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15th August 2026 7:00 am 0 Waterways engineers to inspect one of the world’s oldest canal tunnels

NATIONAL waterways charity Canal & River Trust is carrying out a detailed inspection of Preston Brook Tunnel near Warrington – one of the world’s oldest canal tunnels still in operation. Read More

Community

13th August 2026 7:00 am 0 Winwick church to look back at some of its tragic history at heritage weekend event

One of the most historic churches in the North West, St Oswald’s Church, Winwick, will open its doors to the public to celebrate its Heritage weekend on Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 September. Read More

Charity

13th August 2026 7:00 am 0 Scout gets ready to conquer Wales’ highest peak

A GREAT Sankey Scout is getting ready to conquer Wales’ highest peak this weekend to help raise funds for a volunteering trip to Kenya with Camps International. Read More

Community

12th August 2026 4:51 pm 0 Broomfields pool to remain closed while investigation works progress

The swimming pool at Broomfields Leisure Centre will remain closed while investigations continue into an issue affecting the pool hall ceiling. Read More

Business

12th August 2026 7:00 am 0 Team trade head office for a hands-on day for local hospice

A LANDSCAPING firm welcomed two additional helping hands after securing the winning bid at Redrow’s annual charity ball. Read More

Community

12th August 2026 7:00 am 0 The Oddfellows urge residents to strengthen friendships before winter sets in

THE Oddfellows – one of the oldest friendly societies in the world – is urging Warrington residents to strengthen friendships and prioritise their social lives before winter sets in. Read More

Community

11th August 2026 7:00 am 0 Miller Homes helps sustainable gardening project take root at Warrington Youth Zone

Miller Homes North West has donated £555 to Warrington Youth Zone through its Community Fund, helping young people across the town develop practical gardening skills and gain a recognised qualification. Read More

Local History

11th August 2026 7:00 am 0 Wine & Beer at the Crossing: Warrington’s Two Thousand Years of Taste and Trade

Warrington’s relationship with wine reaches back far beyond the present, into centuries when its river crossing carried not only people and goods but tastes and traditions from distant places. Beer would later become the town’s industrial heartbeat, but wine is where the story begins — and where it quietly returns. Read More

News

10th August 2026 2:08 pm 0 Public Notice: Licensing Act 2003: Notice of Application for Grant of a Premises Licence – Drink Dash Ltd

Notice of application to Warrington Borough Council for the grant of a premises licence by Drink Dash Ltd, for unit 1206 10 Lythgoes Lane Warrington WA2 7XE to allow the (off) sale by retail of alcohol 00:00 – 23:59hrs Monday to Sunday. Read More

Community

8th August 2026 7:00 am 0 WWII veteran celebrates 102nd birthday with special honour

Warrington’s Marjorie Goodwin has celebrated turning 102 years young with a special commemoration of her service during WWII. Surrounded by… Read More Read More