WARRINGTON Borough Council is facing a financial crisis of unprecedented proportions, with its own scrutiny papers laying bare the scale of the challenge confronting the authority – including a staggering £178.9m budget gap over the next four years.

FOUR casualties were cared for by paramedics following a road traffic collision on the M56 at Stretton, Warrington, which resulted in a full closure last night.

St. Rocco’s Hospice is inviting schools, nurseries, youth groups and children’s organisations across Warrington to sign up for its popular Elf & Reindeer Run 2026, with organisers hoping to make this year’s festive fundraiser the biggest one yet.

Bents Garden & Home is bringing summer to a spectacular close with a free day of family entertainment, live music, delicious food and plenty of fun at its End of Summer Celebration on Saturday 19th September.

LOCAL Councillor Neil Johnson has expressed his delight with recent drainage works that have been carried out in the centre of Culcheth.

INDEPENDENT public voice Healthwatch Warrington has been recognised by Healthwatch England for its work improving health and social care services and ensuring local people’s voices help shape the support they receive.

Two interns from the first intake of students on a joint programme between Gulliver’s World, Bridge College and DFN Project Search have secured jobs at the Warrington theme park.

LOCAL councillors are calling to be involved in planning for the major refurbishment of Stockton Heath Swing Bridge, which could require its closure for approximately nine months.

DESPITE having visited many venues on my music travels, the one place I have never been to is one of the town’s established venues, namely ‘Tank’ Bar and Live Lounge – right here in Warrington at The Hive WA1!

WARRINGTON North MP Charlotte Nichols has pledged to continue fighting to save Woolston Hub from permanent closure.

Officers investigating an attempted arson in Warrington have released a CCTV image and are appealing for information and witnesses.

A police helicopter was seen circling over Warrington town centre today after officers attempted to stop a car which then made off.

A woman from Latchford has been charged with drug offences following an investigation by Warrington Proactive CID.

Police are appealing for help in tracing a man wanted in relation to being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs.

POLICE have secured a three-month closure order against a shop on Winwick Street, Warrington, found selling illegal vapes, tobacco and cigarettes worth £7,600.

A “callous” fraudster who intimidated a victim into taking out £38,000 in loans has been jailed for more than four years.

FIREFIGHTERS tackled a vehicle fire in a car park on Wilson Patten Street, Warrington, late on Tuesday night.

POLICE have revealed the scale of their crackdown on crime at Creamfields – with 38 people arrested and £246,000 worth of illegal drugs seized during the four-day festival.

DETECTIVES investigating reports of an assault following an altercation on Orford Lane, Warrington, involving six arrests of males aged 14-80, are appealing for information from the public.

POLICE are seeking witnesses following the arrest of a 34-year-old woman on suspicion of theft following a spate of incidents at Warrington Hospital.

Warrington & Vale Royal College has celebrated another year of outstanding achievement, with students on its Access to Higher Education (HE) courses achieving a 100% pass rate.

CHRIST Church CE Primary School, Padgate has been gifted more than 300 backpacks filled with a book, water bottle, pens, pencils and more as part of Amazon’s “Packed with Purpose” community initiative.

Around 1,000 students have gained valuable insight into careers in the leisure and hospitality sector during the last 12 months through Gulliver’s World’s Work Experience Workshops.

As children return to school for the 2026-27 year, the government is introducing new rules to help address the added financial pressures on parents through excessive school uniform costs.

Every September, a bunch of Warrington sixth formers trade the Golden Square for Zone 1. Priestley College alone sends dozens to London each year, and plenty more head off from other local sixth forms.

THE majority of state secondary schools in Warrington have now either introduced or committed to introducing phone-free school days, as a campaign inspired by the tragic death of local teenager Brianna Ghey gathers momentum.

SIR Thomas Boteler Church of England High School is beyond delighted and immensely proud to celebrate the outstanding achievements of the Class of 2026, who have secured the best set of GCSE results in the history of the school.

FOLLOWING a great day of post-16 results last week, it was the turn of Year 11 students at Lymm High School to open the envelopes containing their GCSE results… and they have done brilliantly!

WARRINGTON’S Bridgewater High School is celebrating an excellent set of GCSE results this summer, reflecting the hard work, dedication and achievement of students and staff across the school.

