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LTN update: we've listened, and following the conclusion of the final consultation phase, we can confirm that the Westy Low Traffic Neighbourhood will be removed. Read more:
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'NHS - Thank You' road markings laid down outside our Golden Gates
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Today is the 28th anniversary of the Warrington Bombing
On 20 March 1993 two bombs exploded on Bridge St killing Tim Parry & Johnathan Ball and injuring more than 50 people
Although there is no physical event this year, today we reflect privately on one of the towns darkest days
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Thank you to everyone who attended the 30th anniversary of the Warrington Bombing this afternoon
@WarringtonMayor
@peacefoundation
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Special road markings pay tribute to heroic NHS staff
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Unfortunately, the homecoming parade won't be taking place tomorrow but it was a valiant effort by the Wolves!
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We have installed some specially designed poppy road designs in the town centre in advance of Remembrance Sunday.
Lest we forget
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On this day five years ago, Tom, Kris, Jack, River, and their manager Craig's lives were tragically cut short. Our thoughts are with their family, friends and all those who loved them dearly.
Rest in peace
#BoysThatSing
❤️💛💚💙💜
#ViolaBeach
🌴
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Our thoughts are with the family and friends of Johnathan and Tim, and those who were affected by the tragic events on this day 29 years ago.
We also reflect and think about those who are currently suffering due to global conflict ❤
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The Town Hall flag is flying at half-mast from this afternoon in memory of Brianna Ghey:
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URGENT UPDATE: We have reached an agreement with Unite to end the strikes.
🗑️ Bin collections are expected to resume again tomorrow, Friday 8 December. Please visit our website for the latest updates and to check your bin collection day:
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All applicants and referrals welcomed for this unique opportunity:
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It's good news for shoppers! We've agreed a deal to save Warrington's Debenhams store from closure:
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This Remembrance Sunday, the Mayor of Warrington, Cllr Maureen Creaghan, has honoured the fallen by laying a wreath at the Cenotaph
#WeWillRememberThem
#LestWeForget
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⛔Please don't visit other households unless you need to. With case numbers rising rapidly, and steeply, over the last few weeks, we all need to play our part to stop the spread of the virus:
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As if there isn't enough excitement with the Challenge Cup final this weekend
@Wolvesrl
, we're also pleased to announce that
#Warrington
has made it to the next stage in our bid to be a host for the Rugby League World Cup 2021!
#RLWC2021
#BackTheBid
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From Monday 11 January, there will be two testing sites in Warrington for people who do not have coronavirus symptoms and aren't able to work from home. This will help us to track asymptomatic cases. Read what this all means:
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Warrington bestows its highest honour on rugby league legend
@bennie_westwood
. He is made an Honorary Citizen in recognition of eminent service to the borough
@WarringtonMayor
@WarringtonRLFC
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Good news for Warrington - we will remain in Tier 2. More info to follow
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The flag at Warrington Town Hall is at half mast in honour of the inspirational Captain Sir Tom Moore💛
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The results are in with Labour’s Charlotte Nichols
@charlotte2153
elected in Warrington North
#GeneralElection2019
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What a difference four hours can make! Unbelievable support for the homecoming parade🐺🏉
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The funeral of Brianna Ghey will take place at 2.45pm at St Elphin's Church tomorrow, Wednesday 15 March, where we will collectively remember and celebrate her life.
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Tour of Britain coming to Warrington! Residents and visitors can look forward to the excitement of a stage finish in September, for more visit
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Thank you for sticking to the rules - the latest verified figures show we're below 600 weekly cases for the first time since early October. This is a positive sign, but there's still work to do:
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We’re at Victoria Park today to celebrate the return of grassroots sport and the third round draw for this year’s
#ChallengeCup
🏈🏆
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We've launched an ambitious bid to become the UK's first all-electric bus town 🚌 👉
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Strict new measures have been announced, in response to the sharp increase in the number of coronavirus cases in the borough. Find out more👉
@WarringtonCCG
@WHHNHS
@Bridgewater_NHS
@NWBoroughsNHS
@WarringtonVA
@YourLiveWire
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This evening, David Thompson MBE DL was confirmed as Honorary Freeman of Warrington. He's made a huge difference in Warrington and beyond through his work promoting accessibility and inclusion, and improving the lives of people with disabilities. Huge congratulations, Dave!👏
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Result: Faisal Rashid, Labour, is elected in Warrington South with 29,994 votes (turnout 73%)
#GE2017
#generalelection
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The results are in - read the full breakdown on our website 👇
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This afternoon, a bronze memorial was unveiled at Parr Hall in memory of Jack Dakin, River Reeves, Kris Leonard, Tom Lowe and Craig Tarry – the members and manager of Viola Beach - as a permanent tribute in their memory💛❤️💙💚💜
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Today is International Missing Children's Day - Let's make sure they're not forgotten. Follow
@missingpeople
#FindEveryChild
#TeamBigTweet
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Did you start your homeschool day with
@TheBodyCoach
this morning for P.E with Joe? Don't worry if not it's still available on Youtube and is just as fun if done in the afternoon! P.E with Joe / Monday 23rd March 2020 via
@YouTube
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Fiddlers Ferry has been an iconic part of Warrington’s skyline since 1971 and we will say our final goodbye to it on Sunday 3 December.
