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.

WARRINGTON Borough Council is facing renewed questions over the state of its adult social care services after a Health Scrutiny Committee report revealed that hundreds of people are waiting months – and in one case, more than two years – for reviews of their care.

HISTORY came vividly to life at St Oswald’s Church, Winwick, over the weekend as visitors were given the chance to explore one of Warrington’s most historic buildings and discover the remarkable stories surrounding the village.

From Sunday 20 September, rail passengers whose trains are cancelled will be able to use other services free of charge – ending limbo at stations and the need for costly re-bookings.

AFTER missing a year, Warrington’s much-loved Oktoberfest is back, and it’s set to be a celebration you won’t want to miss!

A 24-YEAR-OLD man who grew up in Great Sankey and once attempted to take his own life is turning his deeply personal experience into a campaign to restore specialist suicide prevention support for children and young people following the closure of PAPYRUS.

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.

A Warrington group of dedicated knitters and quilters is celebrating 20 years of making a difference to children and families across the region.

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

Miller Homes has opened applications for the second round of its 2026 Community Fund, inviting charities and community groups to apply for grants to support local projects and initiatives.

A gymnastics coach in Warrington has been charged with sexual offences as part of an investigation by Cheshire Constabulary’s Online Child Abuse Investigation Team.

A man has been charged with drugs offences following an investigation by detectives from Warrington Proactive CID into drug dealing in the town.

A man has been charged with drugs offences following a stop check in Warrington.

A suspected drug-driver has been arrested following a four-vehicle collision which closed the M56 at Stretton, Warrington, on Monday night.

Officers investigating an attempted arson in Warrington have released a CCTV image and are appealing for information and witnesses.

A police helicopter was seen circling over Warrington town centre today after officers attempted to stop a car which then made off.

A woman from Latchford has been charged with drug offences following an investigation by Warrington Proactive CID.

POLICE have secured a three-month closure order against a shop on Winwick Street, Warrington, found selling illegal vapes, tobacco and cigarettes worth £7,600.

A “callous” fraudster who intimidated a victim into taking out £38,000 in loans has been jailed for more than four years.

FIREFIGHTERS tackled a vehicle fire in a car park on Wilson Patten Street, Warrington, late on Tuesday night.

The first 36 Year 7 pupils at Bruche Academy are settling in nicely as the new school year gets underway.

Warrington & Vale Royal College has celebrated another year of outstanding achievement, with students on its Access to Higher Education (HE) courses achieving a 100% pass rate.

CHRIST Church CE Primary School, Padgate has been gifted more than 300 backpacks filled with a book, water bottle, pens, pencils and more as part of Amazon’s “Packed with Purpose” community initiative.

Around 1,000 students have gained valuable insight into careers in the leisure and hospitality sector during the last 12 months through Gulliver’s World’s Work Experience Workshops.

As children return to school for the 2026-27 year, the government is introducing new rules to help address the added financial pressures on parents through excessive school uniform costs.

Every September, a bunch of Warrington sixth formers trade the Golden Square for Zone 1. Priestley College alone sends dozens to London each year, and plenty more head off from other local sixth forms.

THE majority of state secondary schools in Warrington have now either introduced or committed to introducing phone-free school days, as a campaign inspired by the tragic death of local teenager Brianna Ghey gathers momentum.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

Latchford Albion Giants secured a home play-off semi-final after racking up a 58-22 victory over Blackpool Scorpions at the weekend.

LYMM, for what is known as a derby in this league, travelled to Birmingham-based Bournville, who were promoted back into National League 2 this season, but are not new opponents.

WARRINGTON Rylands were forced to settle for a 1–1 draw against Stockton Town after a dramatic first half saw them take the lead, concede a late penalty and finish the match with 10 men.

WARRINGTON TOWN suffered a heavy setback at Broadhurst Park on Saturday with their first defeat on the road, as FC United of Manchester ran out 4-1 winners against the Yellows.

A WARRINGTON Wolves side featuring 13 academy products defeated Toulouse to secure third spot in the Super League table.

WARRINGTON Wolves have announced the signing of powerful centre Jacob Gagai on a two-year deal ahead of the 2027 season.

Latchford Albion Giants secured a home play-off semi-final after racking up a 58-22 victory over Blackpool Scorpions at the weekend.

LYMM, for what is known as a derby in this league, travelled to Birmingham-based Bournville, who were promoted back into National League 2 this season, but are not new opponents.

WARRINGTON Rylands were forced to settle for a 1–1 draw against Stockton Town after a dramatic first half saw them take the lead, concede a late penalty and finish the match with 10 men.

WARRINGTON TOWN suffered a heavy setback at Broadhurst Park on Saturday with their first defeat on the road, as FC United of Manchester ran out 4-1 winners against the Yellows.

