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7th November 2026 2:42 pm 0 Padgate family lights up home for Christmas fundraiser after hospitals’ life-saving care for baby daughter

A Warrington family who say they owe their baby daughter’s life to the outstanding care of two children’s hospitals are giving something back this Christmas by raising money for young patients who will be spending the festive season in hospital. Read More

Local History

7th November 2026 7:00 am 0 Warrington’s historic Gentlemen’s Book Society raises £1,200 for four local charities

WARRINGTON’S historic Gentlemen’s Book Society has continued a tradition stretching back almost two centuries, raising £1,200 for four local charities at its latest annual gathering at Statham Lodge, Lymm. Read More

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6th November 2026 7:00 am 0 Mum takes on 30-mile fundraising challenge to help find a cure for daughter’s rare condition Rett Syndrome

A mum is taking to the streets and roads across the North West dressed as Mr Tumble, as she embarks on a series of sponsored walks to raise vital funds and awareness for a charity, working towards a cure for a rare genetic condition affecting her 14-year-old daughter. Read More

News

5th November 2026 2:42 pm 0 Tributes paid to Woolston Rovers legend Warren Whalley MBE

TRIBUTES are being paid to much-loved Warren Whalley MBE who dedicated more than 60 years of his life to Woolston Rovers and rugby league, while also helping more than 90 children through fostering. Read More

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2nd November 2026 7:00 am 0 Adoption charity welcomes Government support for self-employed adopters

Warrington-based children’s charity, Adoption Matters, has welcomed the Government’s announcement of a new Parental Allowance, which will extend financial support to eligible self-employed adopters and employed adopters who are currently unable to access statutory parental payments. Read More

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31st October 2026 7:00 am 0 Housebuilder team reaches new heights with Three Peaks Challenge

A TEAM from Redrow has successfully completed the iconic Three Peaks Challenge to raise much-needed funds for a children’s hospice. Read More

Local History

30th October 2026 7:00 am 0 Murder in the name of the King – The Bloodshed of Barthomley

Thirty miles to the south of Warrington deep in the heart of Cheshire and close to the border of Shropshire is the stunningly beautiful village of Barthomley. Mentioned in the Domesday book of 1086 AD the village was referred to as Bertemleu. Read More

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28th October 2026 7:00 am 0 Community feedback helps shape a new evening Bereavement Café at St. Rocco’s Hospice

A new monthly evening café will help make bereavement support more accessible to people with daytime commitments, following feedback from local people. Read More

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27th October 2026 7:00 am 0 Making Space celebrates national Silver Social Value award

Warrington-based national health and social care charity Making Space is celebrating after achieving the Silver Social Value Quality Mark (SVQM), recognising the positive impact it creates for people, communities and wider society. Read More

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27th October 2026 7:00 am 0 Spotlight on homeless Warrington moggies for Black Cat Day

A pair of homeless moggies are hoping to find a new family as a charity’s annual Black Cat Day today shines a spotlight on monochrome moggies. Read More