LABOUR members affiliated to the UNITE Union left the room as opposition Tories attempted to get Warrington Borough Council to condemn the ongoing bin strike.

BIRCHWOOD teenager Brianna Ghey suffered unsurvivable injuries when she was stabbed 28 times during a “sustained and violent assault”, a court heard today, Tuesday.

A bullying, controlling, possessive boyfriend repeatedly treated his 17-year-old girlfriend so badly that she wanted to die, a court heard.

OFFICERS are appealing for information from the public to help trace a 34-year-old man who failed to appear at Warrington Magistrates Court.

WARRINGTON Borough Council’s new Leader of the Council, Cllr. Hans Mundry, was confirmed last night, Monday 4 December, at a meeting of the Full Council.

ANGRY members of the public turning up to use an emergency household waste site in Victoria Park today found there were no skips provided at the scheduled opening time of 10 am.

TRAIN timetables across the North of England will change on Sunday December 10, along with the rest of the National Rail network.

LABOUR Cllrs on Warrington Borough Council last night voted to adopt the proposed Local Plan, despite opposition from protestors campaigning to save Green Belt.

THE popular Rope & Anchor pub at Woolston is back open for Christmas and set for a £450,000 refurbishment in the New Year, securing its long-term future.

SEASONAL vaccinations and health checks are available by bus in Warrington this month.

BIRCHWOOD teenager Brianna Ghey suffered unsurvivable injuries when she was stabbed 28 times during a “sustained and violent assault”, a court heard today, Tuesday.

A bullying, controlling, possessive boyfriend repeatedly treated his 17-year-old girlfriend so badly that she wanted to die, a court heard.

A boy accused of the murder of transgender teenager Brianna Ghey told police he saw his co-accused stabbing her in a Culcheth park, a court heard today, Monday.

A MAN who started a fire at a woman’s house in Warrington while she was at home with her sister and four young children has been jailed.

A teenage girl accused of murdering Brianna Ghey asked a police officer as she was arrested: “Is it because I was the last person to see her alive?”

A WARRINGTON man who was operating a cannabis farm in Widnes has been jailed.

POLICE are seeking help from the public to catch thieves who targeted parked cars in the Walton and Stockton Heath areas of Warrington.

A distressing 999 call made by a dog walker who found the body of teenager Brianna Ghey has been played to a jury on the 4th day of the murder trial at Manchester Crown Court.

A POLICE dog helped catch a man on the run from police after a fail-to-stop incident in Warrington late last night.

UPDATED: A girl accused of murdering teenager Brianna Ghey had previously tried to kill her with an overdose in a McDonald’s milkshake, Manchester Crown Court heard today, Wednesday.

OVER the last nine months, five Warrington & Vale Royal College students have worked closely with Youth Focus North West on an extensive research project, ‘Welcome to Wazza’, which aims to catalyse positive change for young people living in Warrington.

WARRINGTON & Vale Royal College’s first ever after-school dance academy has welcomed pupils from schools across the area to experience four weeks of masterclasses led by international award-winning dance tutor, Shannen Stocks.

WARRINGTON & Vale Royal College has launched its latest Winter Course Guide, featuring an extensive range of part-time, professional and leisure courses that are commencing in January 2024.

TO support families with the rising prices associated with the ongoing cost of living crisis and to ensure that high-quality education is accessible for every young person, Warrington & Vale Royal College proudly provides seven free dedicated bus services to its Warrington campus.

A STUDENT whose goal is to study medicine scored gold in a science competition set by one of the world’s leading universities.

WARRINGTON and Vale Royal College has been named as a commended college in the Association of Colleges’ (AoC) Beacon Awards 2023.

SIR Thomas Boteler Church of England High School is celebrating after being awarded Warrington Wolves’ Made of Steel High School of the Year, at an official ceremony at the Halliwell Jones Stadium.

A Warrington dad who lost his career after damaging his back has transformed his life with a First-Class degree from the University of Salford.

PLANNING chiefs at Warrington have agreed to the retention of a modular building and new macadam surfacing at Chapelford Village Primary School, Great Sankey.

DURING the recent National Entrepreneurs Day, Warrington and Vale Royal College celebrated some of the ambitious, hard-working young people who are striving to make their aspirations a reality!

WHILE Christmas spirit arrived in Warrington at the weekend by the bucket load – the streets continue to pile high with uncollected refuse due to the ongoing bin strike.

OVER the past year I have written several stories which have identified Warrington as one of the best and safest places in the UK to have a night out.

BIGGER certainly isn’t always better when it comes to running organisations – in fact my recent experiences suggest the complete opposite.

THROUGHOUT my journalistic career spanning more than 40 years planning matters have always been some of the most contentious stories I have written about.

THEY say a week is a long time in politics – well now 24 hours is a long time in politics!

IT’S certainly been a busy time at Warrington’s Own Buses recently, in particular, their move from the old depot on Wilderspool Causeway to their new state-of-the-art premises on Dallam Lane.

