
Children’s home scheme thrown out by planners
PLANNING chiefs at Warrington Borough Council have thrown out proposals to convert a house into a children’s home.

Weather warning as Storm Amy heads for the UK
WARRINGTON could be hit by unsettled weather this weekend as Storm Amy moves in from the Atlantic.

Flood warning due to high tide forecast
A flood warning has been issued for parts of Warrington due to a high tide forecast in the early hours of tomorrow, Thursday, morning.

Five men arrested in connection with selling stolen goods in town centre
FIVE men have been arrested following reports of men selling stolen goods in Warrington town centre.

Appeal for information after three trees torched
FIREFIGHTERS were called out last night (Tuesday) following reports fo trees on fire on a road near a motorway bridge at Appleton Thorn, Warrington.

Farm run by same family for more than 500 years celebrates national Best Farm Shop/Deli award
KENYON Hall Farm, a Warrington farm, run by the same family for more than 500 years, has won a national award for Best Farm Shop/Deli.

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.

Warrington designer makes long-awaited return to the art world
A Warrington-based graphic designer is returning to his first love of art after pouring his energy into his family and career.

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.

AlphaBiolabs wins £2m drug and alcohol testing contract
WARRINGTON-based AlphaBiolabs has been awarded the contract to provide drug and alcohol testing services for six local authorities in the Liverpool City Region.

Five men arrested in connection with selling stolen goods in town centre
FIVE men have been arrested following reports of men selling stolen goods in Warrington town centre.

Appeal for information after three trees torched
FIREFIGHTERS were called out last night (Tuesday) following reports fo trees on fire on a road near a motorway bridge at Appleton Thorn, Warrington.

Watch out for criminals trying to cheat people out of their life savings
SAVERS and those reaching retirement age in the Warrington area are being warned to protect their pensions and look out for criminals trying to cheat people out of their life savings.

Police impose dispersal order on Warrington town centre due to reports of anti-social behaviour
POLICE have issued a dispersal order following reports of anti-social behaviour involving mainly young people in Warrington town centre.

Two men arrested on suspicion of robbing milkman
TWO men have been arrested on suspicion of robbery involving a milkman at Stockton Heath, Warrington, earlier this week.

Police seek CCTV footage following suspicious activity at Lymm
POLICE have launched an appeal for information following reports of suspicious activity on a residential street in Lymm, during the early hours of this morning.

What happens after an arrest? a step-by-step guide for english residents
Criminal defence solicitors might not be something you expect to need—but if you or a loved one is arrested, knowing…

Four people arrested after police seize large quantity of drugs following raids on three properties at Burtonwood
UPDATED: FOUR people were arrested after police seized a large quantity of drugs in raids at three different addresses in Burtonwood, Warrington, yesterday, Thursday.

WATCH: Two arrested and drugs seized at Birchwood
UPDATED: POLICE have released video footage of a drugs raid on a property at Birchwood by officers from Warrington Local Policing Unit.

Police seek two men after man seriously injured during fight at Market Gate
POLICE investigating a disorder incident involving a number of people fighting at Market Gate, Warrington, have released CCTV images of two men they would like to speak to.

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.

Local suicide prevention charity helps schools save lives
A leading suicide prevention charity has launched a new set of free resources to help schools and colleges deliver lessons in life.

Bullying at school – does your child have a problem?
HEADING back to the classroom can be a source of anxiety or stress for many children – especially if they are suffering from bullying.

Minister for Early Education visits school’s newly refurbished nursery
MINISTER for Early Education Stephen Morgan dropped in at Cinnamon Brow Primary School, Warrington to see for himself its newly refurbished nursery and to flag up a start-of-the-new term boost for working parents.

Feathered friends provide exciting and educational morning
CHILDREN at Dunky’s Day Nursery, Culcheth, had a very exciting and educational morning – thanks to a visit from some very special feathered friends.

Last chance for school leavers to join Warrington & Vale Royal College
Enrolment at Warrington & Vale Royal College is well underway, with hundreds of school leavers having secured their spot and started an exciting new chapter.

