news archive
July, 2021
Planners move to safeguard 225 homes from flooding
New allotment will help grow community spirit
More than 2,000 school pupils self-isolating as COVID-19 cases continue to rise in Warrington
Men who threatened woman with hammer in bid to steal puppies both jailed
Changes to Warrington’s Covid testing programme announced
Warrington’s Jaguar dealership closes down as customers sign-posted to Liverpool
Fire hits freezer trailer at Woolston warehouse
Residents feel let down over “farcical” planning process after plan approved for 228 homes at Grappenhall Heys
Various road closures planned for Bewsey & Whitecross for up to eight weeks
Change of use plan for farm building targeted by vandals
June, 2021
Suspected drug dealer caught near primary school with knife and machete
New COVID-19 cases continue to rise but hospital inpatient numbers fall
Organised crime gang who carried out store raids armed with machetes jailed for more than 50 years
MP calls for more empathy and clear guidance on care home visits
Road set to be closed at Lymm for repairs to damaged sewer
Former footballer Fabrice Muamba and radio presenter Gemma Atkinson officially open new healthy heart clinic
Return of Lymm Produce Show
Storage building may be demolished to make way for Green Belt house
Road set to be closed at Penketh for up to three weeks for new sewer connection
Highest number of new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Warrington since early January
4×4 vehicle abandoned and set on fire in woodland
Public health leaders urge caution as COVID-19 cases continue to rise, mostly in younger age groups
Two fire crews called out to smoke-logged property
Historic railway signal box to be restored – and carry on working
“Something has to be done” over ongoing traveller issues
Padgate Library officially open!
New look Appleton Parish Council bids fond farewell to 135 years of experience
Green light for 30th anniversary Disability Awareness Day (DAD) 2021
Hospital COVID-19 admissions remain low as 84 new cases confirmed
Officers praised after helping save life of 81-year-old man suffering cardiac arrest
Suspected arson attack on shed
Work starts on 140 new homes on Omega development site
Large fire in garden of house in Bradshaw Lane, Grappenhall
Major flood defence scheme planned to protect 225 homes at Penketh
Three new spectator stands planned at home of FA Vase winners Warrington Rylands
Dan’s love of cycling helps raise £2,000 for Home Instead charities
Green-fingered gardener receives employee of the month award
Warrington residents and businesses set to benefit from £51m Ultrafast Full Fibre Broadband Boost
COVID-19 infection rates continue to rise in Warrington as 87 new cases confirmed
Firefighters rescue deer trapped in railings
Three fire crews help rescue man from River Mersey
Drink driver also arrested for affray
Police step up patrols after evidence of drug-taking in grounds of Lymm Church and vandalism at beauty spot
MP praises Armed Services community for organising Armed Services Day event at short notice
Infection rates continue to rise in Warrington as 83 new COVID-19 cases confirmed
Daughters “overwhelmed” by support after raising £5,500 for Motor Neurone Disease research in memory of Paul Darbyshire
Warrington firms boost productivity using digital tools
Tories raise grave concerns over lack of return on £32m investment in Redwood Bank
Neighbours oppose plan to have seven people living in one house
COVID-19 infection rates continue to rise in Warrington as 92 new cases confirmed