A Warrington mother and son have been sentenced after exploiting an elderly family member in a calculated fraud which saw thousands of pounds drained from her bank account without her permission.

EXCLUSIVE – Warrington Borough Council is to stop subsidising its school meals service – putting the future of council-employed school meals staff under scrutiny and leaving schools to find alternative arrangements from September 2027.

Warrington & Vale Royal College principal Nichola Newton has issued an open invitation to Prime Minister Andy Burnham to visit the college – as more than 1,000 prospective students are expected to attend its latest open evening.

A new community “Shed” is being planned at Culcheth Sports Club, The Daten, with the aim of bringing local people together while helping maintain and improve the community facility.

WARRINGTON North MP Charlotte Nichols has pledged her support for Jodrell Bank Observatory amid concerns over the future of its scientific operations following a decision to withdraw funding for the e-MERLIN radio astronomy facility.

Care home group Lovett Care, with its popular Grappenhall Manor care home in Grappenhall and Statham Manor care home  in Lymm, has achieved the internationally recognised ISO30415 human resources accreditation in diversity and inclusion.

Cheshire Constabulary will be deploying Live Facial Recognition (LFR) technology in Warrington tomorrow, October 9, marking the first use of the LFR van in the town.

A Warrington-based animal rescue charity has issued an urgent appeal for information after two cats from an overcrowded home in Widnes died in circumstances which have raised suspicions of deliberate poisoning.

A fire crew was alerted following reports of a car well alight in Great Sankey during the early hours of this morning.

Cheshire Constabulary has welcomed Police Dogs Vinny and Nora to the ranks of the force.

A Warrington mother and son have been sentenced after exploiting an elderly family member in a calculated fraud which saw thousands of pounds drained from her bank account without her permission.

A man from Warrington has been jailed for nearly three years for seriously assaulting a woman.

A Warrington man has been jailed for more than five years after police found cocaine, cash and drug-related equipment at his home.

A Warrington resident has been convicted following a Warrington Borough Council investigation into fly-tipping in the Fairfield and Howley area.

Police have now arrested a man wanted for breaching his Sexual Harm Prevention Order..

A roofing contractor has been sentenced following a Trading Standards investigation into fraudulent trading practices that left a Warrington homeowner significantly out of pocket.

A registered sex offender who subjected a woman to a terrifying ordeal on a train travelling through Cheshire has been jailed just 72 hours after the incident, following a rapid British Transport Police investigation.

A 33-year-old man wanted in connection with a burglary was found hiding in a tent in a wooded area near Sankey Valley Park in Warrington after successfully evading police for 18 months.

Two teenagers have been sentenced for their part in causing a deliberate fire at a disused building on Barbauld Street in Warrington.

A Warrington man who was previously jailed in France for murdering his partner has been sentenced to six years in prison after seriously assaulting his elderly father at the family home in Winwick.

Warrington & Vale Royal College principal Nichola Newton has issued an open invitation to Prime Minister Andy Burnham to visit the college – as more than 1,000 prospective students are expected to attend its latest open evening.

A Warrington fruit farm has used a six-week AI accelerator to build its own ticketing platform, cutting software costs by more than 90% and reinvesting the savings in creating new jobs.

Extra funding has opened more places on 3D 360 Skills Training’s 3D Printing, 3D CAD and Industry 4.0 Skills Bootcamp, which runs in collaboration with Enterprise Cheshire & Warrington.

A nursery in Great Sankey is celebrating after being awarded the prestigious Eco-Schools: Early Years Green Award – a recognition available through the national programme.

Six weeks before an exam, most students are drowning in past papers, revision guides and half-finished flashcards. The trick isn’t finding more resources. It’s finding ones that match the actual exam board specification, whether that’s GCSE, the Life in the UK test, or a professional qualification.

Warrington & Vale Royal College is preparing to welcome Year 11 pupils and their families to its Open Evenings, beginning on October 7.

THE University of Chester generated an estimated £193.2m in economic value across Cheshire and Warrington during the 2024/25 academic year, according to a new independent assessment.

Warrington & Vale Royal College kicked off its very first Week of Sports this week, bringing the campus to life with a celebration of all things sport and physical activity.

A range of subjects at the University of Chester have been placed in the UK’s top 20 in the Guardian University Guide 2027, while the institution has climbed the overall rankings and made the top 20% for the value added for students.

Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School has welcomed their newest students into the school community with their annual Inauguration Service.

THERE comes a point when we have to stop looking at major developments like the huge rail freight logistics park near Winwick and Croft in isolation and start asking a much bigger question – what happens when you put them all together?

THERE is something deeply disturbing about the sudden collapse of a charity whose very purpose was to stop young people taking their own lives.

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.

WARRINGTON Rylands produced an impressive comeback to draw 3–3 at Leek Town on Tuesday evening after finding themselves two goals behind at half-time.

WARRINGTON darts sensation Luke Littler remains a huge distance clear at the top of the PDC rankings despite a difficult…

WARRINGTON Town dropped points from a winning position for a third time at home this season as they were held to a 2-2 draw by Workington.

A play telling the remarkable story of Warrington rugby league legend John Bevan is heading out on an extended tour after receiving the backing of Warrington Wolves’ owner Simon Moran.

LUKE Littler’s hopes of completing a unique darts double were ended by Cam Crabtree in a dramatic semi-final clash at the World Youth Championship.

