news archive
May, 2026
Efforts to tackle knife crime intensify as part of national week of action
Padel courts plan for car park rejected by planners
Cheshire & Warrington stands ready as government starts firing gun on bid to bring Olympics to North of England
Police investigating suspected arson incident at disused building in Grappenhall
Fire crew called out to wheelie bin fire during early hours
History in the making at Lymm May Queen Festival
Mayor’s Charity Night raises £1,088 for local charities
Colour Run helps raise over £20,000 for St Rocco’s Hospice
Biggest used car supermarket in North West now open in Warrington
All set for next chapter as Frank Hawley Challenge raises £27,000 for St Rocco’s Hospice
Council launches its Best Start Local Plan to give every child the strongest foundations for life
“Exceptional” results for council children’s homes and supported accommodation following Ofsted inspections
Police achieve their goal after public appeal
More than 70 testimonials lay bare the human cost of closing Woolston Neighbourhood Hub
Latchford man who sexually assaulted and controlled woman jailed
MasterChefs with links to Warrington secure coveted aprons
Council seeks feedback on £5.6m A49 Active Travel plan
Football club scores homebuilder’s sponsorship for second season
Plan for 240 affordable homes in town centre
Seventh best place to raise a family – Warrington!
Village pub opens its grounds for family fun weekend
Business giants join forces to bridge ‘Education to Employment’ gap for local teens
New course to help adults support mental health of young people
Up to five weeks of road works planned for Manchester Road
All the road closures you need to know for Lymm May Queen event
Detectives launch investigation following aggravated burglary
Former Sir Thomas Boteler headteacher bids to become MasterChef
Tea with the King for Lymm RFC men
Teenage pageant ambassador opens Pink Turtle Collectables
Council urges developers to respond to flooding issues caused at Peel Hall
Council under fire over broken safety railings
Council helps nearly 3,500 households at risk of homelessness
27 objections to plan for extra care homes in the Green Belt
Firefighters help rescue casualty trapped after car crashes into wall on Winwick Road
CCTV images released following serious assault in Orford
Man charged with multiple child sexual offences
Update on suspended inquests – Countess of Chester Hospital babies (2015–2016)
Death of former Warrington South MP Chris Butler
Lymm RFC relaunch Charity Golf Day
Porters Resurrection: How one business owner is reviving a historic Warrington institution
Bovis Homes to launch at Peel Hall Garden Village
Lymm mum bids to become MasterChef
Two men arrested in connection with burglary and theft of BMW car
Warrington hits national clean air targets
Final preparations underway for Warrington Food & Drink Festival
Frozen star returns to surprise local cast at The Brindley
NHS urges simple actions to support young people’s mental health during exam season
Village pharmacy to close following rent rise
Junior footballers in Great Sankey score new training kit
Town’s Labour MPs join growing band calling on Prime Minister to resign
