
Police seek two men after bus driver racially abused
POLICE have released CCTV images of two men they would like to speak to after a bus driver was racially abused while working at Warrington Bus Station.

Three years prison for man who attempted to smuggle Class A drugs into Creamfields Music Festival
A 20-year-old man has been jailed after he admitted attempting to smuggle class A drugs into the Creamfields Music Festival.

Making Space completes merger with counselling organisation
WARRINGTON-based, national social care charity Making Space has completed a merger with Beacon Counselling, a Stockport organisation providing counselling and wellbeing support for adults, young people, and children, marking another significant step forward in the charity’s long-term growth strategy.

The Christmas countdown is on at Bents
Bents Garden and Home have been counting down the days to their official Christmas opening.

RSPCA urges people to adopt ‘every kind’ of dog as crisis sees record numbers
The RSPCA is urging people to consider adopting ‘every kind’ of dog this Adoptober as the charity is struggling with record numbers of dogs in its care.

Extra date for Lymm Panto due to unprecedented demand
DUE to unprecedented demand, Lymm Rugby Club has announced an additional show performance of ‘Jack and His Giant Beanstalk’ on Friday 12 December, curtain up at 8pm.

Work ongoing to get church clock chiming again
WORK is ongoing to get the Parish church clock at Culcheth chiming again after it was stopped due to noise complaints.

Town centre retailers fight back against misleading data suggesting Warrington is one of worst for high-street closures
WARRINGTON retailers are fighting back following recent reports suggesting the town is one of the worst in the country for high street closures.

Further road closures scheduled for Bus Service Improvement Plan
FURTHER road closures have been scheduled as part of Warrington Borough Council’s ongoing Bus Service Improvement Plan.

Be a quitter this Stoptober
Stoptober is back, and with LiveWire by your side, October could be the start of a stronger, smoke-free future.

Police seek two men after bus driver racially abused
POLICE have released CCTV images of two men they would like to speak to after a bus driver was racially abused while working at Warrington Bus Station.

Three years prison for man who attempted to smuggle Class A drugs into Creamfields Music Festival
A 20-year-old man has been jailed after he admitted attempting to smuggle class A drugs into the Creamfields Music Festival.

UPDATE: Closure order secured against Latchford property following drug activity and anti-social behaviour
POLICE have secured a closure order on a property at Latchford, Warrington, following numerous reports of drug activity and anti-social behaviour.

Notorious gangland boss from Warrington jailed for more than 26 years
A notorious gangland boss from Warrington who armed organised crime groups around the UK after sending a weapons list on the encrypted platform EncroChat has been sentenced to 26 years and eight months in prison, following a National Crime Agency investigation.

Students can be a prime target for fraud and cyber crime – police warning
STUDENTS can be a prime target for fraud and cyber crime and the University of Chester’s Warrington Centre is no exception.

Police informed after car torched at Orford
POLICE have been informed after firefighters were called out to reports of a car on fire at Orford, Warrington, during the early hours of this morning (Saturday).

Police warning after cars targeted at Great Sankey, Callands and Burtonwood
POLICE have issued a warning after reports of parked cars being targeted by offenders at Great Sankey, Callands and Burtonwood, overnight.

Appeal for witnesses following serious assault near Walton Gardens
Police investigating a serious assault near Walton Gardens are appealing for information, video footage and witnesses.

Police seek witnesses after man suffers serious head injury during town centre assault
POLICE are seeking witnesses after a 52-year-old man suffered a serious head injury after being pushed to the ground during an assault in Warrington town centre.

Laughing robber who threatened to stab victim jailed
A man who threatened to stab his victim and then laughed as he lay injured on the ground has been jailed for an attempted robbery in Warrington town centre.

Boteler CE High School welcomes 400 families to Open Evening
WARRINGTON’S Sir Thomas Boteler CE High School welcomed more than 400 families to its annual Open Evening – the highest…

Students can be a prime target for fraud and cyber crime – police warning
STUDENTS can be a prime target for fraud and cyber crime and the University of Chester’s Warrington Centre is no exception.

College launches five-day Solar PV and Battery Storage course for qualified electricians
Warrington & Vale Royal College is launching a five-day training course for qualified electricians, designed to meet the growing demand for renewable energy skills in the UK.

Sir Thomas Boteler students speak of Christian values at unique church service
SIR Thomas Boteler Church of England High School held their annual Inauguration Service at St. Elphin’s Parish Church, Warrington, as students spoke about their Christian values.

