FIREFIGHTERS were called out to reports of a fire on a railway embankment on Old Liverpool Road, Warrington on Saturday afternoon.

DANGEROUS acts of vandalism at the Bridgewater Canal in Little Bollington near Lymm have raised serious safety concerns, prompting local councillor Graham Gowland to call on parents to speak with their children.

TWO fire crews were called out to tackle a shed fire that spread to a shed at a property in Birchwood, Warrington.

NEW figures show crime is continuing to fall in Cheshire as it remains the safest place in the North West according to the most recent statistics from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

A STUDENT from Warrington’s Priestley College has taken the views of young people from the UK all the way to the European Parliament.

HUNDREDS of people have already signed a petition opposing controversial plans to create a biogas plant on green belt land at Winwick, Warrington.

THE tastes of the deep south of America and the southern shores of Europe, are set to arrive at Warrington Market with two new traders due to open at the end of July.

COMEDIAN Troy Hawke has travelled the world baffling passersby with quick-witted compliments – amassing 1.5million followers on Instagram in the process.

OPPOSITION Lib Dem Cllrs. on Warrington Borough Council have issued a statement thanking outgoing Deputy Chief Executive and Finance Director Lynton Green for his services to the town.

UP to six weeks of road and footpath closures have been confirmed at Westrbook, Warrington, from September 1st for surfacing works.

POLICE have today welcomed a custodial sentence for a Warrington mother who crashed her car into an oncoming vehicle, seriously injuring her child, while high on drink on drugs.

A 39-year-old Warrington man has been jailed after admitting historic child sex offences involving two young girls.

A paedophile who subjected a young Warrington boy to horrific sex abuse in the 80s and 90s has been jailed after a five-day trial.

POLICE are appealing for witnesses to come forward following a collision involving a car and a teenage pedestrian in Stockton Heath.

POLICE are urging parents to speak with their children about Snapchat safety after reports surfaced of a large group chat…

A WARRINGTON mother who was high on cocaine and over the drink-drive limit caused a serious head-on collision while driving…

A WARRINGTON-based organised crime gang has been handed a combined prison sentence of 55 years and 5 months after being…

TWO men accused of attempted burglary at a residential property in Lymm were caught trying to make a getaway by taxi.

A shoplifter who allegedly hid items down his trousers in a charity shop in Warrington town centre was arrested after being spotted by an eagle-eyed CCTV Operator.

A local man has been charged with five thefts following an investigation into shoplifting at a Coop store in Latchford, Warrington.

A STUDENT from Warrington’s Priestley College has taken the views of young people from the UK all the way to the European Parliament.

STUDENTS at Warrington’s Kings Leadership Academy are to benefit from a pioneering mental health programme to improve student wellbeing.

CULCHETH High School hosted its second CHS Summer Fest as an end-of-year reward for eligible students.

WARRINGTON’S Sir Thomas Boteler CE High School has helped break a Guinness World Record.

THE modernisation of the main hall at Lymm High School has received a major boost with a donation of £12,000 from the PTA.

WARRINGTON Borough Council is expanding its Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND) provision, following an annual assessment to review school capacity and pupil needs.

WARRINGTON Borough Council has today confirmed a misunderstanding over plans by the University of Chester to vacate the Time Square development.

WARRINGTON South MP Sarah Hall has praised the life-changing work of Willow Green CIO after visiting the charity’s college site to see its supported internship programmes in action and meet young adults making strides towards employment and independence.

WARRINGTON South MP Sarah Hall visited Evelyn Street Primary School to present pupils with their official Eco-Schools Green Flag and to celebrate the school’s recent Gold Award from the Woodland Trust’s Green Tree Schools programme.

THE University of Chester has denied a report which suggested it was considering quitting its premises in Warrington’s Time Square.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

THE Smart Phone – a blessing or a curse?

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.

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.

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.

AFTER a nightmare start, reigning world champion Luke Littler produced a comeback for the ages to reach his first-ever Betfred World Matchplay final, beating recent World Cup of Darts winner Josh Rock 17-14 in a Blackpool classic.

WARRINGTON’S Luke Littler kept his hopes of joining darts’ elite ‘Triple Crown’ club alive after a hard-fought 16-14 win over veteran Andrew Gilding in the quarter-finals of the 2025 Betfred World Matchplay.

WARRINGTON Wolves have confirmed the departure of popular Aussie forward Paul Vaughan when his contract expires at the end of the 2025 season to join Betfred Championship side York Knights on a two-year deal.

WARRINGTON’S Luke Littler pulled off what could be the greatest comeback of his career so far, battling from 7-2 down to beat Dutchman Jermaine Wattimena 13-11 in a sudden-death thriller at the 2025 Betfred World Matchplay.

WARRINGTON Wolves have announced the signing of forward Ryan Matterson on loan from Parramatta Eels for the remainder of the 2025 season.

GRAPPENHALL travelled to Stockport Georgians but came away still looking for their first win of the season in the Cheshire County League division one.

AFTER a nightmare start, reigning world champion Luke Littler produced a comeback for the ages to reach his first-ever Betfred World Matchplay final, beating recent World Cup of Darts winner Josh Rock 17-14 in a Blackpool classic.

