news archive
January, 2026
Warrington Wolves coast to win over Widnes
Police raids see four premises closed and illicit tobacco and vapes seized
Work experience conference set to turbo-charge region’s economic ambitions
“Inclusion starts with us” – supporting neurodiverse children
Local sober filmmaker marks Dry January with screening
Artistic fundraiser for visually impaired charity
Prison absconder serving 23 years for attempted murder arrested!
Council issues warning to motorists as Storm Goretti set to impact Warrington
Two men arrested on suspicion of supplying Class A drugs
Call for transparency as Woolston Hub campaigners plan peaceful protest at town hall
Lymm firm launches TaskEnergy to deliver sustainable energy solutions in social housing
Lymm named Cheshire Tennis Club of the Year
Police arrest more than 1,900 people to help keep Cheshire safe
Controversial plan to create 14 flats at CPS Centre refused
Council rebuffs claims Woolston Hub consultation is factually and legally flawed
Two fire crews called out to fuse box fire
Have your say on Cheshire Fire and Rescue’s 2026/27 budget
Bridgewater Players – The Show Must Go On!
Anthea Turner becomes ambassador for local care home
Great British Rail Sale returns with millions of discounted tickets
Priestley team wins prestigious debate
Go all in against cancer at Race for Life
School to remain closed following boiler failure – but mock exams to go ahead as planned
Man charged with conspiracy in relation to eight vehicle thefts
Two arrested for alleged supplying drugs offences following plain-clothes operation
Don’t miss out on being dazzled by magical Land of Lights festival
Artifical grass pitch plan for Woolston Playing Fields
Generate Teaching Hub to showcase its training programme
Weaver Vale Housing Trust appoints two new directors
Public consultation launched to help shape new council wards
Retrospective plan for gypsy and traveller site on green belt land rejected by planners
Council responds to criticism over lack of gritting on town’s roads
Beauty and the Beast lights up Parr Hall
Driver escapes with minor injuries after car overturns in field at Winwick
Another record-breaking year for litter picking volunteers
Warrington to host first Hong Kong-led Lunar New Year Market
Storms, heat waves, malaria – the outlook for the borough
Police issue warning following attempted car thefts
Cold snap brings snow and ice to Warrington as wintry warning remains
Emergency services called to car fire on Cromwell Avenue
Luke Littler lifts back to back PDC World Championship title and record £1m prize
Firefighters called to put out bin fires at Latchford
Road works scheduled to start at Brian Bevan Island
Various road and footpath closures for up to nine weeks at Birchwood
Mum launches fund-raiser to help care for baby daughter awaiting heart surgery
Public and institutional liability in sexual abuse cases
Consultation extended on future of Woolston Hub due to high level of interest
Fire crews alerted to town centre wheelie bin fire
Police hold bike register day to make sure new bikes are safe
Alliance launched to collaborate on filling local electrical skills gaps
