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31st July 2026 7:00 am 0 How to be a friend for life – Suicide charity reveals survey results

Four in five young people know someone who has had thoughts of suicide, according to the Warrington-based charity Papyrus. Read More

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30th July 2026 7:00 am 0 £9,000 Boost for heart charity thanks to Wain Homes golf day

A charity supporting people living with, or at risk of, heart disease has received a £9,180 donation thanks to a fundraising golf day organised by Wain Homes. Read More

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30th July 2026 7:00 am 0 Sofa Bed Heroes complete epic Blackpool to Warrington challenge as final donations appeal made

A team of determined fundraisers has successfully completed an incredible endurance challenge after carrying a sofa bed all the way from Blackpool to Warrington, raising thousands of pounds for St Rocco’s Hospice and helping fund lifesaving defibrillators for local sports teams. Read More

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30th July 2026 7:00 am 0 New Balance Foundation donation strengthens sports opportunities for young people

Warrington Youth Zone has announced the continuation of support from its Founder Patron, the New Balance Foundation, with a donation that will strengthen the charity’s sports provision. Read More

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29th July 2026 7:00 am 0 Search launched for nature champions

A new county-wide awards programme has been launched to celebrate the people, projects and organisations helping nature thrive across Cheshire and Warrington. Read More

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29th July 2026 7:00 am 0 Cadent Dragons retain crown as St Rocco’s Dragon Boat Race raises record-breaking £30,000

THE River Mersey was transformed into a vibrant arena of colour, camaraderie, and intense competition on Sunday as Warrington Rowing Club hosted the annual St Rocco’s Hospice Dragon Boat Race. Read More

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29th July 2026 7:00 am 0 Charlotte goes the distance for children’s charity Adoption Matters

Charlotte Daly, a dedicated member of Warrington-based children’s charity Adoption Matters, is taking on a remarkable fundraising challenge to support the charity’s life changing work with children and families. Read More

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28th July 2026 7:00 am 0 Families United secures essential building materials funding boost with Selco backing

Selco Builders Warehouse has announced Families United Warrington as a runner-up in its 2026 Community Heroes initiative, recognising the charity’s support and commitment to young people in Warrington with SEND and complex needs as well as their families. Read More

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27th July 2026 7:00 am 0 Social care charity celebrates national awards success

National social care charity Making Space, which is headquartered in Allen Street, Warrington, is celebrating the achievements of its colleagues after recognising outstanding staff and volunteers from across the country at its annual Colleague Awards 2026. Read More

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22nd July 2026 7:00 am 0 The charity sale that’s become so popular people queue before the doors open

Shoppers have been known to queue before the doors open for one of Warrington’s most popular charity shopping events and it’s returning this Saturday. Read More