Police dispel rumours as appeal renewed over fatal M56 crash
Detectives investigating a fatal collision on the M56 have renewed their appeal for information, while urging people not to speculate over rumours surrounding the incident.
Rescue cat Larry faces fight for life after finally finding his forever home
A four-year-old rescue cat from Warrington, who spent more than two years living feral at an M6 service station before finally finding his first ever home, is now facing a heartbreaking fight for his life.
Police seek witnesses as six arrested following altercation on Orford Lane
DETECTIVES investigating reports of an assault following an altercation on Orford Lane, Warrington, involving six arrests of males aged 14-80, are appealing for information from the public.
Home care warning as council plans £34m social care cuts
A new Healthwatch report has highlighted serious concerns about the reliability and consistency of home care in Warrington – as the borough council prepares to make £34m of savings from adult social care – including more than 100 job losses.
Northern’s Flash Sale is back with 4 million tickets from £2
From today, passengers in Warrington can benefit from Northern’s Flash Sale, with four million tickets for journeys across the North of England available for just £2.
Explore Warrington’s rich history as Heritage Open Days return
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.
‘Everywhere At Once’ – Opening night at Peggy McCools
Kick-starting the ‘Everywhere At Once Festival’, a weekend packed with gigs in countrywide participating venues, Clancy and Containers performed two brilliant sets at iconic Warrington venue, Peggy McCools.
Care home summer fair raises over £600 for residents’ fund
Westvale House Care Home was filled with music, dancing and plenty of smiles as residents, families, friends and members of the local community came together for its annual Summer Fair.
MP backs calls for statutory funeral director regulator
Tatton MP Esther McVey is calling on the government to introduce regulation of funeral directors in England.
Early flu warning prompts NHS call for winter vaccinations
Millions of people across the North West will be offered vaccinations this autumn to help protect them from serious winter illnesses, including flu, COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), as the NHS warns that flu could strike earlier than usual this winter.
Police seek witnesses as six arrested following altercation on Orford Lane
DETECTIVES investigating reports of an assault following an altercation on Orford Lane, Warrington, involving six arrests of males aged 14-80, are appealing for information from the public.
Police seek witnesses after woman arrested on suspicion of thefts at Warrington Hospital
POLICE are seeking witnesses following the arrest of a 34-year-old woman on suspicion of theft following a spate of incidents at Warrington Hospital.
Man charged with multiple offences following incident at Warrington Hospital
POLICE have charged a man with multiple offences following reports of an incident at Warrington Hospital.
Creamfields crackdown – police issue dispersal orders and make 17 drug-related arrests
POLICE have issued a stark warning to would-be gatecrashers at Creamfields after a large number of young people attempted to climb over the festival perimeter fence in a bid to get into the event.
Police investigating spate of thefts at Warrington Hospital
POLICE are investigating a spate of thefts from patients at Warrington Hospital.
Bewsey woman fined over £1,000 for fly-tipping
A woman in Warrington has been convicted following a council investigation into fly-tipping in the Bewsey and Whitecross area.
Former Scout leader involved in “every parent’s worst nightmare” jailed for string of child sex offences
A former Scout Leader from Warrington involved in “every parent’s worst nightmare”, has been jailed for 12 years after he was found guilty of a string of child sex charges.
Man wanted for breach of court order
Officers in Warrington are appealing for help in tracing a man wanted for breaching a court order.
Police uncover more cannisters of Nitrous Oxide buried at Creamfield site
POLICE have today confirmed finding even more cannisters of Nitrous Oxide buried underground on the Creamfields music festival site at Daresbury near Warrington.
Police urge vigilance following growing threat of online blackmail
POLICE are urging members of the public to be aware of the growing threat of online blackmail.
MP supports new school uniform law designed to save parents hundreds of pounds
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.
What Warrington students should know about London life
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.
Warrington schools join campaign inspired by Brianna Ghey’s mum to ban smartphones from classrooms
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.
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
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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.
‘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.
10-man Warrington Town battle for win at Leek
WARRINGTON Town battled to a 2-1 win at Leek Town, despite having to play 40 minutes with 10 men.