THEY say a week is a long time in politics – well five weeks is an awfully long time for local pensioners to be locked out of the Oughtrington Luncheon Club.

AS we celebrate a new year with the current cost of living crisis, it is difficult to look to the future with optimism.

TODAY, December 3, marks Small Business Saturday and with the cost-of-living crisis, there has never been a more important time to support local businesses in Warrington.

CHRISTMAS is coming and traditionally it is the season to the jolly – but there will be many suffering this year from the “cost of living crisis” and the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

BRAVE Warrington Town came agonisingly close to pulling off a heroic fightback with nine men as they went down 2-1 to Hereford.

LYMM welcomed Preston Grasshoppers (PGH) to Beechwood for one of the few, if not only, games to survive the weather at the weekend and celebrated with a 46-22 victory.

WARRINGTON Wolves are back in for pre-season ahead of the 2024 Super League season and new recruits from down under Zane Musgrove and Lachlan Fitzgibbon are getting acclimatised to the cold weather.

WARRINGTON Town are through to the quarter-finals of the Cheshire Senior Cup after a 1-0 win at Ashville last night.

SIR Thomas Boteler Church of England High School is celebrating after being awarded Warrington Wolves’ Made of Steel High School of the Year, at an official ceremony at the Halliwell Jones Stadium.

LYMM headed through the Peak District on a beautiful sunny but crisply cold afternoon to Dore Moor to take on Sheffield Tigers, an encounter which in the 5 matches played between the clubs since April 2007 had failed to yield a single victory.

ON a frustrating afternoon Warrington Rylands required a late Adama Sidibeh goal to rescue a point against relegation-threatened Basford United at a bitterly cold Hive Arena.

BRAVE Warrington Town came agonisingly close to pulling off a heroic fightback with nine men as they went down 2-1 to Hereford.

LYMM welcomed Preston Grasshoppers (PGH) to Beechwood for one of the few, if not only, games to survive the weather at the weekend and celebrated with a 46-22 victory.

WARRINGTON Wolves are back in for pre-season ahead of the 2024 Super League season and new recruits from down under Zane Musgrove and Lachlan Fitzgibbon are getting acclimatised to the cold weather.

WARRINGTON Town are through to the quarter-finals of the Cheshire Senior Cup after a 1-0 win at Ashville last night.

SIR Thomas Boteler Church of England High School is celebrating after being awarded Warrington Wolves’ Made of Steel High School of the Year, at an official ceremony at the Halliwell Jones Stadium.

LYMM headed through the Peak District on a beautiful sunny but crisply cold afternoon to Dore Moor to take on Sheffield Tigers, an encounter which in the 5 matches played between the clubs since April 2007 had failed to yield a single victory.

ON a frustrating afternoon Warrington Rylands required a late Adama Sidibeh goal to rescue a point against relegation-threatened Basford United at a bitterly cold Hive Arena.

BIRCHWOOD Park has announced that its 401 Faraday St is now fully let following the arrival of Quintessa.

LOCAL businesses still have time to enter this year’s High Sheriff’s Awards for Enterprise. 

WITH the cost-of-living crisis post the COVID-19 pandemic there has never been a more important time to “shop local” and support small businesses on Small Business Saturday, tomorrow, December 2.

TRUST Alliance Group (TAG) has announced its current Group Chief Executive, Matthew Vickers, will be leaving the business at the end of the year to seek new opportunities.

AFTER nearly a quarter of a century at the International Business Centre, Warrington Chamber of Commerce is moving to a new home.

Embarking on a career as a pet photographer is an exciting venture for those passionate about capturing the essence of our furry companions. This profession not only offers a creative outlet but also the joy of interacting with animals and their owners.

ACCOUNTANCY and advisory firm JS – with offices at Golborne – , has bolstered its growing team with a surge of new hires – including 14 new apprentices and three senior hires.

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The winter season brings a whole host of things – from the potential for snow to cosy evenings and plenty of activities to try. You’ll never run out of winter plans!

Access to potentially vision-saving eye care is of growing importance in the United Kingdom. Here, ophthalmology demand is expected to increase by 40% between 2018 and 2038 due to an increasingly ageing population.

THE popular Rope & Anchor pub at Woolston is back open for Christmas and set for a £450,000 refurbishment in the New Year, securing its long-term future.

SEASONAL vaccinations and health checks are available by bus in Warrington this month.

WHEN you write a voluntary music column you sometimes have to remind yourself why you do it? Meeting interesting people, visiting new venues, listening to many genres of music and of course meeting musicians is par for the course!

Finding a reliable home contractor is crucial for any home improvement or renovation project. How to do it? Read our complete guide!

A PLAN which should make it easier for Warrington people to get access to their GP practice has been unveiled.

Access to potentially vision-saving eye care is of growing importance in the United Kingdom. Here, ophthalmology demand is expected to increase by 40% between 2018 and 2038 due to an increasingly ageing population.

SEASONAL vaccinations and health checks are available by bus in Warrington this month.

