news archive

May 31 Emilia qualifies for the prestigious Horse of the Year Show

May 30 £3m vital building maintenance and safety improvements funding awarded to Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals

May 30 Drought declared for north-west of England

May 30 Police seek witnesses after pub customers threatened by man armed with knife

May 30 Tributes paid to much-loved Warrington GP

May 30 Thousands of “missing” blood donors urgently sought

May 30 Town unlikely to see rare orchids after grass verges mown down

May 30 Council issue apology after overflow car park at Walton Gardens closed in error

May 30 Inprova Group announces two major milestones

May 29 Council investigating possible breach of planning on Green Belt land at Burtonwood

May 29 Three young men accused of making bogus active shooter calls resulting in “swatting” incidents in US and Canada

May 29 Ameritz Music brings you local bands and heads south in search of jazz

May 29 Support for Warrington families lands Admiral Nurses top award nomination

May 29 All set for first-ever Wonderful Warrington Conference

May 29 Health watchdog seeks public feedback to boost children’s oral health

May 29 Homebuilder teams up with litter picking charity for spring cleanup

May 29 Warrington charity awarded national volunteering quality mark

May 28 Police make several arrests as officers safely manage 45,000 visitors for Warrington’s Neighbourhood Weekender festival

May 28 Man arrested as police seek witnesses following serious sexual assault near Golden Square

May 28 Man charged after robbery involving aggravated vehicle-taking and assault on two police officers

May 28 Cyclist planning 850 mile challenge for young suicide prevention

May 28 Exciting plan to combine 14 churches in Winwick Deanery into one parish

May 28 Planning permission sought to convert historic buildings into “co-living” house for 27 tenants

May 28 St Philip’s Primary pupils turn “hush into hope” for Mary’s Meals

May 28 18 people arrested in force-wide operation protecting children and vulnerable people

May 27 Padgate and Woolston Walking Day set to be bigger than ever!

May 27 Second vehicle fire causes traffic delays on motorway network near Warrington

May 27 Council Chief Executive Prof. Steven Broomhead announces retirement

May 27 Long delays on M6 Thelwall Viaduct following lorry fire

May 27 Fundraiser raises over £5,000 for two families left homeless by devasting blaze

May 27 Cousins become neighbours thanks to First Homes Scheme

May 27 Care home helps charity buy new pottery wheel

May 27 Fundraising Ladies Day helps raises over £20,000 for muscular dystrophy charity

May 27 Neuro fitness class for local Parkinson’s communities celebrates first anniversary

May 24 Independents elected to important roles on Burtonwood & Westbrook Council

May 24 Man arrested and charged following burglaries at house and school in Thelwall

May 24 MP calls for Premier League to do more to support grassroots football

May 24 Evening of brass band music from famous scout group

May 24 MP discusses the dangers of mobile phones and social media on children with Parentkind

May 24 Time for a much-needed apology from the corridors of power

May 23 Fire crews remain at scene overnight after severe house fire

May 23 County Lines drugs gang jailed after dealing in Warrington

May 23 Appeal for witnesses after e-scooter rider suffers serious injuries following collision at Glazebury

May 23 Police out in force to keep residents and festival-goers safe ahead of Neighbourhood Weekender

May 23 Opposition condemn “indefensible” adult social care safeguarding failures

May 23 Retrospective planning application for viewing platform at Woolston Eyes approved

May 23 Dunky’s Day Nursery celebrates a decade of care

May 23 Teacher praised for dedication to dance education

May 23 VPX Warrington is back this summer!

May 23 New look and feel to brand new menu at historic Raven Inn