FIREFIGHTERS wearing breathing apparatus tackled a conservatory fire at the rear of a residential property at Woolston, Warrington on Friday evening.

THE Mayor of Warrington, Cllr. Sagheer Zaman, and former Mayor, Cllr. Mo Hussain were on hand at the town hall to mark the official launch of local author Paul Woodage’s compelling new novel, “My Red Hand”.

Birchwood Shopping Centre has become the Silver Sponsor of Warrington Youth Zone’s Skyline Sizzle, the charity’s flagship summer business BBQ taking place on Wednesday 8 July from 5pm–8pm on the Youth Zone’s stunning rooftop overlooking Warrington.

FED-UP villagers at Culcheth have taken matters into their own hands, launching a community-led weeding and tidying blitz after growing tired of waiting for the local authority to clear “dreadful,” overgrown streets.

THOUSANDS of people are expected to descend on Lymm village tomorrow, Sunday, for the annual Lymm Historic Transport Day, when there will be a number of road closures in place.

AS Warrington swelters in some of the hottest weather most folk can remember, 62 per cent of British people say that hayfever and its symptoms make summertime less enjoyable – with many choosing to avoid outdoor exercise and events, new research reveals.

NINE members of a Widnes-based Organised Crime Gang (OCG) who led lavish lifestyles funded by a conspiracy involving drugs and guns, including collecting rounds of ammunition from another EncroChat user in Warrington, have been jailed.

TWO fire crews were called out to reports of a shed fire at a residential property at Orford, Warrington, on Thursday evening.

REPRESENTING Great Britain for the first time, Warrington weightlifter Josh Summersgill came a creditable sixth in the 2026 European Masters Weightlifting Championships in Belgium, earlier today, Friday.

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.

NINE members of a Widnes-based Organised Crime Gang (OCG) who led lavish lifestyles funded by a conspiracy involving drugs and guns, including collecting rounds of ammunition from another EncroChat user in Warrington, have been jailed.

A man from Stockton Heath has been charged with two assault offences on Buttermarket Street, Warrington, last February.

A drug dealer who travelled to Cheshire to deal illegal drugs at the Creamfields music festival has received a suspended prison sentence.

ILLEGAL tobacco and vape products worth more than £24,000 have been seized from a Warrington retailer following a joint operation involving Warrington Borough Council, Trading Standards, Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service and HMRC.

VIDEO: DETECTIVES investigating a collision in Warrington when a 12-year-old girl was seriously injured following a hit-and-run at Orford, are appealing to the public to help locate the E-Bike which was involved in the incident.

A 25-year-old man has been jailed for selling various drugs at Creamfields in 2024.

POLICE in Warrington are appealing for witnesses after a child was seriously injured in a collision with an E-bike at Orford.

A 33-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of affray and making threats to kill following an incident on Orford Lane, Warrington, earlier today.

A Warrington drug dealer has been jailed for two years and four months after being caught dealing drugs in a local park.

TWO men have been jailed for supplying crack cocaine and heroin to Warrington following a joint drugs investigation by Cheshire and Merseyside Police.

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.

Warrington & Vale Royal College has strengthened its long-standing relationship with local plumbing supplier Plumbase through a new sponsorship supporting the college’s plumbing department.

Warrington & Vale Royal College proudly hosted its annual Supported Internship Celebration Evening recently, a special event dedicated to showcasing the success, growth, and achievements of its incredible Supported Interns.

Performing arts students from Warrington & Vale Royal College took to the stage recently to deliver a vibrant production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat.

Young people from Willow View School in Rochdale recently took part in a photography project during a visit to Willow Haven Centre – Five Rivers Child Care’s alternative provision – based within the woodland setting behind Gulliver’s World.

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.

I’m sorry to say that the world of toxic politics has reached a new low in the Culcheth area – and it’s not just me saying it – I am hearing it from lots of people across the whole of Warrington.

Warrington Wolves have confirmed Joe Philbin will leave the club at the end of this season, upon the expiry of his current contract.

AN injury-hit Warrington Wolves secured a battling 18-16 victory over Catalans Dragons at The Halliwell Jones Stadium.

PLANS for an indoor padel tennis centre using a former warehouse at Stretton have been submitted to Warrington planning chiefs.

MICHELLE Davis knocked over her 250^th two-pointer for the Wire as Warrington Wolves brushed aside Workington Town 48-0 and progress to the final of the Challenge Shield.

WARRINGTON raced to a five wicket victory at home to Heaton Mersey on a day when the bowlers struggled.

WARRINGTON Wolves’ unbeaten home run came to a crashing end in a top-of-the-table 6-34 defeat to Super League leaders Leeds.

Warrington Wolves have confirmed Joe Philbin will leave the club at the end of this season, upon the expiry of his current contract.

AN injury-hit Warrington Wolves secured a battling 18-16 victory over Catalans Dragons at The Halliwell Jones Stadium.

PLANS for an indoor padel tennis centre using a former warehouse at Stretton have been submitted to Warrington planning chiefs.

MICHELLE Davis knocked over her 250^th two-pointer for the Wire as Warrington Wolves brushed aside Workington Town 48-0 and progress to the final of the Challenge Shield.

WARRINGTON raced to a five wicket victory at home to Heaton Mersey on a day when the bowlers struggled.

