news archive
January, 2025
Council’s forecasted overspend “deteriorated slightly”
Esther McVey calls for action plans for “best flood prevention” in future
Orchard Meadows housing development is sold out
MP visits residents impacted by floods in Callands and Padgate
Plan for bar selling craft beers is thrown out following objections
Missing 15-year-old boy found safe and well
Bus interchange set to reopen
Firefighters tackle vehicle fire near Penketh
Chess champion retains title after thrilling final
Exemplary Sea Cadet receives Lord Lieutenant’s Cadet Award for Endeavour
Up to six weeks of road and footpath closures scheduled for various roads in Poulton North
Warrington Wellbeing Walk to unite mental health groups
Bus interchange temporarily closed due to burst pipe
Weekend road closures for new power main
“Idiot of the year” arrested for theft of alcohol and assault on shop worker
Firefighters tackle chimney fire at Appleton
Last chance to capture wintery snow scenes as thaw sets in
Bridgewater Canal rescue plan confirmed
One casualty suffers minor burns as property smoke logged by toaster
Spire Cheshire Hospital awarded for commitment to patient safety
Budding author collects Cheshire Prize for Literature for the second year running
Lucky duck nursed back to health
Freezing weather provides rare opportunity to explore Partridge Lakes
Council apologises after family devastated by removal of memorial bench
Three councils in bid to be in priority programme for devolution
Cat centre’s longest resident seeks loving home
Holy Trinity’s Coffee Bar receives £255k of National Lottery funding
Wildlife Trust offers half-price memberships – saving money and the planet!
Reach out for mental health help this January
Making Space charity shortlisted for three national awards
Former England legend to open newly refurbished GO Outdoors store
Community pubs in search for the next Luke Littler
Gritters back out as temperatures set to fall to -4
Cadent joins support hub for Warrington floods
St Rocco’s Christmas tree collection postponed due to weather conditions
New year flood waters see community nurses travel by raft to reach patient’s home
Missing 17-year-old girl found safe
Hospital urges residents to only use A&E for life-threatening or severe illness or injury
More snow fall brings traffic disruption and school closures
Limber up for Warrington Running Festival and raise vital funds for hospital charity
Warrington’s young creatives sought as part of ‘amazing opportunity’
University students and staff collect charity donations for annual ‘Give Back’ campaign
Have you booked your flu vaccination? It’s not too late says senior doctors
Bus drivers support for Luke Littler
‘Centre for Warmth’ partnership helping thousands through challenging times
Nearly 30 years on, sports pavilion to get major renovation
Police arrested 1,752 over Christmas period
Suspended sentence for man who carried out racial attacks on paramedics
Freezing conditions bring more disruption
Stop smoking and start winning this year