Sir Thomas Boteler achieves national award for Parental Partnership
Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School has been awarded the Leading Parent Partnership Award (LPPA), a nationally recognised standard that celebrates schools which demonstrate excellence in strengthening parental engagement.

Ascent Autism Specialist College moves into new home
STAFF and students at Ascent Autism Specialist College have moved into their new home on the multi-use business park, The Parks in Newton-le-Willows.

College prepares to welcome future students at Year 11 open evenings
Warrington & Vale Royal College will soon be welcoming Year 11 pupils and their families to its highly anticipated Open Evenings, beginning on Wednesday, October 8.

College proud to announce 100 percent pass rate for all Access to Higher Education (HE) students
WARRINGTON & Vale Royal College is proud to announce a 100% pass rate across all Access to Higher Education (HE) pathways, a remarkable achievement that highlights the dedication of its students and staff.

Free after-school Dance Academy returns at Warrington & Vale Royal College
WARRINGTON & Vale Royal College is thrilled to announce the return of its free after-school Dance Academy this October.

UTC Warrington building closed due to cladding concerns
THE UTC Warrington building was unable to reopen for the start of the new term this week after being closed due to safety concerns over cladding.

Toxic politics reaches a new low in Culcheth
I’m sorry to say that the world of toxic politics has reached a new low in the Culcheth area – and it’s not just me saying it – I am hearing it from lots of people across the whole of Warrington.

Shocked and horrified by level of online homophobia directed at Warrington Pride
THE year is 2025 and the UK is meant to be a place of freedom of expression – although sadly not judging by some of the commentary linked to my coverage of Warrington Pride.

Time for a much-needed apology from the corridors of power
THE findings of the Government’s Best Value Inspection into the financial affairs of Warrington Borough Council came as no surprise for many, with debts of around £1.8 billion.

Keep up the great work Warrington Litter Networks
CONGRATULATIONS to everyone involved with the volunteer Warrington Litter Networks who took part in the Great British Spring Clean recently, collecting over 300 tonnes of rubbish!

Remembering the remarkable Cindy Sturman
THERE wasn’t as dry eye in the house when family and friends gathered at the Raven Inn to celebrate the life of Cindy Sturman.

Disappointing but not surprising
WHILE there will be lots of disappointment in Lymm following the approval of new “prison block” retirement apartments on former Green Belt land in the village, it was hardly surprising to see the development allowed on appeal.

Let common sense prevail and retain boys’ names on Peace Centre
AS we approach the 32nd anniversary of the IRA bomb attack on Warrington, I echo the sentiments of peace campaigner Colin Parry regarding the issue surrounding the names of Tim Parry and Johnathan Ball remaining on the iconic Peace Centre.

Why you and your smart phone may not be so smart
THE Smart Phone – a blessing or a curse?

Reflecting on a year of change
AS the curtain comes down on our 25th anniversary of publishing Warrington Worldwide, it is time to reflect on another year in Warrington – a year of change.

Where next for gypsy traveller transit site?
IT’S certainly been a roller-coaster few weeks since Kenyon Lane Croft, hit the headlines as the preferred location for a gypsy traveller transit site.

Eight-try Lymm overcome Loughborough attacking threat
LYMM welcomed Loughborough University’s first visit to Crouchley Lane, making five changes to last week’s squad as they overcame the visitors’ attacking threat with a 54-35 victory.

Rylands share the spoils after long trip to Hebburn Town
A match with a penalty at each end of the 90 minutes resulted in a 1 – 1 draw after Warrington Rylands had taken the long journey to Tyne and Wear to play against Hebburn Town FC at The Trustmark Group Stadium.

Wolves victorious in Academy Grand Final
WARRINGTON Wolves’ youngsters won the Academy Grand Final, beating Leeds 32-18 at the Halliwell Jones Stadium.

Cheska picks up women’s cricketing awards
CHESKA Hales, of Grappenhall, picked up the batting prize in the Cheshire Women’s Cricket League end-of-season awards.

Warrington Wolves reveal 150th anniversary plans and new commemorative logo
WARRINGTON Wolves has announced plans to celebrate the club’s 150th anniversary in 2026, honouring their heritage while inspiring the future.

Lymm’s junior cricketers celebrate cup victory
LYMM Oughtrington Park Cricket Club’s Under 11s have won the North Cheshire Junior League Cup for the first time since 2013.

