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Mar 25 Freemasons toast absent friends and those working on the frontline in the NHS

Mar 24 Police not amused as youngsters ignore social distancing advice

Mar 24 Firefighters rescue cat from roof top

Mar 24 Warrington Market still serving the community

Mar 24 Council draws up robust plans for school closures

Mar 24 “Lockdown” strict but necessary to stop spread of virus as council works to protect vulnerable

Mar 24 Priestley’s footballers win division with unbeaten run

Mar 24 Foodbank supermarket collection points moved due to thefts

Mar 24 Police renew appeal for residents to be vigilant of Coronavirus scams

Mar 23 Seven confirmed cases of Coronavirus in Warrington

Mar 23 Warburton Bridge tolls suspended due to Coronavirus pandemic

Mar 23 Family pay tribute to second victim of Whitley collision

Mar 23 Three men caught with drugs and knives

Mar 23 All Warrington parks and gardens remain open until further notice

Mar 23 Arrested – for sending messages on Facebook

Mar 23 Council chiefs say Warrington’s response to Coronavirus pandemic has been “magnificent”

Mar 23 Parents urged to keep an eye on youngsters after rave on local park

Mar 23 Community support for most vulnerable residents

Mar 23 Youth Club changing how it delivers services during Coronavirus restrictions

Mar 23 Plastic Free Warrington Award for Pets Pantry

Mar 23 “Crime victims and vulnerable will be protected” – police commissioner

Mar 23 Warning over Coronavirus-related frauds

Mar 22 Woman who fled scene of accident was over three times drink driving limit

Mar 21 Man arrested for attempted murder after incident on Old Liverpool Road

Mar 21 First coronavirus death in Warrington confirmed

Mar 21 Free parking announced at Warrington Hospital

Mar 21 Police appeal after gun shots fired at Great Sankey house

Mar 21 Wheelie bin fire on community centre car park

Mar 21 Drink driver who “ploughed” into parked car was three times limit

Mar 21 Couple arrested after alleged racist incident

Mar 21 New homes to be built on former school site

Mar 21 Growing number of town centre shops close

Mar 20 Prime Minister instructs all pubs, clubs, cafes, restaurants and leisure centres to close

Mar 20 Coronavirus brings uncertain times as Warrington remembers bombing anniversary

Mar 20 Local bus services changing from Monday as passenger numbers drop

Mar 20 Rector sets up YouTube channel to help worshipers beat Coronavirus

Mar 20 Family’s tribute to “Mr Codfather”

Mar 20 All night battle to control plastics fire

Mar 20 Fire crews in three-hour battle to save house

Mar 20 Peace Foundation just nine days away from closure

Mar 20 Wildlife enthusiasts “delighted” with progress on Paddington Meadows

Mar 20 Library Friends cancel events because of COVID-19

Mar 20 Fund set up to help charities support the vulnerable

Mar 20 Police to launch knife crime campaign

Mar 19 Stand-alone libraries to temporarily close tomorrow

Mar 19 Co-op store closes after being hit by flooding

Mar 19 Wheelie bin set on fire at play area

Mar 19 Hospitals take emergency action to free up beds as non-urgent operations postponed

Mar 19 Council pledges on going support for Room at the Inn

Mar 19 Refuelling station for natural gas HGVs opens at Warrington