A PLAN which should make it easier for Warrington people to get access to their GP practice has been unveiled.

CHRISTMAS is coming and with just two weeks until online bookings for COVID-19 and flu vaccines close, the NHS in the North West is urging anyone still eligible to book an appointment and get potentially lifesaving protection ahead of the festive season.

INSPECTORS say improvements are required at a private mental health hospital in Warrington after finding high use of restraint on some wards, with others not clean and poorly maintained.

Period pain, or dysmenorrhea, can be a significant hurdle in the life of anyone who menstruates. It’s not just a minor inconvenience; for many, it can be a monthly ordeal that disrupts daily routines and impacts overall quality of life.

There are four types of allergic reactions: delayed hypersensitivity, immune-complex-mediated, cytotoxic, and immediate. Can you sue for allergic reactions?

A FREE art exhibition was opened in Warrington town centre by local artist Paul Larkin.

WIRE Regeneration are on a mission to raise £20,000 through a series of engaging and impactful fundraising activities over a 3-year partnership with the Warrington Youth Zone.

The Care Leavers Christmas Market is back by popular demand, this year expanding their Christmas-themed products to include new artisan gifts!

THE true magic of Christmas is back at Walton Hall & Gardens with Warrington Disability Partnership’s famous Santa’s Grotto back open raising funds for charity.

CHURCHES throughout Cheshire are gearing up for the festive season by holding a series of Christingle celebrations, with a focus on bringing hope and a sense of community to some of the UK’s most vulnerable children.

A 23-year-old film director from Warrington has written, directed and edited a short film which is to be screened in his home town.

JOURNALIST and explorer Simon Reeve will be visiting Parr Hall next year to share what he has learned in his adventures in more than 130 countries.

MACMILLAN Cancer Support is launching an emergency appeal as it warns that thousands of people with cancer in the North West are in financial distress, with the hidden costs of a cancer diagnosis, coupled with the impact of the cost-of-living crisis, pushing people to ‘extreme measures’.

ON Saturday January 13, after your Christmas tree has lit up your home over the festive season, Warrington charity St Rocco’s Hospice will bring you the gift of recycling!

STAFF members from a Warrington opticians took part in Tatton Park’s 10k run to raise funds for their chosen charity, Alzheimer’s UK.

HOMESTART Warrington and Cheshire, a leading charity dedicated to supporting families in need, has announced a significant change in its leadership following the recent Annual General Meeting.

ORGANISERS of the annual Lymm Poppy Appeal have thanked all those who have helped raise over £22,000 this year.

RENOWNED award-winning writer, Frank Cottrell-Boyce, joined the community to celebrate the official opening of the newly refurbished Culcheth Village Library.

THE true magic of Christmas is back at Walton Hall & Gardens with Warrington Disability Partnership’s famous Santa’s Grotto back open raising funds for charity.

MACMILLAN Cancer Support is launching an emergency appeal as it warns that thousands of people with cancer in the North West are in financial distress, with the hidden costs of a cancer diagnosis, coupled with the impact of the cost-of-living crisis, pushing people to ‘extreme measures’.

ON Saturday January 13, after your Christmas tree has lit up your home over the festive season, Warrington charity St Rocco’s Hospice will bring you the gift of recycling!

STAFF members from a Warrington opticians took part in Tatton Park’s 10k run to raise funds for their chosen charity, Alzheimer’s UK.

HOMESTART Warrington and Cheshire, a leading charity dedicated to supporting families in need, has announced a significant change in its leadership following the recent Annual General Meeting.

ORGANISERS of the annual Lymm Poppy Appeal have thanked all those who have helped raise over £22,000 this year.

THE true magic of Christmas is back at Walton Hall & Gardens with Warrington Disability Partnership’s famous Santa’s Grotto back open raising funds for charity.

A 10-year-old village Prince is stepping out to raise money in memory of his “auntie” who sadly died from cancer aged just 41.

A QUESTION mark hangs over the future of a historic pub at Stretton, Warrington, following a new planning application.

A NEW exhibition focussing on Warrington’s finest tailors, milliners and cobblers who worked to keep the town’s residents ‘clothed and booted’ in times gone by.

A PICTURE book and true story celebrating the life of the world’s oldest horse is to be launched in October as part of Warrington Children’s Lit Fest.

HUNDREDS of car enthusiasts descended on the annual North West Casual Classic’s Car Club event held at the Burtonwood Heritage Centre site at Gulliver’s World at the weekend.

THE early autumn sunshine welcomed hundreds of visitors to the first day of a heritage weekend at St Oswald’s Church in Winwick, today Saturday, September 9 with a repeat showing on Sunday.

A NEW family history service has been launched to help Warrington people delve into the past and unlock the mysteries of their ancestry.

THE annual Heritage Open Days celebration of Warrington’s rich history gets under way from tomorrow, Friday (Sept 8)– with a range of organisations getting ready to deliver the largest programme yet in the borough.

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.

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.