PLANNING permission has been secured for 167 new, one-five bedroomed homes at Lymm, including 50 “affordable” properties and around £3m Section 106 monies.

Police are appealing for help in tracing a wanted man and urging people not to approach him.

FIREFIGHTERS were called out last night (Thursday) after a wheelie bin fire spread to a fence at a property in Sankey Bridges, Warrington.

FOLLOWING on from the success of the recent Warrington Walking Day Reborn event, the council has confirmed National Lottery Heritage Funding, supporting a special heritage project, will continue the revitalisation of the event.

POLICE have secured a three-month closure order against an address in Warrington that caused considerable disruption for its neighbours as a drug dealing hub.

CONCERNS over the future of neighbourhood policing have intensified after a Warrington Worldwide reader challenged what they believe is a significant shortfall in Police Community Support Officer (PCSO) numbers, prompting a renewed public warning from Cheshire Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Dan Price.

CHESHIRE has been named in the top performing group of police forces in a new report published by HMICFRS – the independent body which inspects the police and fire and rescue services.

CULCHETH & District Rotary are repeating their “Culcheth Charity Beer Festival” on Friday and Saturday, September 18th and 19th, at The Village Club on Wigshaw Lane in Culcheth.

PREPARATIONS are being made to celebrate the 200th anniversary of St Matthew’s Church, Stretton.

WARRINGTON South MP Sarah Hall is calling on the Government to use every available channel to press authorities in Texas to reopen or formally reconsider the case of Lucy Harrison from Great Sankey, who was shot and killed by her father while visiting his home in Texas.

Police are appealing for help in tracing a wanted man and urging people not to approach him.

POLICE have secured a three-month closure order against an address in Warrington that caused considerable disruption for its neighbours as a drug dealing hub.

POLICE are seeking help from the public following reports of a child aged under 10 using an illegal e-bike in the Great Sankey area of Warrington.

TWO people were arrested following an early-morning drugs raid at a property in Burtonwood, Warrington, earlier today, Wednesday.

OFFICERS investigating reports of stalking in the Warrington area have charged a man in relation to the offences.

A local man has been jailed for over three years for dealing cocaine and cannabis in Warrington.

A man from Warrington who stole a car with a vulnerable woman inside and drove through a residential estate at speeds of 70mph making threats to kill, has been jailed and banned from driving.

DETECTIVES investigating a burglary at a bank in Warrington town centre earlier this week have now released a number of CCTV images from the incident.

A total of eight shops, including three in Warrington, have been closed down across Cheshire to tackle anti-social behaviour and the sale of illicit cigarettes and vapes.

Police are appealing for help to trace a wanted man from Warrington.

Energy Ombudsman has marked 20 years of serving consumers with a time capsule that includes young people’s visions for the future, creating a lasting snapshot of the organisation, the energy sector and the communities it serves.

Clearing has officially opened at the University of Chester, offering prospective applicants the opportunity to discuss options for studying in the 2026/2027 academic year.

Switched-on primary pupils from Warrington, Widnes and Frodsham tackled big current affairs topics in a brand-new debate festival.

EXCELLENT science teaching and learning at Warrington’s Callands Primary Academy has been recognised in a national awards scheme.

More than 60 schools and colleges from across Cheshire and Warrington came together with some of the region’s largest employers to tackle a shared challenge: ensuring young people leave education equipped with the skills local businesses need.

Warrington & Vale Royal College hosted its inaugural Further Education Awards recently, a true celebration of student success held in the grand and historic Parr’s Bank Hotel.

Warrington-based Dolce Schools Catering, one of the UK’s leading education caterers, is pioneering more sustainable school meals with the launch of the UK’s first-ever ‘zero food waste’ school lunch initiative.

Globe-trotting youngsters from two Warrington Primary Academy Trust schools created memories to last a lifetime during a 7-day adventure in China.

With growing concerns about the impact of mobile phones on young people’s wellbeing, a newly announced event at Chester Festival of Ideas will bring together leading voices to discuss how the issue can be addressed in schools.

Art students at Warrington & Vale Royal College impressed the college community, families and members of the public at their end-of-year exhibition, held at the college’s Warrington campus.

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.

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.

BUDDING footballers from Appleton AFC U15s are celebrating being awarded a grant for brand-new kits as part of Royal Mail’s Kits 4 Kids programme.

TEENAGE winger Evie Williams enjoyed a dream debut for Warrington Wolves as she ran in four tries in a convincing 42-10 win over Hull KR.

WARRINGTON went down by two wickets hosting Bredbury St Marks, despite batting first and posting a respectable 227-9 in the heat.

WARRINGTON Town opened up their pre-season campaign with a comfortable 4-0 win away at Widnes Town.

A CONTROVERSIAL disallowed try for Ewan Irwin proved decisive as Warrington Wolves were beaten 30-18 by Wigan.

THIS powerful one-man play brought memories flooding back of a true sporting icon, John Bevan—and for me, a look back at my own school days under a man who was a class act both on the pitch and in the classroom.

BUDDING footballers from Appleton AFC U15s are celebrating being awarded a grant for brand-new kits as part of Royal Mail’s Kits 4 Kids programme.

TEENAGE winger Evie Williams enjoyed a dream debut for Warrington Wolves as she ran in four tries in a convincing 42-10 win over Hull KR.

