news archive
December, 2020
First baby is born at Warrington Hospital’s new midwifery-led unit, The Nest
Firefighters called out to bus fire at Stretton
Student chef secures prestigious role at The French alongside celebrity chef Adam Reid
Three top attractions re-open at Walton Hall and Gardens
Council’s £1m handout to businesses affected by the lockdown
Fifty-fifty chance “The Daten” will not survive the pandemic
Police kept busy at Lymm with numerous reports of anti-social behaviour involving youths
Firefighters extinguish garden fire
Warrington’s latest COVID-19 hot spots revealed as downward trend continues
One more death and 30 new COVID-19 cases as downward trend continues
Firefighters tackle rubbish fire
Christmas – and how it affects bin collection days
Tackling “school run” problems during the pandemic
Police roll out security measures in Bewsey and Whitecross
UK first for The Base as “Chatbots” deliver tenants’ information needs
Mum and her little elves help deliver Christmas cheer
One more COVID-19 death and 49 new cases confirmed – but downward trend continues
Is this Warrington’s biggest Christmas light street show?
MPs welcome “fantastic news” that UK will be first in the world to roll out COVID-19 vaccine
Public health leaders urge residents to keep up the good work as Warrington moves into tier 2
Call for Council to do more to save leisure facilities at Culcheth
Public to be asked their views on street trading
United Utilities takes water meter reading back in-house creating 80 jobs
Every minute of the pandemic a shop worker somewhere is abused
Cancer survivor appeals for donations to help charity
Two more deaths and 57 new COVID-19 cases – but downward trend continues
Travellers “invade” Raven Inn car park
Debenhams set to close putting 12,000 jobs at risk
Man charged with eight burglaries involving property worth £30,000 from new build sites
Caring Caitlin is a national “Covid Hero”
Woolston sparkles with Christmas lights cheer
Naughty Elf trail launched in Sankey Valley Park
Lymm Truckwash operators hit back following objections from residents
Plan for 617 houses set to be approved – again
November, 2020
Dynamic duo receive £1,000 boost for Superhero cycle challenge
Three more deaths at Warrington Hospital and 18 new COVID-19 cases as downward trend continues
Police launch appeal following three vehicle collision on Thelwall Viaduct
Jail for burglar who stole jewellery worth £12,000
Autism charity founder secures significant National Lottery Funding
Bruche Primary named as one of England’s top state schools
Lymm Roundtable plan virtual Lands End to John O’Groats fundraiser in less than eight hours!
From pubs to selling soaps online – it’s a family affair!
New “The Nest” midwifery-led unit opens at Warrington Hospital
Youth Cabinet to launch Warrington Youth Voice
No further deaths and 28 new COVID-19 cases as downward trend continues
Police kept busy with anti-social behaviour, drug offences and arson
Appeal for volunteers to help monitor impact of Inland Border Facility
No deaths reported and downward trend continues as new COVID-19 cases continue to drop
Second Widnes school joins Warrington Academy Trust
Council in village blighted by HGV issues opposes controversial Inland Border Facility