news archive
January, 2026
Fire crew called out to suspected arson incident at Sankey Valley Park
Firefighters tackle car blaze on M56 at Warrington
Celebrity farming couple to host tourism awards ceremony at Warrington
Countryside Homes offering complimentary upgrades at Rivers Edge
New weight restriction planned for Kingsdale Road
Day nursery group raises more than £26,000 for charity
The Lower Angel Band flying high after sell-out gig and album launch
MP supports Labour’s crackdown on illegal working in Warrington
Improvement and Recovery Plan highlights council faces huge financial challenges and difficult decisions
Daresbury Park Hotel welcome more than 600 local residents and businesses to new health club
Police seek man wanted for criminal damage
Council propose new weight restriction on historic Walton Humpback Bridge
Electrical fault believed to have caused house fire at Latchford
Emergency services attend two-vehicle collision on Winwick Road
Waiting lists drop by 3,532 but still a strong case for new hospital in Warrington
Disability charity seeks nominations for Appreciation of Efforts Awards
Local councillor backs petition over parking, traffic and speeding at Bewsey
Fire crews ensure skip fire doesn’t spread to buildings
Two separate motorway closures on M62 at Warrington
Two fire crews called out to kitchen fire at Orford
Wain Group secures £140m funding to drive growth
MP welcomes new SEND training boost for Warrington schools
Storyteller from Hong Kong organises special community workshops to support Westbrook Library
Good Neighbours WA5 marks a year of community impact
Christmas tree collection raises £43,900 for St Rocco’s Hospice
Convicted drug dealer caught with more than £5,000 cash asks police “Who do you think I am, Pablo Escobar?”
Five fire crews involved in rescue of person stuck in mud on banks of River Mersey
The college that is championing connections within the community
Jazz guitar duo hoping to find an audience
Lymm photographer reaches finals of prestigious international competition
North West hospitals lead the way in cutting waiting lists
Parish council responds to “serious concerns” over Freedom of Information requests
Young drug dealer who attempted to make “a quick buck” at Creamfields Festival jailed
Public meeting called to explore UK Town of Culture Bid for Lymm
Police appeal to find man wanted for attempting to break into cars
Fire crews alerted following smell of plastic at hospital
Police seek man with links to Warrington wanted for recall to prison
National Pothole Day data highlights urgent need for long-term repair strategy
State-of-the-art pharmacy opens its doors in Birchwood
More anger over plan for 55 houses on Green Belt land at Lymm
Dunky’s Day Nurseries celebrates a fifth year of fundraising for CAFT
MP says “I stand with Warrington’s Publicans”
Extra urgent dental appointments now available
Care home working on improvements after inspectors raise safety concerns
Romanian burglars who entered country illegally jailed for series of burglaries
Digital ID U-turn welcomed but concerns should never have been ignored
Council remains committed to cleaner, greener town
Westbrook Library reopens with extended hours and powered by volunteers
MP visits Padgate Academy to talk politics and democracy with local students
Get into construction with college Skills Bootcamp