WARRINGTON went down by two wickets hosting Bredbury St Marks, despite batting first and posting a respectable 227-9 in the heat.

WARRINGTON Town opened up their pre-season campaign with a comfortable 4-0 win away at Widnes Town.

A CONTROVERSIAL disallowed try for Ewan Irwin proved decisive as Warrington Wolves were beaten 30-18 by Wigan.

THIS powerful one-man play brought memories flooding back of a true sporting icon, John Bevan—and for me, a look back at my own school days under a man who was a class act both on the pitch and in the classroom.

It’s not often we get to open this column with genuinely good news from the taxman, so let’s make the most of it. This month, two developments worth knowing about: a temporary VAT cut that could make the school holidays a little cheaper for families (and busier for local attractions), and a proposal from HMRC that could change how every employer and VAT-registered business in the country pays its tax.

Birchwood Park, the North West’s largest out-of-town business destination, has welcomed Culina Group Finance as its latest occupier, further strengthening the Park’s diverse business community. 

THREE Warrington-based site managers working for Bellway’s Manchester division have been rewarded for their dedication to building quality homes for their customers.

As the hybrid working model settles into a permanent rhythm across Warrington and the wider Cheshire business community, company directors are facing a new challenge.

Selecting the right storage system for a business is not as straightforward as it might appear. The market offers a wide range of solutions, from basic static racking to fully automated retrieval systems, and the differences in cost, efficiency, and space requirements are substantial.

GLAZEBURY-based Bents Garden & Home has been named Best Family Experience at the prestigious 2026 Cheshire Muddy Stilettos Awards, recognising its commitment to creating memorable days out for families from across the region.

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Air conditioning and heating solutions, Warrington

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Car sales and repairs in Warrington

CULCHETH & District Rotary are repeating their “Culcheth Charity Beer Festival” on Friday and Saturday, September 18th and 19th, at The Village Club on Wigshaw Lane in Culcheth.

Warrington is home to thousands of older residents who want to stay in the houses they love. Growing older here does not have to mean giving up independence or moving away from familiar streets. Yet one worry often sits quietly in the background for families and carers.

For the millions of individuals struggling with dependency issues, access to local rehab services can be a literal lifeline. As addiction rises throughout the UK and the world, these services are vital for those directly touched by substance abuse.

Gulliver’s World has expanded its accommodation offering with the opening of two brand new themed hotels.

For the millions of individuals struggling with dependency issues, access to local rehab services can be a literal lifeline. As addiction rises throughout the UK and the world, these services are vital for those directly touched by substance abuse.

WHILE Warrington Borough Council’s intermediate care at home team has received a “Good” rating by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) during the assessment, inspectors identified areas of improvement in relation to risk management and care planning documentation.

A Warrington Hospital consultant has attended a special reception at 10 Downing Street to celebrate the NHS’s 78th birthday.

THE head of the North West’s gas emergency service engineers has warned people to protect themselves from the dangers of carbon monoxide (CO), after it was revealed that almost 27,000 CO incidents occurred during last summer here in the UK.

CULCHETH & District Rotary are repeating their “Culcheth Charity Beer Festival” on Friday and Saturday, September 18th and 19th, at The Village Club on Wigshaw Lane in Culcheth.

Gulliver’s World has expanded its accommodation offering with the opening of two brand new themed hotels.

VARIOUS highway and footpath restrictions will come into force for up to one week for the forthcoming Creamfields music festival at Daresbury near Warrington next month, August.

THE Walton Lea Partnership has announced the launch of its very first Scarecrow Trail, running throughout July and August, perfectly timed for the summer school holidays.

Birchwood-based New Balance has donated boxes of brand-new sportswear to Warrington homelessness charity Room at the Inn.

THOUSANDS of people descended on Walton Hall and Gardens yesterday (Sunday) as Warrington’s flagship Disability Awareness Day (DAD) celebrated its 35th anniversary.

A new parent-led organisation has launched in Warrington to support families raising children with disabilities and additional needs.

WARRINGTON Youth Zone was delighted to welcome more than 50 representatives from businesses across Warrington and the wider region to its annual Skyline Sizzle Business BBQ this week.

Birchwood-based New Balance has donated boxes of brand-new sportswear to Warrington homelessness charity Room at the Inn.

THOUSANDS of people descended on Walton Hall and Gardens yesterday (Sunday) as Warrington’s flagship Disability Awareness Day (DAD) celebrated its 35th anniversary.

A new parent-led organisation has launched in Warrington to support families raising children with disabilities and additional needs.

WARRINGTON Youth Zone was delighted to welcome more than 50 representatives from businesses across Warrington and the wider region to its annual Skyline Sizzle Business BBQ this week.

THE spirit of Warrington Walking Day stood firm as five dedicated sisters and their brother took to the streets today, friday, to keep the town’s historic tradition marching forward.

Just twelve miles to the south east of Warrington lies the picturesque village of Rostherne well known by many for its magnificent mere and nature reserve.

I knew, even as I sat in the slow moving queue, that this moment wasn’t really about getting the car washed.

ONE of Warrington’s longest-established family retailers, Hancock & Wood, has announced its closing down forever sale at its iconic Bridge Street store after more than 110 years in business, marking the end of an era for the town centre.

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.