WARRINGTON North MP Charlotte Nichols is backing Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s 20% slash in Business Rates for pubs, with the British Beer and Pub Association ‘delighted.’

WARRINGTON Council’s investment in Redwood Bank is going from bad to worse, say opposition Lib Dems, with an updated report on the situation on the agenda at the Cabinet meeting next Monday.

WARRINGTON Borough Council has registered two former landfill tips as its first habitat bank sites on Natural England’s Biodiversity Gain Site Register, creating new opportunities to enhance local wildlife and keep investment in biodiversity within the borough.

AFTER witnessing first-hand closure raids in the town, Warrington North MP Charlotte Nichols is backing a crackdown on dodgy high street shops.

WHILE more than 40 complaints were made against Warrington Borough Council to the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman during 2025-26 – none were upheld.

ONE of the most historic churches in the North West, St Oswald’s Church, Winwick, Warrington, will open its doors to the public to celebrate its Heritage weekend on Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 September.

WARRINGTON songwriting duo The Windmills are back with their highly anticipated second single, “The Whimsical Wanderer,” delivering an upbeat country anthem that marks a vibrant new chapter for the band.

A multi-award-winning cancer awareness campaign that generated more than 440,000 video views and prompted four in five people who saw it to start conversations about cancer in Halton is expanding into Warrington and St Helens.

LYMM residents are being urged to take part in the consultation on the Lymm Neighbourhood Plan, which will help shape planning decisions affecting the village up to 2039.

EMERGENCY services were called out following reports of a lorry overturning on a roundabout causing an oil spillage on Winwick Road, Warrington.

POLICE investigating a collision at Orford Green in Warrington have released a CCTV image of a vehicle they are looking to identify.

Police have now arrested a man they were tracing.

Police are appealing for help in tracing a wanted man and urging people not to approach him.

POLICE have secured a three-month closure order against an address in Warrington that caused considerable disruption for its neighbours as a drug dealing hub.

POLICE are seeking help from the public following reports of a child aged under 10 using an illegal e-bike in the Great Sankey area of Warrington.

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.

EDUCATION chiefs in Warrington have congratulated pupils, staff, governors and families at Fox Wood School following its latest “exceptional” Ofsted inspection, published on 6 July 2026.

Fifty students from Warrington & Vale Royal College have returned from an unforgettable two-week placement programme in Sri Lanka, gaining valuable international work experience, developing new skills, and immersing themselves in a completely different culture through the UK Government’s Turing Scheme.

A Warrington primary school pupil’s empathy for children who lose their hair during hospital treatment has been recognised with a special kindness award.

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.

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.

LUKE Littler produced one of the finest performances of his career as he booked his place in the quarter-finals of the Betfred World Matchplay with a breathtaking 11-8 victory over Nathan Aspinall at the Winter Gardens in Blackpool.

LATCHFORD Albion Giants ended their NWML group phase with a hard fought 30-20 home victory over table toppers Thatto Heath Crusaders A

WARRINGTON Wolves stand-off Michelle Davis believes her young team are building something special despite their defeat to Manchester Swinton Lionesses in the Challenge Shield Final.

WARRINGTON lost by three runs after a nail-biting finish to their game at Ashton on Mersey.

WARRINGTON’S world number one Luke Littler launched his Betfred World Matchplay title defence with a spectacular 10-6 victory over Germany’s Niko Springer on opening night at the Winter Gardens.

WARRINGTON Wolves dominated reigning Super League champions Hull KR with a definitive 34-12 victory at the Halliwell Jones Stadium.

LUKE Littler produced one of the finest performances of his career as he booked his place in the quarter-finals of the Betfred World Matchplay with a breathtaking 11-8 victory over Nathan Aspinall at the Winter Gardens in Blackpool.

LATCHFORD Albion Giants ended their NWML group phase with a hard fought 30-20 home victory over table toppers Thatto Heath Crusaders A

WARRINGTON Wolves stand-off Michelle Davis believes her young team are building something special despite their defeat to Manchester Swinton Lionesses in the Challenge Shield Final.

WARRINGTON lost by three runs after a nail-biting finish to their game at Ashton on Mersey.

WARRINGTON’S world number one Luke Littler launched his Betfred World Matchplay title defence with a spectacular 10-6 victory over Germany’s Niko Springer on opening night at the Winter Gardens.

WARRINGTON Wolves dominated reigning Super League champions Hull KR with a definitive 34-12 victory at the Halliwell Jones Stadium.

The past few years have tested household budgets in ways that have been tough to predict. Energy bills surged and food shops and mortgage payments crept steadily upward for millions of people across the UK.

