THE historic George & Dragon village pub has announced its sudden closure, leaving customers and families facing the disappointment of cancelled celebrations and uncertainty over the future of the much-loved Glazebury premises.

A VIRAL “Cat in the Hat” social media craze which has prompted police reassurance in other parts of the UK and Ireland appears to have reached Warrington – with Lymm seemingly next on the list.

THE brutal murder of mother-of-two Veronica “Vera” Anderson reaches its 35th anniversary today, with her killer still unidentified and Cheshire Police continuing to keep the case under review.

If you’ve been battling a persistent cough, feeling short of breath during everyday activities, or simply worried about your lung health, you’re not alone. Thousands of people across Warrington are affected by breathing issues that impact their work, exercise, sleep, and quality of life.

HUNDREDS of classic vehicle enthusiasts and families turned out at the Tim Parry Community Centre in Great Sankey, Warrington on Sunday, for the popular Classic Car and Bike Show.

A DESIGNER from Daresbury, near Warrington, been nominated for a Construction Champion Award at the 2026 National Building and Construction Awards.

THOUSANDS of people descended on Padgate over the weekend for the second Padgate Food & Craft Festival – with Warrington North MP Charlotte Nichols among those enjoying the community event.

The beauty of the Cheshire village of Lower Peover cannot be underestimated, with its chocolate box cottages, its wonderful old pub and stunning ancient church dating back to early medieval times.

POLICE are seeking witnesses following reports of violent fight involving two teenage girls at Warrington Bus Station on Saturday night, resulting in one being stamped on and left with a bloody nose.

LATCHFORD was transformed into a colourful celebration of community spirit at the weekend as families gathered for the Latchford Carnival of Creativity.

THE brutal murder of mother-of-two Veronica “Vera” Anderson reaches its 35th anniversary today, with her killer still unidentified and Cheshire Police continuing to keep the case under review.

POLICE are seeking witnesses following reports of violent fight involving two teenage girls at Warrington Bus Station on Saturday night, resulting in one being stamped on and left with a bloody nose.

Ahead of Creamfields this Bank Holiday weekend, police have recovered a large quantity of drugs buried in the festival’s grounds.

A drink driver from Warrington, who breached a Serious Crime Prevention Order, has been banned from driving for a further three years.

FORMER Warrington Wolves and England international Mike Cooper has been handed an 18-month suspended prison sentence after being convicted of stalking his former partner and her friend.

Police in Warrington are appealing for help in tracing a man wanted on recall to prison.

Police are continuing to appeal for information to trace a Warrington man wanted for burglary and criminal damage offences.

THREE men have been charged with a series of distraction thefts at cash machines, including in the Warrington area, totalling approximately £37,000.

Police are appealing for help in tracing a man who has absconded from HMP Thorn Cross.

A banned driver from Warrington has been jailed for assaulting several officers who had tracked him down, including biting one on the arm, after being witnessed driving dangerously.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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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YOUNG people from Lymm joined others from across Cheshire at the first Politics Summer School hosted by MP Esther McVey.

For many Warrington students approaching the end of sixth form or college, the natural next step is a British university, apprenticeship or employment.

CHILDREN at the Bright Horizons day nursery at Callands, Warrington became “little astronomers” as they celebrated the Solar Eclipse.

STUDENTS and staff from Warrington & Vale Royal College gathered on campus for the annual Vocational Results Celebration Morning, which saw the strongest set of results to date.

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.

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.

RECORDS tumbled as hundreds of runners took to the roads around Birchwood and Croft yesterday for the 41st Birchwood 10K, organised by Warrington running club Spectrum Striders.

WARRINGTON Wolves supporters turned back the clock as they took part in a special 150th anniversary heritage march from the club’s former home at Wilderspool to the Halliwell Jones Stadium.

THE draw for the first qualifying round of the FA Cup has been made.

THE spirit of Warrington Wolves legend Brian Bevan was very much alive at the Halliwell Jones Stadium as his daughter Jeanette Lane joined supporters for a special Heritage Weekend clash against Huddersfield Giants.

WARRINGTON’S Luke Littler is one storyline away from doing something Phil Taylor never managed, as he returns to the Players Championship events in Leicester, tomorrow.

WARRINGTON Rylands suffered their heaviest defeat since joining the NPL Premier League five years ago as Redcar Athletic ran out 5–0 winners at Gorsey Lane on Saturday.

RECORDS tumbled as hundreds of runners took to the roads around Birchwood and Croft yesterday for the 41st Birchwood 10K, organised by Warrington running club Spectrum Striders.

WARRINGTON Wolves supporters turned back the clock as they took part in a special 150th anniversary heritage march from the club’s former home at Wilderspool to the Halliwell Jones Stadium.

THE draw for the first qualifying round of the FA Cup has been made.

THE spirit of Warrington Wolves legend Brian Bevan was very much alive at the Halliwell Jones Stadium as his daughter Jeanette Lane joined supporters for a special Heritage Weekend clash against Huddersfield Giants.

WARRINGTON’S Luke Littler is one storyline away from doing something Phil Taylor never managed, as he returns to the Players Championship events in Leicester, tomorrow.

