Labour is calling on Boris Johnson to block the peerage of a former MEP who has refused to apologise for historical support of the IRA over the attack in Warrington that killed two children.

Labour urges Johnson to block ex MEP's peerage over IRA position

The wife of a man who died after he was assaulted outside a DIY store has described him as "strong, brave and wonderful".

Wife of man attacked outside DIY store in Warrington pays tribute

Bob Pickthall and Bob Lawton, who have written a pop song during lockdown to raise money for Cancer Research UK

A grandad from Warrington, who survived prostate cancer, has raised thousands of pounds for Cancer Research UK by penning a pop song during lockdown.

Warrington Grandad raises thousands for charity after surviving prostate cancer

Charities are warning eating disorders can thrive in isolation, at a time when their fundraising support has fallen dramatically.

Crisis calls double in lockdown for those with eating disorders

New safety measures are in place with limits on the number of customers allowed in at any one time.

Customers queue as Ikea re-opens 19 stores

Warrington and England international player Mike Cooper has a team in China sourcing hundreds of thousands of pieces of PPE.

The rugby star helping to get vital protective equipment to our key workers

Fiddler's Ferry Power Station in Warrington shut down on Monday, nine months after the closure was announced by energy company SSE.

Warrington coal-power station closes after nearly 50 years

Meanwhile, Greater Manchester Police says some investigations won't be progressed because of reduced police resources.

Police take action after "coronavirus" coughing incidents

Ben Westwood played 441 games for Warrington Wolves and now the town is granting him its highest honour.

Rugby legend Ben Westwood to be made 'Freeman of Warrington'

Cheshire Police said the incident had been referred to the Independent Office for Police Conduct. 

Man killed after being knocked down by unmarked police car

The dream kit of Viola Beach's drummer has gone on display at the British Music Experience, with the hope it'll inspire future musicians.

'They had something special about them' - Viola Beach 'dream' kit on display

The daughter of a man who was found murdered in his home said she can't celebrate Christmas without him.


Murder victim's daughter faces Christmas knowing killer 'is still out there'

Mark Bradbury was found with significant head injuries at his home on Station Road South, Padgate, in August

Police seek victim's watch after murder of Warrington man Mark Bradbury

Detectives are continuing to question two people from Cheshire over the deaths of 39 migrants whose bodies were found inside a lorry.

Cheshire couple questioned by police following lorry deaths

David Pomphret has been sentenced to a minimum of 20 years after he bludgeoned his wife Ann Marie with a crowbar in a "frenzied" attack.

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