
‘Murder plan’ to kill teenager Brianna Ghey detailed in court
A crumpled, hand-written note of an alleged “murder plan” to kill transgender teenager Brianna Ghey was found on the bedroom floor of one of her alleged killers, a court has heard.

Road closures for Lymm Dickensian Day and Santa Dash!
A number of road closures will be in place on Saturday (Dec 9) for the annual Lymm Dickensian Day Festival, which, according to weather forecasts, could be wet!

Council and Unite reach agreement to end bin strike with immediate effect
WARRINGTON Borough Council and Unite have met today and agreed positive resolutions to a number of local issues.

Arts council seek to immortalise Warrington Wolves’ legend Paul Cullen with giant mural on side of King’s Head pub
WARRINGTON Arts Council is seeking planning permission to paint a mural of Warrington Rugby League legend, Paul Cullen, on the wall of the King’s Head on Winwick Street.

New Council Leader rejects complacency claims and says ending bin strike is his first and most important priority
THE new Leader of Warrington Borough Council, Cllr Hans Mundry, has rejected opposition Tory claims that the council is being complacent over the ongoing bin strike, saying it is his top priority to end it.

Local Plan adopted including plans for around 4,400 new homes in the Green Belt
WARRINGTON’S Local Plan – which aims to deliver the homes, jobs, supporting infrastructure and community facilities the borough needs, including around 4,400 new homes in Green Belt – has been formally adopted.

New online tree map highlights areas at risk of increased health problems
PEOPLE living in less affluent areas have lower levels of tree cover and a higher risk of health problems from poor air quality a new online ”tree equity” map reveals.

Cheshire Youth Commission recruiting new members
POLICE and Crime Commissioner John Dwyer is calling for applications to join the Cheshire Youth Commission, which provides young people with the opportunity to have their say about policing and crime in their area.

Northern branches out with new GPS technology to successfully battle autumn leaf fall
NEW GPS tracking on Northern trains has been used successfully to make autumn conditions even safer by flagging leaf fall hotspots.

Market traders to give away thousands of pounds worth of prizes
THE spirit of Christmas has come to Warrington Market this December, with 40 prizes up for grabs in a collaboration between the council and market traders.

‘Murder plan’ to kill teenager Brianna Ghey detailed in court
A crumpled, hand-written note of an alleged “murder plan” to kill transgender teenager Brianna Ghey was found on the bedroom floor of one of her alleged killers, a court has heard.

Teenage boy denies being involved in frenzied stabbing of Brianna Ghey
A teenage boy denied to police carrying out a “frenzied” attack in which Birchwood teenager Brianna Ghey was stabbed 28 times with a hunting knife.

Teenager Brianna Ghey’s 28 stab wound injuries were not survivable following “sustained and violent assault”
BIRCHWOOD teenager Brianna Ghey suffered unsurvivable injuries when she was stabbed 28 times during a “sustained and violent assault”, a court heard today, Tuesday.

Suspended sentence for controlling bully who made teenage girlfriend feel like she wanted to die
A bullying, controlling, possessive boyfriend repeatedly treated his 17-year-old girlfriend so badly that she wanted to die, a court heard.

Boy says he saw girl stabbing Brianna Ghey
A boy accused of the murder of transgender teenager Brianna Ghey told police he saw his co-accused stabbing her in a Culcheth park, a court heard today, Monday.

Man who started fire at woman’s house while four young children at home jailed
A MAN who started a fire at a woman’s house in Warrington while she was at home with her sister and four young children has been jailed.

Girl arrested on suspicion of murdering Brianna Ghey asked: ‘Is it because I saw her last?’
A teenage girl accused of murdering Brianna Ghey asked a police officer as she was arrested: “Is it because I was the last person to see her alive?”

Warrington man who operated Widnes cannabis farm jailed
A WARRINGTON man who was operating a cannabis farm in Widnes has been jailed.

Police seek witnesses after opportunist thieves target parked cars
POLICE are seeking help from the public to catch thieves who targeted parked cars in the Walton and Stockton Heath areas of Warrington.

Distressing 999 call played to jury in Brianna Ghey murder trial
A distressing 999 call made by a dog walker who found the body of teenager Brianna Ghey has been played to a jury on the 4th day of the murder trial at Manchester Crown Court.

College students champion change for local young people
OVER the last nine months, five Warrington & Vale Royal College students have worked closely with Youth Focus North West on an extensive research project, ‘Welcome to Wazza’, which aims to catalyse positive change for young people living in Warrington.

College celebrates exceptional young talents in first ever dance academy
WARRINGTON & Vale Royal College’s first ever after-school dance academy has welcomed pupils from schools across the area to experience four weeks of masterclasses led by international award-winning dance tutor, Shannen Stocks.

