news archive
February, 2021
Bogus sales alert at Lymm
Another five COVID-19 related deaths at Warrington Hospital and 53 new cases
Council urges families to stay at home this February half-term to stop spread of COVID-19
Domestic assault suspect who hid in loft arrested after falling through ceiling!
Large Grey seal dines out on giant Pike in River Mersey at Paddington Bank
Woman and dog rescued from Sankey Canal
Electric car charging point on a 16th century cottage
Coffee shop plan for historic Parr’s Bank building
Twelve Warrington musicians team up to pay tribute to Viola Beach
X-Press Legal Services donate nearly £18,000 to charities in 2020
Theresa wins 18-month apprenticeship
Warrington’s latest COVID-19 hot spots revealed as most areas show decreasing numbers
Work set to proceed as fears vulnerable residents will be left in the cold by planned power cut
Five more COVID-19 related deaths and 57 new cases confirmed in Warrington as downward trend continues
HS2 gets the Royal Assent – and moves closer to Warrington
Council has “gone above and beyond” in tackling COVID-19 crisis
Firefighters tackle two-vehicle blaze at Bewsey
Apprentice of the Year leads the way at nursery
Lymm Heritage Centre completes successful Lottery project
Music industry urged to back “V for Viola” campaign five years on from tragic loss of Viola Beach
Call for Government to reconsider pupil premium funding
Priestley students take action to inspire key workers’ children
MPs join forces seeking emergency funding to support flooding victims
Three more hospital deaths and 48 new COVID-19 cases as downward trend continues
Residents urged to stick to the rules after police issue 685 fines during latest lockdown
Catalytic converter thieves who targetted Warrington jailed
Resident who committed Council Tax fraud receives 16 week community order
Automotive distribution giant arrives at Birchwood Park
Business is booming at Berry Recruitment with no signs of slowing
Warrington cancer patient who was diagnosed with three cancers in three years urges people to support The Christie
Former Mayor and mental health champion talk about life in lockdown with Bipolar
Local fire stations flying the flag for LGBT History Month
MP calls for tougher action on Government “cronyism”
NSPCC warns pandemic is fuelling long-term changes as online child sex crimes increase by 28 pc in the North West
Police launch investigation after two teenagers injured during alleged stabbing at Chapelford
Investigation launched into “antisemitic and discriminatory” comments aimed at Jewish Labour MP as Tory Co-Chairman says sorry
One more COVID-19 related death and 75 new cases confirmed in Warrington
LiveWire’s Great Sankey Hub praised by Sport England for ‘inclusive’ approach to leisure
Drug dealer who was caught in stolen BMW jailed for three years
Road closures set for Lymm
More work needed to boost science apprenticeships
Burglars cause serious damage at RSPCA clinic
Deputy leader defends council’s borrowing to deliver front line services
College recognises “heroes” who help others during pandemic
United Utilities starts search for around 40 new apprentices
New roof planned for Warrington’s historic drill hall
Five more COVID-19 related deaths and 35 new cases as downward trend continues
Warrington mum who survived cancer embarks on fund-raising marathon to raise awareness
Fears children could be more at risk to “County Lines” drugs gangs during pandemic
Major technology upgrade for M6 near Warrington