Former Warrington Wolves Prop Mike Cooper given suspended prison sentence
FORMER Warrington Wolves and England international Mike Cooper has been handed an 18-month suspended prison sentence after being convicted of stalking his former partner and her friend.
Man wanted on recall to prison
Police in Warrington are appealing for help in tracing a man wanted on recall to prison.
Police continue to appeal to trace wanted burglar
Police are continuing to appeal for information to trace a Warrington man wanted for burglary and criminal damage offences.
Three men charged with series of cash machine distraction thefts
THREE men have been charged with a series of distraction thefts at cash machines, including in the Warrington area, totalling approximately £37,000.
Bridgewater Canal breach repair moves into contractor procurement phase
THE Bridgewater Canal Company has today confirmed further progress on the repair of the canal breach at Little Bollington near Lymm, with survey and design work now complete and the project moving into the contractor procurement phase.
Council facing further cuts of £51m but majority of residents will not be impacted says finance chief
WHILE Warrington Borough Council is proposing a further £51.2m in savings which officers openly acknowledge will fundamentally change the services residents receive – the council’s finance chief says the majority of residents will not be impacted.
Former Marine sold his home to open women’s gym during COVID
A FORMER Royal Marine who sold his home to open a women’s gym during COVID is preparing to celebrate six years in business.
‘Development tsunami’ threatens to overwhelm Lymm with new homes
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.
Elvis comes to Culcheth for a night of music, fun and fundraising
Award-winning Elvis tribute act Kirk Kreole heads to Culcheth for a special fundraising night in support of local charity Creating Adventures.
UBC Flexible Offices announce expansion in Warrington
UBC Flexible Offices has announced a significant expansion of its Warrington operations.
Former Warrington Wolves Prop Mike Cooper given suspended prison sentence
FORMER Warrington Wolves and England international Mike Cooper has been handed an 18-month suspended prison sentence after being convicted of stalking his former partner and her friend.
Man wanted on recall to prison
Police in Warrington are appealing for help in tracing a man wanted on recall to prison.
Police continue to appeal to trace wanted burglar
Police are continuing to appeal for information to trace a Warrington man wanted for burglary and criminal damage offences.
Three men charged with series of cash machine distraction thefts
THREE men have been charged with a series of distraction thefts at cash machines, including in the Warrington area, totalling approximately £37,000.
Appeal to trace Thorn Cross absconder
Police are appealing for help in tracing a man who has absconded from HMP Thorn Cross.
Violent banned driver jailed for attacking officers after being tracked by police dog
A banned driver from Warrington has been jailed for assaulting several officers who had tracked him down, including biting one on the arm, after being witnessed driving dangerously.
Police release CCTV images following attempted theft of historic stone from church
POLICE investigating the attempted theft of historic stone from a church in Warrington have released images of a man they would like to speak to.
Appeal for information following burglary at Woolston
Detectives are appealing for witnesses and video footage following a burglary at a residential address in Warrington.
Second man jailed for Pokémon card burglaries
A second man has been jailed after admitting stealing more than £71,000 worth of stock from shops specialising in collectable Pokémon cards, including a targeted theft at a Warrington shop.
Suspended prison sentence for dog owner found with caged skeletal lurcher suffering pressure sores
A Warrington woman whose emaciated dog was found locked in a cage has been banned from keeping animals for five years and handed a suspended prison sentence.
Remarkable year of achievement for class of 2026 at Sir Thomas Boteler
SIR Thomas Boteler Church of England High School is beyond delighted and immensely proud to celebrate the outstanding achievements of the Class of 2026, who have secured the best set of GCSE results in the history of the school.
Exam success continues for Lymm High School
FOLLOWING a great day of post-16 results last week, it was the turn of Year 11 students at Lymm High School to open the envelopes containing their GCSE results… and they have done brilliantly!
Bridgewater Principal praises students and staff following excellent GCSE outcomes
WARRINGTON’S Bridgewater High School is celebrating an excellent set of GCSE results this summer, reflecting the hard work, dedication and achievement of students and staff across the school.
UTC Warrington students celebrate exam success as college prepares for exciting new chapter
Students at UTC Warrington are celebrating their GCSE achievements today, as they mark an important milestone and look ahead to exciting next steps in education, training and employment.
Apprentice highlights career opportunities for local school leavers
A Warrington apprentice who progressed to marketing manager in just three and a half years is highlighting the diverse career opportunities available to local school leavers in the building materials sector.
Wellbeing workshop for children aged 7-12
A NEW workshop for children aged 7-12 is being launched in Warrington by local wellbeing business Eyez on the Vibes
.
Lymm youngsters join MP’s “politics summer school”
YOUNG people from Lymm joined others from across Cheshire at the first Politics Summer School hosted by MP Esther McVey.
