PLANNING chiefs at Warrington have given the green light to proposals for a community grocery shop serving affordable food.

WARRINGTON North MP Charlotte Nichols has joined calls for controversial plans to increase the toll at Warburton Toll bridge from 12p to £1 to be rejected.

WARRINGTON Borough Council’s Cabinet Member for Children’s Services Cllr. Sarah Hall has written to the Secretary of State for Education to raise concerns about the Government’s handling of the Covid-19 Omicron variant in schools.

POLICE and Crime Commissioner, John Dwyer and Chief Constable of Cheshire Constabulary Mark Roberts have thanked residents from across the county for taking part in their online question and answer session.

PLANS to breathe new life into a derelict rugby ground with new changing facilities and floodlights have been submitted to Warrington planners.

TWO fire crews were called out earlier today, Friday, to deal with overheated brakes on a HGV on the M62 near Warrington.

POLICE are warning residents to be vigilant following thefts from vehicles over the last two nights in the Appleton and Stretton areas of Warrington.

WHILE no further COVID-19 related deaths have been reported and hospital inpatient numbers continue to fall, another 257 new cases have been confirmed in Warrington with recent falls starting to plateau.

Proposed Application to Warrington Borough Council for the storage of Liquefied Natural Gas and Liquefied Nitrogen to be used for the filling of distribution vehicles used at ASDA Distribution Centre on Skyline Drive in Burtonwood.

POLICE have issued a dispersal order for Warrington town centre due to increasing problems of youngsters causing anti-social behaviour.

POLICE and Crime Commissioner, John Dwyer and Chief Constable of Cheshire Constabulary Mark Roberts have thanked residents from across the county for taking part in their online question and answer session.

POLICE are warning residents to be vigilant following thefts from vehicles over the last two nights in the Appleton and Stretton areas of Warrington.

POLICE have issued a dispersal order for Warrington town centre due to increasing problems of youngsters causing anti-social behaviour.

POLICE and Crime Commissioner John Dwyer held a public consultation event in Warrington on Tuesday to talk to people about his ‘Your Police Budget 2022/23’ survey.

POLICE are cracking down on anti-social behaviour as part of Neighbourhood Policing Week with PCSOs conducting high visibility foot patrols around Warrington town centre and other hot spots.

A MAN who broke into a home in Warrington and threatened the occupants with a hammer and machete during an aggravated burglary has been jailed.

POLICE and Crime Commissioner John Dwyer is urging people in Warrington to remain vigilant of romance fraud, which begins to have its most devastating impact between now and Valentine’s Day.

A 13-year-old boy has been arrested for assault as police stepped up patrols to tackle increasing anti-social behaviour in Warrington town centre.

RESIDENTS are being warned to be extra vigilant following recent van thefts in the Poplars & Hulme area of Warrington.

UPDATED: A 44-year-old man has been charged with assault on an emergency worker following an earlier alleged racial abuse incident involving a nurse at Warrington Hospital.

WARRINGTON Borough Council’s Cabinet Member for Children’s Services Cllr. Sarah Hall has written to the Secretary of State for Education to raise concerns about the Government’s handling of the Covid-19 Omicron variant in schools.

YOUNG chemists at Warrington have received prizes sponsored by an international chemical company that aims to drive advancements in science.

THE Greggs Foundation has announced the opening of a new Breakfast Club at St Augustines Catholic Primary School, Warrington, thanks to the generous sponsorship of local organisation, Christeyns Food Hygiene UK.

THREE Warrington schools competed in a competition hosted by the new Amazon delivery station in the town.

If you’ve shared your struggles and concerns with peers at school, chances are you’ve heard this at least once: “I get assignment help online”.

WARRINGTON & Vale Royal College’s Winsford campus has secured £2m funding as part of the £120m Institute of Technology (IoT) competition.

THE University of Chester has applied for planning permission for a further phase of its bold move into Warrington town centre.

