robbed of scooter at knifepoint
Police investigations ongoing after controlled explosion of “improvised device”
Villagers sing their support to NHS Angels
Firefighters rescue cyclist who fell into Bewsey ditch
St Rocco’s Hospice to play a key role in Warrington’s response to the coronavirus crisis
Wolves Foundation unveil new community sponsor
Couple in isolation re-united with grandchildren
Council extends support to self-employed and start-ups during COVID-19 pandemic
Laboratory celebrates 10 years of boosting hi-tech business
Campaign encouraging people to be “kind to your mind”
Man jailed for assaulting emergency worker
Stunning sunset over Warrington
Orford roads closed as bomb disposal unit arrives at scene
Council closes crematorium to visitors
Death toll climbs to 39 at Warrington Hospital as total confirmed COVID-19 cases rises to 363
Government gives green light to HS2 construction during COVID-19 lockdown
Police seek Hood Manor robbery victim
Walton Hall and Gardens to become temporary mortuary
Glorious weather – but there will be no cricket
Public invited to quiz Police Chief on forces response to Coronavirus pandemic
Suicide prevention charity land free pitch side advertising on top soccer video game
Time Machine festival preparations move online
Warrington’s last Wire company creating filters for life-saving ventilators
Two more deaths at Warrington Hospital as confirmed cases of COVID-19 climbs to 343
Police launch appeal after Good Friday raid on Orford Tesco Extra store
Firefighters tackle barn blaze
Disposable barbecue believed to have started blaze
Youngsters dedicate performances to key workers and NHS staff
Former Mayor hits out at environmental damage at local beauty spot
Family create “Little Library” during lockdown
Thelwall Morris Men zoom to first “outing”
High School donates goggles to health workers and donates fabric for protective scrubs
Police deliver some Easter happiness to more than 80 homes
One more death at Warrington Hospital as confirmed cases of COVID-19 increases to 326
Council and health leaders say “thank you” to Warrington community
Family left heartbroken as business park founder dies alone from COVID-19 after 96 healthy active years
Stockton Heath neighbours celebrate winning Postcode Lottery
Staff create special Lockdown loo roll Easter message for pupils
Singing social enterprise aims to enhance social connection during COVID-19 pandemic
Police praise public for observing Lockdown rules in local parks
Confirmed cases of Coronavirus in Warrington tops 300 as death toll reaches 33
High Sheriff praises key workers and expresses sadness for those in isolation
Firefighters help farmer tackle suspected arson attack at Burtonwood
Two more deaths as total number of confirmed coronavirus cases increases to 259
Warrington Police show they are good eggs making Easter eggstra special for children

