news archive
April, 2025
Concert promises musical “high wire act”
Devolution will bring “more powers, more funding and more opportunities” says council leader
The Haçienda debut line-up announced for Walton Hall and Gardens
Man wanted for multiple offences arrested
Council leaders get together to stress the importance of Rugby League
Judge rules Penketh Parish Council must pay former clerk for unlawful deduction of wages and breach of contract
Police investigating cause of large grass fire
Hundreds of youngsters enjoy breadmaking workshops in schools
Dad runs marathon for hospital that helped him witness son’s birth
Croft children lead the way in Spring Clean litter pick
New traffic calming measures planned for Winwick Road area to enhance bus user experience
Sale of former Wilderspool stadium site for new housing development moves forward
Up to 24 weeks of road closures for drainage works on Liverpool Road
Police issue appeal to trace man wanted for alleged drug offences
Police seek suspected bike thief
Seal spotted enjoying sunshine in Sankey Brook
MP meets health minister to discuss potential withdrawal symptoms of anti-depressants
Pair of houses will become nine-bed house in multiple occupation
Local talent featured at “Live at St Wilfrid’s” concert
Giving disabled people the confidence to travel by train
Government “missing the point” over review into farm profitability says MP
Local Gold buyer levels the playing field against Birmingham’s precious metal giants
Four jailed following burglary and theft of high-powered cars worth £244k
Jilted chef who stalked her former lover and posted dead mice through letter box jailed
Police warning over distraction burglary attempts by bogus British Gas officials
MP teams up with Wheels for All for inclusive cycling circuit training
Walton Lea learners create new garden for patients
Culcheth Village Library gardens celebrated at community event
Fundraising appeal raises £55,000 for hospital children’s ward
Long-established book shop finds a new home
M62 resurfacing works set to resume this weekend
One casualty suffers burns following refuse fire next to garage
Asylum seeker who stabbed victim in back with “evil” flick knife jailed
Police seek witnesses and video footage after serious collision
Suspended prison sentence for care worker who groomed and sexually abused vulnerable mental health patient
Five fire engines sent to deal with fire involving hedgerows
Warrington man jailed for drug dealing in Northwich
Special medal presented to honour 48 years service as a parish councillor
Grappenhall Beer Festival returns in May
Firefighters called out to fires in the open at Thelwall
Police issue rogue traders warning
Call for action to tackle anti-social hot spot
Winwick – From the Saxons to Civil War
New complex needs hub to support young people
Photographic Society launch new exhibition about life on a farm
Covid cases spike in North West hospitals as ‘quad-demic’ impact revealed
Latchford residents warned to secure their property following suspicious activity
Man charged following violent football pitch incident
Suspended prison sentence for mother of “Baby Callum”
Lady golfers raise £10,147 for dementia charity

