news archive
April, 2022
Infection rates fall in most areas of Warrington although some COVID-19 hot spots remain
Affordable homes to be built on site of disused historic pub
M6 lane closures as Thelwall Viaduct slip road set to close for emergency repairs
Firefighters warn of the dangers of arson after deliberate fire on the banks of Bridgewater Canal at Lymm
COVID-19 infection rates continue to fall although hospital inpatient numbers rise to 105
Political row breaks out over mayoral selection as MP accuses council leader of “new low”
Wanted man arrested after almost 10 years on the run
Firefighters tackle third suspected arson incident at Woolston Park
Road closed as one person trapped following collision at Antrobus
Warrington school wins leading role in drive to improve behaviour
Police appeal for witnesses after shocking attack outside supermarket
Market leader in training to offer courses to businesses across Warrington
United Reformed churches join forces for “Big Green Fair”
Fears of developer onslaught following green light for Local Plan
Charity dinner raises over £2,000 for two local groups
Appleton Thorn Village Choir members join support for Mothers of Ukraine
Police investigate suspected arson attack involving bedroom fire
COVID-19 inpatient numbers and infection rates continue to fall although Hospital A&E remains under pressure
Drug dealer who was caught following breakdown on M56 jailed
Hive of activity for iconic department store building in multi-million pound redevelopment
School seeks improved security fencing
Six ft 6 ins Aussie pace bowler to join Grappers
Funding available for domestic abuse and sexual violence support groups
Bungalow conversion plan opposed by parish council
Housing association tackles the legacy of lockdown
Former MP welcomes Wolves’ decision to support Muslim Athlete Charter
Urgent appeal launched to help save Slutchers Lane animal charity from closure
No further deaths as hospital inpatient numbers and COVID-19 infection rates fall
Building work underway on new £11m care facility in Grappenhall
Warrington secures £16m Bus Back Better funding to improve services and reduce fares
Green Belt land earmarked for development as Labour vote through controversial Local Plan
Litter Networks team up to clear entire 15-mile length of Sankey Canal and 16-miles of Trans Pennine Trail
The circus is back in town – and not just for kids
Fifteen months on…how Storm Christoph flooding hit more than 1,000 properties in Warrington
Chance to have your say on pharmacy services in Warrington
23,749 metres of gas mains to be upgraded in Warrington as part of £70m investment
Community Leader Hasan Kazi made Honorary Citizen of Warrington
Planning battle looms over green belt storage area
Former Mayor Mike Hannon made Honorary Freeman of Warrington
Three more COVID-19 deaths as hospital inpatient numbers remain above 100
Shocking images reveal youngsters putting their lives at risk on former railway bridge
Four people, including boys aged 15 and 16 released under investigation into supply of cannabis
Second fire in a week at Woolston Park – arson suspected
Warrington revealed as the third best place for a night out in the UK!
Climate emergency campaigner to address parish meeting
How To Attend An Online Class Efficiently In 2022?
Lymm Ladies Circle: Calling all new members
MP raises concerns with Justice Secretary over prisoners going on the run from Thorn Cross Prison
Local primary school trust celebrates it’s first successful year!
Major change to Divorce process set to come into force