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Jan 25 Funding boost will see more than 1,000 new doctors training in the North West

Jan 25 Interview with The Stranglers’ frontman Baz Warne who has fond memories of Warrington

Jan 25 Investment in stalking unit helps keep vulnerable people safe

Jan 25 Warrington midwives called upon to help reduce toll of cervical cancer

Jan 24 Police warn of fixed penalty notices for inconsiderate parking outside school

Jan 24 Emergency evacuation at Great Sankey High School following storm damage

Jan 24 Former Labour Cllr Amanda King announces she will not be standing at May elections

Jan 24 Two fire crews tackle blaze at ground floor of property

Jan 24 Appeal to trace wanted shoplifter with links to Warrington

Jan 24 400 Homes planned for former university campus

Jan 24 No services on strike day and ‘significant disruption expected,’ Northern warns customers

Jan 24 Mentally ill patient to be detained in hospital after injuring two members of staff

Jan 24 Trade body advice to keep homes in Warrington protected from storm damage

Jan 24 Self-build homes plan for “green” site

Jan 24 Council gains White Ribbon domestic abuse accreditation

Jan 24 Pup-centric events take centre stage at Bents

Jan 24 Holiday home ambition for Warrington disability charity

Jan 23 Police tackle dangerous parking outside school

Jan 23 Council offer price freeze on Green Bin collections while residents demand refunds

Jan 23 Year of the Dragon Lunar New Year celebrations coming to town centre

Jan 23 College prepares for final open evening of the academic year

Jan 23 Shelter plan for Alpacas approved

Jan 23 Care agency which required improvement now rated good by inspectors

Jan 23 With measles on the increase NHS launches catch up campaign for missed MMR vaccines

Jan 23 Teenage drug dealer who was victim of modern day slavery receives suspended sentence

Jan 22 Shoplifter arrested thanks to help from town centre CCTV operators

Jan 22 M6 slip road closed while firefighters tackle pick-up truck blaze

Jan 22 Police sadly confirm death of man hit by train

Jan 22 Skip fire spreads to hedge

Jan 22 Parr Hall panto success following bumper year and near sell-out shows

Jan 22 Local children’s charity Adoption Matters honours former CEO with room naming

Jan 22 Town Hall planning chiefs throw out pub’s pavement cafe scheme

Jan 22 Warrington ranked 4th best place for new office location

Jan 21 Man who breached restraining order after threatening to throw acid in woman’s face back behind bars

Jan 21 Road closed as strong winds bring down large tree at Lymm

Jan 21 Two fire crews tackle wheelie bin fire

Jan 20 SP Energy Networks’ tips on staying safe during Storm Isha

Jan 20 Homes plan in church grounds approved by planners

Jan 20 Music professionals inspire next generation of Priestley students

Jan 20 Final call for entries to this year’s Cheshire Prize for Literature competition

Jan 20 St Rocco’s annual Christmas tree collection raises over £40,000

Jan 20 Commissioner issues warning over missing pet scam

Jan 19 Road closure for felling of hazardous trees

Jan 19 Grandparent ‘glow’ free at Land of Lights!

Jan 19 Historic barn can be converted despite noise fears

Jan 19 Pizza takeaway approved despite opposition from villagers

Jan 18 Police warning after van driver attempts to force entry to property at Winwick

Jan 18 Drink-drive suspect who fled crash scene charged

Jan 18 Man wanted on recall to prison arrested

Jan 18 No serious injuries reported following two-vehicle collision which closed Cromwell Avenue