RESIDENTS are being invited to have their say on Warrington’s future development strategy as the borough prepares a new Local Plan, amid growing debate over housing targets and potential Green Belt development.

MOTORISTS travelling on the M56 eastbound faced severe delays this morning after a collision between junctions 15 and 14.

THE Friends of Culcheth Linear Park are celebrating another busy and productive year, with volunteers contributing an impressive 1,004 hours to caring for and improving this valued community green space – a 96% increase on the previous year.

A popular spa facility at LiveWire’s Great Sankey Leisure Centre is set to make a welcome return after being closed for six years, with a major refurbishment and a new partnership bringing spa and beauty treatments back to the venue.

WARRINGTON Borough Council’s Labour Cabinet has been accused of failing to properly scrutinise serious weaknesses in the authority’s risk management arrangements after councillors reportedly failed to ask a single question about a critical report.

WARRINGTON residents are being urged to do their bit to tackle the climate emergency as a month-long programme of events gets under way across the borough.

WARRINGTON Youth Zone is calling on residents and businesses to help make Christmas magical for vulnerable children and families across the town through a fundraising campaign aiming to raise £30,000.

A 43-year-old Warrington man has been charged with racially aggravated grievous bodily harm and affray following an incident in the town centre.

A wanted man from Warrington sought by police since October 13th has now been found.

WARRINGTON North MP Charlotte Nichols has written to the Government calling for urgent changes to the toll enforcement system at Warburton Toll Bridge, following mounting complaints from motorists who have been hit with escalating penalties over problems paying the £1 crossing charge.

A 43-year-old Warrington man has been charged with racially aggravated grievous bodily harm and affray following an incident in the town centre.

A prolific shoplifter who targeted stores across Cheshire has been jailed for 66 weeks and banned from entering a number of retail premises across the county under a three-year Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO).

A Warrington trading card and pop-culture shop has been targeted by burglars who stole an estimated £10,000 to £20,000 worth of stock after forcing their way into the premises.

POLICE are appealing for witnesses following a serious assault in Warrington last Saturday, October 31st.

A 52-year-old man has been arrested after a 79-year-old woman was sadly found dead at a property in Winwick, Warrington, on Wednesday afternoon.

TWO youngsters have been arrested after a 16-year-old boy was taken to hospital with serious injuries following a suspected stabbing at Orford, Warrington.

POLICE are continuing to appeal for help in tracing a man who absconded from HMP Thorn Cross at Appleton Thorn, Warrington, last August.

A suspect has been identified and detained under the Mental Health Act following a police investigation into the vandalism of the St Alban’s Church war memorial at Bewsey, Warrington.

Two elderly Warrington residents picked up the phone this summer to a caller claiming to be a Metropolitan Police officer. Both realised it was a scam before any money changed hands. Calls like these remain one of the most common ways fraud reaches local homes.

Police have today confirmed that a wanted man from Merseyside with links to Warrington has been found.

A Warrington primary school is celebrating an outstanding inspection report after Ofsted inspectors praised its approach to inclusion, leadership and governance as “exceptional”.

A 16-year-old Priestley student has taken on darts sensation Luke Littler in front of thousands of spectators as part of a major live Netflix show – while the event ended with a historic victory for women’s darts star Fallon Sherrock.

THE University of Chester, including University Centre Warrington, will celebrate the achievements of its newest graduates as hundreds of students gather with family, friends, tutors and honorary guests for this year’s graduation ceremonies.

MAJOR proposals for the redevelopment of Penketh High School have been submitted to Warrington planning chiefs – with a projected start date next summer.

Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School welcomed back former student Joel Williams to receive the inaugural Temi Abimbola Player of the Match Award following the school’s annual Staff v Students Football Match, held in July.

A Warrington outdoor learning centre has received a donation of 60 native tree saplings to help boost biodiversity and support local wildlife.

A former student returned to Priestley College recently to share his career journey and inspire students with the opportunities available in the rail industry.

STUDENTS at Warrington & Vale Royal College have been exploring future career opportunities, meeting employers and developing essential employability skills during a packed week of activities.

CHAPELFORD Village Primary School is in the running for a £5,000 prize after transforming its Computing curriculum and boosting pupils’ digital skills.

Warrington & Vale Royal College principal Nichola Newton has issued an open invitation to Prime Minister Andy Burnham to visit the college – as more than 1,000 prospective students are expected to attend its latest open evening.

THERE are times when a local news story brings out the very best in a community. Sadly, there are also times when it brings out the worst in people on social media, like the vandalism attack on the war memorial at St Alban’s Church.

OPINION: THERE are times when two stories, seemingly worlds apart, come together to tell us something profound about the society we live in.

A sold-out event at the Halliwell Jones Stadium has proved that sometimes a fresh approach, a new identity and a strong sense of local pride are exactly what is needed to bring people together.

THERE comes a point when we have to stop looking at major developments like the huge rail freight logistics park near Winwick and Croft in isolation and start asking a much bigger question – what happens when you put them all together?

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.

A STUNNING goal from inside his own half by Harry McHugh was the highlight as Warrington Town were knocked out of the Cheshire Senior Cup on penalties at Altrincham.

LYMM Rugby Union showed plenty of promise in an impressive first-half display but were ultimately overpowered after the break as Hinckley secured a 36-15 victory in Leicestershire.

WARRINGTON Rylands secured an impressive 3-1 victory over Gainsborough Trinity at Gorsey Lane, claiming all three points in an entertaining encounter against a side that arrived sitting comfortably in fourth place in the NPL Premier Division, having won all five of their previous fixtures.

WARRINGTON Town continued their excellent away form with a 3-0 win at high-flying Avro.

WARRINGTON Rylands produced a five-star performance on Tuesday evening, sweeping aside MSB Woolton FC 5-0 to secure their place in the second round of the Liverpool County Cup.

SKIPPER Evan Gumbs struck the winner as Warrington Town secured a deserved three points away at Ashton United.

A STUNNING goal from inside his own half by Harry McHugh was the highlight as Warrington Town were knocked out of the Cheshire Senior Cup on penalties at Altrincham.

LYMM Rugby Union showed plenty of promise in an impressive first-half display but were ultimately overpowered after the break as Hinckley secured a 36-15 victory in Leicestershire.

WARRINGTON Rylands secured an impressive 3-1 victory over Gainsborough Trinity at Gorsey Lane, claiming all three points in an entertaining encounter against a side that arrived sitting comfortably in fourth place in the NPL Premier Division, having won all five of their previous fixtures.

WARRINGTON Town continued their excellent away form with a 3-0 win at high-flying Avro.

WARRINGTON Rylands produced a five-star performance on Tuesday evening, sweeping aside MSB Woolton FC 5-0 to secure their place in the second round of the Liverpool County Cup.

SKIPPER Evan Gumbs struck the winner as Warrington Town secured a deserved three points away at Ashton United.

Two pieces of silver can contain the same amount of metal yet present different questions at the trading counter. One carries a familiar national design and clearly stated specifications; the other needs more explanation before a price discussion can begin.