WARRINGTON Rylands suffered their heaviest defeat since joining the NPL Premier League five years ago as Redcar Athletic ran out 5–0 winners at Gorsey Lane on Saturday.

It’s been another incredibly busy few weeks, with Barrow Electrical continuing to grow, Warrington’s community keeping us busy and plenty happening at Warrington Rylands 1906 FC. I’m also writing this from Spain, where we’ve finally managed to enjoy some much-needed family time.

A DESIGNER from Daresbury, near Warrington, been nominated for a Construction Champion Award at the 2026 National Building and Construction Awards.

Pensions are often associated with workplace schemes where contributions are invested on your behalf with relatively limited involvement. A Self-Invested Personal Pension, or SIPP, takes a different approach, offering considerably more choice over how retirement savings are invested.

Businesses across the North West have grown used to seeing flexible workspace providers move into their patch. UBC Flexible Offices confirmed an expansion in Warrington earlier this year

FAMILY-run independent retailer The M6 Bed Warehouse has officially opened its third showroom in Macclesfield, marking another significant milestone in the business’s continued growth.

PLANS for the development of a biomethane liquified natural gas (Bio-Lng) refuelling station and open storage area on land off Catalina Approach, Omega South Business Park, Warrington have been approved by borough planning chiefs.

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If you’ve been battling a persistent cough, feeling short of breath during everyday activities, or simply worried about your lung health, you’re not alone. Thousands of people across Warrington are affected by breathing issues that impact their work, exercise, sleep, and quality of life.

THOUSANDS of people descended on Padgate over the weekend for the second Padgate Food & Craft Festival – with Warrington North MP Charlotte Nichols among those enjoying the community event.

A garage door is often chosen around the car, yet many households use the opening far more often on foot. It may be the quickest route to bicycles, tools, a freezer, a workshop or the garden. If every short visit requires moving a full vehicle-sized door, an apparently sensible design can become irritating in daily use.

A new five-week Buddhist meditation class is coming to Warrington, offering practical techniques to help people manage stress, anxiety and other challenges of modern life.

If you’ve been battling a persistent cough, feeling short of breath during everyday activities, or simply worried about your lung health, you’re not alone. Thousands of people across Warrington are affected by breathing issues that impact their work, exercise, sleep, and quality of life.

A new five-week Buddhist meditation class is coming to Warrington, offering practical techniques to help people manage stress, anxiety and other challenges of modern life.

AN NHS programme that helps find lung cancer at an earlier and more treatable stage has now detected 1,000 cancers in Cheshire and Merseyside – saving hundreds of lives across the region.

A FORMER Royal Marine who sold his home to open a women’s gym during COVID is preparing to celebrate six years in business.

THE fascinating history of aircraft crashes, accidents and incidents at RAF Burtonwood will be explored in the next free online lecture organised by the RAF Burtonwood Association.

Award-winning Elvis tribute act Kirk Kreole heads to Culcheth for a special fundraising night in support of local charity Creating Adventures.

A number of road closures will be in place this Sunday for the annual Birchwood 10k organised by Spectrum Striders.

Lymm Heritage Centre is celebrating one of the village’s greatest sporting stories this summer with a special exhibition dedicated to local legend and Speedway World Champion Peter Collins, opening on Saturday 29 August.

The beauty of the Cheshire village of Lower Peover cannot be underestimated, with its chocolate box cottages, its wonderful old pub and stunning ancient church dating back to early medieval times.

WARRINGTON Wolves supporters turned back the clock as they took part in a special 150th anniversary heritage march from the club’s former home at Wilderspool to the Halliwell Jones Stadium.

THE spirit of Warrington Wolves legend Brian Bevan was very much alive at the Halliwell Jones Stadium as his daughter Jeanette Lane joined supporters for a special Heritage Weekend clash against Huddersfield Giants.

A team of determined fundraisers has raised an incredible £8,265 for Warrington-based national social care charity Making Space after completing a gruelling six-hour spinathon.

A team of determined fundraisers has raised an incredible £8,265 for Warrington-based national social care charity Making Space after completing a gruelling six-hour spinathon.

ADOPTER Sarah Hopes recently made the trek up to Snowdon and back to raise funds for Warrington-based children’s charity Adoption Matters.

A three-weekend crown green bowls competition involving 64 players at Eagle Sports & Social Club raised £210 for the Hopes and Beams charity.

LOCAL charity Warrington Animal Welfare (WAW) is appealing for the community’s support towards a £12,000 veterinary bill for specialist surgery for a puppy born with severely deformed front legs.

The beauty of the Cheshire village of Lower Peover cannot be underestimated, with its chocolate box cottages, its wonderful old pub and stunning ancient church dating back to early medieval times.

WARRINGTON Wolves supporters turned back the clock as they took part in a special 150th anniversary heritage march from the club’s former home at Wilderspool to the Halliwell Jones Stadium.

THE spirit of Warrington Wolves legend Brian Bevan was very much alive at the Halliwell Jones Stadium as his daughter Jeanette Lane joined supporters for a special Heritage Weekend clash against Huddersfield Giants.

A rare opportunity to glimpse behind the curtain at one of the north west’s leading arts and entertainment venues is on offer as part of Heritage Open Days 2026.

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.