news archive
July, 2022
One more death as hospital A&E “exceptionally busy” and COVID-19 inpatient numbers continue to rise
Bridge Lane Appleton closed for up to two weeks
Casualty trapped after vehicle collides with wall in town centre
Man, 57, arrested for alleged sexual assault on teenage girl at party
Fire crews help rescue person trapped in mud at Latchford Locks
Couple embark on gruelling cycling charity challenge crossing six countries in four days!
Kitten Karers ball raises £1,200
Central 6 campaigners launch petition of no confidence in council over low traffic street plans
More than 1,000 members sign up at official opening of new Warrington Youth Zone
Council to host social work apprenticeship events
Stockton Heath Festival returns attracting thousands of people into the area
Sarah Hall to be Labour’s parliamentary candidate for Warrington South at next General Election
Fire crew tackle arson incident on railway embankment
Motorist arrested after police pursuit and drink driver more than three times limit
Three men arrested for domestic related incidents
Villagers have a groovy time with the “Good Old Days” at Croft Carnival
Wolves scholarship for Boteler high school student
Housebuilder makes donation to Bawming the Thorn event
Choir and church come together to support Ukraine
Home extension approved despite neighbours’ opposition
One more COVID-19 death as inpatient numbers and infection rates continue to rise with over 500 reported cases in a week
Central 6 report raised concerns over “smooth roll out” of master plan last March due to impact of pandemic
Warrington Walking Day is back!
Man believed to be in Padgate area wanted on recall to prison
Green Belt barn conversion approved – despite objections
Adoption Matters supports ‘A Life Less Ordinary’ adoption campaign
Planning chiefs hold fire on controversial car parking scheme
June, 2022
Two men arrested after alcohol related assaults
Community bus used for taking people to hospital damaged as fuel stolen
COVID-19 infections rates rise in nearly every area of Warrington as hospital inpatient numbers increase from 38-63 in a week
Police move to reassure residents following suspicious activity at Great Sankey
One lane of M6 closed at Woolston as firefighters tackle HGV brakes fire
Fiddler’s Ferry exhibition aims to capture ‘colossal’ power station’s significance before it disappears
Culcheth’s first ‘Jigathon’ proves a success
Warrington Home-Start expands services with £150k grant
Local IT company empowering young people at state-of-the-art Warrington Youth Zone
Warrington veterinary nurse to take on New York Marathon for National Autistic Society
Police warning over rogue traders operating in Padgate area
Fire crew tackle car fire at Orford and bale of hay fire at Rixton
Two more COVID-19 deaths as inpatient numbers rise to above 50 and hospital emergency department reports heavy demand
Police thank member of the public who helped officer detain wanted man
Collision and oil spill cause six mile tailback on M6 and traffic congestion in Warrington
Road closed following collision at Lower Stretton as fire crews rescue trapped person
Young Traders Market returns to Time Square
Road closures for Croft Carnival
Gulliver’s World hosts fun-filled Springer Days
Warrington Youth Zone to officially open this weekend
Warrington Wolves Academy Snowdon Challenge
Six-storey apartment block to replace old vicarage in conservation area
Priestley musicians given the edge