Wide range of new courses in college’s winter adult course guide
WARRINGTON & Vale Royal College has launched its latest Winter Course Guide, featuring an extensive range of part-time, professional and leisure courses that are commencing in January 2024.

College increases free direct bus routes for students starting in September 2024
TO support families with the rising prices associated with the ongoing cost of living crisis and to ensure that high-quality education is accessible for every young person, Warrington & Vale Royal College proudly provides seven free dedicated bus services to its Warrington campus.

Sadie strikes gold in Chemistry competition
A STUDENT whose goal is to study medicine scored gold in a science competition set by one of the world’s leading universities.

College commended by the Association of Colleges’ Beacon Awards
WARRINGTON and Vale Royal College has been named as a commended college in the Association of Colleges’ (AoC) Beacon Awards 2023.

Boteler named Warrington Wolves’ Made of Steel High School
SIR Thomas Boteler Church of England High School is celebrating after being awarded Warrington Wolves’ Made of Steel High School of the Year, at an official ceremony at the Halliwell Jones Stadium.

Seriously injured father earns new career after achieving first-class degree
A Warrington dad who lost his career after damaging his back has transformed his life with a First-Class degree from the University of Salford.

Planners agree to extension at Chapelford Village Primary School
PLANNING chiefs at Warrington have agreed to the retention of a modular building and new macadam surfacing at Chapelford Village Primary School, Great Sankey.

Former college students’ entrepreneurial spirit take the creative industry by storm
DURING the recent National Entrepreneurs Day, Warrington and Vale Royal College celebrated some of the ambitious, hard-working young people who are striving to make their aspirations a reality!

Time to show some seasonal goodwill and end bin strike now!
WHILE Christmas spirit arrived in Warrington at the weekend by the bucket load – the streets continue to pile high with uncollected refuse due to the ongoing bin strike.

Time for keyboard warriors to stop knocking best of Warrington
OVER the past year I have written several stories which have identified Warrington as one of the best and safest places in the UK to have a night out.

Is bigger any better?
BIGGER certainly isn’t always better when it comes to running organisations – in fact my recent experiences suggest the complete opposite.

The complexities and frustrations of planning matters
THROUGHOUT my journalistic career spanning more than 40 years planning matters have always been some of the most contentious stories I have written about.

No logic in moving Lymm into Tatton while retaining Warrington services
THEY say a week is a long time in politics – well now 24 hours is a long time in politics!

Busy time on the buses – now we need free-flowing highways – are LTNs the answer?
IT’S certainly been a busy time at Warrington’s Own Buses recently, in particular, their move from the old depot on Wilderspool Causeway to their new state-of-the-art premises on Dallam Lane.

A heartfelt plea to the Trustees of Oughtrington Community Centre
THEY say a week is a long time in politics – well five weeks is an awfully long time for local pensioners to be locked out of the Oughtrington Luncheon Club.

A resolution for the new year – the gift of giving and being nice!
AS we celebrate a new year with the current cost of living crisis, it is difficult to look to the future with optimism.

Shop local and support Small Business Saturday
TODAY, December 3, marks Small Business Saturday and with the cost-of-living crisis, there has never been a more important time to support local businesses in Warrington.

Christmas – the gift of giving!
CHRISTMAS is coming and traditionally it is the season to the jolly – but there will be many suffering this year from the “cost of living crisis” and the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Arts council seek to immortalise Warrington Wolves’ legend Paul Cullen with giant mural on side of King’s Head pub
WARRINGTON Arts Council is seeking planning permission to paint a mural of Warrington Rugby League legend, Paul Cullen, on the wall of the King’s Head on Winwick Street.

Brave Yellows suffer battling defeat with nine men
BRAVE Warrington Town came agonisingly close to pulling off a heroic fightback with nine men as they went down 2-1 to Hereford.

Christmas comes early for Lymm as Santa Shardy delivers a festive haul
LYMM welcomed Preston Grasshoppers (PGH) to Beechwood for one of the few, if not only, games to survive the weather at the weekend and celebrated with a 46-22 victory.

Warrington Wolves duo getting acclimatised after arriving from Australia
WARRINGTON Wolves are back in for pre-season ahead of the 2024 Super League season and new recruits from down under Zane Musgrove and Lachlan Fitzgibbon are getting acclimatised to the cold weather.

Midfielder’s first goal for the club fires Yellows through to cup quarter-finals
WARRINGTON Town are through to the quarter-finals of the Cheshire Senior Cup after a 1-0 win at Ashville last night.