WARRINGTON’S Priestley College is playing its part in a partnership that aims to create world-class education and a workforce with the skills needed by employers.

WARRINGTON & Vale Royal College has received fantastic results after asking students to share their views about all aspects of college life.

PUPILS at Birchwood Community High School got their hands-on rare samples of moon rocks and meteorites during a series of science lessons that were truly out of this world!

MERRY Christmas & Happy New Year to all our readers and advertisers in what can only be described as another testing time for many during the COVID-19 pandemic.

SCROLLING through the national news headlines it would be quite easy to think we are on the verge of Armageddon, with very little balance showing all the good things still happening in the world.

READING, writing and watching the news can be pretty depressing most days, particularly in the midst of a pandemic, which is still very much here.

AFTER an unprecedented 18 months things appear to be gradually returning to normal, although in some cases it remains the new normal.

ONE thing the COVID-19 pandemic has shown me is the huge number of inspiring people and organisations we have in Warrington.

THE toxic world of politics is in full swing with the Local Elections looming large.

SPRING is in the air, the roadmap out of lockdown is underway and the vaccine programme is being rolled out so hopefully, the light is shining brightly at the end of what has been a very long dark tunnel.

PHOTOGRAPHS of Grey seals feeding on plentiful fish stocks in the River Mersey proved hugely popular with many of our online readers and although not welcomed by local anglers, some positives can be drawn from the sightings.

SINCE launching Lymm Life magazine in April 1999 we have covered many uplifting stories and recounted many tales involving community spirit and the numerous volunteers who help make Lymm such a unique place.

OPINION: DURING these unprecedented times it is disappointing that two of the town’s “political heavyweights” have still not met for talks more than one year on from the General Election.

PLANS to breathe new life into a derelict rugby ground with new changing facilities and floodlights have been submitted to Warrington planners.

WARRINGTON Wolves has confirmed that Billy Magoulias has successfully undergone an operation on an ankle injury which will see him miss the start of the new Betfred Super League season.

WARRINGTON Rylands are on the road again on Saturday when they travel down the M6 to visit Kidsgrove Athletic in their third away game in eight days.

WARRINGTON Wolves hooker Danny Walker says he is “made up” after securing a long-term contract extension at his hometown club until November 2024.
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TWO second half goals ensured Warrington Rylands maintained their winning start to the year leaving their hosts still searching for their first win of 2022.

It was back in 2019 that Warrington Wolves last won the Rugby League Challenge Cup. They are the second favourites behind St Helens to win the trophy this year – but can they really win this prestigious competition for the 11^th time in their history?

WARRINGTON Wolves are now counting down to the start of the Super League season, live on Channel 4.

PLANS to breathe new life into a derelict rugby ground with new changing facilities and floodlights have been submitted to Warrington planners.

WARRINGTON Wolves has confirmed that Billy Magoulias has successfully undergone an operation on an ankle injury which will see him miss the start of the new Betfred Super League season.

WARRINGTON Rylands are on the road again on Saturday when they travel down the M6 to visit Kidsgrove Athletic in their third away game in eight days.

WARRINGTON Wolves hooker Danny Walker says he is “made up” after securing a long-term contract extension at his hometown club until November 2024.
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TWO second half goals ensured Warrington Rylands maintained their winning start to the year leaving their hosts still searching for their first win of 2022.

It was back in 2019 that Warrington Wolves last won the Rugby League Challenge Cup. They are the second favourites behind St Helens to win the trophy this year – but can they really win this prestigious competition for the 11^th time in their history?

WARRINGTON Wolves are now counting down to the start of the Super League season, live on Channel 4.

UNITED Utilities’ Priority Services team has been rewarded for its efforts with Warrington residents during the Covid pandemic.

AFTER two years of uncertainty local business owner Holly Pirrie is planning for a business year ahead for Pageant Girl and The Dress Studio, both heavily impacted by the impact of Covid-19 – although still able to raise over £50,000 for charity!

