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January, 2023
NSPCC survey calls for for tougher online safety for children
Youth Commission is looking for young people to help support the police
Police issue warning to keep dogs on leads in public places following dog attack incidents
£2.93-a-year council tax increase for average Birchwood householder
Fire crews called after car collides with tree on M6 at Lymm
Eleven more COVID-19 related deaths as hospital inpatient numbers and infection rates continue to rise
Tories fear council’s gross debt will pass the £2 billion mark in 2023
Swing bridge renovations put on hold after council refuse nine-month road closure order
Man who “pressured” 12-year-old girl into sending sexually explicit photographs jailed
Firefighters help rescue trapped person after Kingsway South closed following collision
Start saving in the New Year at Unify Credit Union’s new collection point
Torus Foundation receives £2.2 million gift aid from HMS
Burns Night supper with the Mayor of Warrington
Ombudsman criticises 15-minute care calls after investigation reveals three-minute care calls to woman with dementia
“Dangerous and predatory criminal” admits raping woman asleep in her own home
Man identified and no arrests made after CCTV appeal
Carer Derek keeps on caring – raising funds for two local charities
Baby fair offers help for new and expectant parents
A chance to tell police what their priorities should be
Cheshire – 15th least likely area to be burgled
Farmer seeks permission to replace barn damaged by a storm
Section of Liverpool Road to close for gas mains works
Family pay tribute to murder victim Billy Moore – a ‘gentle giant with a kind soul’
Drunken woman arrested for assaulting police officer
Developer seeks approval for anti-contamination work
When Pelé Came to Lymm exhibition set to kick off!
MP seeks council update on Grade II Listed Grappenhall Rectory
Football coach aims to run 5k a day in 2023 to raise funds for powerchair club
Drivers urged to plan ahead as end of festive season coincides with limited National Highways strike
“Pump track” scheme comes before planning chiefs
Charity bringing meditation classes to Warrington
Drink drive suspect seen swerving arrested after refusing breath test
MP at centre of new Westminster “sex pest” row after naming 20 colleagues on sexual harassment list
New Year cheer as £2 bus tickets go live
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December, 2022
Man arrested for spitting in security guard’s face
MBEs awarded in King’s New Year Honours locally for services to education, older people and wider community
Former academy coach on a kicking mission to raise funds for Rob Burrow and MND
NHS urge public to use online services if they run out of regular medication
Grants of up to £10,000 available via Community Cashback Fund
JUMP charity win national “Who Cares Wins Award”
Police seize three off-road bikes at Sankey Valley Park
Death of Brazil legend Pele sparks memories of World Cup stay in Lymm
Lucky seven as four Monopoly players take a Chance and all land on Warrington Worldwide!
Praise for youngsters who raise alarm over man in pond
Police thank member of the public who returned stolen goods after shoplifters arrested
Police extend appeal after 15-year-girl wounded by pint cup full of coins
Vulnerable missing pensioner last seen at Cineworld found safe and well
NHS launches new Dementia diagnosis drive
RSPCA urge public to consider animal welfare during New Year celebrations