Thinking About a US University? A Practical Guide for Warrington Students and Families
For many Warrington students approaching the end of sixth form or college, the natural next step is a British university, apprenticeship or employment.
Nursery children become “little astronomers” for the Solar Eclipse
CHILDREN at the Bright Horizons day nursery at Callands, Warrington became “little astronomers” as they celebrated the Solar Eclipse.
Warrington & Vale College celebrate best ever results day
STUDENTS and staff from Warrington & Vale Royal College gathered on campus for the annual Vocational Results Celebration Morning, which saw the strongest set of results to date.
‘Development tsunami’ threatens to overwhelm Lymm with new homes
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.
Difficult conversations can no longer be postponed
THERE comes a point when difficult conversations can no longer be postponed. For Warrington Borough Council, that point has long since arrived.
Housing targets put Lymm’s character at risk in Local Plan review
Warrington Borough Council has reopened the Warrington Local Plan for a major overhaul.
Irony of the new-style Walking Day
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.
Fragile future ahead for boom town Warrington ?
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.
Ten years on from Viola Beach tragedy and the numbness of pain remains
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.
Independent helps fill funding gap to keep community news free
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.
Would a Turkey vote for Christmas?
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.
Future of Woolston Hub should be a “no brainer” for council
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.
Stop moaning and do something useful like the Warrington Litter Network
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.
Warrington Wolves: Trophies, Challenge Cup & Super League History
The Warrington Wolves have a unique status in British rugby league. The story of the club goes back to…
Warrington Rylands return to winning ways against league newcomers
A 19th-minute header from George Waring was enough to secure another home victory for Warrington Rylands as they overcame league newcomers Quorn 1-0.
Wolves win at champions to move closer to home play-off
WARRINGTON Wolves boosted their hopes of a top two finish in Super League with a 34-28 win over champions Hull KR.
Daly stunner sends Warrington Town to away win
WARRINGTON Town made it three wins from four at the start of the new season with a 2-1 victory over Ilkeston Town.
Bowling tournament at Eagle Sports & Social Club supports Hopes and Beams charity
A three-weekend crown green bowls competition involving 64 players at Eagle Sports & Social Club raised £210 for the Hopes and Beams charity.
Rylands leave promotion favourites Bury empty-handed
WARRINGTON Rylands travelled to promotion favourites Bury on Saturday but left the impressive Gigg Lane empty-handed after a 1-0 defeat.
Warrington Wolves: Trophies, Challenge Cup & Super League History
The Warrington Wolves have a unique status in British rugby league. The story of the club goes back to…
Warrington Rylands return to winning ways against league newcomers
A 19th-minute header from George Waring was enough to secure another home victory for Warrington Rylands as they overcame league newcomers Quorn 1-0.
Wolves win at champions to move closer to home play-off
WARRINGTON Wolves boosted their hopes of a top two finish in Super League with a 34-28 win over champions Hull KR.
Daly stunner sends Warrington Town to away win
WARRINGTON Town made it three wins from four at the start of the new season with a 2-1 victory over Ilkeston Town.
Bowling tournament at Eagle Sports & Social Club supports Hopes and Beams charity
A three-weekend crown green bowls competition involving 64 players at Eagle Sports & Social Club raised £210 for the Hopes and Beams charity.
Rylands leave promotion favourites Bury empty-handed
WARRINGTON Rylands travelled to promotion favourites Bury on Saturday but left the impressive Gigg Lane empty-handed after a 1-0 defeat.
Former Marine sold his home to open women’s gym during COVID
A FORMER Royal Marine who sold his home to open a women’s gym during COVID is preparing to celebrate six years in business.
UBC Flexible Offices announce expansion in Warrington
UBC Flexible Offices has announced a significant expansion of its Warrington operations.
Ingevity strengthens community partnerships
Ingevity’s Warrington plant recently supported two local organisations, Catalyst Science Discovery Centre and Shooting Stars Dance Academy, helping to advance STEM education and youth development across the community.
The growing importance of scenario planning for UK companies
The future can be an uncertain thing, especially during volatile economic times. The outbreak of a war overseas, a change in government at home, or a new technological development that disrupts an entire industry
Synextra awarded all Microsoft Azure Solutions Partner designations
Birchwood-based managed cloud service provider Synextra has been awarded the Microsoft Solutions Partner designation for Digital & App Innovation.
“Win win” week for crime writer Conrad Jones
IT’S been a win win week for best selling Warrington crime writer Conrad Jones. His new title, The Priest and…
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Former Marine sold his home to open women’s gym during COVID
A FORMER Royal Marine who sold his home to open a women’s gym during COVID is preparing to celebrate six years in business.