BIRCHWOOD Park-based Jacobs has joined the Northern Nuclear Alliance, demonstrating its commitment to the region’s nuclear industry.

A £200,000 entertainment centre has opened in Bridge Street, Warrington, creating 10 new jobs.

GROWING family firm Oates Recovery Ltd has won planning consent for a temporary change of use of land which was formerly a factory site.

The cryptocurrency market has exploded in the past few years. It’s not too late to get in on the game. So here’s what you need to know.

WARRINGTON-headquartered drug, alcohol, and Covid-19 testing provider AlphaBiolabs says the number of workplace drug tests returning positive has risen by 54 per cent compared to pre-pandemic levels.

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WHILE no further COVID-19 related deaths have been reported and hospital inpatient numbers continue to fall, another 257 new cases have been confirmed in Warrington with recent falls starting to plateau.

NEW COVID-19 cases have fallen in all areas of Warrington in the latest small area data, with infection rates falling by more than 50 percent across the town.

ACCIDENT and Emergency departments are under severe pressure this winter, due to the latest COVID-19 surge meeting seasonal demand for emergency or urgent care. Warrington Hospital’s Emergency Department is no different; with record numbers of patients seeking treatment.

COVID-19 rates are continuing to fall in Warrington, with no further deaths reported at the town’s hospital where inpatient numbers are continuing to fall.

AN initiative between Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals and the North West Ambulance Service has resulted in significant reductions in the amount of time it takes to transfer a patient from an ambulance to the care of Emergency Department staff.

WHILE one more COVID-19 related death has sadly been reported at Warrington Hospital, infection rates are continuing to fall in the town with 291 new cases confirmed.

WHEN a customer collapsed in her Warrington pub, landlady Lisa Leyland was grateful for the off-duty nurses in the building who were able to come quickly to the sufferer’s aid.

WHILE no further COVID-19 related deaths have been reported and hospital inpatient numbers continue to fall, another 257 new cases have been confirmed in Warrington with recent falls starting to plateau.

NEW COVID-19 cases have fallen in all areas of Warrington in the latest small area data, with infection rates falling by more than 50 percent across the town.

ACCIDENT and Emergency departments are under severe pressure this winter, due to the latest COVID-19 surge meeting seasonal demand for emergency or urgent care. Warrington Hospital’s Emergency Department is no different; with record numbers of patients seeking treatment.

COVID-19 rates are continuing to fall in Warrington, with no further deaths reported at the town’s hospital where inpatient numbers are continuing to fall.

AN initiative between Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals and the North West Ambulance Service has resulted in significant reductions in the amount of time it takes to transfer a patient from an ambulance to the care of Emergency Department staff.

WHILE one more COVID-19 related death has sadly been reported at Warrington Hospital, infection rates are continuing to fall in the town with 291 new cases confirmed.

WHEN a customer collapsed in her Warrington pub, landlady Lisa Leyland was grateful for the off-duty nurses in the building who were able to come quickly to the sufferer’s aid.

SHED Seven are bringing all their greatest hits to Warrington’s Parr Hall as part of their rescheduled ‘Another Night, Another Town’ tour.

HOTLY-tipped comedian Chris McCausland has announced a second show in Warrington due to popular demand.

ST. ROCCO’S Hospice has announced its schedule of fundraising events for 2022 with something for everyone.

AN awe-inspiring sculpture of Planet Earth which aims to make us think about our world in a new way is coming to Warrington’s Cultural Quarter.

FEARLESS families and budding adventurers can explore the deepest and darkest areas of the Lost World at Gulliver’s World, following the return of the park’s Dinosaur Sleepover packages.

THE spotlight will shine on Pyramid Parr Hall on June 23, as the stage is set for Warrington’s inaugural TEDx event.

AFTER making a successful return plans are in the pipeline for the Lymm Produce Show in September.

