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Apr 21 University of Chester donates vital supplies to support key workers tackling Coronavirus

Apr 21 Warrington’s “Powered up misfits” Crawlers achieve 100,000 streams with first single

Apr 21 Bid to list rugby ground as a community asset

Apr 21 Company donates Easter eggs to Warrington Hospital

Apr 20 Council leader urges public to help in fight against fly-tipping

Apr 20 Death toll climbs to 56 as three more patients die after testing positive for COVID-19

Apr 20 Thank you to Warrington’s army of volunteers

Apr 20 Jogger arrested after sexual touching incidents

Apr 20 Heartbroken mum overwhelmed by support as George says “Thank you”

Apr 20 New online service to support young people during lockdown

Apr 20 Firefighters tackle play equipment fire

Apr 20 New 24/7 mental health crisis line launched for Warrington

Apr 20 England Head Coach Eddie Jones passes on coaching tips to Warrington Under 7s

Apr 19 One more death at Warrington Hospital and 29 new confirmed cases of COVID-19

Apr 19 Parents urged to keep children safe at home

Apr 19 Young mum left heartbroken after son diagnosed with rare muscle wasting disorder

Apr 18 Five more deaths at Warrington Hospital as number of confirmed COVID-19 cases climbs to 408

Apr 18 Fond farewell to Mr Woolston

Apr 18 Marathon mum puts son through his birthday paces as thank you to NHS

Apr 18 Equestrian team negotiate toilet roll challenge in style

Apr 18 MP seeks Government support to help keep Rugby League afloat

Apr 18 Disposable aprons donated to nursing homes during Coronavirus crisis

Apr 18 Care home activity manager nominated as “everyday hero”

Apr 18 Dog walker shocked to see council sports pitches being marked out during lockdown

Apr 18 Hospital appeals to crafters for donations of fabric hearts for bereaved families

Apr 18 Emergency fund to help small craft businesses

Apr 17 Police patrols remain in place as people urged to stay at home in fight against coronavirus

Apr 17 Coronavirus death toll at Warrington Hospital sadly climbs to 47

Apr 17 Warrington’s Golden Square Debenhams store named as one of seven to close

Apr 17 Woman suffers minor burns in Orford flat fire

Apr 17 Birchwood dad nearing finish of his 5k a day in memory of his mum

Apr 17 Sports club launch 5k training fund-raiser for hospital charity

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