
Mother of four jailed after attempting to smuggle drugs hidden inside her body into Creamfields music festival
A 35-year-old mother of four has been jailed after she was caught smuggling illegal drugs into the Creamfields music festival at Daresbury in Kinder Eggs concealed in her body.

The Blind Pig – an elegant coffee shop and beauty and wellness destination
PLANNING chiefs at Warrington are studying an imaginative application for what is described as an elegant coffee shop with a beauty and wellness destination on the upper floor.

Land of Lights set to return to Gulliver’s World this winter
Gulliver’s Theme Park Resorts has announced the return of its popular Land of Lights festival in Warrington this winter.

College empowers care sector with ongoing access to essential clinical skills training
Warrington & Vale Royal College is enhancing its support for the region’s care sector by introducing a new subscription-based model for its well-established Clinical Skills Hub – making it easier than ever for care providers across Warrington, Winsford, and surrounding areas to access essential staff training.

New 3G pitch to become permanent home of Culcheth Walking Football Club
CULCHETH Walking Football Club is taking full advantage of a brand-new 3G football pitch at Culcheth High School by making it their new home.

Nature reserve viewing platform opposed by parish council
A RETR0SPECTIVE application for a viewing platform on the Woolston Eyes Nature Reserve, Warrington, is being opposed by local parish councillors.

Devoted community champion is new Mayor of Warrington
DEVOTED community champion Cllr. Mo Hussain has been confirmed as the 141st Mayor of Warrington, alongside Deputy Mayor Cllr Sagheer Zaman.

‘Legend and inspiration’ Maureen Banner steps down as Culture Warrington Chair
DESCRIBED as a ‘Legend and inspiration’ Maureen Banner has stepped down as Culture Warrington Chair after 13 years.

Council opens pet crematorium at Walton Lea
WARRINGTON Borough Council has opened a pet crematorium at a “beautiful” woodland and cottage dedicated to cherished pets within the grounds of Walton Lea Crematorium.

Police seek help identifying people following five separate shoplifting incidents at Co-op stores
POLICE have released CCTV images of people they would like to identify following five separate shoplifting incidents at Co-op stores in Latchford and Burtonwood.

Mother of four jailed after attempting to smuggle drugs hidden inside her body into Creamfields music festival
A 35-year-old mother of four has been jailed after she was caught smuggling illegal drugs into the Creamfields music festival at Daresbury in Kinder Eggs concealed in her body.

Police seek help identifying people following five separate shoplifting incidents at Co-op stores
POLICE have released CCTV images of people they would like to identify following five separate shoplifting incidents at Co-op stores in Latchford and Burtonwood.

Diary of a drug dealer exposes multi-kilo supply network in Warrington
TWO Warrington drug dealers, caught facilitating the supply of cocaine and cannabis through their use of an ‘EncroChat’ encrypted messaging service used exclusively by serious and organised criminals, have been jailed.

Drunken drug dealer involved in police pursuit jailed
A drunken drug dealer who was involved in a police pursuit, reaching speeds of 50mph through Warrington in a residential area, has been jailed for more than five years.

Police seek help identifying man as part of burglary investigation
DETECTIVES investigating a burglary in Warrington are continuing to appeal for information and have released a CCTV image of a man they want to identify.

Woman who flipped car after hitting pedestrian while high on nitrous oxide jailed
A 20-year-old woman who flipped her car after hitting a pedestrian while high on nitrous oxide from balloons has been jailed.

Man jailed after luring motorbike seller to Warrington and stealing his bike
A conman has been jailed for robbery after luring a motorbike seller to Warrington and stealing his bike.

Police to use AI to identify stalking behaviours at an early stage
AN artificial intelligence (AI) capability is being developed in Cheshire, enabling complex stalking behaviours to be identified at an early stage.

Care worker convicted of sexually assaulting young woman colleague at residential home
A care worker who sexually assaulted another carer at a Warrington residential home has been convicted of five offences.

Drug courier caught with 13 kilos of cocaine in back of car
An Orford man was found with 13 kilos of cocaine in the back of a car a court heard.

College empowers care sector with ongoing access to essential clinical skills training
Warrington & Vale Royal College is enhancing its support for the region’s care sector by introducing a new subscription-based model for its well-established Clinical Skills Hub – making it easier than ever for care providers across Warrington, Winsford, and surrounding areas to access essential staff training.

Callands nursery offers free eco-school sessions for local families
Bright Horizons Callands Day Nursery is inviting local families to join its latest nature-inspired initiative as part of its push for Distinction-level Eco-Schools Green Flag status.

Former college supported internship student receives highly regarded award
Former Warrington & Vale Royal College Supported Internship student, Lee Smith, has been recognised with a prestigious Chief Executive Award from Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, celebrating his outstanding contribution as a valued and respected member of the team.

Prestigious honour for textiles student
A textiles student who began learning her craft in Warrington has been honoured for her talent and dedication.