Proposed Application to Warrington Borough Council for the storage of Liquefied Natural Gas and Liquefied Nitrogen to be used for the filling of distribution vehicles used at ASDA Distribution Centre on Skyline Drive in Burtonwood.

WARRINGTON’s St Rocco’s Hospice is urging shoppers to do their bit to save the planet – by shopping sustainably at one of their local charity shops.

LOCALLY based Ingevity have donated £4,135 to Warrington Lions Club as part of the company’s IngeviCares program to make a positive impact in the communities where they operate.

A face has been put to the war grave of a Warrington soldier killed attempting to liberate a Dutch village, while the hunt continues for members of his family, thanks to the granddaughter of a former comrade.

OPENING times at LiveWire’s libraries across the borough have now returned to pre-lockdown hours.

A DUTCHMAN who helps care for war graves in a village in the Netherlands is bidding to trace the family of Warrington soldier Rifleman Walter Senior, who was killed in action during the Second World War.

PROFESSIONAL business services provider, K3 Capital Group plc, have announced their ambitious charity campaign across the group, titled Around the World in 30 Days.

WARRINGTON’s St Rocco’s Hospice is urging shoppers to do their bit to save the planet – by shopping sustainably at one of their local charity shops.

PROFESSIONAL business services provider, K3 Capital Group plc, have announced their ambitious charity campaign across the group, titled Around the World in 30 Days.

ST. ROCCO’S Hospice has announced its schedule of fundraising events for 2022 with something for everyone.

A SIX-year-old boy is to walk more than 15 miles from his school to Old Trafford football ground to raise £3,000 for a new playground at his school.

TEAMS of volunteers braved the atrocious weather on Saturday (Jan 8) to carry out the annual Christmas tree collection in Warrington, collecting over 2700 trees helping raise a record-breaking £44,000 for St Rocco’s Hospice.

WITH Christmas activities at Warrington Disability Partnership always one of the highlights of their fundraising and community engagement calendar, the recent Santa’s grotto at Walton Hall & Gardens has been hailed a huge success.

PEOPLE are being invited to kick start the New Year by signing up to Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life in Warrington.

A face has been put to the war grave of a Warrington soldier killed attempting to liberate a Dutch village, while the hunt continues for members of his family, thanks to the granddaughter of a former comrade.

A DUTCHMAN who helps care for war graves in a village in the Netherlands is bidding to trace the family of Warrington soldier Rifleman Walter Senior, who was killed in action during the Second World War.

THE latest book from Lymm Heritage Centre, “Historic Lymm In Colour” certainly seems to have caught the local imagination.

PLANNERS at Warrington have refused permission for the demolition of a Locally Listed church hall because of the harmful impact it would have on a conservation area.

TWO bespoke commemorative benches have been installed at Airlift Hill, Great Sankey to commemorate all those who served at Burtonwood airbase.

PLANS have been submitted for new entrance gates for historic Lymm Hall following reports of unauthorised people being found on the grounds.

AS 2021 comes to a close we reflect on the last year as one which has been difficult for everybody. Adjusting to life with COVID-19 has been a challenge for everyone, not least the Heritage Centre.

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.

My name is Julie Allen and at the start of this pandemic back in March, I set up a Facebook group called Coronavirus Support Warrington.

Read your ‘Editor’s Comment’ with interest, especially the part where you suggested that the required infrastructure be in place before…

ANDREW and Barbara Colyer enjoyed their trip down memory lane to Lymm and Grappenhall so much they had to write in to thank people for their hospitality and are now avid readers of our online publications.

THREE times over the last two weeks, when walking through St Thomas’ Churchyard in Stockton Heath, I was appalled to see dog walkers blatantly standing and watching their dogs off leash running around urinating on and fouling graves.

WARRINGTON businessman Carl Oates has sent a message of thanks to the people and businesses of Warrington who have helped launch his new building sites supplies business in the town.