A number of road closures will be in place for the demolition of the four cooling towers, for more visit:
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Following the sad death of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, we join with people across the world as we mourn her loss.
The flag at Warrington Town Hall is being flown at half-mast as a mark of respect.
Read our statement from the
@WarringtonMayor
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Students from Great Sankey High School sing ‘You raise me up’ to open the ceremony
@WarringtonMayor
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We're delighted that our children's services have been rated 'Good' by Ofsted.
Find out more:
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We’ve put the finishing touches to a much needed shared use path for cyclists and pedestrians, between Burtonwood village and Junction 8 of the M62. We’ve named it ‘Terry O’Neill Way’, in memory of the former council leader and Burtonwood ward councillor.
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Our Public Health team have got on their bikes and had a go riding down the final stretch to the finish!
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The Tour Village and finish line are taking shape. We're excited, are you? Join us from 11am. For more visit
@WeAreWarrington
@TourofBritain
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The all new
@warringtonmkt
is now open for business!
Have you been to have a look yet?
Main market hall, 9am - 4pm
Cookhouse, 11am - 7pm
(Monday to Saturday)
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Wishing everyone in Warrington a happy, healthy and safe Easter 💛
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One of the easiest things we can do to stop coronavirus spreading is by following the social distancing rules. Remember – keep one Wolfie away from one another!
@WarringtonRLFC
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At 5pm tomorrow, our Council Leader, Chief Exec and Director of Public Health will do a live broadcast explaining the current
#COVID19
situation in Warrington. Got a Q you'd like them to answer? Comment below👇Watch the broadcast:
#WarringtonOnTheWatchlist
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We’re in desperate need of PPE for our front line social care staff. We are accepting donations of any protective goggles and masks, disposable aprons and hand sanitser you can give us:
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History in the making, as the first ever sprint finish arrives in Warrington. Even our Golden Gates look proud. What a day for Warrington!
@TourofBritain
@WeAreWarrington
#warringtonTOB
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Thank you to everyone who took part in the minute's silence to remember all of the key workers who have sadly lost their lives
#IWMD20
#NeverForgotten
@WarringtonMayor
@CllrRussBowden
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We’ve done brilliantly to lower COVID-19 case numbers in recent days. Make sure to keep following the national guidance & to book a test if you have any coronavirus symptoms – however mild. Take a leaf out of
@WarringtonRLFC
’s book and don’t drop the ball!
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We’ve done brilliantly to lower COVID-19 case numbers in recent days. Make sure to keep following the national guidance & to book a test if you have any coronavirus symptoms – however mild. Take a leaf out of
@WarringtonRLFC
’s book and don’t drop the ball!
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We've started making changes to our footways and cyclepaths to ensure our residents can socially distance out and about. Just look at Sankey Bridges.
Find out more about the changes we'll be making:
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Warrington will be hosting three men's games and, in a world first, a Physical Disability Rugby League tournament as part of a Festival of Rugby League. Bring it on!
#RLWC2021
#PDRL
#WeAreTheHosts
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A new plaque has been officially unveiled in the grounds of Walton Hall to mark nearly 30 years of Disability Awareness Day (DAD) being held at the venue.
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Thank you to everyone who took part and came along to the Remembrance Sunday parade and service
#LestWeForget
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We're stating our opposition to proposals for the mass closure of railway station ticket offices across England, including at Warrington Bank Quay, Warrington West, Birchwood and Glazebrook. If you are also against these plans, make sure you have your say
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Today, is Transgender Day of Remembrance. We remember and honour the memory of transgender people whose lives have been lost due to acts of anti-transgender violence.
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A big thank you to everyone who supported the Vaccination Bus today! Lots more people receiving their first dose of the
#CovidVaccine
💉👏🏻
@WarringtonCCG
@WarringtonBuses
@CWWarringtonPCN
@LauraMount16
@YourLiveWire
@WarringtonVA
@WDPcomms
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This afternoon, we've made the decision, alongside our school leaders, to delay the wider reopening of our primary schools by a week, until Monday 15 June. Read our full statement for more information:
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Our new look electric bus has been officially unveiled 🚌
Our new fleet will be hitting Warrington's streets in the coming months
#RideTheZebra
🦓
@WarringtonBuses
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Warrington has been confirmed as 'high risk' as part of the new national three-level
#coronavirus
alert system, which means our current restrictions still apply:
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We can't wait to welcome Mark Cavendish, the greatest sprinter of all time, who has been confirmed for this year’s
@TourofBritain
, for more visit
This year's race will be speeding through Warrington on Thursday 9 September
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Firefighter Ben North from
@CheshireFire
and his young family have been dressing Ted up again! May the 4th be with you 📆🌈
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We're planning to introduce Warrington's first CYCLOPS junction at Bewsey Road/Lovely Lane, making it safer for all. If you'd like to find out more, come to our drop-in event tomorrow, 28 Nov, at Whitecross Community Centre, any time between 4pm and 7pm
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The Council’s Cabinet has approved a £2.4m grant contribution to support a major rebuilding programme at Penketh High School
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A 20-year vision to make Warrington town centre a vibrant, dynamic destination – and a great place to live work, visit and do business – has been given the go-ahead.
