news archive
August, 2026
Severe Girls: The Warrington band turning DIY Grit into something bigger
Man charged with multiple offences following incident at Warrington Hospital
Creamfields crackdown – police issue dispersal orders and make 17 drug-related arrests
A new face for a new season at Latchford Baptist Church
Warrington council sends almost 6,000 unpaid council tax debts to bailiffs with £27.1m of arrears
Police investigating spate of thefts at Warrington Hospital
Soul legends The Stylistics to play at Parr Hall as part of 22-date UK tour
Bewsey woman fined over £1,000 for fly-tipping
Two fire crews called out to washing machine fire at Appleton
Warrington courier team comes to the rescue after Creamfields luggage disaster
Council’s own papers reveal impact of £51m savings plans with up to 236 job losses
Chimney pot spotting tour comes to Warrington for Heritage Open Days festival
MP supports new school uniform law designed to save parents hundreds of pounds
Composting talk to kick-start gardening society’s new season
New adult inpatient survey highlights falling respect scores, delays getting beds and concerns over discharge support
Charity welcomes new funding to deliver innovative adoption support
What Warrington students should know about London life
Former Scout leader involved in “every parent’s worst nightmare” jailed for string of child sex offences
Man wanted for breach of court order
Flash flooding warning as heavy rains arrive
Centenary Theatre Company to dedicate “Annie” to memory of Hollywood legend Tim Curry
Rail improvement works to impact CrossCountry journeys this weekend
Warrington Youth Zone receives first aid supply donation
Care home turns back the clock for show-stopping 80s summer party
Warrington-born Hollywood legend Tim Curry dies aged 80
Warrington schools join campaign inspired by Brianna Ghey’s mum to ban smartphones from classrooms
MP visits homeless charity as Government pledges new action on rough sleeping
Mega Rail Freight proposals in North Warrington move towards next stage
TV star and word wizard Tom Read Wilson adds Parr Hall date to his sell-out debut UK tour
NHS rolls out discreet home-testing kits against cervical cancer for millions of women
The British Bulldog: Davey Boy Smith’s Warrington connection and the campaign to honour his legacy
Land of Lights to dazzle at Gulliver’s World this winter
Private scanning with proper clinical assessment
Coffee shop plan would reduce late night noise in town centre
Family launches fundraising appeal to rebuild mum’s life after extraordinary fight for survival
Three fire crews called out to tackle fire in back garden
Police uncover more cannisters of Nitrous Oxide buried at Creamfield site
Barbers equipped to support men’s mental health through council-backed training
Police urge vigilance following growing threat of online blackmail
Shock closure as Glazebury’s historic George & Dragon suddenly closes doors
Viral ‘Cat in the Hat’ trend arrives in Warrington amid nationwide social media craze
Two arrests, no charges – 35 years on Vera Anderson’s killer remains unknown
Breathing easy: Warrington’s revolutionary one-stop lung health clinic
Classic cars and bikes draw crowds at Great Sankey community show
Designer nominated for Construction Champion award
Padgate Food and Craft Festival serves up a weekend of family fun
The life and times of Latchford born Richard Comberbach 1644
Teenage girl stamped on and left bloody in Warrington Bus Station brawl
Latchford Carnival brings community together for a day of creativity and fun
Records tumble as Birchwood 10K brings hundreds of runners together for annual Spectrum Striders race