news archive
February, 2026
Opposition busy working on alternative less high-risk draft budget
Vital £61.7m investment for fire and rescue service agreed
Man on recall to prison now found
Teenagers arrested following incidents at Orford
Snow forecast for the weekend
Green light for two road closures for up to 18 weeks at Lymm
Council tax police budget approved as 30 PCSO roles saved
What is a Higher Apprenticeship and who are they for?
Tchaikovsky classic coming to Parr Hall.
Three years on from brutal murder Brianna Ghey’s mum pledges to carry on working hard in her memory
Police crack down on commercial vehicle crime in national operation
Nursery supporting young people into work through apprenticeship scheme
Local man arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life after flat fire
Council instructs clerk not to respond to emails from Independents
Police chief condemns CCTV cutbacks as questions raised over public safety
Council given permission to increase council tax by up to 7.5 per cent
Motorcyclist taken to hospital with serious injuries following collision
Emergency services attend suspected arson incident at flat
Luke Littler stuns locals with surprise Pub Darts Night
Tackling the climate emergency – we need to move faster
Nursery school celebrates positive impact of its apprenticeship progamme
Thousands of people avoid unnecessary hospital admissions
Mersey Forest donated 4,000 trees to Walton Hall Golf Course
Road closed as emergency services attend collision involving car and motorbike
Man arrested for causing obstruction on railway at Central Station
College proud to champion National Apprenticeship Week
Conservative clubs’ 53rd annual gala dinner
Care provider relocates to new office premises to strengthen community ties
Teenage female ambassador flying the flag for Warrington at UK Galaxy Pageant Final praised by Mayor
Friends of Culcheth Linear Park plan Open Meeting
Living Well community website shortlisted at national digital healthcare awards
Police issue Dispersal Order to tackle anti-social behaviour at Chapelford
Massive Wagons top the bill of high-energy rock ‘n’ roll at Warrington Parr Hall
Discover Cantina, Culcheth’s new weekend dining experience
Council plan to turn off the lights while keeping Warrington in the dark over its own financial failures
Residents reassured as major flood prevention works progress
Warrington Golf Club Captains’ Charities raise £26,160 for good causes
Work starts on construction stage of new Warrington Services
Popular Warrington college to deliver English speaking community classes
Council to sell key assets including Birchwood Park due to “critical financial position”
Appeal for information after cat seriously injured after being shot with air rifle
Swim England backs Bid to Save Woolston Hub stating town does not have enough Public Water Space
Council budget will “draw line in sand” with a review of ALL services to plug £130m funding gap
Police appeal for witnesses following fatal collision
Man charged with possessing cocaine with intent to supply
Opposition call for greater Budget scrutiny
Lady golfers learn about health and wellbeing – and raise funds for hospice
Care home residents deliver acts of kindness to hospital staff
Special open day at woodland-based nursery
“Grappers” to launch new cricket academy with former England player
