Warrington to become major Royal Mail parcel hub

Work is starting in Warrington on Royal Mail's new state-of-the-art parcel hub, which is one of three to be built in the UK.

The site will cover the equivalent of 4.5 football pitches and handle 600,000 items a day.

Royal Mail says it's a significant commitment to the "Northern Powerhouse" and it reflects the major role Royal Mail plays in the region; contributing around £1 billion to the economy.

The hubs forms part of an extension to Royal Mail's UK delivery network that will see the company introduce a second delivery for next day parcels and larger items.

The extension is expected to be fully operational by 2023.