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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

Apr 11 Carers urgently needed to support adult social care services

Apr 11 Inventor creates face visors for health workers using 3D printers and clingfilm!

Apr 11 Lymm Rotary help send stationary to support schools in Gambia

Apr 10 Hospital death toll of patients testing positive for Coronavirus reaches 29

Apr 10 Garden fire spreads to neighbour’s garage

Apr 10 New mum will be forever grateful to maternity team at Warrington Hospital

Apr 10 The effects of internet trolling

Apr 09 Amazing scenes at Warrington Hospital as police turn out in force to clap for carers

Apr 09 MP welcomes decision to write-off nearly £60m of Warrington Hospital’s debt

Apr 09 Public urged to stay at home over Easter Bank Holiday

Apr 09 Wire launch unique Donate a Ticket to key workers scheme

Apr 09 Police to set up lockdown checkpoints on key roads over Easter weekend

Apr 09 Call for 20mph speed limit to take pressure off NHS

Apr 09 Woman was almost five times drink driving limit

Apr 09 Gas cylinder well alight on barbecue during busy evening for firefighters

Apr 09 Mayor helps rescue missing cat

Apr 09 Helping Hands group deliver 350 packages to support vulnerable people

Apr 09 New campaign to support victims of domestic abuse during Coronavirus crisis

Apr 09 Warrington firm shares top award in Enterprise Awards

Apr 09 Lymm Rugby Club launches “Your Club Needs You” campaign

Apr 09 “Connect with culture” during the lockdown

Apr 08 Firefighters tackle suspected arson attack on chicken coop

Apr 08 Three more deaths as number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 reaches 182

Apr 08 Public asked to avoid lighting bonfires during COVID-19 pandemic

Apr 08 Man arrested in possession of Taser and drugs after police execute Firearms Warrant

Apr 08 Hospital launches “Call to Arms” recruitment drive in response to COVID-19 crisis