news archive
August, 2026
Two fire crews tackle fire in a field at Burtonwood
One casualty treated for smoke inhalation following fire involving chiller unit
Waterways engineers to inspect one of the world’s oldest canal tunnels
New chief nurse for North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust
Tennis club offers free family fun day
Warrington ranked among England’s best for cycle training
Appeal for information following burglary at Woolston
Thinking About a US University? A Practical Guide for Warrington Students and Families
Second man jailed for Pokémon card burglaries
Bob & Berts brings breakfast, brunch and great grub to Warrington
Council launches consultation on Draft Pavement Café Policy 2026
Nursery children become “little astronomers” for the Solar Eclipse
United Utilities welcomes £975m investment boost to power North West growth
Callands Care Home responds to safety concerns following CQC inspection
MP backs Prime Minister to close down “dodgy” shops in Warrington
More than 12,000 young people in North West vaccinated against MenB in first month
Williams returns from injury lay-off to inspire Wolves win over York
Suspended prison sentence for dog owner found with caged skeletal lurcher suffering pressure sores
Warrington & Vale College celebrate best ever results day
UTC students celebrate success in engineering, science, construction and digital technology
Priestley College celebrates another year of outstanding results
Lymm High School celebrate another excellent set of Post-16 results
Call for answers over future of Broomfields Leisure Centre following pool closure
Fire crews called out after smoke seen coming from back of bin lorry
Free family food festival comes to Padgate
Warrington Mela returns to Queens Gardens this September
Local man seeks help from former colleagues after cancer diagnosis
Fire and rescue service issues scam warning
“Win win” week for crime writer Conrad Jones
Winwick church to look back at some of its tragic history at heritage weekend event
Indoor padel centre rejected by planning chiefs
Scout gets ready to conquer Wales’ highest peak
Broomfields pool to remain closed while investigation works progress
Where could you watch the solar eclipse around Warrington?
Man receives suspended prison sentence for dangerous driving on M6
Fire crew tackle grass fire near Lymm Golf Course
Inco Contracts celebrates two of its biggest contracts in Wales
Celebrate the end of summer with fireworks and superheroes at Gulliver’s World!
Team trade head office for a hands-on day for local hospice
The Oddfellows urge residents to strengthen friendships before winter sets in
Surge in pet owners desperate for advice as fifth heatwave looms
Chief Constable Mark Roberts announces retirement
Bovis Homes launches new Warrington development
Miller Homes helps sustainable gardening project take root at Warrington Youth Zone
MP joins villagers to celebrate Lymm Rushbearing Day
Wine & Beer at the Crossing: Warrington’s Two Thousand Years of Taste and Trade
New exhibition will shed light on museum’s hidden gems
Woolston Hub campaign welcomes ‘real two-way dialogue’ but demands action
Ancient Lymm tradition brought to life at Rushbearing Festival
Warrington Wolves announce capture of two highly sought after forwards