news archive
December, 2021
Road closures for Lymm Dickensian Day
Europe’s most wanted man sentenced to life for brutal murder and torture at rural farm
Residents urged to stay safe as first Omicron cases linked to Warrington
£1 increase for council’s Green waste subscriptions
Council cancel bus lane fines and issue new warning
Making Space secures Rudolph’s help with contactless Christmas donations
Police praised for consistently low burglary figures
Lighting manufacturer gives Kickstart to young employees
Anger over transparency as units for huge Six 56 distribution centre on green belt land go on the market
First look at village library renovation project
Planners refuse permission for demolition of historic church hall
Latest COVID-19 hot spots revealed as most areas of Warrington showing increases with 1,113 new cases in a week
Closure order secured at Padgate property following anti-social behaviour by occupants
Five miles of congestion on M62 at Birchwood following collision
Ongoing investigation following armed police incident at Orford
No further deaths as COVID-19 infection rates fall again but remain high and above national average
Firefighters tackle flooding at Glazebury property
Man attacked and run over by taxi at Stockton Heath
Historic Warrington firm partners with engineering group
Climate emergency group launches Warrington-wide consultation
Youth Justice Service rated ‘Good’
Cromwell Avenue road closure looming in New Year
Award-winning comic to explore the funny side of lockdown life
New hate crime support system launched
Mortgage Heroes: Britain’s Biggest Building Society
Police advise motorists to avoid Stockton Heath area due to flooded roads
One more COVID-19 death as hospital inpatient numbers rise while infection rates fall slightly
Marathon mum prepares for 50K Christmas Day challenge
Delays expected when work starts on Cantilever Bridge approach road
Santa makes flying visit to Walton
Cycle storage proposed for youth workers
Schools unite to donate Christmas hampers to Helping Hands
Light up Latchford defies stormy weather to show true community spirit
Record response to views of policing and crime
Police appeal for witnesses after gunpoint carjacking robbery at Grappenhall store
Drug driver arrested at cemetery
One more COVID-19 related death as infection rates continue to rise with 170 new cases
Crouchley Lane Lymm set to close while BT carries out maintenance work
Call for more volunteers as COVID-19 booster vaccine push expands
Low-carbon electricity plan given the green light
Borough joins new council group in bid for £300 million “temporary fix”
Legendary Drifters set to play at Parr Hall
Community Poppy Appeal raises a staggering £38,214
World’s largest Willy Wonka collection is based in Lymm!
Plan for all-weather sports pitch on former bowling green thrown out
“Roman Villa” in garden upsets neighbours in leafy Conservation Area
Weightlifter publishes book to help people reach their true potential
Yellow weather warning for ice ahead of Storm Barra
Volunteers urgently needed for festive Parkrun events
Local alternative rockers Crawlers set to take stage at Neighbourhood Weekender