A well-designed office can have a significant impact on the productivity, comfort and motivation of employees. An efficient workspace is not simply about placing desks and chairs in a room; it is about creating an environment where people can work effectively, communicate easily and remain focused throughout the day.

Every year, thousands of UK businesses go out of business, and it’s an experience that can be extremely distressing for directors, staff, and other stakeholders involved.

It’s not often we get to open this column with genuinely good news from the taxman, so let’s make the most of it. This month, two developments worth knowing about: a temporary VAT cut that could make the school holidays a little cheaper for families (and busier for local attractions), and a proposal from HMRC that could change how every employer and VAT-registered business in the country pays its tax.

Birchwood Park, the North West’s largest out-of-town business destination, has welcomed Culina Group Finance as its latest occupier, further strengthening the Park’s diverse business community. 

THREE Warrington-based site managers working for Bellway’s Manchester division have been rewarded for their dedication to building quality homes for their customers.

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

Travel habits have changed. While airports once felt like the gateway to every holiday, many travellers now look more closely at the entire journey rather than focusing only on the destination.

The past few years have tested household budgets in ways that have been tough to predict. Energy bills surged and food shops and mortgage payments crept steadily upward for millions of people across the UK.

A fixed sofa, once positioned, tends to determine the rest of the room around it. Its silhouette sets a fixed boundary, and everything else, the rug, the coffee table, the secondary seating, has to negotiate around that boundary rather than the other way round. A sectional sofa changes this relationship entirely.

Walk-in wardrobes transform bedroom storage into dedicated dressing rooms with hanging rails, shelving, and seating. In luxury UK homes, expect to invest £8,000 to £40,000+ for bespoke designs, with layout, materials, and lighting determining whether your wardrobe becomes a genuine asset or an expensive afterthought.

A multi-award-winning cancer awareness campaign that generated more than 440,000 video views and prompted four in five people who saw it to start conversations about cancer in Halton is expanding into Warrington and St Helens.

A premium new dementia day care facility has officially opened at Statham Lodge Hotel in Lymm, launched by local brothers Brad and James Crompton in partnership with the award-winning The Rainbow Care Group.

PEOPLE visiting Warrington Hospital faced gruelling waits of up to 14 hours at the Accident and Emergency department over the weekend, sparking an apology from hospital leadership and a detailed response from the borough council regarding systemic healthcare gridlocks.

For the millions of individuals struggling with dependency issues, access to local rehab services can be a literal lifeline. As addiction rises throughout the UK and the world, these services are vital for those directly touched by substance abuse.

ONE of the most historic churches in the North West, St Oswald’s Church, Winwick, Warrington, will open its doors to the public to celebrate its Heritage weekend on Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 September.

Families heading to Gulliver’s World this summer can expect a vibrant programme of live entertainment, as Summer Soundwaves takes centre stage with a packed schedule of music, dance and interactive activities.

IRON Maiden fans will be swept back to 1986 when The Beast UK return to Parr Hall this September, following on from a successful high-powered gig last year.

CULCHETH & District Rotary are repeating their “Culcheth Charity Beer Festival” on Friday and Saturday, September 18th and 19th, at The Village Club on Wigshaw Lane in Culcheth.

Shoppers have been known to queue before the doors open for one of Warrington’s most popular charity shopping events and it’s returning this Saturday.

Miller Homes has donated £555 to Warrington Visually Impaired People (VIP) through its Community Fund, helping the long-established charity continue providing its much-loved lunch club for older people across the borough.

AN emergency responders charity supporting the NHS ambulance service is thrilled to be opening its first ever base on the outskirts of Lymm.

A remarkable fundraising effort inspired by one Warrington family’s cancer journey has raised an incredible £80,000 for North West Cancer Research following a charity golf day and gala dinner at The Mere Golf Resort & Spa.

Shoppers have been known to queue before the doors open for one of Warrington’s most popular charity shopping events and it’s returning this Saturday.

Miller Homes has donated £555 to Warrington Visually Impaired People (VIP) through its Community Fund, helping the long-established charity continue providing its much-loved lunch club for older people across the borough.

AN emergency responders charity supporting the NHS ambulance service is thrilled to be opening its first ever base on the outskirts of Lymm.

A remarkable fundraising effort inspired by one Warrington family’s cancer journey has raised an incredible £80,000 for North West Cancer Research following a charity golf day and gala dinner at The Mere Golf Resort & Spa.

It was a pleasant early summer afternoon when I wandered into the picturesque village of Great Budworth.

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.

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.