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May 07 As Tories make gains across the country will the national picture be reflected in Warrington?

May 07 COVID-19 infection rates fall slightly but hospital inpatient numbers rise again

May 07 Weed burner warning after garden fence and shed destroyed by fire

May 07 Starsailor coming home to mark 20th anniversary of debut album

May 07 Work on track for affordable homes in Warrington despite pandemic

May 07 Warrington campus becomes centre of excellence in advanced manufacturing and engineering

May 07 Fostering Group invites people to “join our adventure”

May 07 Disused Warrington pub to be converted into apartments

May 07 “Next best thing to a complete re-build” for Culcheth Library

May 07 Top ten finish as Iain races back into action

May 06 Latest COVID-19 and vaccination data as seven areas of Warrington see small increases

May 06 New COVID-19 cases continue to rise in Warrington while hospital inpatient numbers also increase

May 06 Hope turns to reality as Warrington mum battling brain tumour prepares to fly to America for treatment

May 06 Warrington goes to the polls as 174 candidates contest 58 seats in all out elections

May 06 Bruche Primary School receives stamp of approval with national English and maths award

May 06 Youth Club fundraisers take on Captain Tom 100 Challenge

May 06 5 Tools for Navigating the UK School System

May 06 Ombudsman Services recognised as one of the UK’s Best Workplaces™

May 06 Farmer calls for fly-tipping clampdown

May 05 200 knives taken off the streets in police operation tackling knife crime

May 05 COVID-19 infection rates rise above national average and in schools

May 05 Change of venue for Race for Life Warrington

May 05 Looking to take your bike on Staycation?

May 05 Youth theatre group looking forward to life after lockdown

May 05 Footpath to be closed for up to three weeks

May 05 Council to receive share of funding to support domestic abuse victims

May 05 Memoirs help raise over £4,000 for good causes

May 04 One more COVID-19 death and two new cases as infection rates level off

May 04 How to vote by proxy in the Local Elections if you have COVID-19 or are self-isolating

May 04 Fond farewell to Lymm Tennis Club stalwart Mike Dyble

May 04 Appleton resident wins argument over his garden wall

May 04 Lib Dems and Labour attack Warrington Conservatives as race to win seats at Local Elections hots up

May 04 Voting underway for Warrington Youth Elections

May 04 Vistry Partnerships hire new Finance Director

May 03 Six new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Warrington as rates remain below national average

May 03 Police take more than 170 knives out of circulation during week of action tackling knife crime

May 03 Fire crews rescue 15-year-old boy trapped on roof of building

May 03 Family overwhelmed by response to fundraiser to send Fearnhead mum to USA for brain tumour treatment

May 03 Local fire crews help rescue mother and child trapped in swamp at Tatton Park

May 03 Marge (and Connie the Crab) raise money for marine charity

May 03 Five found to be possessing drugs in Police stop and search operation at Warrington West Station

May 03 The dragons are back!

May 02 Eight new COVID-19 cases as infection rates fall in Warrington and remain below national average

May 02 Vandals set fire to wheelie bin near community centre

May 02 Fire crews kept busy putting out deliberate fires in the open

May 02 Police issue warning over attempted distraction burglaries

May 01 Vandals target Old Rectory

May 01 Six new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Warrington as infection rates rise for a second day

May 01 Residents win fight to block plans for three storey apartments

May 01 United Utilities celebrating at the double at Innovation in Water Challenge