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27th June 2026 7:00 am 0 Birchwood Shopping Centre steps up as silver sponsor for Warrington Youth Zone’s Skyline Sizzle

Birchwood Shopping Centre has become the Silver Sponsor of Warrington Youth Zone’s Skyline Sizzle, the charity’s flagship summer business BBQ taking place on Wednesday 8 July from 5pm–8pm on the Youth Zone’s stunning rooftop overlooking Warrington. Read More

Local History

26th June 2026 11:59 am 2 Hancock & Wood announce closing down forever sale at historic Warrington store

ONE of Warrington’s longest-established family retailers, Hancock & Wood, has announced its closing down forever sale at its iconic Bridge Street store after more than 110 years in business, marking the end of an era for the town centre. Read More

Business

26th June 2026 7:00 am 0 ‘Big Charity Walk’ raises thousands for Children’s Adventure Farm Trust

More than 70 North West employees from Cadent, the gas distribution network for the region, took part in a half-marathon through the Chorley countryside to raise money for Children’s Adventure Farm Trust (CAFT). Read More

Community

25th June 2026 7:00 am 0 RoastHouse brews up support for Warrington Youth Zone

A local coffee roastery and wholesaler of coffee beans, RoastHouse has launched a campaign to donate £1 to Warrington Youth Zone from each 1kg pack of WYZ Brew coffee beans sold. Read More

Business

24th June 2026 7:00 am 0 Colleagues row ‘miles that matter’ to support St. Rocco’s Hospice and The Oasis Centre

THIRTY colleagues from a Warrington housebuilder have completed a charity challenge, virtually rowing the full distance from Land’s End to Dover – the equivalent of the English Channel – to raise vital funds for two north west charities. Read More

Local History

24th June 2026 7:00 am 0 The day it rained frogs at Poole Park

Childhood memories tend to come back with a soft glow. Long summers, cloudless skies, pavements hot enough to fry an egg, and the distant jingle of an ice cream van drifting across Winwick Road. Those are the memories that feel warm and safe. Read More

Community

23rd June 2026 7:00 am 0 Care home brings the world to residents through Virtual Reality

Meadowview Care Home at Penketh is taking resident wellbeing to new heights with the introduction of Recreo VR headsets – immersive virtual reality technology that is opening up a world of experiences for the people in its care. Read More

Community

23rd June 2026 7:00 am 0 Officers engage with communities and tackle crime during Neighbourhood Policing Week

Neighbourhood policing teams across Cheshire have been engaging with communities and cracking down on crime during a national week of action. Read More

Community

20th June 2026 7:00 am 0 New infant feeding support group launched to support families

A new infant feeding group has been launched to support new parents and their infants with their feeding journey. Read More

Charity

19th June 2026 7:00 am 0 Volunteers honoured at special celebration hosted by Warrington social care charity

A Warrington-based national social care charity has celebrated the extraordinary contribution of its volunteers as part of Volunteers’ Week 2026, 1-7 June. Read More