Tag: Safety
Taxi Drivers Receive Military Bandages for Knife Emergencies: A Vital Safety Measure
Taxi drivers in Warrington are now equipped with military-grade bandages to address the issue of knife crime in the area. Cheshire Police officers distributed these life-saving bandages to 50 taxis at Bank Quay train...
Increased Police Patrols in Town Center Due to Reported Disagreement
Increased Police Presence in Town Center Following Reported DisputeLocal authorities have decided to increase police patrols in the town center due to a reported disagreement that occurred recently. The decision was made to ensure...
Three Injured in Chester Road Crash: Emergency Services Respond to Accident
Emergency services responded to a three-vehicle crash on Chester Road in the Walton area of the A56 today at around 12:45 pm. Three individuals were transported to the hospital for evaluation, with one person...
Winter Weather Alert: Gritters Deployed Tonight for Ice and Snow Forecast
Gritters will be deployed on the roads in Warrington tonight as temperatures are expected to drop below freezing. This is due to a cold snap that is forecasted to bring icy conditions and possibly...
Prepare for Winter: Free Vehicle Safety Checks by Firefighters
Firefighters are offering free safety checks on vehicles as winter approaches. Drivers can go to Sainsbury's Chapelford on November 17 from 1pm to 3pm for the checks. Warrington West Beat Team officers and Cheshire...
Building Collapse Forces Evacuation and Road Closure – Flats and Shops Impacted
A building collapse in Earlestown this afternoon has led to the closure of a section of Bridge Street. Fire and rescue crews responded to the scene shortly before 4 pm, where they found a...
Man Charged with Assault and Strangulation at Gulliver’s World
A man named Dean Grimes has been accused of assaulting and strangling a woman during a visit to Gulliver's World. The incident took place at the popular theme park in Old Hall, where the...
Investigation launched into death of man who fell from East Lancs bridge
Jimmy Callery, a 66-year-old man, tragically fell from a bridge on the East Lancashire Road on Friday, October 25. The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) is now investigating his death after a mandatory...
HGV Driver Charged in Wales Probe for Four Times Legal Alcohol Limit
A heavy goods vehicle (HGV) driver in Wales has found himself in hot water after being charged with failing to provide a specimen for analysis. The incident took place on the A55 in Gwynedd...
A56 Chester Road Closed for Emergency Services at Serious Collision
A road in Warrington was closed in both directions due to a serious incident that occurred on the A56 Chester Road in Walton. The closure extended to the junction of Runcorn Road on Sunday...
Chippy in Warrington Receives One-Star Food Hygiene Rating – What Went Wrong?
A chippy in Warrington recently received a one-star food hygiene rating. The Crispy Cod, located on Manchester Road, was inspected by the Food Standards Agency, which led to this poor score. The ratings given...
Evacuation of Homes Due to Grenade Found in Car’s Boot
Emergency services are currently in Bootle today after a possible grenade was found in the boot of a car. Police received a report about the grenade at around 1:10 pm on Strand Road. As...
Firefighters respond to blaze on M56 Highway
Three fire engines rushed to the scene of a fire on the M56 highway in Runcorn yesterday. The emergency services received a call about the incident on the eastbound side of the motorway around...