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15th September 2026 7:00 am 0 Making Space CEO shortlisted for Social Care Top 30 award

Warrington-based national social care charity Making Space is celebrating after its Chief Executive, Rachel Peacock, was once again named a finalist in the prestigious Social Care Top 30 for 2026. Read More

Community

15th September 2026 7:00 am 0 Keate House residents enjoy a Wild West afternoon

Residents at Keate House Care Home in Lymm were transported to the Wild West recently, enjoying an afternoon of live country music, cowboy hats and plenty of singing along. Read More

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15th September 2026 7:00 am 0 Football tournament tackling homelessness to kick off with support from ex-pro Danny Murphy

An annual football tournament raising awareness of homelessness will kick off with support from a footballing hero and a team from Warrington. Read More

Local History

14th September 2026 11:17 am 0 Personal tribute to 16 victims of Thames Board Mills wartime bombing

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. Read More

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13th September 2026 11:37 am 0 ‘I’m incredibly fortunate I’m still here’ – Dylan launches campaign after PAPYRUS closure

A 24-YEAR-OLD man who grew up in Great Sankey and once attempted to take his own life is turning his deeply personal experience into a campaign to restore specialist suicide prevention support for children and young people following the closure of PAPYRUS. Read More

Local History

13th September 2026 9:26 am 0 Police heritage brought to life at Warrington museum open day

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. Read More

Community

12th September 2026 7:00 am 0 Dedicated knitters celebrating 20 years of Project Linus UK in Warrington

A Warrington group of dedicated knitters and quilters is celebrating 20 years of making a difference to children and families across the region. Read More

Community

12th September 2026 7:00 am 0 Organisations invited to apply for second round of Miller Homes community funding

Miller Homes has opened applications for the second round of its 2026 Community Fund, inviting charities and community groups to apply for grants to support local projects and initiatives. Read More

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11th September 2026 3:49 pm 0 Mum’s heartfelt plea to give brave Jayce the independence he deserves

A Warrington mother has launched an emotional fundraising appeal to give her five-year-old son the specialist equipment he desperately needs as he prepares for major spinal surgery. Read More

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10th September 2026 2:15 pm 0 PAPYRUS collapse: staff ‘knew nothing’ as Warrington-based suicide prevention charity suddenly shuts its doors

SERIOUS questions are being raised over the collapse of Warrington-based suicide prevention charity PAPYRUS after staff were reportedly told they were out of work with virtually no warning. Read More