WARRINGTON Wolves’ unbeaten home run came to a crashing end in a top-of-the-table 6-34 defeat to Super League leaders Leeds.

Cheshire and Warrington Combined Authority (CWCA) leaders used a landmark first conference to bolster plans to bring a high-speed train line to the region and unveil an ambitious agenda for future growth and investment.

United Utilities has been recognised as one of the world’s leading sustainable businesses, securing 59th place globally in TIME magazine’s ranking of the world’s 750 most sustainable companies.

More than 70 North West employees from Cadent, the gas distribution network for the region, took part in a half-marathon through the Chorley countryside to raise money for Children’s Adventure Farm Trust (CAFT).

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.

THE newly transformed Daresbury Park Hotel, which closed to the public for more than five years to house migrants, has officially opened its doors following the completion of its multi-million pound refurbishment programme.

As UK construction projects continue to battle volatile supply chains and tightening compliance regulations, a new player has entered the commercial lighting market with a mission to restore technical accountability and reliable stock availability.

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.

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AS Warrington swelters in some of the hottest weather most folk can remember, 62 per cent of British people say that hayfever and its symptoms make summertime less enjoyable – with many choosing to avoid outdoor exercise and events, new research reveals.

The Cyber Essentials scheme updated to version 3.3 on 27 April 2026, introducing the new Danzell question set. For businesses across the UK, this update changes how assessors score security controls and manage compliance.

AWARD-winning Warrington theatre company Soup Productions is returning to the stage with an all-new, original drama – set at Warrington Central Station.

In cosmetic surgery, results are everything. A surgeon can have impressive credentials and a beautiful clinic, but ultimately, what patients care about is the outcome. For women considering breast surgery Sydney, the track record of Dr. Senthil Supramaniam at his Bella Vista practice provides compelling evidence of what clinical excellence looks like in practice.

AS Warrington swelters in some of the hottest weather most folk can remember, 62 per cent of British people say that hayfever and its symptoms make summertime less enjoyable – with many choosing to avoid outdoor exercise and events, new research reveals.

In cosmetic surgery, results are everything. A surgeon can have impressive credentials and a beautiful clinic, but ultimately, what patients care about is the outcome. For women considering breast surgery Sydney, the track record of Dr. Senthil Supramaniam at his Bella Vista practice provides compelling evidence of what clinical excellence looks like in practice.

Most people know they should keep an eye on their blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar. Far fewer think about their kidneys — until something has already gone wrong.

Medical centres, regional healthcare institutions, and pharmacies worldwide are actively implementing intelligent digital tools. A similar transformation has long been underway in the pharmaceutical industry. For example, automated software for literature monitoring has become vital for efficiently tracking drug safety.

AWARD-winning Warrington theatre company Soup Productions is returning to the stage with an all-new, original drama – set at Warrington Central Station.

FIVE sisters and their brother are planning to keep the Warrington Walking Day tradition alive by carrying out their own Walk of Witness on Friday, July 3rd, and inviting others to join them.

THE medieval tradition of Lymm Rushbearing returns to the village on Sunday, August 9th.

A host of out-of-this-world events are landing in Warrington next month to celebrate the arrival of Mars at Parr Hall.

Birchwood Shopping Centre has become the Silver Sponsor of Warrington Youth Zone’s Skyline Sizzle, the charity’s flagship summer business BBQ taking place on Wednesday 8 July from 5pm–8pm on the Youth Zone’s stunning rooftop overlooking Warrington.

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.

More than 70 North West employees from Cadent, the gas distribution network for the region, took part in a half-marathon through the Chorley countryside to raise money for Children’s Adventure Farm Trust (CAFT).

A local coffee roastery and wholesaler of coffee beans, RoastHouse has launched a campaign to donate £1 to Warrington Youth Zone from each 1kg pack of WYZ Brew coffee beans sold.

Birchwood Shopping Centre has become the Silver Sponsor of Warrington Youth Zone’s Skyline Sizzle, the charity’s flagship summer business BBQ taking place on Wednesday 8 July from 5pm–8pm on the Youth Zone’s stunning rooftop overlooking Warrington.

More than 70 North West employees from Cadent, the gas distribution network for the region, took part in a half-marathon through the Chorley countryside to raise money for Children’s Adventure Farm Trust (CAFT).

THIRTY colleagues from a Warrington housebuilder have completed a charity challenge, virtually rowing the full distance from Land’s End to Dover – the equivalent of the English Channel – to raise vital funds for two north west charities.

A Warrington-based national social care charity has celebrated the extraordinary contribution of its volunteers as part of Volunteers’ Week 2026, 1-7 June.

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.

Childhood memories tend to come back with a soft glow. Long summers, cloudless skies, pavements hot enough to fry an egg, and the distant jingle of an ice cream van drifting across Winwick Road. Those are the memories that feel warm and safe.

VIDEO: A new community-led heritage and archaeology project is underway, exploring one of Warrington’s most intriguing historical mysteries — the possible remains of the town’s long-lost medieval castle.

AS World Cup fever kicks off today, 10 years ago 250 people packed into the Lymm Hotel for a night of celebration to mark the 50th anniversary of the time that the hotel was briefly home to the 1966 Brazil World Cup squad.

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.