Eight-try Lymm overcome Loughborough attacking threat
LYMM welcomed Loughborough University’s first visit to Crouchley Lane, making five changes to last week’s squad as they overcame the visitors’ attacking threat with a 54-35 victory.

Rylands share the spoils after long trip to Hebburn Town
A match with a penalty at each end of the 90 minutes resulted in a 1 – 1 draw after Warrington Rylands had taken the long journey to Tyne and Wear to play against Hebburn Town FC at The Trustmark Group Stadium.

Wolves victorious in Academy Grand Final
WARRINGTON Wolves’ youngsters won the Academy Grand Final, beating Leeds 32-18 at the Halliwell Jones Stadium.

Cheska picks up women’s cricketing awards
CHESKA Hales, of Grappenhall, picked up the batting prize in the Cheshire Women’s Cricket League end-of-season awards.

Warrington Wolves reveal 150th anniversary plans and new commemorative logo
WARRINGTON Wolves has announced plans to celebrate the club’s 150th anniversary in 2026, honouring their heritage while inspiring the future.

Lymm’s junior cricketers celebrate cup victory
LYMM Oughtrington Park Cricket Club’s Under 11s have won the North Cheshire Junior League Cup for the first time since 2013.

How to make more effective business decisions: a guide for business owners
As a business owner, you make decisions constantly — both big and small. One moment you’re managing team schedules, and the next you’re consulting with IT support about a new tool or system to install.

Making Space completes merger with counselling organisation
WARRINGTON-based, national social care charity Making Space has completed a merger with Beacon Counselling, a Stockport organisation providing counselling and wellbeing support for adults, young people, and children, marking another significant step forward in the charity’s long-term growth strategy.

The M6 Bed Warehouse wins prestigious Small NBF Retail Champion Award
THE family-run M6 Bed Warehouse is proud to announce that it has been named the Small NBF Retail Champion 2025.

Speedy Freight shortlisted at 2025 Supply Chain Excellence Awards
Warrington courier and logistics provider Speedy Freight has been named a finalist in the Customer Service Award category at the 2025 Supply Chain Excellence Awards.

Town centre retailers fight back against misleading data suggesting Warrington is one of worst for high-street closures
WARRINGTON retailers are fighting back following recent reports suggesting the town is one of the worst in the country for high street closures.

Tips to give your business a new identity
There are many pros and cons to taking on a business by buying it outright, the same as there are pros and cons to launching a brand new company itself. Depending on your reasons for getting into commercial enterprise, these can vastly differ.

Accountants Warrington
Warrington based accountants

Air conditioning and heating solutions
Air conditioning and heating solutions, Warrington

Art Galleries Warrington
Art Galleries in Warrington, Stockton Heath and Lymm

Builders Warrington
BUILDERS in the Warrington area

Carpets and Beds
Carpet suppliers and carpet cleaners in the Warrington area.

Car Sales and Repairs
Car sales and repairs in Warrington

Why clear safety signs make Warrington safer
A busy junction near a school. A forklift crossing in a warehouse on Winwick Road. A fire exit in a café in the town centre. In each case, a simple sign can make the next move obvious, and stop accidents before they happen.

A simple guide to family wealth in Warrington
A simple guide to family wealth in Warrington

Making Space completes merger with counselling organisation
WARRINGTON-based, national social care charity Making Space has completed a merger with Beacon Counselling, a Stockport organisation providing counselling and wellbeing support for adults, young people, and children, marking another significant step forward in the charity’s long-term growth strategy.

The Christmas countdown is on at Bents
Bents Garden and Home have been counting down the days to their official Christmas opening.

Making Space completes merger with counselling organisation
WARRINGTON-based, national social care charity Making Space has completed a merger with Beacon Counselling, a Stockport organisation providing counselling and wellbeing support for adults, young people, and children, marking another significant step forward in the charity’s long-term growth strategy.

Be a quitter this Stoptober
Stoptober is back, and with LiveWire by your side, October could be the start of a stronger, smoke-free future.

Free dementia clinic coming to Warrington
NATIONWIDE and Dementia UK are hosting a free face-to-face clinic in Warrington on October 7, 8 and 9 – offering specialist support in a safe, comfortable and private space for people to discuss any aspect of dementia.

Healthwatch Warrington launches ‘About Me’ awareness card to support inclusive healthcare
HEALTHWATCH Warrington has launched a special “About Me” awareness card, a pioneering initiative designed to empower patients and improve communication with healthcare professionals.

