A local charity dedicated to supporting people experiencing homelessness in Warrington has raised £6,000 at its first major fundraising ball.

WARRINGTON Liberal Democrats have questioned whether the council’s latest £51.2m savings programme can be delivered, warning that residents need greater clarity over the impact of cuts – particularly in adult social care.

WARRINGTON Borough Council is pressing ahead with a further £51.2 million “savings programme” – taking the total value of savings it has now identified to around £90 million – as the Town Hall battles to close a staggering long-term financial gap.

Police have launched an investigation following a fire at a flat in Birchwood where a 58-year-old man was found in a critical condition.

Sofia Dobson, aged 12, from Warrington, was named a winner in the prestigious national 2026 WellChild Awards, having been nominated by her Mum, Sarah.

Warrington’s housing market continues to head upwards – with average house prices rising by 5.4 per cent in a year while private rents have also jumped by more than five per cent.

FIREFIGHTERS were called to a property in Windermere Avenue, Orford, Warrington, after a small fire broke out in a garden.

WARRINGTON councillors have clashed over their allowances in a debate which brought questions about councillor pay, workload and the council’s financial position firmly into the spotlight as Labour councillors blocked pleas to freeze allowances.

Drivers entering closed-off roadwork areas continue to put lives at risk in the North West, according to new analysis from National Highways.

A team from Warrington’s business community has conquered Snowdon, raising almost £2,000 for Warrington-based national social care charity Making Space.

A registered sex offender who subjected a woman to a terrifying ordeal on a train travelling through Cheshire has been jailed just 72 hours after the incident, following a rapid British Transport Police investigation.

A 33-year-old man wanted in connection with a burglary was found hiding in a tent in a wooded area near Sankey Valley Park in Warrington after successfully evading police for 18 months.

Two teenagers have been sentenced for their part in causing a deliberate fire at a disused building on Barbauld Street in Warrington.

A Warrington man who was previously jailed in France for murdering his partner has been sentenced to six years in prison after seriously assaulting his elderly father at the family home in Winwick.

A gymnastics coach in Warrington has been charged with sexual offences as part of an investigation by Cheshire Constabulary’s Online Child Abuse Investigation Team.

A man has been charged with drugs offences following an investigation by detectives from Warrington Proactive CID into drug dealing in the town.

A man has been charged with drugs offences following a stop check in Warrington.

A suspected drug-driver has been arrested following a four-vehicle collision which closed the M56 at Stretton, Warrington, on Monday night.

Officers investigating an attempted arson in Warrington have released a CCTV image and are appealing for information and witnesses.

A police helicopter was seen circling over Warrington town centre today after officers attempted to stop a car which then made off.

A range of subjects at the University of Chester have been placed in the UK’s top 20 in the Guardian University Guide 2027, while the institution has climbed the overall rankings and made the top 20% for the value added for students.

Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School has welcomed their newest students into the school community with their annual Inauguration Service.

The first 36 Year 7 pupils at Bruche Academy are settling in nicely as the new school year gets underway.

Warrington & Vale Royal College has celebrated another year of outstanding achievement, with students on its Access to Higher Education (HE) courses achieving a 100% pass rate.

CHRIST Church CE Primary School, Padgate has been gifted more than 300 backpacks filled with a book, water bottle, pens, pencils and more as part of Amazon’s “Packed with Purpose” community initiative.

Around 1,000 students have gained valuable insight into careers in the leisure and hospitality sector during the last 12 months through Gulliver’s World’s Work Experience Workshops.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Latchford Albion Giants booked their place in the North West Men’s League Division Two play-off final with a convincing 42-12 victory over Saddleworth Rangers A.

WARRINGTON-based bookmaker Betfred is to end its high-profile sponsorship of Rugby League at the end of the 2026 season.

LUKE LITTLER’S bid for a clean sweep of the major PDC titles in 2026 has come to an end after the Warrington darts sensation was beaten 10-4 by Jonny Clayton in the quarter-finals of the World Series of Darts Finals in Amsterdam.

GIRLS Rugby has been successfully launched at Lymm Rugby Club at the start of the rugby season and the coaches are inviting the full range of age groups.

A controversial late decision by the linesman involving a saved penalty being retaken gifted Chorley FC a 1-0 victory over Warrington Rylands in Saturday’s Emirates FA Cup clash.

WARRINGTON Wolves ended Hull KR’s reign as Super League champions to move themselves within 80 minutes of a first Grand Final since 2018.

Latchford Albion Giants booked their place in the North West Men’s League Division Two play-off final with a convincing 42-12 victory over Saddleworth Rangers A.

WARRINGTON-based bookmaker Betfred is to end its high-profile sponsorship of Rugby League at the end of the 2026 season.

LUKE LITTLER’S bid for a clean sweep of the major PDC titles in 2026 has come to an end after the Warrington darts sensation was beaten 10-4 by Jonny Clayton in the quarter-finals of the World Series of Darts Finals in Amsterdam.

GIRLS Rugby has been successfully launched at Lymm Rugby Club at the start of the rugby season and the coaches are inviting the full range of age groups.

