news archive
August, 2026
Concerns over delays in planning application for proposed anaerobic digestion plant at Winwick
Wellbeing workshop for children aged 7-12
Community support paves the way for next year’s Stockton Heath Festival
Lymm youngsters join MP’s “politics summer school”
First look at plans for new support hub at Warrington Hospital
Make a will this October with St. Rocco’s Hospice
Plans for Battle of Winwick memorial submitted to borough council
Police release CCTV images following attempted theft of historic stone from church
No serious injuries reported after car crashes into house at Lymm
Great Warrington Duck Race brings colour and community spirit to the River Mersey
MP gets stuck into power hockey at Warrington Power Sports Club
Classic car club to hold free special event
Residents call for rejection of Birchwood vehicle repair centre plan
MP confirms Sankey Brook ground investigations will begin this autumn
Animal charity launches £12,000 appeal to help fund puppy’s life-changing surgery
Council details how developer funding has been spent on Broomfields Leisure Centre following fury over pool closure
Record number of patients wait on trolleys in England’s A&E while overcrowding remains widespread
Three week road closure scheduled at Burtonwood for gas mains replacement works
“Prison block” retirement development causing carnage on quiet residential estate
Two fire crews tackle fire in a field at Burtonwood
One casualty treated for smoke inhalation following fire involving chiller unit
Waterways engineers to inspect one of the world’s oldest canal tunnels
New chief nurse for North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust
Tennis club offers free family fun day
Warrington ranked among England’s best for cycle training
Appeal for information following burglary at Woolston
Thinking About a US University? A Practical Guide for Warrington Students and Families
Second man jailed for Pokémon card burglaries
Bob & Berts brings breakfast, brunch and great grub to Warrington
Council launches consultation on Draft Pavement Café Policy 2026
Nursery children become “little astronomers” for the Solar Eclipse
United Utilities welcomes £975m investment boost to power North West growth
Callands Care Home responds to safety concerns following CQC inspection
MP backs Prime Minister to close down “dodgy” shops in Warrington
More than 12,000 young people in North West vaccinated against MenB in first month
Williams returns from injury lay-off to inspire Wolves win over York
Suspended prison sentence for dog owner found with caged skeletal lurcher suffering pressure sores
Warrington & Vale College celebrate best ever results day
UTC students celebrate success in engineering, science, construction and digital technology
Priestley College celebrates another year of outstanding results
Lymm High School celebrate another excellent set of Post-16 results
Call for answers over future of Broomfields Leisure Centre following pool closure
Fire crews called out after smoke seen coming from back of bin lorry
Free family food festival comes to Padgate
Warrington Mela returns to Queens Gardens this September
Local man seeks help from former colleagues after cancer diagnosis
Fire and rescue service issues scam warning
“Win win” week for crime writer Conrad Jones
Winwick church to look back at some of its tragic history at heritage weekend event
Indoor padel centre rejected by planning chiefs