Perfect Bank Holiday weekend with back to back wins for Rylands
WARRINGTON Rylands completed a perfect Bank Holiday weekend with a 3-1 victory over lowly Bamber Bridge.
Hardcastle hits late winner as Rylands fight back at Alfreton
WARRINGTON Rylands travelled to a wet Alfreton Town on Saturday, looking to begin the Bank Holiday weekend with a brace of wins.
After the heatwave, a complete washout for local cricket
RAIN washed out all Saturday cricket in the Warrington area.
Wolves secure home play-off game with Super League win at Hull
WARRINGTON Wolves are guaranteed a home game in the Super League play-offs after holding on to beat Hull FC 16-14.
Warrington Town pegged back late on despite Bange double
SUBSTITUTE Laurence Sorhaindo pounced six minutes from time to earn Emley a point away at Warrington Town.
10-man Warrington Town battle for win at Leek
WARRINGTON Town battled to a 2-1 win at Leek Town, despite having to play 40 minutes with 10 men.
Perfect Bank Holiday weekend with back to back wins for Rylands
WARRINGTON Rylands completed a perfect Bank Holiday weekend with a 3-1 victory over lowly Bamber Bridge.
Hardcastle hits late winner as Rylands fight back at Alfreton
WARRINGTON Rylands travelled to a wet Alfreton Town on Saturday, looking to begin the Bank Holiday weekend with a brace of wins.
After the heatwave, a complete washout for local cricket
RAIN washed out all Saturday cricket in the Warrington area.
Wolves secure home play-off game with Super League win at Hull
WARRINGTON Wolves are guaranteed a home game in the Super League play-offs after holding on to beat Hull FC 16-14.
Warrington Town pegged back late on despite Bange double
SUBSTITUTE Laurence Sorhaindo pounced six minutes from time to earn Emley a point away at Warrington Town.
EMR unveils new global brand identity
EMR, a global leader in circular materials, has unveiled a new global brand identity built around a simple belief: ‘Everything Must Recycle’.
Warrington diversity hero recognised by Amazon
An employee from Amazon in Warrington, whose passion for supporting his local community has been recognised at the company’s annual “That’s BENtastic!” Awards, run by the Operations arm of Amazon’s Black Employee Network for the UK & Ireland.
Food hygiene firm invests in new re-use centre
Specialist hygiene solution provider Christeyns Food Hygiene has invested in a new facility on its site in Warrington.
Fifth regional office marks major Scottish expansion for Inco Contracts
Warrington’s Inco Contracts is strengthening its presence in Scotland with the launch of a new office on the outskirts of Glasgow.
Made Smarter expands team to support Cheshire and Warrington manufacturers
Made Smarter has bolstered its North West team with four new specialists to help manufacturers across Cheshire invest in technology and skills.
How to get your business noticed at a trade show
Most small businesses in Warrington have at least one or two regional exhibitions within easy reach. EventCity, the NEC, Liverpool Exhibition Centre and dozens of smaller outdoor trade events sit right on the doorstep, and plenty of local companies use them to pick up leads and build relationships.
Accountants Warrington
Warrington based accountants
Air conditioning and heating solutions
Air conditioning and heating solutions, Warrington
Art Galleries Warrington
Art Galleries in Warrington, Stockton Heath and Lymm
Builders Warrington
BUILDERS in the Warrington area
Carpets and Beds
Carpet suppliers and carpet cleaners in the Warrington area.
Car Sales and Repairs
Car sales and repairs in Warrington
Application maintenance services: top 5 vendors compared
Application support is the reason your banking app opens without drama on a Monday morning. You never think about it. Then one day the checkout freezes, or the booking page throws an error at the worst possible hour, and the whole thing becomes very real very fast.
A practical guide to sourcing organic ingredients in Warrington
Warrington’s independent food economy is busy and varied. Stockton Heath delis, cafes near Warrington Central, and traders at Warrington Market are responding to customers who want organic options and clearer ingredient lists.
Home care warning as council plans £34m social care cuts
A new Healthwatch report has highlighted serious concerns about the reliability and consistency of home care in Warrington – as the borough council prepares to make £34m of savings from adult social care – including more than 100 job losses.