Students at UTC Warrington are celebrating their GCSE achievements today, as they mark an important milestone and look ahead to exciting next steps in education, training and employment.

THERE is something rather special about a village being able to celebrate its own sporting legend while, at the same time, celebrating the people who have worked tirelessly to preserve the story of the village itself.

THERE can be little argument that Britain needs more affordable homes. Young families deserve the chance to get on the property ladder, older residents need suitable accommodation to downsize into, and businesses rely on a growing workforce.

THERE comes a point when difficult conversations can no longer be postponed. For Warrington Borough Council, that point has long since arrived.

Warrington Borough Council has reopened the Warrington Local Plan for a major overhaul.

THE irony of the new-style Warrington Walking Day which will take place this year is that it will result in changes many people have been seeking for years.

WARRINGTON is often held up as a success story of modern regional Britain—but that narrative is beginning to fray, despite another upbeat Property Review last week.

IT is hard to believe it was 10 years ago today that I was reporting on the heartbreaking story about local band Viola Beach being killed in a tragic accident while on their first tour abroad.

I had a very positive meeting with Independent Cllr. Neil Johnson who has kindly agreed to plug some of the funding gap left by Culcheth & Glazebury Parish Council.

AS our American cousins celebrated Thanksgiving this week, Warrington Borough Councillors are set to vote on some key issues on Monday evening – including giving themselves another increase in allowances.

LET us all hope Warrington Borough Council’s six-week consultation over the future of Woolston Neighbourhood Hub results in a positive outcome for the thousands of local people who rely on the community facility.

THE curtain came down on Warrington Wolves’ season with a 38-14 defeat to the Manchester Swinton Lionesses in the semi-final of the Women’s National Championship.

Former manager Michael Clegg’s return to The Quickline Logistics Arena ended in disappointment as his Hyde United side were beaten 3-1 by Warrington Rylands in the Emirates FA Cup.

WARRINGTON’S teenage darts star Luke Littler has been crowned Czech Darts Open champion after a superb 8-6 victory over Luke Humphries in Sunday’s final in Prague.

LYMM kicked off the new season at Crouchley Lane in National 3 West with a 50 – 27 victory over Loughborough University.

WARRINGTON darts sensation Luke Littler has made a winning return to the European Tour in Prague – and the teenage star is already looking ahead to another busy spell of major tournaments.

WARRINGTON Town were forced to come from behind to earn a 2-2 draw at Northern League side Shildon in FA Cup…

THE curtain came down on Warrington Wolves’ season with a 38-14 defeat to the Manchester Swinton Lionesses in the semi-final of the Women’s National Championship.

Former manager Michael Clegg’s return to The Quickline Logistics Arena ended in disappointment as his Hyde United side were beaten 3-1 by Warrington Rylands in the Emirates FA Cup.

WARRINGTON’S teenage darts star Luke Littler has been crowned Czech Darts Open champion after a superb 8-6 victory over Luke Humphries in Sunday’s final in Prague.

LYMM kicked off the new season at Crouchley Lane in National 3 West with a 50 – 27 victory over Loughborough University.

WARRINGTON darts sensation Luke Littler has made a winning return to the European Tour in Prague – and the teenage star is already looking ahead to another busy spell of major tournaments.

WARRINGTON Town were forced to come from behind to earn a 2-2 draw at Northern League side Shildon in FA Cup…

Speedy Freight, one of the UK’s leading same-day courier and logistics providers, has won the Finance Transformation and Change (Up to £100m Turnover) award at the 2026 Finance Awards North West.

A fully licensed and trading restaurant close to Warrington town centre and in a prominent location is available immediately from the current tenant for £50k.

If a customer trips over a cable at your stall, or a client slips on a wet floor in your shop, public liability insurance is what stands between that accident and a legal bill that could sink your business. It’s not a legal requirement in the UK the way employers’ liability cover is, but plenty of venues, clients and trade bodies won’t let you through the door without it.

Technical education has an awkward challenge to solve. Learners need transferable knowledge, but the work they enter is highly specific.

Growing a business in 2026 requires more than increasing sales. Companies are operating in an environment where customers expect convenience, strong security, responsive service, and consistent value.

FAMILY-run independent retailer The M6 Bed Warehouse has officially opened its third showroom in Macclesfield, marking another significant milestone in the business’s continued growth.