LYMM produced another impressive attacking display at Beechwood on Saturday as they overcame Exeter University 36-21 in a fast-paced National League 2 West encounter.

WARRINGTON Rylands produced an impressive comeback to draw 3–3 at Leek Town on Tuesday evening after finding themselves two goals behind at half-time.

WARRINGTON darts sensation Luke Littler remains a huge distance clear at the top of the PDC rankings despite a difficult…

WARRINGTON Town dropped points from a winning position for a third time at home this season as they were held to a 2-2 draw by Workington.

A play telling the remarkable story of Warrington rugby league legend John Bevan is heading out on an extended tour after receiving the backing of Warrington Wolves’ owner Simon Moran.

LUKE Littler’s hopes of completing a unique darts double were ended by Cam Crabtree in a dramatic semi-final clash at the World Youth Championship.

LYMM produced another impressive attacking display at Beechwood on Saturday as they overcame Exeter University 36-21 in a fast-paced National League 2 West encounter.

Aggregates are used across all kinds of construction projects, from new homes and roads to driveways, patios and landscaping.

Celebrity Cheshire TV couple Adam and Katy Rickitt today released a special video message after it was confirmed they will celebrate tourism superstars and host the Visit Cheshire Tourism Awards 2027.

If you are looking to grow your business in Warrington via advertising, the question isn’t simply “Where can I put an advert?”

A Warrington fruit farm has used a six-week AI accelerator to build its own ticketing platform, cutting software costs by more than 90% and reinvesting the savings in creating new jobs.

FuelHub, the Warrington-based premium meal prep company, has announced three senior appointments as it continues to strengthen the team supporting its next phase of growth. 

A new company director opens the application form for a Legal Entity Identifier and immediately hits the first obstacle: retyping the exact legal name, address and status already sitting in a public register, hoping it matches character for character.

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Warrington’s property market has seen prices rise. ONS data shows that the average price paid by a first-time buyer reached around £216,000

Warrington Borough Council is encouraging residents to take time to focus on their mental health and wellbeing ahead of World Mental Health Day on Saturday 10 October.

FAMILIES can now enjoy a colourful taste of autumn as the popular Pumpkin Trail gets underway at Primrose Hill Nurseries in High Legh near Lymm.

Paddington is one of those London neighbourhoods that many visitors recognise instantly, even before they have been there. The name is tied to a famous railway station, a beloved fictional bear, and one of the most useful transport hubs in the capital. But Paddington is more than a place to catch a train.

Warrington Borough Council is encouraging residents to take time to focus on their mental health and wellbeing ahead of World Mental Health Day on Saturday 10 October.

People experiencing homelessness and rough sleeping can receive free flu and pneumococcal vaccinations for the first time this winter, as the NHS in the North West expands protection for communities at greatest risk of serious illness.

Residents across Warrington are being encouraged to take the first step towards quitting smoking this October as part of the national Stoptober campaign.

A Warrington Hospital intensive care nurse manager who once faced the prospect of a lifetime tied to dialysis has spoken about how an organ transplant gave her back her freedom – and allowed her to continue caring for some of the hospital’s sickest patients.

FAMILIES can now enjoy a colourful taste of autumn as the popular Pumpkin Trail gets underway at Primrose Hill Nurseries in High Legh near Lymm.

A play telling the remarkable story of Warrington rugby league legend John Bevan is heading out on an extended tour after receiving the backing of Warrington Wolves’ owner Simon Moran.

As part of their 75^th Anniversary Season, the Bridgewater Players Drama Society will be putting on a heartwarming, festive murder mystery, ‘Murder at Mistletoe Hall’, which is another play written and directed by one of their members, Anna Fradgley.

Warrington Male Voice Choir will welcome Warrington-born violinist Pippa Clarke back to her hometown for a special concert at St James Church on Saturday 10th October.

St. Rocco’s Hospice is calling on people across Warrington to give a little of their time and make a big difference by volunteering in one of its charity shops.

THIRTY colleagues from a Warrington housebuilder have raised £11,350 for two north west charities.

Warrington’s community spirit was on full display at Victoria Park on Saturday – from the hundreds taking part in Parkrun to the volunteers who helped make a special MND event possible.

Stockton Heath today is a vibrant and historic village with origins stretching right back to Roman times.

St. Rocco’s Hospice is calling on people across Warrington to give a little of their time and make a big difference by volunteering in one of its charity shops.

THIRTY colleagues from a Warrington housebuilder have raised £11,350 for two north west charities.

The Children’s Adventure Farm Trust (CAFT) is preparing for its biggest event of the year, as the much-loved CAFT Grand Ball returns to Nunsmere Hall on Saturday 5th December 2026 with a spectacular Après Ski theme.

A brave 13-year-old Warrington boy is taking on a very personal challenge to raise money for St Rocco’s Hospice – shaving his head in support of his mum, who is currently receiving care from the hospice.

Stockton Heath today is a vibrant and historic village with origins stretching right back to Roman times.

A family history spanning the Atlantic is bringing a Dallas woman to Warrington in the hope of reconnecting with relatives whose roots lie deep in Burtonwood’s brewing past.

A WARRINGTON man will once again pay his respects to the 16 innocent people killed during one of the town’s darkest moments of the Second World War – the Thames Board Mills bombing.

HUNDREDS of visitors stepped inside Warrington’s policing past yesterday as the Museum of Policing in Cheshire opened its doors for a special Heritage Open Day.

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.