‘Everywhere At Once’ – Opening night at Peggy McCools
Kick-starting the ‘Everywhere At Once Festival’, a weekend packed with gigs in countrywide participating venues, Clancy and Containers performed two brilliant sets at iconic Warrington venue, Peggy McCools.
Home care warning as council plans £34m social care cuts
A new Healthwatch report has highlighted serious concerns about the reliability and consistency of home care in Warrington – as the borough council prepares to make £34m of savings from adult social care – including more than 100 job losses.
Early flu warning prompts NHS call for winter vaccinations
Millions of people across the North West will be offered vaccinations this autumn to help protect them from serious winter illnesses, including flu, COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), as the NHS warns that flu could strike earlier than usual this winter.
Free blood pressure checks during Know Your Numbers Week
Free blood pressure checks will be available across Warrington during Know Your Numbers Week, taking place from 7 to 13 September, making it easier for residents to access a quick and simple health check close to home.
NHS rolls out discreet home-testing kits against cervical cancer for millions of women
Nearly four million women will be offered HPV self-testing kits if they have not attended cervical screening appointments following invitations from the NHS in England.
“Prehistoric” megalithic park that’s only 42 years old!
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.
Soul legends The Stylistics to play at Parr Hall as part of 22-date UK tour
The Stylistics, one of the most successful and enduring groups in soul music, will return to the UK this autumn for a 22-date tour, bringing their unmistakable Philadelphia soul sound to Warrington’s Parr Hall on November 6.
Centenary Theatre Company to dedicate “Annie” to memory of Hollywood legend Tim Curry
THE Centenary Theatre Company is set to dedicate their next production of Annie to the memory of Warrington-born Hollywood actor Tim Curry, who has sadly died aged 80.
TV star and word wizard Tom Read Wilson adds Parr Hall date to his sell-out debut UK tour
TV presenter, author, actor and singer Tom Read Wilson is bringing his debut UK tour to Warrington next month.
Rescue cat Larry faces fight for life after finally finding his forever home
A four-year-old rescue cat from Warrington, who spent more than two years living feral at an M6 service station before finally finding his first ever home, is now facing a heartbreaking fight for his life.
Explore Warrington’s rich history as Heritage Open Days return
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.
Care home summer fair raises over £600 for residents’ fund
Westvale House Care Home was filled with music, dancing and plenty of smiles as residents, families, friends and members of the local community came together for its annual Summer Fair.
“Prehistoric” megalithic park that’s only 42 years old!
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.
Rescue cat Larry faces fight for life after finally finding his forever home
A four-year-old rescue cat from Warrington, who spent more than two years living feral at an M6 service station before finally finding his first ever home, is now facing a heartbreaking fight for his life.
Warrington welcome for Sophie Hunt as 860-mile charity challenge continues
A remarkable 860-mile charity challenge came through Warrington as Sophie Hunt continued her gruelling journey from John O’Groats to Land’s End – with a particularly special reunion along the way.
Charity welcomes new funding to deliver innovative adoption support
Warrington-based children’s charity and voluntary adoption agency, Adoption Matters, welcomes new funding to deliver innovative support for adopted children, young people and families.
MP visits homeless charity as Government pledges new action on rough sleeping
WARRINGTON North MP Charlotte Nichols visited a town centre homelessness charity to see first-hand the support being provided to some of the most vulnerable people in the community.
Explore Warrington’s rich history as Heritage Open Days return
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.
“Prehistoric” megalithic park that’s only 42 years old!
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.
Warrington’s lost Orford Hall among 35 vanished Cheshire country houses worth an estimated £31m a year to economy
WARRINGTON’S lost Orford Hall is among 35 lost Cheshire country houses which, collectively, could represent an estimated £31.4 million a year in vanished heritage value, according to new analysis by Family Tree.
Chimney pot spotting tour comes to Warrington for Heritage Open Days festival
Ever wanted a way to enrich almost any train or car journey? A way to fascinate yourself in almost any town and place with buildings? A way to start to notice things which few others do, but are there hiding in plain sight? Then consider the rooftop world of Chimney Pots!
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.