Students bring visual and culinary delights to visually impaired people
STUDENTS at Warrington & Vale Royal College brought visual and culinary delights to local visually impaired people thanks to a special partnership, now in its third year.

Oxford students’ message for Warrington peers
TWO undergraduates who are currently studying at Oxford have advised their peers in Warrington not to be deterred from applying to the UK’s competitive universities.

Catering student shows off culinary skills during international competition
Warrington & Vale Royal College Level 2 Culinary Skills student Mollie-Ann McCardle recently showcased her exceptional talent on the international stage, competing in the prestigious CombiGuru Challenge hosted by commercial oven manufacturer, Unox, in Padua, Italy.

Priestley Girls secure national rugby cup
DESPITE starting the season with just two players Priestley College girls’ rugby academy is celebrating winning the college cup final.

Priestley College footballers celebrate treble!
PRIESTLEY College’s footballers are celebrating a treble after being crowned national champions yesterday (Tuesday) with a 5-0 win in the final played at Accrington Stanley’s ground.

Actor returns to college to provide acting masterclass
AN ACTOR who has starred in shows featuring Austin Butler and Jack O’Connell returned to Warrington’s Priestley College to provide an acting masterclass for the current cohort.

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.

Understanding the power of positivity
IT would appear that some people who use social media or web forums as an outlet don’t understand the power of positivity, preferring to put a negative spin at every opportunity.

Sad sign of the times as pensioner begs for 50p in supermarket aisle
A WEEKLY food shop in a supermarket is something that for many families we take for granted without giving it much thought.

Time to compensate Raven Inn for lost business due to road works blunder
AFTER seeing first hand all the hard work that has gone into re-opening the Raven Inn community pub at Glazebury over recent years it was extremely disappointing to see the chaos caused by the ongoing road works outside the premises.

New 3G pitch to become permanent home of Culcheth Walking Football Club
CULCHETH Walking Football Club is taking full advantage of a brand-new 3G football pitch at Culcheth High School by making it their new home.

Warrington make it five wins from five games
WARRINGTON, clearly relishing their return to the Cheshire County League, made it five wins from five games with a 104-run victory over Middlewich at Walton Lea.

Albion Giants’ superb season continues with 36-6 win
LATCHFORD Albion Giants’ superb season continued with a fine 36-6 win at previously unbeaten Ashton Bears.

Sin-binned winger was a Giant turning point for Wolves’ women
WARRINGTON Wolves’ women’s head coach Ged Ginty has praised his team’s intent and commitment despite going down 30-40 to the Huddersfield Giants at the Halliwell Jones Stadium.

Death of former Wire legend Jackie Edwards
FORMER Warrington Rugby League Club legend and scrum-half Jackie Edwards has sadly died aged 85.

Powell’s Wakefield bring Wolves back down to earth
WARRINGTON Wolves collapsed to a 40-10 defeat against former coach Daryl Powell’s Wakefield.

New 3G pitch to become permanent home of Culcheth Walking Football Club
CULCHETH Walking Football Club is taking full advantage of a brand-new 3G football pitch at Culcheth High School by making it their new home.

Warrington make it five wins from five games
WARRINGTON, clearly relishing their return to the Cheshire County League, made it five wins from five games with a 104-run victory over Middlewich at Walton Lea.

Albion Giants’ superb season continues with 36-6 win
LATCHFORD Albion Giants’ superb season continued with a fine 36-6 win at previously unbeaten Ashton Bears.

Sin-binned winger was a Giant turning point for Wolves’ women
WARRINGTON Wolves’ women’s head coach Ged Ginty has praised his team’s intent and commitment despite going down 30-40 to the Huddersfield Giants at the Halliwell Jones Stadium.

Death of former Wire legend Jackie Edwards
FORMER Warrington Rugby League Club legend and scrum-half Jackie Edwards has sadly died aged 85.

Powell’s Wakefield bring Wolves back down to earth
WARRINGTON Wolves collapsed to a 40-10 defeat against former coach Daryl Powell’s Wakefield.

Entrepreneur urges business leaders to connect with young people
One of the region’s leading entrepreneurs has issued a rallying call for Cheshire and Warrington businesses to make work experience and connecting with young people a top priority “to build a skilled workforce that secures our region’s prosperity for decades”.

Marketing Cheshire hail new research released in VisitEngland report on the importance of tourism to communities
The tourism body for Cheshire and Warrington, Marketing Cheshire, has hailed new research released by VisitEngland revealing the positive cultural and social impacts of tourism on communities across the UK.

How to protect your business from cyberattacks
Cyberattacks are a common problem, even for small businesses in the UK. According to the government’s Cyber Security Breaches Survey…

Best websites for tradesmen
Growing a successful trades business starts with finding the right lead generation platforms. The best websites for tradesmen help secure…

Business travel made easy: Holafly eSIM to travel to Turkey
More and more businesses are operating across borders today. And that makes international business travel a vital part of companies’…

How SEO agencies in Warrington help local businesses compete nationally
In today’s competitive digital landscape, local businesses in Warrington are looking beyond their hometown to expand their reach and attract a broader audience.

