DUE to unforeseen circumstances, Warrington Borough Council’s Development Management Committee meeting, scheduled for 6pm on Thursday 16 July, has changed venue.

RESIDENTS and local councillors fear that developers will wreck the character of Lymm village further by building too many homes on the Green Belt.

VARIOUS highway and footpath restrictions will come into force for up to one week for the forthcoming Creamfields music festival at Daresbury near Warrington next month, August.

HIGHWAY planners have confirmed that the busy traffic bottleneck, Lumb Brook Road at Appleton, Warrington, will close again for up to one week from July 27th.

LOCAL residents are being urged to join the Big Butterfly Count which starts this Friday, 17th July until Sunday 9th August.

AN incredible 1041 children, young people, parents and carers came together to celebrate Warrington Youth Zone’s BIG Summer Re-Launch and 4th Birthday Party, making it one of the charity’s most successful free community events to date.

PLANNING chiefs at Warrington will be asked tomorrow to rule on proposals for 167 homes on open land at Lymm.

THE Walton Lea Partnership has announced the launch of its very first Scarecrow Trail, running throughout July and August, perfectly timed for the summer school holidays.

BUDDING footballers from Appleton AFC U15s are celebrating being awarded a grant for brand-new kits as part of Royal Mail’s Kits 4 Kids programme.

A local home care provider, Right at Home Lymm and Warrington South, has made a heartfelt donation to the Lymm Memorial Garden in memory of much-loved former client Peter Powell, helping to fund additional planting in the heart of the village he served so passionately.

TWO people were arrested following an early-morning drugs raid at a property in Burtonwood, Warrington, earlier today, Wednesday.

OFFICERS investigating reports of stalking in the Warrington area have charged a man in relation to the offences.

A local man has been jailed for over three years for dealing cocaine and cannabis in Warrington.

A man from Warrington who stole a car with a vulnerable woman inside and drove through a residential estate at speeds of 70mph making threats to kill, has been jailed and banned from driving.

DETECTIVES investigating a burglary at a bank in Warrington town centre earlier this week have now released a number of CCTV images from the incident.

A total of eight shops, including three in Warrington, have been closed down across Cheshire to tackle anti-social behaviour and the sale of illicit cigarettes and vapes.

Police are appealing for help to trace a wanted man from Warrington.

A burglar who was caught in the act of stealing a BMW car after burgling a house in Warrington has been jailed.

A man who travelled to to the Creamfields Music Festival at Daresbury loaded with drugs up his anus to sell to festival goers has been jailed.

DETECTIVES are appealing for witnesses and video footage following a burglary at a bank in Warrington during the early hours of Monday morning.

Energy Ombudsman has marked 20 years of serving consumers with a time capsule that includes young people’s visions for the future, creating a lasting snapshot of the organisation, the energy sector and the communities it serves.

Clearing has officially opened at the University of Chester, offering prospective applicants the opportunity to discuss options for studying in the 2026/2027 academic year.

Switched-on primary pupils from Warrington, Widnes and Frodsham tackled big current affairs topics in a brand-new debate festival.

EXCELLENT science teaching and learning at Warrington’s Callands Primary Academy has been recognised in a national awards scheme.

More than 60 schools and colleges from across Cheshire and Warrington came together with some of the region’s largest employers to tackle a shared challenge: ensuring young people leave education equipped with the skills local businesses need.

Warrington & Vale Royal College hosted its inaugural Further Education Awards recently, a true celebration of student success held in the grand and historic Parr’s Bank Hotel.

Warrington-based Dolce Schools Catering, one of the UK’s leading education caterers, is pioneering more sustainable school meals with the launch of the UK’s first-ever ‘zero food waste’ school lunch initiative.

Globe-trotting youngsters from two Warrington Primary Academy Trust schools created memories to last a lifetime during a 7-day adventure in China.

With growing concerns about the impact of mobile phones on young people’s wellbeing, a newly announced event at Chester Festival of Ideas will bring together leading voices to discuss how the issue can be addressed in schools.

Art students at Warrington & Vale Royal College impressed the college community, families and members of the public at their end-of-year exhibition, held at the college’s Warrington campus.

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.

DURING my travels around Warrington reporting on local issues or showcasing local offerings, it never ceases to amaze me how many negative people pop up on social media having a go at the town they live or work in.

CONGRATULATIONS to everyone involved in this year’s Warrington Mela which is fast becoming one of the highlights of the year in the town’s calendar of events.

BUDDING footballers from Appleton AFC U15s are celebrating being awarded a grant for brand-new kits as part of Royal Mail’s Kits 4 Kids programme.

TEENAGE winger Evie Williams enjoyed a dream debut for Warrington Wolves as she ran in four tries in a convincing 42-10 win over Hull KR.

WARRINGTON went down by two wickets hosting Bredbury St Marks, despite batting first and posting a respectable 227-9 in the heat.

WARRINGTON Town opened up their pre-season campaign with a comfortable 4-0 win away at Widnes Town.

A CONTROVERSIAL disallowed try for Ewan Irwin proved decisive as Warrington Wolves were beaten 30-18 by Wigan.

THIS powerful one-man play brought memories flooding back of a true sporting icon, John Bevan—and for me, a look back at my own school days under a man who was a class act both on the pitch and in the classroom.

BUDDING footballers from Appleton AFC U15s are celebrating being awarded a grant for brand-new kits as part of Royal Mail’s Kits 4 Kids programme.

TEENAGE winger Evie Williams enjoyed a dream debut for Warrington Wolves as she ran in four tries in a convincing 42-10 win over Hull KR.

