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May 14 Wanted man arrested after hour long stand-off with armed police

May 14 No new COVID-19 related deaths at Warrington Hospital but five new cases confirmed

May 14 Police charge heroin and crack cocaine county line drug dealers

May 14 Tour of Britain event postponed until next year

May 14 Washing basket on cooker hob starts accidental fire

May 14 World class chef cooks up a storm for cancer charity

May 14 Police chief urges residents to play their part in tackling the coronavirus crisis

May 14 MP joins Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Select Committee

May 14 Warrington property company launches £3m national community fund

May 14 Schools pledge to join online careers festival

May 13 Seven lucky neighbours celebrate Postcode Lottery win

May 13 Town’s COVID-19 related death toll climbs to 183 with latest care home figures

May 13 What a Whopper! Police warn motorists to avoid area as long queues form at drive-thru Burger King

May 13 MP welcomes boost for businesses with extension of furlough scheme

May 13 Fatal collision: Witnesses come forward following renewed appeal

May 13 Drugs and weapons seized after vehicle stopped at Latchford

May 13 Chance to Get Creative at home

May 13 Widow left heartbroken after memorial tree vandalised

May 13 Company wins £115,000 funding to streamline growth

May 12 Bents set to re-open with strict social distancing plans in place

May 12 MP helps get clarity for working parents on childcare during Coronavirus crisis

May 12 Firefighters tackle truck fire at Appleton

May 12 Hospital COVID-19 related death toll climbs to 104 and four new confirmed cases

May 12 Smouldering rag believed to have started fence fire

May 12 Hannah’s all heart helping raise over £500 for charity

May 12 Celebrating foster caring in Warrington

May 12 ‘Back in Town’ strategy launched with online customer survey

May 12 Coalfields Regeneration Trust launches COVID-19 Resilience Fund in Warrington

May 11 Hospital COVID-19 inpatient numbers steadily falling and ICU holding steady

May 11 Hospital death toll climbs to 100 but only one new COVID-19 case confirmed

May 11 Warrington Market launches new click and collect drive-thru service

May 11 Appeal for witnesses after terrifying armed robbery on store

May 11 Appeal for witnesses after van fire on driveway of Orford home

May 11 Council reopens Gatewarth recycling centre – with strict restrictions

May 11 More Coronavirus policing questions answered

May 11 Volunteers deliver their 1,000th food parcel

May 11 VE Day goes down a treat thanks to Great Cream-Tea Run!

May 10 Three more COVID-19 related deaths at Warrington Hospital and five new cases

May 10 Warrington named as one of top five places where people are less likely to wear face masks

May 10 Candle believed to have started bathroom fire

May 09 One more death and 13 new cases as mobile COVID-19 testing set to start in Warrington

May 09 Police seek help to trace unique Giant Yukon bike

May 09 Warrington residents were “In the Mood” to celebrate 75th anniversary of VE Day

May 09 Charity pay tribute to true community champion Colin “Wolfe” Whitfield

May 09 Firefighters tackle fire at ice cream shop

May 09 Mayor joins in with care home celebrations

May 09 Sharing is caring at Healthwatch Warrington

May 09 Warrington woman pays tribute to trio of family war heroes

May 08 No new COVID-19 related deaths at Warrington Hospital but Penketh revealed to have highest death toll

May 08 Hospital chief urges community to respect social distancing following complaints over “Clap for Carers” event