IF you are having problems with your Facebook or Instagram accounts, don’t panic! There have been widespread reports today (Friday, 12 June 2026) of problems affecting Facebook and other Meta services.

POLICE are appealing for help in tracing a man wanted on recall to prison with links to Cheshire and known to travel the country.

WARRINGTON North MP Charlotte Nichols is backing new powers being introduced by the Government to crack down on dodgy shops blighting town centres.

LABOUR councillors in Warrington are flying the flag for the Town’s Pride event this Saturday, as neighbouring Reform councils cut their support for the annual event.

People are being invited to go ‘all in’ against cancer and sign up for Race for Life in Warrington with just two weeks to go until the big day.

A team of special sniffer dogs have helped take thousands of illegal cigarettes and tobacco products off Warrington’s streets as part of a major crackdown.

WARRINGTON Borough Council is being urged to reconsider its decision not to support a new outdoor gym at Walton Gardens, funded by local Rotarians and the National Lottery.

FOURTH generation family business Hancock & Wood, Warrington’s oldest independent department store, has sadly announced its permanent closure after 112 years of trading in the town.

A man from Salford has been jailed for sexually assaulting two women in Warrington.

WARRINGTON has been ranked as one of the top 10 places in England to raise a family, ranked seventh overall in new research by outdoor play specialists OutdoorToys.

A team of special sniffer dogs have helped take thousands of illegal cigarettes and tobacco products off Warrington’s streets as part of a major crackdown.

A man from Salford has been jailed for sexually assaulting two women in Warrington.

A Warrington man who tried to control and manipulate a woman with unwanted sexual advances and by taking photographs of her in a state of undress without her consent, has been jailed.

A burglar who fled the scene of his crime at a residential property in Thelwall, Warrington, empty-handed on a bike, has been jailed.

A 44-year-old man from Warrington has been charged with assault, theft and harassment offences following an incident at Cinnamon Brow.

A total of 18 offenders were arrested after Cheshire Police officers carried out a day of intensified proactive policing across Warrington, Widnes and Runcorn as part of Operation Crossbow.

A man who pepper-sprayed two men following a road rage altercation about a car parking space at Lymm has been jailed.

A 22-year-old man who was arrested following a police pursuit on the M6 near Lymm has now been charged with dangerous driving.

POLICE officers working to tackle ongoing incidents involving anti-social behaviour in Warrington town centre have arrested seven teenagers aged 13-16.

POLICE in Warrington are appealing for help in locating a wanted man accused of assault, burglary and stalking offences.

Young people from Willow View School in Rochdale recently took part in a photography project during a visit to Willow Haven Centre – Five Rivers Child Care’s alternative provision – based within the woodland setting behind Gulliver’s World.

Children at Dunkys Day Nursery & Forest School at Gulliver’s World in Warrington are embracing nature this month by taking part in The Wildlife Trusts’ 30 Days Wild Challenge.

A new SEND college named ‘RISE’ has been announced by Warrington Borough Council and school leaders ahead of a move to the former Peace Centre site at Great Sankey.

THREE family members are doing a sponsored charity walk up Mount Snowdon to celebrate 200 years of St Margaret’s School at Orford, Warrington.

A Bright Horizons nursery in Warrington has introduced a new seasonal spring and summer menu, designed to offer children fresh, balanced and nutritious meals inspired by seasonal ingredients.

At Warrington & Vale Royal College, supporting adults to retrain, upskill and progress in their careers is at the heart of what they do. Whether returning to education after a break or taking on a new challenge, the college provides the flexibility, guidance and support needed to succeed.

For many adults, the idea of higher education and going to university can seem out of reach. Concerns about cost, confidence, time, or being “too old” often hold people back long before they explore their options.

Charlotte Nichols, MP for Warrington North, recently visited the Cheshire Education Library Service to promote and celebrate the National Year of Reading.

THREE of Warrington & Vale Royal College’s Hospitality & Catering students have excelled in the International Wine & Food Society’s Young Chef & Young Sommelier competition, and the results are in!

THE Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has praised the expertise and leadership of Warrington’s Evelyn Street Primary Academy and Nursery following the school’s recruitment into a national initiative to improve education for Reception children.

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.

I’m sorry to say that the world of toxic politics has reached a new low in the Culcheth area – and it’s not just me saying it – I am hearing it from lots of people across the whole of Warrington.

THE year is 2025 and the UK is meant to be a place of freedom of expression – although sadly not judging by some of the commentary linked to my coverage of Warrington Pride.

WARRINGTON Wolves surged to the top of the Super League with a gritty 18-6 victory over St Helens at the…

AS World Cup fever kicks off today, 10 years ago 250 people packed into the Lymm Hotel for a night of celebration to mark the 50th anniversary of the time that the hotel was briefly home to the 1966 Brazil World Cup squad.

WARRINGTON picked up a five wicket victory after asking visitors Hale Barns to bat first at Walton Lea.

A group of local ladies who pulled on a pair of rugby boots for the first time twelve weeks ago reached a remarkable milestone when they took to the pitch at the Haliwell Jones Stadium in Warrington.

LATCHFORD Albion Giants turned in a professional performance to claim a 22-0 victory at Portico Vine Panthers – avenging a start of the season defeat

A last-gasp try from Hollie Brussels earned Warrington Wolves’ women a hard-fought 22-18 victory against Sheffield Eagles at the Asics Stadium.

WARRINGTON Wolves surged to the top of the Super League with a gritty 18-6 victory over St Helens at the…

AS World Cup fever kicks off today, 10 years ago 250 people packed into the Lymm Hotel for a night of celebration to mark the 50th anniversary of the time that the hotel was briefly home to the 1966 Brazil World Cup squad.