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Land of Lights set to return to Gulliver’s World this winter
Gulliver’s Theme Park Resorts has announced the return of its popular Land of Lights festival in Warrington this winter.

Asylum Club Night marks four years with live music and first daytime event
Asylum Club Night, Warrington’s home for all things alternative, is celebrating its 4th birthday this July with its biggest month to date.

New 3G pitch to become permanent home of Culcheth Walking Football Club
CULCHETH Walking Football Club is taking full advantage of a brand-new 3G football pitch at Culcheth High School by making it their new home.

Full list of road closures for Neighbourhood Weekender music festival
VARIOUS road closures and highway restrictions will come into force this Bank Holiday weekend for the Neighbourhood Weekender music festival.

Dental practice found to be safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led
A Lymm-based dental practice offering NHS and private services was found to be safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led following a recent inspection by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

“Making Connections” event – part of Dementia Action Week.
WARRINGTON residents are being invited to visit the town centre Living Well Hub for a “Making Connections” event on Tuesday ( May 20) as part of Dementia Action Week.

People over 40 encouraged to get their blood pressure checked
This World Hypertension Day and during May Measure Month, NHS Cheshire and Merseyside is encouraging people over 40 to get their blood pressure checked.

Mother of three told the ringing in her ears was a brain tumour
A MOTHER of three from Warrington was shocked to be told that a persistent ringing in her ears was a brain tumour.

Land of Lights set to return to Gulliver’s World this winter
Gulliver’s Theme Park Resorts has announced the return of its popular Land of Lights festival in Warrington this winter.

Asylum Club Night marks four years with live music and first daytime event
Asylum Club Night, Warrington’s home for all things alternative, is celebrating its 4th birthday this July with its biggest month to date.

New 3G pitch to become permanent home of Culcheth Walking Football Club
CULCHETH Walking Football Club is taking full advantage of a brand-new 3G football pitch at Culcheth High School by making it their new home.

Countdown to 34th Disability Awareness Day
LOCAL charity Warrington Disability Partnership, the organisers of the UK’s and possibly, the worlds, largest free to enter voluntary led pan disability awareness day, are finalising the plans for this year’s 34th annual show.

Death of former Wire legend Jackie Edwards
FORMER Warrington Rugby League Club legend and scrum-half Jackie Edwards has sadly died aged 85.

Mayor takes part in “Supermarket Sweep” trolley-dash to support homeless charity
MAYOR of Warrington Wendy Johnson traded civic duties to take part in a ‘Supermarket Sweep’ style trolley-dash at Latchford Londis to support local homeless charity Room at the Inn.

Countdown to 34th Disability Awareness Day
LOCAL charity Warrington Disability Partnership, the organisers of the UK’s and possibly, the worlds, largest free to enter voluntary led pan disability awareness day, are finalising the plans for this year’s 34th annual show.

Charity wellbeing morning ‘ZenAM’ returns in aid of ADHD UK
Charity fundraiser ZenAM is hosting its annual wellbeing event on Saturday 28 June, with the money raised from this year’s event supporting ADHD UK.

Mayor takes part in “Supermarket Sweep” trolley-dash to support homeless charity
MAYOR of Warrington Wendy Johnson traded civic duties to take part in a ‘Supermarket Sweep’ style trolley-dash at Latchford Londis to support local homeless charity Room at the Inn.

Countdown to 34th Disability Awareness Day
LOCAL charity Warrington Disability Partnership, the organisers of the UK’s and possibly, the worlds, largest free to enter voluntary led pan disability awareness day, are finalising the plans for this year’s 34th annual show.

Charity wellbeing morning ‘ZenAM’ returns in aid of ADHD UK
Charity fundraiser ZenAM is hosting its annual wellbeing event on Saturday 28 June, with the money raised from this year’s event supporting ADHD UK.

St Rocco’s Hospice celebrates 40 years of caring
ST ROCCO’S Hospice in Warrington is celebrating 40 years of caring this month, May.

Veteran Peggy, 104, reveals wartime images for first time
WORLD War Two veteran Peggy Bentley, aged 104 from Lymm, has revealed her wartime photographs and memories for the first time as the nation celebrated the 80th anniversary of VE Day.

Film made to mark 80th anniversary of VE Day gives fascinating insight into wartime Lymm
A special film made locally to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day gives a fascinating insight into wartime Lymm.

Winwick – From the Saxons to Civil War
As I travel around Cheshire I come across many places like Winwick with great stories to tell about their rich historical past.

St. Elphin’s Church – The final resting place of the 13th Baron of Warrington Sir John Boteler (Knight)
Anyone visiting Warrington today cannot fail to see the towering spire of St. Elphin’s church that is visible for many miles around and dominating the landscape.

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.