news archive
January, 2026
Amnesty to curb circulation of illegal convertible firearms
Friendship group invites newcomers to find out what membership is all about
Police issue community protection order over off-road motor bikes
Eleos Group to work with police to strengthen mental wellbeing
Weightlifter chosen for European championships
More road works planned for historic Grappenhall village
MP backs major support package for Warrington pubs and live music venues
Cautious optimism for Parkside Phase 2 as £6m of funding proposed for junction improvement works at Winwick
“Deeply disappointing” report reveals people are still waiting too long for mental healthcare
National award for police Harm Reduction Unit
Local businessman Richy Sutton publishes book to inspire others to succeed
Deadline extended over controversial plan to extend parking restrictions at Stretton
Question mark over future of Warrington Walking Day
CCTV images released following shoplifting at Next store
Lymm community backs UK Town of Culture Bid following public meeting
Warrington Youth Zone celebrates the success of young people at annual Warrington Youth Awards
Cash gift of up £10,000 offered to house buyers
Up to 18 weeks of road closures at Lymm for installation of new HV cable
Cheshire and Warrington tourism tops £4bn for first time since Covid
Bents teams up with pet expert to help dogs live healthier lives
Emergency services attend four-vehicle collision on M6 near Thelwall Viaduct
Nuclear high-tech jobs make Warrington the envy of other towns says MP
Police issue warning following reports of attempted vehicle break-ins at Fearnhead
Bumper turn out for Warrington Parkrun 12th birthday celebrations
Stand together today – National Holocaust Memorial Day
Retrospective approval for padel courts at golf centre
Renowned astronomer to bring “Night Sky Show” to Parr Hall
Visually Impaired People hosted successful “sold-out” fundraiser
Veterans and families invited to Help for Heroes cafe
Mayor seeks nominations for community champions
Bid to reunite stolen property with rightful owners
Warrington placed in “elite” group of locations where household wealth has increased more than twice as fast as UK average
Busy start to year for Friends of Culcheth Linear Park
Nurse awarded MBE for services to the military
Young artists invited to showcase their talent in college’s Young Artist of the Year competition
Youngsters enjoy fantastic day exploring Safety Central
Local band Red Light Racers delighted to release first single
Andy Burnham blocked from standing in parliamentary by-election
Call for more responsible approach from housing developer
Charity reindeer runs raise over £17,000
Council Tax narrative challenged as Town Hall finally admit local financial risks
Care home residents share ‘Hug in a Mug’ with NHS Heroes for International Hug Day
Council seeking 20-year Government loan to remain financially sustainable
Local teenager set to appear in national basketball cup final
Council leader issues statement over ongoing Kingsway South road works
Police seek witnesses after 86-year-old woman seriously injured following collision
Fire crew called out to hedge fire at Grappenhall
Public Notice: Licensing Act 2003: Notice of Application for Grant of a Premises Licence – Brantays
Council starts on review of more than 3,000 responses to Woolston Hub
Plan for specialist school at Woolston is withdrawn