Read more about the town centre masterplan:
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Thank you to all of our shoppers who are following the new signage around the town centre and
@GoldenSquareUK
. We’re particularly pleased to see Debenhams open its doors once again from today!
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Our children’s services continue to perform well, according to a recent focused Ofsted visit:
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Padgate Library has officially re-opened after being given a new lease of life through a £142,000 renovation. It’s the latest success for our borough-wide libraries modernisation programme.
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When the national restrictions are lifted, Warrington will become a tier 2 ‘high alert’ level area from Wednesday 2 December. Find out more👉
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Work is officially complete on our community project to breathe new life into Marshall Gardens, in the town centre. We’re looking forward to it beginning its new era as a beautiful memorial garden, in the heart of our town.
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🏆Good luck to
@RylandsFC
in this afternoons FA Vase Final at Wembley stadium! ⚽
#WarringtonProud
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We can confirm that no schools in Warrington have an issue with Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC), which is a type of concrete prone to collapse.
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At the eleventh hour on the eleventh day of the eleventh month, a two minute silence is annually observed in honour of all the service men and women, both past and present, who have served their country, for more
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Warrington Market has been given the perfect Christmas gift by being named the Cheshire Life Market of the Year.
Read the full story:
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Many congratulations to
@theyellows
on their promotion to the National League North!
#Warrington
Don't you know, pump it up, the Town are going up! 🟡🎉
Today's match report ⬇️
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🗳Thank you to everyone who voted and worked to support the elections in Warrington and to
@YourLiveWire
for hosting the count ☑️
Head to 👉 for a full list of results.
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Good luck to
@wolvesrl
in the
#GrandFinal2016
on Saturday, the whole of Warrington is behind you!
#WarringtonProud
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We’re encouraging people to return any loaned community or NHS equipment you no longer need so it can be cleaned, recycled and reused. Returning community equipment Could save us over £500,000 every year which we can reinvest into supporting more patients.
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Check out this poster promoting Warrington as a visitor destination on the North Cheshire train line. Created by Nicky Thompson as part of the 'Marvellous Days Out' series, on display at the 'Making Tracks' exhibition, this Friday at Chester Cathedral
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Final inspection today of our beautifully restored cenotaph. Just over two weeks to go until it is rededicated to Warrington
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Council pledges support for leasehold residents:
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"I'm following the COVID-19 guidance for my Grandad, who is elderly and more at risk" - powerful stuff from our young people in Warrington 📽️
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A statement from Mayor of Warrington, Cllr Steve Wright:
"Today, we are thinking of Brianna, her family, friends and all who knew and loved her.
"What happened will always be regarded as one of Warrington’s darkest days.
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We've secured more than £1m through the latest round of the government's Active Travel Funding. It means we can move ahead with some key projects to support safer walking and cycling
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Mark your calendars and get ready to show your pride!
Warrington Pride 2023 is taking place on Saturday 24 June, with a programme of activities leading up to the day.
Get ready for an unforgettable celebration for more visit
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It’s important that essential services like bin collections can carry on during the coronavirus outbreak.
Please help us to keep them running smoothly, by disinfecting the bin handles to make sure our crews stay safe.
Thank you in advance from our bin and recycling crews.
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Be like Wolfie from
@WarringtonRLFC
remember to take a symptom-free test before and after attending a game 🐺🏉
You can get a free coronavirus test at any of our testing sites or you can pick up a home test kit online and at participating pharmacies:
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We'll be doing a public broadcast on Monday, 5pm, alongside
@WarringtonRLFC
head coach, Steve Price. We'll discuss the latest coronavirus position in Warrington and how we can continue to look after ourselves, and each other, despite the current measures
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Depression Awareness Week aims to get people talking about depression and challenging stigma
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It’s important that essential services like bin collections can carry on during the coronavirus outbreak.
Please help us to keep them running smoothly, by disinfecting the bin handles to make sure our crews stay safe.
Thank you in advance from our bin and recycling crews.
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We have been successful in our bid for £650,000 from the government's Active Travel Fund to help create a safer environment for cyclists and pedestrians in the borough.
Find out more👉
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We are lighting Warrington Town Hall green this evening to celebrate Eid, marking the end of Ramadan.
The
@WarringtonMayor
joins two newly elected councillors in wishing Eid Mubarak to everyone celebrating across the borough
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UPDATE: Warrington will enter the 'very high' risk local COVID alert level (tier 3) at 00.01am this Tuesday, 27 October:
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