Boteler named Warrington Wolves’ Made of Steel High School
SIR Thomas Boteler Church of England High School is celebrating after being awarded Warrington Wolves’ Made of Steel High School of the Year, at an official ceremony at the Halliwell Jones Stadium.

Lymm thwarted in entertaining encounter
LYMM headed through the Peak District on a beautiful sunny but crisply cold afternoon to Dore Moor to take on Sheffield Tigers, an encounter which in the 5 matches played between the clubs since April 2007 had failed to yield a single victory.

Arts council seek to immortalise Warrington Wolves’ legend Paul Cullen with giant mural on side of King’s Head pub
WARRINGTON Arts Council is seeking planning permission to paint a mural of Warrington Rugby League legend, Paul Cullen, on the wall of the King’s Head on Winwick Street.

Brave Yellows suffer battling defeat with nine men
BRAVE Warrington Town came agonisingly close to pulling off a heroic fightback with nine men as they went down 2-1 to Hereford.

Christmas comes early for Lymm as Santa Shardy delivers a festive haul
LYMM welcomed Preston Grasshoppers (PGH) to Beechwood for one of the few, if not only, games to survive the weather at the weekend and celebrated with a 46-22 victory.

Warrington Wolves duo getting acclimatised after arriving from Australia
WARRINGTON Wolves are back in for pre-season ahead of the 2024 Super League season and new recruits from down under Zane Musgrove and Lachlan Fitzgibbon are getting acclimatised to the cold weather.

Midfielder’s first goal for the club fires Yellows through to cup quarter-finals
WARRINGTON Town are through to the quarter-finals of the Cheshire Senior Cup after a 1-0 win at Ashville last night.

Boteler named Warrington Wolves’ Made of Steel High School
SIR Thomas Boteler Church of England High School is celebrating after being awarded Warrington Wolves’ Made of Steel High School of the Year, at an official ceremony at the Halliwell Jones Stadium.

Lymm thwarted in entertaining encounter
LYMM headed through the Peak District on a beautiful sunny but crisply cold afternoon to Dore Moor to take on Sheffield Tigers, an encounter which in the 5 matches played between the clubs since April 2007 had failed to yield a single victory.

UK Atomic Energy Authority awards Jacobs with funding boost
THE United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) has increased its funding for Birchwood-based Jacobs’ research into lithium, a key ingredient for fusion power reactors.

Law firm Gordons advises on Iceland’s new Warrington distribution facility
LAW firm Gordons has advised Iceland Foods on its new 505,000 sq ft distribution facility in Warrington.

£17.5m of investment in growing businesses in Cheshire and Warrington
ALMOST £17.5m of investment has been provided to 50 growing businesses in the Cheshire and Warrington area by NPIF – FW Capital Debt Finance, which is managed by FW Capital and part of the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund.

BiSN opens new manufacturing facility in Perth to expand global operations
WARRINGTON headquartered BiSN, a leading provider of permanent downhole sealing solutions, has opened a new manufacturing facility in Perth, Western Australia to better serve operators in the region.

One of Birchwood Park’s most sought-after buildings now fully let
BIRCHWOOD Park has announced that its 401 Faraday St is now fully let following the arrival of Quintessa.

There’s still time to enter the High Sheriff’s Awards for Enterprise
LOCAL businesses still have time to enter this year’s High Sheriff’s Awards for Enterprise.

Shop Local and support small businesses this Small Business Saturday
WITH the cost-of-living crisis post the COVID-19 pandemic there has never been a more important time to “shop local” and support small businesses on Small Business Saturday, tomorrow, December 2.

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Art Galleries in Warrington, Stockton Heath and Lymm

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Carpets and Beds
Carpet suppliers and carpet cleaners in the Warrington area.

Car Sales and Repairs
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Childcare Warrington and Lymm
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Road closures for Lymm Dickensian Day and Santa Dash!
A number of road closures will be in place on Saturday (Dec 9) for the annual Lymm Dickensian Day Festival, which, according to weather forecasts, could be wet!

Is it still worth buying a diesel or a petrol car?
The government has recently pushed back its proposed ban on petrol and diesel vehicles to 2035. If you’re considering buying a new vehicle, then you might wonder what implications this deadline has on the future value of your investment. Put simply, is it a good idea to buy a traditional gas-guzzling vehicle, or is it time to make a switch?

Best VPN practices for remote work: stay connected and secure
In the rapidly evolving landscape of remote work, digital nomads, freelancers, and professionals on the move are relying on Virtual Private Networks as indispensable tools for staying connected and secure.

