news archive
March, 2022
Church appeals against refusal to allow hall to be demolished
Two taken to hospital following serious incident at Birchwood
Council unable to move Six56 planning application to larger venue due to art installation
COVID-19 infection rates and hospital inpatient numbers rise as 167 new cases reported
Police investigate suspected arson attack on car at Padgate
Arson suspected after container blaze
Campaigners celebrate as planners rule bid to demolish historic Raven Inn as invalid
Business park launches campaign to get employees back to the office
Child exploitation: the signs to look out for
Sixth highest rate for cybercrime – survey
Hybrid working leads to shortage of rental properties in Warrington
Management students who will make history
Man arrested on suspicion of supplying drugs and money laundering
Powerful messages delivered as Warrington stands united in support of the Ukraine
One more COVID-19 death reported at Warrington hospital as infection rates start to rise again
Warrington prepares to unite for Peace
Early hours blaze in Warrington town centre
Council pledge to act over unsightly temporary traffic barriers – after nearly two years!
Forty new jobs as factory wins planning approval
Local Lib Dems call for collaboration not conflict at town hall
Social care charity announces £3 million investment to boost frontline pay for support workers
Priestley students play a role in professional production
Charity bids fond farewell to Howard Isherwood after nine years loyal service with WVIP
Planet Earth ‘Gaia’ lands in Warrington!
Faulty cooker blamed for fire at smoke-filled property
Ten years after tragedy memory of young soldier Daniel Wade set to live on at special memorial garden
Erratic drink driver was almost three times limit
Police issue warning after spike in cycle thefts at Birchwood
Temporary speed limits set for A57 Manchester Road during highway improvement works
Two men caught with drugs during special town centre police operation
Support for ‘Enough’ campaign tackling violence against women and girls
Council awarded Bronze Carbon Literate Organisation accreditation
Gypsy caravan site approved despite objections
Students’ behind-the-scenes look at one of the world’s biggest brands
Man charged with assault following disturbance at Fir Grove Hotel
No deaths for fourth consecutive day as infection rates continue to fall with 106 new COVID-19 cases
Planners recommending go-ahead for huge Six56 Green Belt development
Win the chance to play at Neighbourhood Weekender
Road closed following concerns for woman’s safety
Is this man Warrington’s first “official” rapper?
Warrington badly hit by skills shortages in transport industry
Warrington’s latest COVID-19 hot spots and vaccination data as six areas see increases
Authentic Johnny Cash tribute show heading for Parr Hall
High schools and colleges to receive new Safer Streets programme
Car park extension plan at historic church
Police appeal for help following multiple issues with off-road bikes on Sankey Valley Park
Infection rates continue to fall as 106 new COVID-19 cases confirmed
Police appeal for information after boy robbed of bike
MP celebrates 25 years of World Book Day
Overdue book amnesty to be held throughout March