WARRINGTON went down by two wickets hosting Bredbury St Marks, despite batting first and posting a respectable 227-9 in the heat.

WARRINGTON Town opened up their pre-season campaign with a comfortable 4-0 win away at Widnes Town.

A CONTROVERSIAL disallowed try for Ewan Irwin proved decisive as Warrington Wolves were beaten 30-18 by Wigan.

THIS powerful one-man play brought memories flooding back of a true sporting icon, John Bevan—and for me, a look back at my own school days under a man who was a class act both on the pitch and in the classroom.

Selecting the right storage system for a business is not as straightforward as it might appear. The market offers a wide range of solutions, from basic static racking to fully automated retrieval systems, and the differences in cost, efficiency, and space requirements are substantial.

GLAZEBURY-based Bents Garden & Home has been named Best Family Experience at the prestigious 2026 Cheshire Muddy Stilettos Awards, recognising its commitment to creating memorable days out for families from across the region.

WARRINGTON Youth Zone was delighted to welcome more than 50 representatives from businesses across Warrington and the wider region to its annual Skyline Sizzle Business BBQ this week.

More Warrington businesses are looking beyond their core offering to build steadier, more resilient income, and it is changing how local firms plan for the future.

Manufacturers across the North West are being invited to cut through the hype surrounding artificial intelligence and discover how it can deliver practical business benefits at a free event hosted by Made Smarter North West.

NOMINATIONS are now officially open for the newly rebranded Warrington Business Awards Plus.

Warrington based accountants

Air conditioning and heating solutions, Warrington

Art Galleries in Warrington, Stockton Heath and Lymm

BUILDERS in the Warrington area

Carpet suppliers and carpet cleaners in the Warrington area.

Car sales and repairs in Warrington

VARIOUS highway and footpath restrictions will come into force for up to one week for the forthcoming Creamfields music festival at Daresbury near Warrington next month, August.

THE Walton Lea Partnership has announced the launch of its very first Scarecrow Trail, running throughout July and August, perfectly timed for the summer school holidays.

Finishing school is a bigger deal than it used to be. Not in a dramatic, over-the-top way, but in the sense that teenagers today seem far more aware of what’s actually happening to them, that a genuinely significant chapter of their lives is drawing to a close.

Warrington has become one of the North West’s busiest commercial hubs. New units keep opening, and demand for flexible industrial space keeps climbing. With that growth comes a familiar problem. Firms need to make every square metre of a unit earn its keep.

A Warrington Hospital consultant has attended a special reception at 10 Downing Street to celebrate the NHS’s 78th birthday.

THE head of the North West’s gas emergency service engineers has warned people to protect themselves from the dangers of carbon monoxide (CO), after it was revealed that almost 27,000 CO incidents occurred during last summer here in the UK.

Identifying the right autism treatment center is one of the biggest decisions families make when looking for support for their children. It is a safe place to be, but it is also the start of lifelong learning, communication and independence.

Alcohol Awareness Week takes place from 6 to12 July 2026 and this year’s theme is ‘Alcohol and Me’ which invites people to take a moment to consider how alcohol may be affecting their lives.

VARIOUS highway and footpath restrictions will come into force for up to one week for the forthcoming Creamfields music festival at Daresbury near Warrington next month, August.

THE Walton Lea Partnership has announced the launch of its very first Scarecrow Trail, running throughout July and August, perfectly timed for the summer school holidays.

VARIOUS road closures will be in place this Saturday afternoon, July 11th, for the annual Stockton Heath Walking Day, which has been saved following an appeal for support from the community.

A cosmic collision of music, immersive club culture, and hands-on creativity is coming to Warrington Parr Hall as a group of young creatives prepares to launch “Celestia,” an out-of-this-world nightlife experience priced at just £5 per ticket.

THOUSANDS of people descended on Walton Hall and Gardens yesterday (Sunday) as Warrington’s flagship Disability Awareness Day (DAD) celebrated its 35th anniversary.

A new parent-led organisation has launched in Warrington to support families raising children with disabilities and additional needs.

WARRINGTON Youth Zone was delighted to welcome more than 50 representatives from businesses across Warrington and the wider region to its annual Skyline Sizzle Business BBQ this week.

Residents are invited to get active, meet new people and enjoy a gentle stroll around Warrington town centre as part of a new monthly guided Living Well Community Walks delivered in partnership with the Living Well Hub and LiveWire Warrington.

THOUSANDS of people descended on Walton Hall and Gardens yesterday (Sunday) as Warrington’s flagship Disability Awareness Day (DAD) celebrated its 35th anniversary.

A new parent-led organisation has launched in Warrington to support families raising children with disabilities and additional needs.

WARRINGTON Youth Zone was delighted to welcome more than 50 representatives from businesses across Warrington and the wider region to its annual Skyline Sizzle Business BBQ this week.

WARRINGTON VIP recently celebrated community achievement and future ambitions at a special members’ event.

THE spirit of Warrington Walking Day stood firm as five dedicated sisters and their brother took to the streets today, friday, to keep the town’s historic tradition marching forward.

Just twelve miles to the south east of Warrington lies the picturesque village of Rostherne well known by many for its magnificent mere and nature reserve.

I knew, even as I sat in the slow moving queue, that this moment wasn’t really about getting the car washed.

ONE of Warrington’s longest-established family retailers, Hancock & Wood, has announced its closing down forever sale at its iconic Bridge Street store after more than 110 years in business, marking the end of an era for the town centre.

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.