New online tree map highlights areas at risk of increased health problems
PEOPLE living in less affluent areas have lower levels of tree cover and a higher risk of health problems from poor air quality a new online ”tree equity” map reveals.

Thelwall Mens Shed supporting men’s mental health
THELWALL Mens Shed has been combatting loneliness and isolation while supporting their wider community through craft and activity.

New role for Healthwatch CEO as Chair at neighbouring Halton
HEALTHWATCH Warrington’s CEO Lydia Hughes has been appointed as the new Chair of Healthwatch Halton, the independent patient champion for people who use health and social care.

Top indoor plants to brighten your home in the colder months
As the winter chill takes over the outdoors, transforming your home into a warm, green sanctuary becomes even more appealing. Indoor plants not only infuse life into the drab winter months but also improve air quality and boost your mood.

New online tree map highlights areas at risk of increased health problems
PEOPLE living in less affluent areas have lower levels of tree cover and a higher risk of health problems from poor air quality a new online ”tree equity” map reveals.

Thelwall Mens Shed supporting men’s mental health
THELWALL Mens Shed has been combatting loneliness and isolation while supporting their wider community through craft and activity.

New role for Healthwatch CEO as Chair at neighbouring Halton
HEALTHWATCH Warrington’s CEO Lydia Hughes has been appointed as the new Chair of Healthwatch Halton, the independent patient champion for people who use health and social care.

Improving eye care and eyewear accessibility in the UK
Access to potentially vision-saving eye care is of growing importance in the United Kingdom. Here, ophthalmology demand is expected to increase by 40% between 2018 and 2038 due to an increasingly ageing population.

Health checks are available by bus this month
SEASONAL vaccinations and health checks are available by bus in Warrington this month.

New plan to make it easier for Warrington people to see their GP
A PLAN which should make it easier for Warrington people to get access to their GP practice has been unveiled.

NHS North West urges people to get winter jabs with two weeks until online bookings close
CHRISTMAS is coming and with just two weeks until online bookings for COVID-19 and flu vaccines close, the NHS in the North West is urging anyone still eligible to book an appointment and get potentially lifesaving protection ahead of the festive season.

Road closures for Lymm Dickensian Day and Santa Dash!
A number of road closures will be in place on Saturday (Dec 9) for the annual Lymm Dickensian Day Festival, which, according to weather forecasts, could be wet!

Preparations under way for male voice choir’s Christmas concert in their 125th Anniversary year
WITH less than two weeks to go and what will be the finale to their 125th anniversary year, Warrington Male Voice Choir is preparing for their annual Christmas Voices Christmas Brass concert.

Artist Paul Larkin launches free exhibition
A FREE art exhibition was opened in Warrington town centre by local artist Paul Larkin.

New partnership aims to raise £20,000 for Warrington Youth Zone
WIRE Regeneration are on a mission to raise £20,000 through a series of engaging and impactful fundraising activities over a 3-year partnership with the Warrington Youth Zone.

Care Leavers Christmas Market returns to Warrington Market
The Care Leavers Christmas Market is back by popular demand, this year expanding their Christmas-themed products to include new artisan gifts!

True magic of Christmas returns with Santa’s Grotto at Walton Hall & Gardens
THE true magic of Christmas is back at Walton Hall & Gardens with Warrington Disability Partnership’s famous Santa’s Grotto back open raising funds for charity.

Christingle celebrations to help vulnerable children this Christmas
CHURCHES throughout Cheshire are gearing up for the festive season by holding a series of Christingle celebrations, with a focus on bringing hope and a sense of community to some of the UK’s most vulnerable children.

Cheshire Youth Commission recruiting new members
POLICE and Crime Commissioner John Dwyer is calling for applications to join the Cheshire Youth Commission, which provides young people with the opportunity to have their say about policing and crime in their area.

Macmillan sees a rise in crisis calls as thousands with cancer ‘struggle to survive due to devastating financial hardship’
MACMILLAN Cancer Support is launching an emergency appeal as it warns that thousands of people with cancer in the North West are in financial distress, with the hidden costs of a cancer diagnosis, coupled with the impact of the cost-of-living crisis, pushing people to ‘extreme measures’.

St Rocco’s Christmas tree collection – good for the community and the planet!
ON Saturday January 13, after your Christmas tree has lit up your home over the festive season, Warrington charity St Rocco’s Hospice will bring you the gift of recycling!

Opticians run 10K for Alzheimer’s UK
STAFF members from a Warrington opticians took part in Tatton Park’s 10k run to raise funds for their chosen charity, Alzheimer’s UK.

Homestart Warrington and Cheshire announces change in chair at AGM
HOMESTART Warrington and Cheshire, a leading charity dedicated to supporting families in need, has announced a significant change in its leadership following the recent Annual General Meeting.