WARRINGTON picked up a five wicket victory after asking visitors Hale Barns to bat first at Walton Lea.

A group of local ladies who pulled on a pair of rugby boots for the first time twelve weeks ago reached a remarkable milestone when they took to the pitch at the Haliwell Jones Stadium in Warrington.

LATCHFORD Albion Giants turned in a professional performance to claim a 22-0 victory at Portico Vine Panthers – avenging a start of the season defeat

A last-gasp try from Hollie Brussels earned Warrington Wolves’ women a hard-fought 22-18 victory against Sheffield Eagles at the Asics Stadium.

Chester Racecourse was the venue as new businesses from Cheshire and Warrington sought to get their ventures over the winning line – by making successful pitches to Cheshire investors known as the Business Angels.

FOURTH generation family business Hancock & Wood, Warrington’s oldest independent department store, has sadly announced its permanent closure after 112 years of trading in the town.

Warrington quietly punches above its weight as a business location. Birchwood Park alone is home to around 165 companies and…

Some construction projects are pretty simple – the site’s uncomplicated, everyone knows what’s needed, and the biggest challenge is often just keeping things moving and making sure everything stays on schedule.

Organisers of the Visit Cheshire Tourism Awards, which salute those behind the region’s £4.3bn visitor economy, have made a final call for entries – after one of last year’s winners picked up a national gold medal.

Warrington-based premium meal prep company FuelHub, launched by former Warrington Wolves’ player James Laithwaite and his wife Michelle, has cemented its status as one of the fastest-growing businesses in the North West.

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

IF you are having problems with your Facebook or Instagram accounts, don’t panic! There have been widespread reports today (Friday, 12 June 2026) of problems affecting Facebook and other Meta services.

Attracting millions of tourists annually, London is among the world’s most popular tourist destinations. Even though well-known landmarks like Buckingham Palace, the Tower of London, and the London Eye are well-deservedly popular, the city really shines when visitors venture off the beaten path.

In 2025, citizenship applications from the US rose by 50%, reaching the highest level since records began. Immigration professionals are reporting that this trend is continuing.

THE annual Warrington Music Festival once again proved why it remains one of the town’s most important cultural events, delivering a day packed with live music, community spirit and an impressive standard of local talent.

The Living Well Bus, delivered by Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, will be in Warrington over the coming months to offer cervical screening tests for those who are eligible and may have missed, delayed, or not yet booked their appointment.

Children and young people living with Type 1 diabetes in Cheshire and Merseyside are experiencing life-changing improvements to their daily lives, thanks to the rollout of advanced diabetes technology at hospital sites across the region.

Healthwatch Warrington has published a new report exploring men’s experiences of mental health support across the borough, revealing high awareness of mental health issues but significant challenges in accessing timely and effective care.

THE first ever meeting of a prostate cancer support group for the Warrington area, Warrington Area Prostate Cancer Alliance, has been described as a great success by organisers.

Amy Winehouse’s original band are coming to Warrington to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the late star’s defining album, Back to Black.

ROAD closures will be in place on Saturday, June 20, for various community walking days and festivals, including Bawming the Thorn at Appleton Thorn, Grappenhall Walking Day, and Padgate & Woolston Walking Day and Thelwall Rose Queen.

AROUND 100 Volunteers are needed for Mayor of Warrington Sagheer Zaman’s Litterpick on Sunday, 28th June.

This summer, Bents Garden & Home is set to unleash a Jurassic-sized adventure, transporting visitors back in time with the arrival of Dinosaurs in the Hidden Garden, launching from 1st July and offering roarsome experiences throughout the school holidays.

People are being invited to go ‘all in’ against cancer and sign up for Race for Life in Warrington with just two weeks to go until the big day.

AS World Cup fever kicks off today, 10 years ago 250 people packed into the Lymm Hotel for a night of celebration to mark the 50th anniversary of the time that the hotel was briefly home to the 1966 Brazil World Cup squad.

Warrington Youth Zone is celebrating the success of its Corporate Football Tournament, which brought together businesses from across the region to raise an impressive £6,780 in support of local young people.

Local woman Samantha Lafferty, from Culcheth, will take on an extraordinary challenge this November as she treks across the Sahara Desert to raise vital funds and awareness for The Joshua Tree, a charity supporting families affected by childhood cancers.

People are being invited to go ‘all in’ against cancer and sign up for Race for Life in Warrington with just two weeks to go until the big day.

Local woman Samantha Lafferty, from Culcheth, will take on an extraordinary challenge this November as she treks across the Sahara Desert to raise vital funds and awareness for The Joshua Tree, a charity supporting families affected by childhood cancers.

MAYOR of Warrington Sagheer Zaman had a fantastic day at St Rocco’s Charity Rugby & Music Festival, which he says had something for everyone, while raising money for a great local cause.

MORE than 40 amazing supporters of St. Rocco’s Hospice went the extra mile during May, raising more than £5,000 for patient care through the hospice’s new virtual ‘100k in May’ fundraising challenge.

AS World Cup fever kicks off today, 10 years ago 250 people packed into the Lymm Hotel for a night of celebration to mark the 50th anniversary of the time that the hotel was briefly home to the 1966 Brazil World Cup squad.

It was way back in the late 1970s when I first became interested in the history that surrounds us and what evidence may lay just inches below our feet.

There was a time — not so very long ago — when the streets of Warrington echoed with the coughs, splutters and heroic last gasps of cars that had absolutely no right to still be on the road.

WARRINGTON’S Sir Thomas Boteler CE High School celebrated the 500th anniversary of the school’s founding with a commemorative service at St Elphin’s Church.

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.