Warrington based accountants

Air conditioning and heating solutions, Warrington

Art Galleries in Warrington, Stockton Heath and Lymm

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Carpet suppliers and carpet cleaners in the Warrington area.

Car sales and repairs in Warrington

INDEPENDENT public voice Healthwatch Warrington has been recognised by Healthwatch England for its work improving health and social care services and ensuring local people’s voices help shape the support they receive.

DESPITE having visited many venues on my music travels, the one place I have never been to is one of the town’s established venues, namely ‘Tank’ Bar and Live Lounge – right here in Warrington at The Hive WA1!

A fully licensed and trading restaurant close to Warrington town centre and in a prominent location is available immediately from the current tenant for £50k.

Fitness is no longer just a workout routine as it becomes part of daily life. Staying active, for Arina…

INDEPENDENT public voice Healthwatch Warrington has been recognised by Healthwatch England for its work improving health and social care services and ensuring local people’s voices help shape the support they receive.

A new Healthwatch report has highlighted serious concerns about the reliability and consistency of home care in Warrington – as the borough council prepares to make £34m of savings from adult social care – including more than 100 job losses.

Millions of people across the North West will be offered vaccinations this autumn to help protect them from serious winter illnesses, including flu, COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), as the NHS warns that flu could strike earlier than usual this winter.

Free blood pressure checks will be available across Warrington during Know Your Numbers Week, taking place from 7 to 13 September, making it easier for residents to access a quick and simple health check close to home.

LYMM Heritage Centre is celebrating one of the village’s greatest sporting stories with a special exhibition dedicated to local legend and Speedway World Champion Peter Collins, which is now open.

A CHANCE to tour Warrington’s modern Megalithic Park – Parkfields Park at Fearnhead – will come on Saturday September 12 as part of the annual Heritage Open Days event.

The Stylistics, one of the most successful and enduring groups in soul music, will return to the UK this autumn for a 22-date tour, bringing their unmistakable Philadelphia soul sound to Warrington’s Parr Hall on November 6.

THE Centenary Theatre Company is set to dedicate their next production of Annie to the memory of Warrington-born Hollywood actor Tim Curry, who has sadly died aged 80.

St. Rocco’s Hospice is inviting schools, nurseries, youth groups and children’s organisations across Warrington to sign up for its popular Elf & Reindeer Run 2026, with organisers hoping to make this year’s festive fundraiser the biggest one yet.

Colleagues at the Amazon fulfilment centre in Warrington were joined by friends and family on for the site’s annual summer get-together, held in recognition of the team’s efforts serving customers across the UK.

Members of Lymm Jubilee have shown their support for local families in need by donating 147kg of staple food and essential toiletries to Warrington Foodbank.

Sellafield Ltd employees have been getting stuck into the action at Warrington Youth Zone’s Victoria Park Experience (VPX), volunteering their time to help deliver free activities for young people across Warrington.

St. Rocco’s Hospice is inviting schools, nurseries, youth groups and children’s organisations across Warrington to sign up for its popular Elf & Reindeer Run 2026, with organisers hoping to make this year’s festive fundraiser the biggest one yet.

Members of Lymm Jubilee have shown their support for local families in need by donating 147kg of staple food and essential toiletries to Warrington Foodbank.

A four-year-old rescue cat from Warrington, who spent more than two years living feral at an M6 service station before finally finding his first ever home, is now facing a heartbreaking fight for his life.

A remarkable 860-mile charity challenge came through Warrington as Sophie Hunt continued her gruelling journey from John O’Groats to Land’s End – with a particularly special reunion along the way.

This month is your chance to uncover hidden stories, explore local landmarks and celebrate Warrington’s rich heritage as Heritage Open Days return this September.

A CHANCE to tour Warrington’s modern Megalithic Park – Parkfields Park at Fearnhead – will come on Saturday September 12 as part of the annual Heritage Open Days event.

WARRINGTON’S lost Orford Hall is among 35 lost Cheshire country houses which, collectively, could represent an estimated £31.4 million a year in vanished heritage value, according to new analysis by Family Tree.

Ever wanted a way to enrich almost any train or car journey? A way to fascinate yourself in almost any town and place with buildings? A way to start to notice things which few others do, but are there hiding in plain sight? Then consider the rooftop world of Chimney Pots!

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.