Police and Crime Commissioner steps into by-election
POLICE and Crime Commissioner Dan Price is backing Maitane Akban, the Labour candidate in the Bewsey and Whitecross by-election at Warrington on Thursday.
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Summer momentum continues as two businesses choose Birchwood Park
Birchwood Park is building on its strong momentum this summer with the arrival of two new occupiers – Omnicell and Blue Ribbon Healthcare – further cementing its reputation as the North West’s premier out-of-town business destination.
Police issue warning over spate of shed break-ins at Lymm
POLICE have issued a warning following a spate of shed break-ins at properties in the Lymm area of Warrington over the weekend.
Florist shortlisted for prestigious national award
WARRINGTON florist La Beau Fleurs has been shortlisted for the prestigious Retail Florist of the Year award at the 2025 British Florist Awards (BFA) – a nationwide celebration of excellence and dedication across the floral industry.
Man wanted for suspected drug offences
Police are appealing for help in tracing a man from Knowsley who they believe is in the Warrington area, for failing to attend court for suspected drug offences.
Large police presence as prisoner goes on run from Thorn Cross
A large police presence was seen in Appleton Thorn on Saturday evening after a 30-year-old prisoner absconded from HMP Thorn Cross.
A sad farewell to the Royal Oak Branch pub
WITH “heavy hearts” it has been announced that the Royal Oak Branch on Knutsford Road, Warrington, is set to close in two weeks time – with the decision taken out of the hands of the current licensee.
Luke Littler roars like the Lionesses as he completes Darts Triple Crown
WARRINGTON’S Luke Littler etched his name even deeper into the darts history books by becoming the youngest ever World Matchplay champion, and the youngest player in PDC history to complete the prestigious Triple Crown.
Local councillors call for Biogas plant plan to be refused to protect Nationally Important Historic Site
LOCAL councillors have strongly objected to plans to build a biogas plant on a legally protected Scheduled Ancient Monument at Winwick, arguing that the site’s national archaeological importance makes it wholly unsuitable for development.
National recognition for Priestley College photographers
YOUNG photographers from Warrington’s Priestley College have seen their work published in a national online gallery.