A controversial late decision by the linesman involving a saved penalty being retaken gifted Chorley FC a 1-0 victory over Warrington Rylands in Saturday’s Emirates FA Cup clash.

WARRINGTON Wolves ended Hull KR’s reign as Super League champions to move themselves within 80 minutes of a first Grand Final since 2018.

A team from Warrington’s business community has conquered Snowdon, raising almost £2,000 for Warrington-based national social care charity Making Space.

United Utilities has unveiled a new campaign shining a spotlight on the 1.9 million tests it carries out every year to ensure top-quality drinking water for customers across the region.

A recent Sea Intelligence report shows that global container vessel schedule reliability dropped to 56.4% in July 2026, down 6.1% from June. Freight operations are fast-paced and highly competitive, making both survival and growth challenging.

ASK any small business owner what this year has felt like, and you’ll hear the same story. A recent survey…

Every office has that one drawer or locker nobody can get into. Someone left, took the key with them, and now a perfectly good filing cabinet is just sitting there collecting dust. It sounds like nothing, but it quietly adds up.

The business landscape in Warrington has always been defined by its resilience and ability to adapt. From the historic markets in the town center to the cutting-edge tech firms in Birchwood Park, local entrepreneurs are constantly looking for ways to gain a competitive edge.

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Warrington’s housing market continues to head upwards – with average house prices rising by 5.4 per cent in a year while private rents have also jumped by more than five per cent.

Warrington-based theatre company, Soup Productions, will be bringing their next show to the Studio in Widnes on Friday 9th and Saturday 10th October.

STAFF at the Raven Inn in Glazebury, Warrington, are celebrating a top award from Tripadvisor.

MUSIC lovers in Warrington are being invited to experience their favourite albums in an entirely new way when an immersive listening room opens for two nights in the town’s Cultural Quarter.

Falling asleep in a quiet room sounds easy, but many people lie awake while their mind keeps reacting to small sounds. White noise is one of the most popular bedtime tools because it replaces sudden noises with one steady, continuous signal. It does not switch off the brain, but it can make a room feel more predictable and less alerting.

WARRINGTON looks set to finally get an Urgent Treatment Centre – but a councillor has warned that a major new healthcare facility will count for little if patients cannot get to it.

Most of the serious conditions I see in general practice announce themselves. There is pain, or a lump, or a cough that will not shift. High blood pressure does none of that. It sits quietly for years, damaging the arteries, heart, kidneys and brain, and the first sign that anything was wrong is often a stroke or a heart attack.

Pain and injuries can make it difficult to work, exercise, sleep, or enjoy your normal daily activities. Whether you are dealing with persistent back pain, recovering from a sports injury, or seeking rehabilitation after an accident, professional physiotherapy in Brampton can help you work toward better mobility, strength, and physical function.

MUSIC lovers in Warrington are being invited to experience their favourite albums in an entirely new way when an immersive listening room opens for two nights in the town’s Cultural Quarter.

BUSINESS owners and retailers from across Warrington are being invited to attend the Warrington Conservative Business Forum at the Halliwell Jones Stadium on Wednesday, 30 September 2026.

Comedian, presenter and broadcaster Sue Perkins is embarking on her first stand-up tour in almost two decades.

DRIVERS are being warned to plan ahead as a large number of roads across Warrington will be closed for the annual Running Festival this Sunday (September 20).

A local charity dedicated to supporting people experiencing homelessness in Warrington has raised £6,000 at its first major fundraising ball.

A team from Warrington’s business community has conquered Snowdon, raising almost £2,000 for Warrington-based national social care charity Making Space.

Notice is hereby given that Fern Restaurant Ltd has made an application to Warrington Borough Council for the Grant of a Premises Licence at 49-52 London Road, Stockton Heath, Warrington WA4 6HP on 15/09/2026.

AN estimated 6,000 runners descended on Warrington today for the town’s Running Festival – bringing colour, noise and sporting excitement to the streets but also causing significant traffic congestion around the town centre.

A local charity dedicated to supporting people experiencing homelessness in Warrington has raised £6,000 at its first major fundraising ball.

A team from Warrington’s business community has conquered Snowdon, raising almost £2,000 for Warrington-based national social care charity Making Space.

AN estimated 6,000 runners descended on Warrington today for the town’s Running Festival – bringing colour, noise and sporting excitement to the streets but also causing significant traffic congestion around the town centre.

WARRINGTON Disability Partnership is proving that sustainability is about far more than saving energy – it can also mean recycling equipment, recycling opportunities and ultimately changing lives.

A family history spanning the Atlantic is bringing a Dallas woman to Warrington in the hope of reconnecting with relatives whose roots lie deep in Burtonwood’s brewing past.

A WARRINGTON man will once again pay his respects to the 16 innocent people killed during one of the town’s darkest moments of the Second World War – the Thames Board Mills bombing.

HUNDREDS of visitors stepped inside Warrington’s policing past yesterday as the Museum of Policing in Cheshire opened its doors for a special Heritage Open Day.

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.

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.