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28th September 2026 3:21 pm 0 Lib Dems call for moratorium on further library and leisure centre closures

LOCAL Liberal Democrat councillors have called for an immediate halt to any further permanent closures of libraries, leisure centres and community facilities in Warrington. Read More

Charity

28th September 2026 2:26 pm 0 Friends prepare to climb Kilimanjaro after raising £20,000 for Tanzanian charity

FIVE friends with strong links to Warrington are preparing to take on one of the world’s most famous mountains, Kilimanjaro after raising around £20,000 for a grassroots charity supporting women and children in Tanzania. Read More

Education

28th September 2026 12:07 pm 0 Best for GCSE and A level exam board matching – save my exams

Six weeks before an exam, most students are drowning in past papers, revision guides and half-finished flashcards. The trick isn’t finding more resources. It’s finding ones that match the actual exam board specification, whether that’s GCSE, the Life in the UK test, or a professional qualification. Read More

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28th September 2026 7:00 am 0 Victoria Park rugby pitch approved despite flooding concerns

PLANS for a new synthetic rugby pitch and changing facilities at Victoria Park, Warrington, have been approved – despite warnings about flooding, drainage and the impact of surrounding development. Read More

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28th September 2026 7:00 am 0 Pensioner’s anger over state of Birchwood footpaths

A 79-year-old Birchwood pensioner has hit out at what she describes as the declining state of her local area, claiming residents are being left to cope with increasingly overgrown paths, weeds and what she believes are potential safety hazards. Read More

Education

28th September 2026 7:00 am 0 College prepares to welcome future students at this year’s Open Evenings

Warrington & Vale Royal College is preparing to welcome Year 11 pupils and their families to its Open Evenings, beginning on October 7. Read More

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28th September 2026 7:00 am 0 Baby Callum lived for just one day – now his Warrington family wants his legacy to save others

A Warrington family facing the heartbreaking inquest into the death of their baby son is determined to turn their devastating loss into a campaign to help improve maternity safety for other families. Read More

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28th September 2026 7:00 am 0 Women and girls invited to free self-defence workshop

Females aged 16 and over are being invited to take part in a free self-defence workshop in Warrington as part of the policing efforts to help prevent violence against women and girls. Read More

Lymm Life

26th September 2026 9:55 am 0 The Incredible Journey: Missing cat Dill turns up at Lymm 80 miles from home after two years

A young tabby and white cat who mysteriously appeared in a Lymm garden has been reunited with his owners – after a remarkable journey of 80 miles. Read More

Education

26th September 2026 7:00 am 0 University of Chester generates £193m for Cheshire and Warrington economy

THE University of Chester generated an estimated £193.2m in economic value across Cheshire and Warrington during the 2024/25 academic year, according to a new independent assessment. Read More