Elvis comes to Culcheth for a night of music, fun and fundraising
Award-winning Elvis tribute act Kirk Kreole heads to Culcheth for a special fundraising night in support of local charity Creating Adventures.
Homes in Warrington available to reserve for under £50
LINDEN Homes has lowered initial upfront costs for its buyers with a reduced reservation fee at its Warrington development, Radley Woods, making now the perfect time to reserve.
Road closure details for Birchwood 10k
A number of road closures will be in place this Sunday for the annual Birchwood 10k organised by Spectrum Striders.
Former Marine sold his home to open women’s gym during COVID
A FORMER Royal Marine who sold his home to open a women’s gym during COVID is preparing to celebrate six years in business.
Flu vaccination bookings open as NHS takes early action ahead of winter
NHS Cheshire and Merseyside is urging eligible people across the region to book their flu jab, as preparations for winter begin earlier than ever.
Wellbeing workshop for children aged 7-12
A NEW workshop for children aged 7-12 is being launched in Warrington by local wellbeing business Eyez on the Vibes
.
Record number of patients wait on trolleys in England’s A&E while overcrowding remains widespread
RECORD numbers of patients are waiting on trolleys in England’s A&E departments, with hospital overcrowding remaining widespread, as highlighted in Warrington, where up to 14-hour waits were reported one weekend in July.
Elvis comes to Culcheth for a night of music, fun and fundraising
Award-winning Elvis tribute act Kirk Kreole heads to Culcheth for a special fundraising night in support of local charity Creating Adventures.
Road closure details for Birchwood 10k
A number of road closures will be in place this Sunday for the annual Birchwood 10k organised by Spectrum Striders.
Lymm celebrates its own World Champion 50 years on with special Heritage Centre exhibition
Lymm Heritage Centre is celebrating one of the village’s greatest sporting stories this summer with a special exhibition dedicated to local legend and Speedway World Champion Peter Collins, opening on Saturday 29 August.
Classic car club to hold free special event
THE North West Casual Classics Car Club are holding a special day at RAF Burtonwood Heritage Centre, Gullivers World, Warrington on Sunday September 13.
Homes in Warrington available to reserve for under £50
LINDEN Homes has lowered initial upfront costs for its buyers with a reduced reservation fee at its Warrington development, Radley Woods, making now the perfect time to reserve.
Chance to glimpse behind curtain at Parr Hall for Heritage Open Day
A rare opportunity to glimpse behind the curtain at one of the north west’s leading arts and entertainment venues is on offer as part of Heritage Open Days 2026.
Ingevity strengthens community partnerships
Ingevity’s Warrington plant recently supported two local organisations, Catalyst Science Discovery Centre and Shooting Stars Dance Academy, helping to advance STEM education and youth development across the community.
Sarah reaches new heights for adoption charity
ADOPTER Sarah Hopes recently made the trek up to Snowdon and back to raise funds for Warrington-based children’s charity Adoption Matters.
Sarah reaches new heights for adoption charity
ADOPTER Sarah Hopes recently made the trek up to Snowdon and back to raise funds for Warrington-based children’s charity Adoption Matters.
Bowling tournament at Eagle Sports & Social Club supports Hopes and Beams charity
A three-weekend crown green bowls competition involving 64 players at Eagle Sports & Social Club raised £210 for the Hopes and Beams charity.
Animal charity launches £12,000 appeal to help fund puppy’s life-changing surgery
LOCAL charity Warrington Animal Welfare (WAW) is appealing for the community’s support towards a £12,000 veterinary bill for specialist surgery for a puppy born with severely deformed front legs.
Scout gets ready to conquer Wales’ highest peak
A GREAT Sankey Scout is getting ready to conquer Wales’ highest peak this weekend to help raise funds for a volunteering trip to Kenya with Camps International.
Chance to glimpse behind curtain at Parr Hall for Heritage Open Day
A rare opportunity to glimpse behind the curtain at one of the north west’s leading arts and entertainment venues is on offer as part of Heritage Open Days 2026.
Lymm celebrates its own World Champion 50 years on with special Heritage Centre exhibition
Lymm Heritage Centre is celebrating one of the village’s greatest sporting stories this summer with a special exhibition dedicated to local legend and Speedway World Champion Peter Collins, opening on Saturday 29 August.
Plans for Battle of Winwick memorial submitted to borough council
PLANS for a memorial for the historic Battle of Winwick – the last major battle of the English Civil War – have been submitted to Warrington Borough Council.
Waterways engineers to inspect one of the world’s oldest canal tunnels
NATIONAL waterways charity Canal & River Trust is carrying out a detailed inspection of Preston Brook Tunnel near Warrington – one of the world’s oldest canal tunnels still in operation.
Start 2024 in the best way with Dry January
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.
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.