WARRINGTON’S Luke Littler kept his hopes of joining darts’ elite ‘Triple Crown’ club alive after a hard-fought 16-14 win over veteran Andrew Gilding in the quarter-finals of the 2025 Betfred World Matchplay.

WARRINGTON Wolves have confirmed the departure of popular Aussie forward Paul Vaughan when his contract expires at the end of the 2025 season to join Betfred Championship side York Knights on a two-year deal.

WARRINGTON’S Luke Littler pulled off what could be the greatest comeback of his career so far, battling from 7-2 down to beat Dutchman Jermaine Wattimena 13-11 in a sudden-death thriller at the 2025 Betfred World Matchplay.

WARRINGTON Wolves have announced the signing of forward Ryan Matterson on loan from Parramatta Eels for the remainder of the 2025 season.

GRAPPENHALL travelled to Stockport Georgians but came away still looking for their first win of the season in the Cheshire County League division one.

HEARTLESS thieves broke into a warehouse used by a charity and stole items collected for distribution to the homeless and needy.

Warrington-based mechanical and electrical specialists, B-engineering Group, has announced the return of a familiar face, Craig McLachlan, to its leadership team.

Let’s talk about your team. You know, those people who keep your business running, answer your emails, and somehow resist…

A new travel agent has opened its doors in Culcheth, bringing holidays back to the high Street.

A FAST-GROWING Warrington-based consultancy business aims to almost double its workforce this year amid ambitious growth plans.

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THE tastes of the deep south of America and the southern shores of Europe, are set to arrive at Warrington Market with two new traders due to open at the end of July.

COMEDIAN Troy Hawke has travelled the world baffling passersby with quick-witted compliments – amassing 1.5million followers on Instagram in the process.

MAYOR of Warrington Cllr Mo Hussain is inviting residents to step back in time for a heartfelt celebration marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, set against the beautiful backdrop of the Town Hall’s rear lawn.

ELECTRIC car drivers and those looking to make the switch in the North West can get around with the confidence that a charge point will be close by, as a further 1,194 public charge points were added to the region in the past year.

Residents in Warrington and Halton are urged to use NHS 111 for all non-emergency healthcare needs as resident doctors (formerly known as junior doctors) are set to begin strike action later this week.

Sexual health is a growing area of concern for many consumers and the market is moving to meet their needs. However, actually setting up one of these brands and getting it right is notoriously challenging, and it doesn’t always work. 

Introducing a new medication to the market is always an effort because of the number of rules in place. However, there is certainly a right and wrong way to go about it. 

New research by top private healthcare clinic Pall Mall Medical has revealed an alarming surge in sunbed use, with reports indicating that Gen Z is leading the charge, and Warrington is ranked third for the most tan-obsessed.

COMEDIAN Troy Hawke has travelled the world baffling passersby with quick-witted compliments – amassing 1.5million followers on Instagram in the process.

MAYOR of Warrington Cllr Mo Hussain is inviting residents to step back in time for a heartfelt celebration marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, set against the beautiful backdrop of the Town Hall’s rear lawn.

Warrington-Worldwide has teamed up with ODEON Warrington for a chance to win four tickets and merchandise for the new Smurf movie featuring pop star Rihanna.

A UFO experience and alien invasion will be hovering in to close Warrington Arts Festival in style on Saturday.

HEARTLESS thieves broke into a warehouse used by a charity and stole items collected for distribution to the homeless and needy.

THE team at Warrington Parr Hall has paid tribute to Tony Peers, the man behind the annual pantos, who has sadly died.

THE Big Butterfly count for 2025 has just begun with a flutter of wings across the borough says Warrington Nature Conservation Forum.

THE funeral of well-known Warrington bodybuilder Walter O’Malley will take place on Thursday, July 31st at Walton Lea Crematorium at 3:20 pm.

HEARTLESS thieves broke into a warehouse used by a charity and stole items collected for distribution to the homeless and needy.

A local home care provider, Right at Home Lymm and Warrington South, has made a heartfelt donation to the Oughtrington Luncheon Club in memory of a much-loved client, Morag Smith, who sadly passed away earlier this year.

A Warrington family’s heartbreak has been transformed into a mission of love, strength, and relentless determination to set up a Motor Neurone Disease support group in the town.

THE annual Food Bank Weekend at Gulliver’s World saw an incredible 3,565kg – the equivalent weight of a large van – of food donated by generous visitors to the Warrington theme park.

WARRINGTON’S historic links with the English Civil War came back to life at the weekend thanks to the Sealed Knot Civil re-enactment group.

A nostalgic celebration of the iconic Mr Smiths nightclub and its lasting legacy on the community is coming to Warrington Arts Festival next week.

It was in the year of 1827 when Charles Dodgson of Daresbury, Warrington was to marry Frances Jane Lutwidge. Frances went on to give birth to seven girls and four boys during their marriage.

It was in the year 923 AD, deep in the mists of time when a fortified village was founded close to the borders of Lymm. So important was this settlement that it even got a mention in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicles. The Chronicles stated ‘AD 923 King Edward went with an army late in the harvest and ordered that the village be inhabited and fortified’.

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.

AS we enter the New Year, it’s never been more important to talk about our mental health.

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

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.