A WARRINGTON Wolves side featuring 13 academy products defeated Toulouse to secure third spot in the Super League table.

WARRINGTON Wolves have announced the signing of powerful centre Jacob Gagai on a two-year deal ahead of the 2027 season.

Warrington-based Commercial lighting manufacturer Spectre Lighting has announced a planned expansion of its UK stockholding, executing a strategic direction to increase inventory levels and ensure continued supply after exceptionally strong market demand across the wholesale, specification and contracting sectors.

Dry bulk materials are easy to ignore while everything is moving. Cement gets delivered before a pour. Grain leaves the field and waits for the next buyer. Feed ingredients sit until the mill needs them. Sand, minerals, powders, and pellets may spend days or weeks on site before anyone uses them.

Speedy Freight, one of the UK’s leading same-day courier and logistics providers, has won the Finance Transformation and Change (Up to £100m Turnover) award at the 2026 Finance Awards North West.

A fully licensed and trading restaurant close to Warrington town centre and in a prominent location is available immediately from the current tenant for £50k.

If a customer trips over a cable at your stall, or a client slips on a wet floor in your shop, public liability insurance is what stands between that accident and a legal bill that could sink your business. It’s not a legal requirement in the UK the way employers’ liability cover is, but plenty of venues, clients and trade bodies won’t let you through the door without it.

Technical education has an awkward challenge to solve. Learners need transferable knowledge, but the work they enter is highly specific.

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Air conditioning and heating solutions, Warrington

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Carpet suppliers and carpet cleaners in the Warrington area.

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Building an audience on TikTok has become increasingly competitive. Millions of creators publish new videos every day, popular formats change almost overnight, and producing good content does not always guarantee immediate visibility.

A nursing home used to be the default. Mom or Dad needed more help than the family could give, so you toured a few facilities, picked the best one you could afford, and hoped for the best. That’s changing.

Pain and injuries can make it difficult to work, exercise, sleep, or enjoy your normal daily activities. Whether you are dealing with persistent back pain, recovering from a sports injury, or seeking rehabilitation after an accident, professional physiotherapy in Brampton can help you work toward better mobility, strength, and physical function.

Pain and injuries can make it difficult to work, exercise, sleep, or enjoy your normal daily activities. Whether you are dealing with persistent back pain, recovering from a sports injury, or seeking rehabilitation after an accident, professional physiotherapy in Brampton can help you work toward better mobility, strength, and physical function.

WARRINGTON Borough Council is facing renewed questions over the state of its adult social care services after a Health Scrutiny Committee report revealed that hundreds of people are waiting months – and in one case, more than two years – for reviews of their care.

WARRINGTON Hospital is already facing a major capacity crisis – with around one in four beds occupied by patients who are medically fit to leave – and now the NHS trust’s chairman has warned proposed £34m adult social care cuts could make the situation dramatically worse.

A Lymm woman who lost both of her parents to cancer has paid an emotional tribute to staff at Halton Hospital, saying the care and support her family received helped them through some of the darkest moments of their lives.

AFTER missing a year, Warrington’s much-loved Oktoberfest is back, and it’s set to be a celebration you won’t want to miss!

FIRST established in 1941, Warrington’s Squadron of Royal Air Force Cadets has been serving the local community for over 80 years.

Cheshire’s Museum of Policing is opening its doors to the public on Saturday 12 September.

LYMM Heritage Centre is celebrating one of the village’s greatest sporting stories with a special exhibition dedicated to local legend and Speedway World Champion Peter Collins, which is now open.

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.

A 24-YEAR-OLD man who grew up in Great Sankey and once attempted to take his own life is turning his deeply personal experience into a campaign to restore specialist suicide prevention support for children and young people following the closure of PAPYRUS.

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.

A Warrington group of dedicated knitters and quilters is celebrating 20 years of making a difference to children and families across the region.

A 24-YEAR-OLD man who grew up in Great Sankey and once attempted to take his own life is turning his deeply personal experience into a campaign to restore specialist suicide prevention support for children and young people following the closure of PAPYRUS.

A Warrington mother has launched an emotional fundraising appeal to give her five-year-old son the specialist equipment he desperately needs as he prepares for major spinal surgery.

SERIOUS questions are being raised over the collapse of Warrington-based suicide prevention charity PAPYRUS after staff were reportedly told they were out of work with virtually no warning.

A charity weekend at Gulliver’s World this month offers families a fun-packed adventure, while helping raise funds for local charities.

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.

This month is your chance to uncover hidden stories, explore local landmarks and celebrate Warrington’s rich heritage as Heritage Open Days return this September.

A CHANCE to tour Warrington’s modern Megalithic Park – Parkfields Park at Fearnhead – will come on Saturday September 12 as part of the annual Heritage Open Days event.

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.