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16th April 2026 8:00 am 0 MP hopeful of news on Holiday Inn as Government accelerates illegal migrant hotel closures

WITH the Government announcing the acceleration of illegal migrant hotel closures, Warrington North MP Charlotte Nichols, says she is hopeful of news on the Holiday Inn at Woolston, soon. Read More

Lymm Life

16th April 2026 7:00 am 0 Comedy legend to appear at Lymm Festival

LYMM Festival is back – this year from 18 to 28 June, as usual, the full programme comprises over 50 events, with something for everyone, including a comedy legend. Read More

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16th April 2026 7:00 am 0 Warrington to receive £1.6 million boost for new SEND support services

Warrington will receive £1,659,144 to establish a new “Experts at Hand” SEND service, this follows Sarah Hall MP raising concerns with Ministers about delays and access to support for local families. Read More

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16th April 2026 7:00 am 0 Campaigners say future of Woolston Neighbourhood Hub in jeopardy as funding questions mount

WHILE a powerful show of community support unfolded outside Warrington Town Hall earlier this week, as residents gathered in force to protest against the continued closure of Woolston Neighbourhood Hub, campaigners say they fear for the future as funding questions mount. Read More

Education

16th April 2026 7:00 am 0 Fun and fire safety for kids at Dunky’s Forest School

Children from Dunky’s Forest School & Nursery at Gulliver’s World in Warrington have been inspired after a recent visit from local firefighters at Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service. Read More

Education

16th April 2026 7:00 am 0 Day nursery promotes early literacy with community book hunt

Bright Horizons Callands Day Nursery and Preschool in Callands, Warrington, has organised a community book hunt, hiding children’s books around the local area for families to discover and take home. Read More

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16th April 2026 7:00 am 0 Recycling giant partners with Warrington Youth Zone

Warrington Youth Zone has announced a new two-year partnership with Novelis, the world leader in aluminium rolling and recycling. Read More

Crime

15th April 2026 3:19 pm 0 Man jailed for assaulting taxi driver

A man from Oldham has been jailed for seriously assaulting a taxi driver in Warrington. Read More

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15th April 2026 9:26 am 0 Popular Greek Restaurant wins planning permission to expand following previous refusal

A popular village Greek Restaurant has won permission to expand after working closely with Warrington planning officers following a previous refusal for a retrospective application. Read More

Health

15th April 2026 7:00 am 0 Get your blood pressure checked this April

Warrington Borough Council and local partners are encouraging residents to get their blood pressure checked for free this month by attending one of several free Blood Pressure Drop‑In sessions taking place across the borough. Read More