news archive
June, 2026
Vital maintenance works for Lymm Dam
Virtual 100K in May challenge raises over £5,000 for St. Rocco’s Hospice
Kitchen fitter named national award finalist and show ambassador
Three fire crews contain flat fire
Seven teenagers aged 13-16 arrested in connection with anti-social behaviour in town centre
Trading Standards issue public safety warning after seizing unsafe ‘squishy’ toys amid safety concerns
Police seek man wanted for stalking, burglary and assault offences
Community champion appointed to lead £20m Pride in Place investment
Birchwood Carnival set to bring a packed day of family fun
University supports Warrington Pride with inclusive community events
Free train tickets to help families beat the ‘back to school’ squeeze
Warrington Arts Festival goes galactic for 2026 launch
MP slams Peel for new fining system at Warburton Toll Bridge
Man wanted for breaching restraining order now found
Police officers to receive bravery awards after river rescue
Police seek help from parents to tackle anti-social behaviour near cemetery
Plan to convert garden centre into holiday chalet park rejected by planners
Over 250 knives recovered during national week of action tackling knife crime
Friendly groups where retirements come together
Guy Martin to visit Parr Hall to share tales from his death-defying career
First meeting of Prostate Cancer support group a great success
Plan for HMO at Burtonwood approved despite opposition
MP supports crackdown on “dodgy shops” involved in crime
BMW car fire believed to be electrical fault
Council prepares for two more consultations on Local Plan following “strong response”
Appeal for information after man absconds from prison
Irony of the new-style Walking Day
Nursery launches spring menu inspired by fresh seasonal flavours
Local author publishes third novel ‘An Everyday Housewife’
Development of 237 new homes on green field site will include over £2.6m for infrastructure
Independent leader flags concerns over Local Plan calling for infrastructure before development
One casualty treated for smoke inhalation following kitchen fire
New chapter for Warrington Walking Day as community takes the lead
Luke Littler set to swap arrows for angling!
Packed summer programme includes free events at Golden Square Warrington
Council task groups may be disbanded
Win two tickets to Wolves vs Hull FC this Friday
MP holds talks on £27 billion of investment for motorways
Community unites for special “Hope not Hate” event
Woolston Hub campaigners call for council to invest climate funding into swimming pools
Senior councillor quits Lib Dems after nearly 30 years
College providing first-class careers support to adult students
Dragons and Daring Heroes: Tim Firth shares stories with Stockton Heath Festival
Celebrating over 30 Years of bringing history to life
New exhibition explores divisive world of social media algorithms and distressing news
May, 2026
RSPCA warns not all baby birds need help as centres prepare for summer surge
Firefighters called out after household waste set alight on car park
No Mow May campaign pays off after 10 years as rare Wild Bee Orchids return in abundance
College helping adult students take the leap into higher education
Freight and the art of growing up without slowing down