news archive
August, 2025
£10,000 worth of illegal goods found in Warrington shop
Up to 17 weeks of road closures for highway improvements
Man arrested on suspicion of firearms offences after police helicopter deployed
Fire in kitchen at Grappenhall early today
Research reveals hidden health challenge of music festivals
Parents urged to get children vaccinated before the new school term
Standing room only as politicians and residents prepare to fight CPS Centre planning battle
Living Well Warrington programme shortlisted for 2025 HSJ Awards
Mayor gets a taste of being a firefighter at open day
Walton Hall to host next year’s Visit Cheshire Tourism Awards
PAS welcomes first apprentices on site as college partnership gets underway
Man charged with 22 counts of romance fraud due in court
Off-road biker arrested under influence of drugs as police tackle ongoing issues at Sankey Valley Park
MP calls for new inquest into 1973 Summerland fire
Suspect arrested following reports of man trying car doors
M6 closed after trailer overturns in two-vehicle crash
Temperatures of 30 degrees forecast – wildfires warning
Cheshire weapon attacks on cats amongst highest in nation as RSPCA urges vigilance
Brilliant to see VPX back says MP
Warrington VIP centre holds family and community day
High Voltage brings Iron Maiden Spirit of ’79 back to Warrington
Man jailed for six years after blackmailing family
RSPCA calls for dog control reform – with XL bully ban ‘failing’ to protect public
Glorious sunshine greets Lymm Rushbearing
Police investigating serious fire on country footpath
Bright Horizons nursery celebrates prestigious Eco-Schools Green Flag award
Order repeat prescriptions ahead of the August bank holiday
Rooftop telecommunications mast planned for residential block
Heartstart Lymm has officially become a registered charity
Heritage Open Days returns to Warrington this September
Firefighters respond to reports of garden decking on fire
“My Time” – a programme to help people with mild-moderate dementia
Celebrate the 80th anniversary of the end of World War 2
Volunteers help out at the Walton Lea Partnership
Odeon Warrington Smurf competition winners collect gifts
MyGP back-office team praised after coming to aid of young asthma attack victim
£800,000 investment injected into local community
Fire and Rescue Service opens its recruitment process
New “all through” school catering for pupils aged 2-16
MP meets with Royal Mail in Birchwood to discuss delivery concerns
Westbrook Big Party at Gulliver’s World raises funds for local charities
A million people seen by community pharmacies instead of GPs
Nearly 2,000 children enjoy free fun at VPX
Plant and security upgrade proposed for Vodafone facility
Greenvolt Next to invest £50 million in clean commercial energy
Police seek witnesses after drug driving suspect arrested following collision
Biogas Plant consultation deadline extended
Northern Powerhouse backs Cheshire and Warrington’s devolution proposals
Man sentenced following six-minute police response
Shopwatch scheme brings retailers together to tackle business crime
