news archive
February, 2025
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
Firefighters help make gas leak safe at business premises
Plans to demolish former British Legion club are thrown out.
“Earn while you learn” says Northern as applications open for engineering apprenticeships
Mileway sets up new headquarters for Midon Logistics
Sandy Lane recycling centre earmarked for closure again
New warning of increased flood risk challenges
Breach! The new exhibition Lymm Heritage Centre never wanted to have
£18m plan to transform Hilden House into 100 one-bed apartments
More than 3,700 people sign petition opposing parking charges
Plans to extend award-winning Fox Covert Cemetery
Local author’s Suzanne Ewart’s second novel – a story that explores first love
Gulliver’s World set to reopen for a magical February half-term
Lymm Parish Council agrees 9.5% increase to precept to maintain local services
Warrington prepares to celebrate Chinese New Year – Year of the Snake
New technology helps Lymm Poppy Appeal raise £22,600
Cheap bus fares set to continue
4.98 per cent council tax increase proposed – as Town Hall jobs go
MP welcomes resurfacing works on Knutsford Road swing bridge
College students make Warrington Wolves women’s first team
County-wide amnesty to be launched to curb circulation of illegal convertible firearms
MP supports nuclear sector in Parliament
Drop-in gambling support sessions at Living Well Hub
Traders and politicians react to shock closure notice on CPS Shopping Centre
Rylands make it 10 games unbeaten with last minute winner
Police investigate damage to boats on Bridgewater Canal
Police and Crime Commissioner welcomes more funding for local police
Cheshire ranked as the safest place in the North West
Independent calls for urgent review of parish council finances
January, 2025
Man, 40, arrested on suspicion of possessing cannabis with intent to supply
Consultation starts on proposals to end free car parking for Lymm and Stockton Heath
Firefighters help rescue horse trapped in feeder
Warrington Market to celebrate its 5 millionth customer
Child rapist jailed for 21 years after court hears primary school girl feared torture
Ringleader of gang that savagely kicked Garry Newlove to death released after serving 17 years for murder
More than £650,000 paid out in injury claims to HMP Risley staff assaulted by inmates
Judge warns of ketamine users ending up in nappies for life as dealer receives suspended sentence
Youth worker to run a marathon for young people struggling with mental health
MP to meet village traders rocked by CPS Centre closure announcement
Art group to support stroke patients’ rehabilitation
Former restaurant to become drive-through coffee shop
Makers Market is back with something for everyone
Increased flooding costing millions – a warning for Warrington
Ofgem chiefs visit Energy Ombudsman at Daresbury Park