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.

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.

Warrington Wolves sign Wigan Warriors Prop Liam Byrne
WARRINGTON Wolves have confirmed the signing of Wigan Warriors prop forward Liam Byrne for the 2026 season.

Rylands suffer first league defeat
WARRINGTON Ryland’s unbeaten run in the Northern Premier League came to a sudden halt at Lancaster City last night when they were stunned by two amazing first-half goals.

Home stalemate for the Yellows
WARRINGTON Town’s frustrations in front of goal continued as they were held to a goalless draw at home by Rushall Olympic.

Three batsmen hit fifties for Warrington – but it wasn’t enough
THREE batsmen hit fifties for Warrington as they totalled 243 at Barrow – but it wasn’t enough to earn victory.

Lymm prevail in near perfect conditions
LYMM’S new adventure in the West Division on National League 2 got underway on Saturday with a 13-24 victory after a 2½ hour trip to delightful rural West Herefordshire to face Luctonians for the first time in the club’s history.

Rylands pegged back by Hednesford Town
VISITORS Hednesford Town fought back from two early Warrington Rylands goals to go home with a 2-2 draw at The Quickline Logistics Arena.

Warrington Wolves sign Wigan Warriors Prop Liam Byrne
WARRINGTON Wolves have confirmed the signing of Wigan Warriors prop forward Liam Byrne for the 2026 season.

Rylands suffer first league defeat
WARRINGTON Ryland’s unbeaten run in the Northern Premier League came to a sudden halt at Lancaster City last night when they were stunned by two amazing first-half goals.

Home stalemate for the Yellows
WARRINGTON Town’s frustrations in front of goal continued as they were held to a goalless draw at home by Rushall Olympic.

Three batsmen hit fifties for Warrington – but it wasn’t enough
THREE batsmen hit fifties for Warrington as they totalled 243 at Barrow – but it wasn’t enough to earn victory.

Lymm prevail in near perfect conditions
LYMM’S new adventure in the West Division on National League 2 got underway on Saturday with a 13-24 victory after a 2½ hour trip to delightful rural West Herefordshire to face Luctonians for the first time in the club’s history.

Rylands pegged back by Hednesford Town
VISITORS Hednesford Town fought back from two early Warrington Rylands goals to go home with a 2-2 draw at The Quickline Logistics Arena.

AlphaBiolabs wins £2m drug and alcohol testing contract
WARRINGTON-based AlphaBiolabs has been awarded the contract to provide drug and alcohol testing services for six local authorities in the Liverpool City Region.

Car retailer offers expert advice on the new registration plate
A WARRINGTON car retailer is offering expert advice for car buyers looking to make the most of the new registration plate launch this September.

Painter & Decorator never had so many potential clients thanks to Warrington Worldwide
THANK you to Gary at Warrington Worldwide, as a top man he is, although I’ve never met him he has really helped me to start to build my business.

New digital skills bootcamps launch to support self-employed growth
WARRINGTON-based self-employed business owners and micro-SMEs can now access government funded training to streamline operations, unlock growth, and harness digital tools and AI – thanks to two new Skills Bootcamps delivered by Enterprise4All (E4All).

Riding the wave: why smart investors chase top stock gainers
When you’re attempting to select where to spend your hard-earned money, the world of investing might seem daunting. There is a strong argument for taking into account top stock gainers, or firms whose share prices are rising quickly, even if many investors choose to play it safe with stable, predictable equities.

Charity and community groups invited to apply for second round of Miller Homes funding
WARRINGTON-based Miller Homes has launched the second round of its 2025 Community Fund.

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

Warrington designer makes long-awaited return to the art world
A Warrington-based graphic designer is returning to his first love of art after pouring his energy into his family and career.

Car retailer offers expert advice on the new registration plate
A WARRINGTON car retailer is offering expert advice for car buyers looking to make the most of the new registration plate launch this September.

