news archive
August, 2026
Council facing further cuts of £51m but majority of residents will not be impacted says finance chief
Former Marine sold his home to open women’s gym during COVID
‘Development tsunami’ threatens to overwhelm Lymm with new homes
Elvis comes to Culcheth for a night of music, fun and fundraising
UBC Flexible Offices announce expansion in Warrington
Homes in Warrington available to reserve for under £50
Road closure details for Birchwood 10k
Remarkable year of achievement for class of 2026 at Sir Thomas Boteler
Exam success continues for Lymm High School
Bridgewater Principal praises students and staff following excellent GCSE outcomes
Appeal to trace Thorn Cross absconder
UTC Warrington students celebrate exam success as college prepares for exciting new chapter
Missing 12-year-old boy and girl now found
Chance to glimpse behind curtain at Parr Hall for Heritage Open Day
Almost £400,000 pledged to Warrington in drive to end rough sleeping by Christmas
Flu vaccination bookings open as NHS takes early action ahead of winter
Sarah reaches new heights for adoption charity
Warrington man wanted on prison recall believed to be abroad
Violent banned driver jailed for attacking officers after being tracked by police dog
Firefighters called out to tackle large bonfire at Glazebury
Warrington Pipe Band fly flag for town at World Championships
Apprentice highlights career opportunities for local school leavers
Brow artist recognised in UK Top 50 at national awards
Gustaffson return to Warrington for special St Oswald’s Church gig
Call for “joined up” consideration of Culcheth and Croft developments
Lymm celebrates its own World Champion 50 years on with special Heritage Centre exhibition
New plans to restore historic Grappenhall Rectory building
One casualty taken to hospital following bedroom fire
Multi-talented 12-year-old Orford girl set for recital at Liverpool’s Metropolitan Cathedral
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