One person treated for smoke inhalation as four fire crews tackle barge fire
FOUR fire crews and two specialist vehicles were called out last night (Thursday) to reports of a barge on fire on the Bridgewater Canal at Grappenhall, Warrington.
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MP urges pensioners to check eligibility for Pension Credit
WARRINGTON South MP Sarah Hall is encouraging pensioners to check their eligibility for Pension Credit before the 21 December Deadline.
Caped crusader who went to aid of officer under attack thanked by police
VIDEO: A caped crusader who went to the aid of an officer under attack on Lovely Lane has been thanked by police.
Warburton Bridge set to close for up to four weeks in new year
THE Warburton toll bridge will close for up to four weeks in the new year to allow carriageway resurfacing works.
The Grinch and Elf spread Christmas cheer on the buses!
THE Grinch and a Christmas Elf were riding around on Warrington’s Own Buses buses and spreading Christmas cheer at the bus station this morning.
Live/Wire AC/DC tribute show sells out again!
FOR the second year running the Live/Wire AC/DC tribute show at Warrington’s Parr Hall has sold out.
Council chief confirms changes to services looming to tackle financial pressures
VIDEO: WARRINGTON Borough Council Chief Executive Prof Steven Broomhead has confirmed there will be some changes to council services in the next financial year to tackle the ongoing financial pressures.
Bus driver arrested after six people injured following collision at Burtonwood
POLICE are seeking witnesses after six people were injured following a collision involving a double-decker bus and a HGV vehicle at Burtonwood, Warrington.
One person trapped and several injured after collision involving bus, HGV and car
ONE person was reported trapped and several others received minor injuries following a collision involving a bus, HGV and car at Burtonwood, Warrington, early this morning.
Various road closures planned as village prepares for Carols from The Cross
VARIOUS road closures will be in place at Lymm for the annual Carols from The Cross event, which attracts thousands of people into the village centre.