news archive
June, 2022
Travellers ordered to vacate Peel Hall Park
Road closures for Padgate & Woolston and Grappenhall Walking Days
Fire crew tackle scrubland blaze near Winwick
Friends of Raven Inn aiming high
NHS cancer roadshow comes to Warrington
Heart and chest hospital staff backed by Warrington Amazon team
Autism Initiatives celebrate milestone anniversary in Warrington
St Rocco’s launches Palliative Virtual Ward in Warrington
Westbrook Big Party returns to Gulliver’s World Warrington
Man arrested on suspicion of arson released without charge
Council open to making improvements to trial Westy traffic scheme – based on local feedback!
Two arrested following burglary and theft of large quantity of bicyles
Motorbike torched in Sankey Valley Park
Tory defector warmly welcomed by Labour as former colleagues left “confused”
Councillors object to Green Belt barn plan
Warrington Speak Up group wins praise for work on human rights project
Vegan Market comes to town!
Free bus travel for armed forces personnel and veterans to mark Armed Forces Day
5,000 people start work, education or training thanks to free scheme
First tenants revealed as international coffee operator takes prime spot at iconic building – The Hive
Confusion and chaos on first day of Westy low traffic scheme
Two more COVID-19 deaths for second consecutive day as hospital inpatient numbers rise again
Police crackdown on rogue car parks near Manchester Airport
Council instigates independent external review as auditors prepare to issue “Adverse Value for Money” conclusion to accounts audit
Police are investigating after vandals start fire
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Filipino nurses celebrate 20 years at Warrington and Halton Hospitals
Gulliver’s World to host fun run in aid of local charities
Money seized from criminals to be given to community
Six-storey apartment block plan to replace town centre vicarage
Labour ignore pleas to pause Westy traffic scheme as protesters say “party politics” overshadow common sense
Two more COVID-19 deaths as hospital inpatient numbers continue to rise
Tennis development to start at Lymm Rugby Club late summer
Another traveller encampment reported in Warrington
Vandals blamed for series of arson attacks
Local man arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life following Orford flat fire
Road closed while firefighters tackle garage blaze
Peace campaigner welcomes decision to create £5.4m Special Educational Needs Hub at Peace Centre
Council pledges support for new children’s activities scheme
Leasehold scandal victims believe council could do more to support them
Top heart expert gives talk on heart health to professionals
Property smoke-logged by unattended cooking
Crowds flock to Thelwall Rose Queen as village celebrates music and bands
Police investigation underway following flat fire at Orford
Return of Bawming the Thorn
Police make six arrests for mainly drink-related or violent crimes
Disposable barbecue sets garden decking on fire
Bents mark 85 anniversary with special offer for inspired privilege club members
Two fire crews tackle kitchen fire at Latchford
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