Sophie’s focus on firefighting career
A FORMER Priestley student whose goal is to become a firefighter recently reflected on her experiences so far.
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Free winter holiday activities for children on benefit-based free school meals
Families in Warrington are being encouraged to take advantage of free, funded holiday activities available this winter for children who receive benefit-related free school meals.
Over £50k raised by Lymm mum’s trek across Jordan
LYMM-based Kids Planet Day Nurseries CEO Clare Roberts OBE has helped raise £59,500 for the UK charity Girls Out Loud after completing a six-day trek through Jordan to the city of Petra.
Local funeral home joins nationwide bereavement initiative
A funeral home in Warrington is providing support to local families over the festive season.
Prolific shoplifter stole thousands of pounds worth of goods
A prolific shoplifter from Warrington who went on a spree stealing high-value goods worth thousands of pounds from stores has appeared in court.
Fire crews tackle storage container blaze
TWO fire crews were called out last night to tackle a blaze involving a storage container in Warrington.
Drug dealer jailed following raid on Warrington home
A man from Warrington who had been running a high-level drugs operation from his home has been jailed for six and a half years.
Making Space named ‘Care Employer of the Year’
Warrington-based national social care charity Making Space has been named Care Employer of the Year at the North West regional finals of the 2025 Great British Care Awards (GBCA).
Bus company celebrates triple national success with major industry award wins
Warrington’s Own Buses is celebrating a remarkable run of national recognition after securing three prestigious industry awards across two leading ceremonies this month.
Death of talented journalist described as “very complex case” by coroner
A CORONER said the tragic death of talented local journalist Pete Magill at Warrington Hospital was a very complex case.