All the road closures you need to know for Warrington Running Festival 2025
A number of road closures will be in force on Sunday, September 21, for the annual Warrington Running Festival.

Sign up for St Rocco’s Hospice Neon Night Walk and celebrate 40 years of community care
THERE is still time to sign up for a brand-new Neon Night Walk event this Saturday (Sept 13) that will see the streets of Warrington ‘glow up’ to celebrate St Rocco’s Hospice providing care and support to the community for 40 years.

Community turns out in force for Hope 100 Walk
MEMBERS of the Warrington community turned out in force for the Hope 100 Walk ahead of World Suicide Prevention Day this coming Wednesday, September 10th.

Holy Trinity Church to host health and well-being event
In partnership with WBC’s Creative Remedies team, Holy Trinity Church is hosting a community Health and Well-Being event on Tuesday, September 9.

Local suicide prevention charity helps schools save lives
A leading suicide prevention charity has launched a new set of free resources to help schools and colleges deliver lessons in life.

Recognising World Suicide Prevention Day in Warrington
World Suicide Prevention Day takes place on Wednesday 10 September, and is a global day to raise awareness about suicide and suicide prevention.

All the road closures you need to know for Warrington Running Festival 2025
A number of road closures will be in force on Sunday, September 21, for the annual Warrington Running Festival.

Sign up for St Rocco’s Hospice Neon Night Walk and celebrate 40 years of community care
THERE is still time to sign up for a brand-new Neon Night Walk event this Saturday (Sept 13) that will see the streets of Warrington ‘glow up’ to celebrate St Rocco’s Hospice providing care and support to the community for 40 years.

Bar Hütte set to return with magical alpine Christmas village experience
FOLLOWING on from its successful Warrington debut last year, Bar Hütte is back, bringing its magical alpine Christmas village experience to Golden Square this November.

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.

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.

Sign up for St Rocco’s Hospice Neon Night Walk and celebrate 40 years of community care
THERE is still time to sign up for a brand-new Neon Night Walk event this Saturday (Sept 13) that will see the streets of Warrington ‘glow up’ to celebrate St Rocco’s Hospice providing care and support to the community for 40 years.

Join Gulliver’s World’s Family Fun Run and raise funds for St Rocco’s Hospice
Hundreds of fun runners will dust off their running shoes and gather at Gulliver’s World later this month to raise funds for St Rocco’s Hospice.

Roaring success as Lions host successful fundraiser for Sea Cadets
WARRINGTON Lions International recently hosted a Ladies Day Race Afternoon Tea, helping raise funds for local Sea Cadets.

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.

Sign up for St Rocco’s Hospice Neon Night Walk and celebrate 40 years of community care
THERE is still time to sign up for a brand-new Neon Night Walk event this Saturday (Sept 13) that will see the streets of Warrington ‘glow up’ to celebrate St Rocco’s Hospice providing care and support to the community for 40 years.

Join Gulliver’s World’s Family Fun Run and raise funds for St Rocco’s Hospice
Hundreds of fun runners will dust off their running shoes and gather at Gulliver’s World later this month to raise funds for St Rocco’s Hospice.

Marie Curie to set up new fundraising group
MARIE Curie is looking to set up a new Fundraising Group in Warrington to help raise vital funds to allow the charity to provide expert care and support to those at the end of life, and their families.

Heritage Open Days offer packed programme of events
HERITAGE Open Days return next month and there is a packed programme of events and experiences in Warrington as part of the celebrations.

The Duke’s Cut – A history of the Bridgewater Canal
The Bridgewater canal has often been described as Britain’s first canal. Built under instruction by its owner and creator the 3rd Duke of Bridgewater Francis Egerton it was opened on the 17th July 1761.

Heritage Open Days returns to Warrington this September
Heritage Open Days, the country’s largest festival of history and culture returns this September with thousands of free events and experiences, including many in Warrington.

Special plaque commemorates history of Warrington Borough Police Force
VIDEO: A special ceremony took place commemorating the history of Warrington Borough Police force which existed from 1847-1969.

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.