Lymm Poppy Appeal raises over £22,000 !
ORGANISERS of the annual Lymm Poppy Appeal have thanked all those who have helped raise over £22,000 this year.

Award-winning writer joins community for library opening
RENOWNED award-winning writer, Frank Cottrell-Boyce, joined the community to celebrate the official opening of the newly refurbished Culcheth Village Library.

Macmillan sees a rise in crisis calls as thousands with cancer ‘struggle to survive due to devastating financial hardship’
MACMILLAN Cancer Support is launching an emergency appeal as it warns that thousands of people with cancer in the North West are in financial distress, with the hidden costs of a cancer diagnosis, coupled with the impact of the cost-of-living crisis, pushing people to ‘extreme measures’.

St Rocco’s Christmas tree collection – good for the community and the planet!
ON Saturday January 13, after your Christmas tree has lit up your home over the festive season, Warrington charity St Rocco’s Hospice will bring you the gift of recycling!

Opticians run 10K for Alzheimer’s UK
STAFF members from a Warrington opticians took part in Tatton Park’s 10k run to raise funds for their chosen charity, Alzheimer’s UK.

Homestart Warrington and Cheshire announces change in chair at AGM
HOMESTART Warrington and Cheshire, a leading charity dedicated to supporting families in need, has announced a significant change in its leadership following the recent Annual General Meeting.

Lymm Poppy Appeal raises over £22,000 !
ORGANISERS of the annual Lymm Poppy Appeal have thanked all those who have helped raise over £22,000 this year.

True magic of Christmas returns with Santa’s Grotto at Walton Hall & Gardens
THE true magic of Christmas is back at Walton Hall & Gardens with Warrington Disability Partnership’s famous Santa’s Grotto back open raising funds for charity.

Young Prince steps out in memory of his “auntie” who sadly died from cancer
A 10-year-old village Prince is stepping out to raise money in memory of his “auntie” who sadly died from cancer aged just 41.

Question mark hangs over future of historic pub
A QUESTION mark hangs over the future of a historic pub at Stretton, Warrington, following a new planning application.

New exhibition celebrates the costumiers who kept Warrington ‘clothed and booted’ centuries ago
A NEW exhibition focussing on Warrington’s finest tailors, milliners and cobblers who worked to keep the town’s residents ‘clothed and booted’ in times gone by.

Old Billy – true story of the world’s oldest horse
A PICTURE book and true story celebrating the life of the world’s oldest horse is to be launched in October as part of Warrington Children’s Lit Fest.

Visitors take trip down memory lane as classic car show returns to Burtonwood Heritage Museum
HUNDREDS of car enthusiasts descended on the annual North West Casual Classic’s Car Club event held at the Burtonwood Heritage Centre site at Gulliver’s World at the weekend.

Fantastic turnout at St Oswald’s Church for Winwick Heritage Day
THE early autumn sunshine welcomed hundreds of visitors to the first day of a heritage weekend at St Oswald’s Church in Winwick, today Saturday, September 9 with a repeat showing on Sunday.

Families can explore their ancestry and heritage thanks to a free genealogy service
A NEW family history service has been launched to help Warrington people delve into the past and unlock the mysteries of their ancestry.

Heritage Open Days open doors to Warrington’s fascinating past
THE annual Heritage Open Days celebration of Warrington’s rich history gets under way from tomorrow, Friday (Sept 8)– with a range of organisations getting ready to deliver the largest programme yet in the borough.

Make space in the day for your mental health this Time to Talk Day
AS we enter the New Year, it’s never been more important to talk about our mental health.

Refreshing to read common sense
I have just read the April 2021 edition of Warrington Worldwide and I am delighted with Gary’s comments in the Editorial.

Letter: Warrington Cenotaph gathering was not an organised meeting
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.

Letter of thanks from Coronavirus Support Warrington
My name is Julie Allen and at the start of this pandemic back in March, I set up a Facebook group called Coronavirus Support Warrington.

The Green Belt Takeover
Read your ‘Editor’s Comment’ with interest, especially the part where you suggested that the required infrastructure be in place before…

Couple say thank you for enjoyable trip down memory lane
ANDREW and Barbara Colyer enjoyed their trip down memory lane to Lymm and Grappenhall so much they had to write in to thank people for their hospitality and are now avid readers of our online publications.

Dog walkers’ lack of respect
THREE times over the last two weeks, when walking through St Thomas’ Churchyard in Stockton Heath, I was appalled to see dog walkers blatantly standing and watching their dogs off leash running around urinating on and fouling graves.