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18th February 2026 7:21 pm 0 Council’s Redwood Bank sale talks to remain confidential

WARRINGTON Borough Council’s proposed sale of Redwood Bank as part of the ongoing budget measures to reduce debt will remain confidential. Read More

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18th February 2026 3:53 pm 1 Petition launched opposing council plan to leave town centre CCTV unmanned

A petition has been launched opposing Warrington Borough Council’s proposals to leave the town centre CCTV unmanned as part of cost-cutting measures. Read More

Crime

18th February 2026 2:37 pm 0 County-wide collaborative immigration and safeguarding operation yields positive results

Operation Ascertain was launched across the county over the weekend, with officers focusing efforts on organised immigration crime within the delivery sector and safeguarding people within the nighttime economy venues. Read More

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18th February 2026 7:15 am 1 Council’s failed commercial approach means 7.48% Council Tax proposal and £354m of borrrowing!

WARRINGTON Borough Council has published an updated budget report which is to be considered by Cabinet this evening (Wednesday) recommending a 7.48 pc council tax increase and borrowing up to £350m over 20 years with total potential repayments of £708m. Read More

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18th February 2026 7:00 am 0 Rolls-Royce SMR seeking local apprentices

Rolls-Royce SMR is offering people in the North West an opportunity to begin a career in nuclear safety, with the launch of a new Safety and Regulatory Affairs Apprenticeship based in Warrington and Manchester. Read More

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18th February 2026 7:00 am 0 Endurance karting team ready to tackle a full season of long-distance racing

A Warrington-founded endurance karting team is preparing for an exciting and demanding year of long-distance racing throughout the UK and Europe, as it continues to establish itself in one of the most physically and mentally demanding disciplines in motorsport. Read More

Business

18th February 2026 7:00 am 0 Jobs still down – but signs of returning confidence among employers

THE number of employees on payroll in Warrington in January was 101,054 – down -0.7 per cent on the same period last year, according to the latest employment data. Read More

Entertainment

18th February 2026 7:00 am 0 Grammy Award winning guitarist to visit Parr Hall

A GRAMMY Award-winning musician who has performed in some of the world’s most prestigious venues is to appear at Warrington’s Parr Hall. Read More

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18th February 2026 7:00 am 1 Plan to change the use of former nightclub building is thrown out

A PLAN to refurbish and change the use of a former club building on Bridge Street, Warrington has been thrown out by borough council planning chiefs. Read More

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