news archive
February, 2025
More than 4,000 people sign petition opposing plan to end free parking
Plan to change use of vacant warehouse is refused
Apprentice wins promotion during National Apprenticeship Week
Top 10 provider of apprenticeship training celebrates National Apprenticeships Week
Estate agent picks up Gold and Silver awards
Mersey Gateway and Silver Jubilee Bridge tolls and penalty charges set to increase
EP study motivated Interpol Red Notices
Green light for £32m care facility on former school site
Faster charging times for electric vehicle users
Where is Warrington’s school library of the year?
Council set to agree new four-year corporate strategy
Fond farewell for Warrington’s longest serving LPU Inspector and Chief Inspector
Bungalow would become one-and-a-half storeys if plan approved
New chat group for lonely and bereaved voted a success
Cost-cutting council approves 4.98 % council tax rise at packed town hall
Suspended prison sentence for dad-of-seven who attacked partner in front of children
One casualty rescued and taken to hospital after kitchen fire
Nine years on from Viola Beach tragedy Gold Discs arrive in recognition of 100,000 album sales
Lymm student awarded prestigious Kaleb Cooper Agriculture Bursary
Bents’ dining destinations recognised as best in UK
Letters to Heaven postbox given Valentine’s makeover
Fire safety report states CPS Shopping Centre could remain open while issues rectified
Three fire crews tackle bin fire at flat
Two alleged shoplifters arrested following excellent teamwork
Council tax police precept given green light
Evocative new exhibition turns back the clock to spirit visitors away to Japan’s ‘floating world’
Advice and support for residents on the cost of living
Pioneering health and wellbeing project “Digi Care Health UK” launches in Warrington
Police seek wanted Warrington man who failed to appear at court
Controlling bully who threatened and assaulted mother-of-four put behind bars
Village restaurant Juniper takes number one slot in Warrington’s top 10 on TripAdvisor
Lib Dems support Devolution deal for Warrington
Trademark infringement warning for new sports bar named in honour of Luke “The Nuke” Littler
Belong hails inspirational care champions
Warrington care home marks National Pizza Day
Barrister instructed as CPS Shopping Centre owner asked to pause eviction notice
County Lines dealer who facilitated supply of Class A drugs jailed
Drivers caught exceeding speed limits in Lymm
Police launch appeal after man slashed across face
Sexual predator sentenced to life imprisonment for rape and attempted rape
Motorcyclist taken to hospital with serious injuries following two collisions in icy conditions
Teenager arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving following high-speed pursuit
Drug-crazed boyfriend inflicted “bloody and gruesome” injuries on girlfriend with glass bong
Cheshire Constabulary graded as ‘outstanding’ at protecting vulnerable people and managing offenders and suspects
Dedicated Warrington Hospital volunteer marks 1,500 hours of service
Psychology student picks up award for book review
Workwear company primed for growth after double management buyout
World leader in renewable energy Greenvolt moves into town
Campaign launched to “Save Or Shops” at CPS Shopping Centre
Mayoral election scheduled for May 2026 after Cheshire & Warrington fast tracked for Devolution

