news archive
February, 2022
New book by local author casts new light on what it is to be human
Warrington’s latest COVID-19 hot spots and vaccination data revealed as rates continue to fall
Six years on from tragedy special rainbow vinyl commemorates Viola Beach’s chart topping album
MP calls on Ministers to improve access to NHS dentists
No further COVID-19 deaths although hospital inpatient numbers continue to rise
Concerns grow for Warrington man still missing after two weeks
Man, 34, arrested after £80,000 burglary at Warrington
Waste bin believed to have been deliberately set on fire
History enthusiast reunited with childhood gas mask
The Gruffalo is stomping its way to Warrington Parr Hall
Manufacturing group pledges support for Warrington Youth Zone
Green Apprenticeships will help company meet carbon neutral pledge
Labour leadership survive vote of no confidence
Another COVID-19 related death although infection rates return to downward trend
MP congratulates Grappenhall Heys Primary School eco award winners
Delayed highway improvement works set to get underway at Great Sankey
Council’s Labour leadership hit back over “cynical” Tory no-confidence motion
Grab a ‘date with a book’ this Valentine’s Day at LiveWire Libraries
Warrington Ethnic Women’s Group launched
Scouting is #GoodForTwo, says swimming champion Ellie
Kerry aims to reach new heights for charity as she celebrates her big 6-0
Derelict swimming pool to make way for detached house on Green Belt site?
Plans approved for town centre plastic recycling facility
Police investigate ongoing arson incidents at Peel Hall Park
Work officially underway on new £10m all-electric bus depot
One more COVID-19 related death as hospital inpatient numbers and infection rates both rise
The Stranglers Warrington show postponed due to illness rescheduled
Engineering solutions firm expands apprenticeship programme
Police get quicker at responding to 999 calls
Former MP urges people to stick together during cost of living crisis
Local laboratory leads the way on prenatal paternity testing
School’s artificial playing pitch can go ahead – provided there are no bats in the area
Police warning over rogue traders after resident targeted at Paddington
Council Tax payers face an increase of 2.98 per cent
Three more COVID-19 related deaths as hospital inpatient numbers also rise
Lymm Duck Race is back after absence of two years!
Police probe large fire close to now closed Fiddler’s Ferry power station
Textiles talents put to good use at Priestley
Business owner cycles 5,000 miles for charity
Lymm singing in the rain with victory over Rossendale
Utter dismay at ‘behind closed doors’ decision not to contest motorway service station plan
Government’s levelling up paper must deliver on five key areas says Warrington North MP
Male Voice Choir finds new accompanist on its own doorstep
COVID-19 infection rates continue to fall in Warrington as 164 cases reported
In Pictures: Looking back at the Queen’s first visit to Warrington
COVID-19 infection rates continue to fall with 158 new cases reported
Police study CCTV following spate of anti-social behaviour at Penketh
Police investigation launched after car torched at Bewsey
Free service launched to help kick-start weight loss journeys
Police Commissioner plans for more police and frontline staff