news archive
February, 2022
Council relaunch Supported Lodgings scheme with new roles
Police help locate missing 74-year-old woman safe and well
Gulliver’s World set to re-open for discounted family fun
Temporary 30 mph speed limit at Lymm to allow power mains diversion works
Two more COVID-19 deaths as infection rates continue to fall with 117 new cases
Lymm affordable homes property developer Mulbury Homes goes into administration with loss of 40 jobs
Drivers urged to take extra care in high winds as storms approach
Police seek two men after woman’s pension money stolen during purse theft
Recovery van driver in serious condition after M56 collision
Council confirms up to 16 weeks of road and footpath closures for Trans Pennine Trail improvements
Vandals blamed for fire near school
Police commissioner scores a “first” for people with disabilities
Celebrating 85 years of Bents Garden & Home with arrival of Lakeland brand
“Come and join us” says apprentice Danielle
Six weeks of road works set to start for carriageway resurfacing
Twin Town Society looking forward to new programme of activities
Eight-storey residential block approved for town centre
Road works set to start to allow water works
One more COVID-19 related death as inpatient numbers rise while infection rates continue to fall
Weather warning as Storm Eunice heads our way
Long COVID support group launched in Warrington
Public to be consulted on plan to close 11 police station helpdesks
Four fire engines tackle blaze in industrial unit
Fire crews called out following reports of person trapped in smoking car following M6 collision
Pebbles the “rebel” safely home after community rallies for rescue mission
New Litter Networks volunteers brave the elements to collect more than 70 bags of rubbish!
Tories will not allow Together Energy investment to be “brushed under the carpet” and aim to hold Labour leadership to account
Local Green Party leader celebrates win for anti-fracking movement
New digital platform for youths launched
Freemasons donate £25k grant to help provide essential aid for Afghan refugees
Police investigate anti-social behaviour involving off-road biker
Lowest number of new COVID-19 cases since mid-September as infection rates continue to fall
Clampdown on motorists who cause parking obstructions at Lymm
Motorist, 79, arrested for drink driving on another busy night for police
Five fire crews tackle roof fire at commercial premises
Body found at Fiddlers Ferry sadly confirmed as Adam Smith
COVID-19 cases at lowest level since mid-November
Settee torched next to electrical sub-station at Orford
Five arrested on busy night of violence and alcohol related crime
Climbing Kilimanjaro in honour of “Hoppy”
Local Freemasons send £25,000 aid to typhoon victims
Labour win at Westbrook by one vote!
Warrington’s inner wards set for “continued transformation”
Council leader offers to step aside if he fails in his duties as Labour hit out at “damp squib” Tories
Priestley College students give feedback on T levels to Education Minister during National Apprenticeship Week
Lowest number of new COVID-19 cases since early December as hospital inpatient numbers fall
Fire crew tackle deliberate fire in the open
Can you help steer young people away from a life of crime?
“Like a butterfly” …the Muhammad Ali story through music and dance
No objections, no harm… but loft conversion would “unbalance” a pair of semis