The Christmas countdown is on at Bents
Bents Garden and Home have been counting down the days to their official Christmas opening.

Extra date for Lymm Panto due to unprecedented demand
DUE to unprecedented demand, Lymm Rugby Club has announced an additional show performance of ‘Jack and His Giant Beanstalk’ on Friday 12 December, curtain up at 8pm.

Tourism spotlight set to shine on Walton Hall & Gardens
THE spotlight is set to shine on Warrington’s Walton Hall & Gardens as venue and finalists for a hat-trick of awards at the annual Cheshire Tourism Awards.

Last chance to get early-bird tickets for Land of Lights at Gulliver’s World
A last chance to get tickets for Warrington’s biggest lantern and light festival at early-bird prices at Gulliver’s World is fast approaching!

Making Space completes merger with counselling organisation
WARRINGTON-based, national social care charity Making Space has completed a merger with Beacon Counselling, a Stockport organisation providing counselling and wellbeing support for adults, young people, and children, marking another significant step forward in the charity’s long-term growth strategy.

RSPCA urges people to adopt ‘every kind’ of dog as crisis sees record numbers
The RSPCA is urging people to consider adopting ‘every kind’ of dog this Adoptober as the charity is struggling with record numbers of dogs in its care.

Bellway donates to Cheshire Dogs’ Home
With several residential developments plus its Head Office all located in Warrington, housebuilder Bellway was keen to support a local cause, with Cheshire Dogs’ Home close to many hearts.

Duncan runs for the Third Age Trust
DUNCAN Forsyth, a keen member of Lymm Runners, is also a member of Lymm and Thelwall University of the Third age (L&Tu3a) – and has been busy in both capacities.

Making Space completes merger with counselling organisation
WARRINGTON-based, national social care charity Making Space has completed a merger with Beacon Counselling, a Stockport organisation providing counselling and wellbeing support for adults, young people, and children, marking another significant step forward in the charity’s long-term growth strategy.

RSPCA urges people to adopt ‘every kind’ of dog as crisis sees record numbers
The RSPCA is urging people to consider adopting ‘every kind’ of dog this Adoptober as the charity is struggling with record numbers of dogs in its care.

Bellway donates to Cheshire Dogs’ Home
With several residential developments plus its Head Office all located in Warrington, housebuilder Bellway was keen to support a local cause, with Cheshire Dogs’ Home close to many hearts.

Duncan runs for the Third Age Trust
DUNCAN Forsyth, a keen member of Lymm Runners, is also a member of Lymm and Thelwall University of the Third age (L&Tu3a) – and has been busy in both capacities.

On the trail of the Norbertine Canons of Warburton
On a steep embankment shaded by archaic yew trees in the quiet backwater of Warburton Village close to nearby Lymm stands an ancient religious timber framed structure that has been associated with worship and prayer since as far back as the 11th century.

MP explores history of Warrington Castle during Heritage Open Day
VIDEO: WARRINGTON North MP Charlotte Nichols joined local residents for a Warrington Castle Heritage Open Day entitled ‘The Anglo-Saxon Story: Uncovering the Legends, Norman Rule, and Legacy of St Elphin’s Church’.

Shared celebrations as Parr Hall and Warrington Museum both mark milestone anniversaries
TWO of Warrington’s most iconic buildings, the Parr Hall and Museum, are both celebrating milestone anniversaries this month.

Mayor praises fantastic Museum of Policing Open Day event
THE Museum of Policing in Cheshire welcomed hundreds of visitors, including the Mayor of Warrington, Cllr. Mo Hussain, for a free family open day at its Arpley Street base in Warrington.

Start 2024 in the best way with Dry January
The festive season brings excitement for many, but it can also be a time of indulgence, and perhaps drinking more alcohol than we would like. As we head into a new year, many people will be wanting to feel a little fitter and healthier.

Make space in the day for your mental health this Time to Talk Day
AS we enter the New Year, it’s never been more important to talk about our mental health.

Refreshing to read common sense
I have just read the April 2021 edition of Warrington Worldwide and I am delighted with Gary’s comments in the Editorial.

Letter: Warrington Cenotaph gathering was not an organised meeting
I am writing to you with regard to the Council’s actions in reporting the gathering at The Cenotaph War Memorial, Warrington town centre, on Remembrance Sunday, 8th November 2020, to Cheshire Police.