news archive
February, 2026
Council to hold budget briefing sessions for businesses and community organisations
Stone Roses legend to be honoured by a trio of bands
FOI reveals nearly 40 sexual abuse offences reported at Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals in three years
Teenager who hid drugs in buttocks at Creamfields music festival jailed
Daresbury Park Hotel bosses address asylum seekers past following boycott threats
Fire crews alerted after brazier fire spreads to garage and roof of house
New bid for Gypsy Traveller site on Green Belt land at Burtonwood
Charity trustee completes gruelling Cuba jungle trek in memory of mum
Cats Protection launches short story competition
Schools and community groups urged to apply for Tesco grants to boost children’s access to healthy food
Flood alert at Mersey Estuary no longer in force
NHS calls on survivors of sexual assault to seek support and access vital care
Updated opening hours and new community-led model at Westbrook Library
New homes available at 20 per cent discount
UTC Warrington setting the gold standard
Planning underway for annual St Patrick’s Day Parade
Firefighters called out to tackle fire involving industrial waste bin
Man jailed for stalking and harassing ex-partner and making threats to kill her father
Two men jailed for series of burglaries
Police arrest 50 wanted criminals as part of Operation Crossbow
Police confirm missing Warrington teenager found safe and well
Daresbury Laboratory use AI in partnership with Alder Hey children’s hospital
“Live at St Wilfrid’s” concert season set to open
Cafe plan for Cheshire Dogs Home
Top national award for conversion project at former bank building
Cricket club acquires a second ground and will launch an extra team
Road closures as part of Bus Service Improvement Plan to be extended due to delays
More than 40 wanted criminals arrested as part of Operation Crossbow
Save Woolston Hub campaigners meet with council behind closed doors to challenge closure
Gulliver’s World to open its doors for February half-term!
Police increasingly concerned for welfare of missing 13-year-old boy with links to Warrington
Man wanted for breaching court order arrested
Public Notice: Licensing Act 2003: Notice of Application for Grant of a Premises Licence – RippleRetail Ltd
Finance chief issues “meaningful opposition” jibe after Lib Dems condemn “unfair and unequal” budget process
Take a Gamble on youngsters, says recruitment boss
Warrington Women’s Aid offers support for all affected by Domestic Abuse
Penketh and Sankey Gardening Society kicks off 2026 season
New plan to get Cheshire and Warrington working
Call for Jackie Weaver to offer advice on running of Culcheth & Glazebury Parish Council
Four fire crews called out to incident involving electric car
January, 2026
Lymm village set to face another 18 weeks of road closures
Firefighters called to suspected arson incident near community centre and three skips on fire
College level 3 bricklaying students showcase industry-standard skills
The Barley Mow – A 16th Century Elizabethan gem of Warrington
The Duke of Westminster backs phone-free education pledge with £250k donation
Businesses step up to help local children in National Year of Reading
Public Notice: Licensing Act 2003: Notice of Application for Grant of a Premises Licence – Monk Sports Holdings Ltd
Road closed following collision involving motorcycle and car
Council in talks with churches over the future of Warrington Walking Day
Warrington revealed as 9th cheapest pizza hotspot in the UK!
