news archive
April, 2026
When Time Team came to town in search of the Romans
NHS urging people to use services wisely during doctors’ strike
Concern over rising cost of car parking at Walton Gardens
Jealous man who murdered ex-wife by stabbing receives life sentence of at least 14 years
The Raven Inn working with and for the community this Easter!
Parish Meeting cancelled by independents at Culcheth & Glazebury
Wanted man who failed to comply with community order now found
Search launched for next generation of electric bus engineers
Police seek help from the public to trace suspect following vehicle interference incidents
Mayor announces two fundraising events supporting local charities
MP opens new community funded infant play equipment at St. Philip Primary
Local plumber named ‘Best Plumber in the North West’
MP meets with staff at Hawthorne Pub to discuss challenges
Hospital and NHS community trusts officially join together
Shoplifter caught on CCTV carrying out “glam apocalypse” theft of health and beauty products
Council leader says cabinet will make decision on future of Woolston Hub after considering all options
Success of Talking Points scheme brings expansion
Plan approved to convert former nursery into Social, Emotional and Mental Health School
Take part in St Rocco’s 100km challenge and make every kilometre count
Woolston House care home rated “Good” by Care Quality Commission
March, 2026
Man convicted following XL Bully attack which killed pensioner
Praise for community champion who came to man’s aid during charity run
Man from Enfield accused of attempting to steal oil from outside pub at Lymm
Two fire crews called out to reports of fire in industrial oven
Emergency services join forces to promote safe and legal e-bike use
Northern offers fans discounted tickets and names train to celebrate Super League’s 30th birthday
Repair Café heading to Stockton Heath
Town’s first-ever crime and horror fiction festival
Lymm Runners go “Goggins” again for The Walton Centre Charity
Chance to have your say on future of Culcheth Library
Plan to move UTC college students into former accident repair centre site for up to three years!
Fresh refusal for Gypsy and Traveller site at Burtonwood
Restaurant director ordered to pay £7,616 after cockroaches found on premises
Soup Productions takes us back to the 80s
CAMRA ‘Pub of the season’ award for Raven Inn
Independent councillor shares update following Code of Conduct assessment over Halal meat discussion
Bid to have “flexible use” for children’s home as HMO to support local housing needs
Support for children and families who struggle during school holidays
Warehouse plan in Green Belt approved
Marathon runner supports man in crisis on way to completing 24-hour charity run for Mayor’s charities
Call for additional monitoring following multiple fly-tipping incidents at Burtonwood and Winwick
Fire crews called out to three separate fires in the open
Plan to bring terraced property “back to life” as 10-bed HMO rejected by planners
Care village chef commended at national awards
Accessibility under discussion at Lymm
NHS reminds families to prepare for Easter and check children’s vaccinations up to date
Croft Primary School pupils enjoy ‘dusty boots’ tour at housing development
Local man arrested after police officer dragged along road on motorbike
Three fire crews tackle car blaze on M62
Summerland fire disaster campaigners to have day in court
