New facilities providing vital accommodation and support for young people at risk of homelessness or rough sleeping have opened in central Warrington.

THE completion works on the Bolt of Lightning memorial to all those who served at Burtonwood airbase have been delayed by up to eight weeks due to a delay in a vital component from Germany.

Train operator Northern is making it cheaper and easier for families to travel by train with an expanded trial of its family ticketing initiative.

Warrington Borough Council’s public health team is urging local people to check that they and their children have had the MMR vaccine that protects against measles.

A new exhibition offering a forceful insight into an artist’s own experiences and relationship with gender is coming to Warrington Museum and Art Gallery.

A new plan has been submitted to transform the former CPS Centre at Culcheth into living accommodation.

A nostalgic celebration of the iconic Mr Smiths nightclub and its lasting legacy on the community is coming to Warrington Arts Festival next week.

The RSPCA has reiterated the dangers of discarded fishing tackle after two swans were rescued within days of each other, including a female at Fiddlers Ferry Marina in Warrington. 

A woman who tried to smuggle class A drugs into Creamfields music festival inside her body has been jailed for more than two years.

Warrington’s much-loved family event, Victoria Park Experience (VPX), is making a welcome return this summer – and this time, it’s going on tour.

A woman who tried to smuggle class A drugs into Creamfields music festival inside her body has been jailed for more than two years.

TWO men have been charged following an attempted burglary in Warrington.

AN 83-year-old man from the Netherlands has been jailed after he admitted engaging in online sexual communications with a teenage girl from Warrington.

A Cheshire man has been handed a suspended prison sentence by magistrates in Warrington after he left his dog to suffer with a large ulcerated eye mass, failing to provide any veterinary treatment.

As part of the national Safer Streets Summer Initiative, officers have been out in force tackling anti-social and dangerous riding of motorbikes on the roads and in pedestrianised areas.

A 28-year-old man who absconded from Thorn Cross prison, Appleton, has been arrested following a public appeal.

A man described as a “dangerous individual” has been jailed after being found guilty of raping and sexually abusing a child in Warrington over a number of years.

TWO men have been charged in relation to a series of burglaries in Cheshire, including Warrington.

POLICE went to Huntley Street, Great Sankey, Warrington after receiving reports of two men attempting to break into a property.

POLICE have secured an extension on a house closure order at Hood Manor due to drug activity and also seized an off-road bike at Great Sankey, during action to tackle anti-social behaviour.

WARRINGTON South MP Sarah Hall visited Evelyn Street Primary School to present pupils with their official Eco-Schools Green Flag and to celebrate the school’s recent Gold Award from the Woodland Trust’s Green Tree Schools programme.

THE University of Chester has denied a report which suggested it was considering quitting its premises in Warrington’s Time Square.

WARRINGTON Council has been named as a local authority to receive a cash boost as well as Best Start Family Hubs as part of the government’s landmark ‘Best Start in Life’ strategy.

Warrington-based Fantastic Fox Wood PTA has been named one of just four finalists in Certas Energy’s national Community Bloom Fund. The charity is now urging local people to vote and help secure the £30,000 needed to build a fully wheelchair-accessible playground.

WARRINGTON & Vale Royal College has today regrettably confirmed a total of 17 redundancies due to various financial pressures.

Warrington & Vale Royal College has released its latest Adult College Course Guide, featuring a range of courses starting in September 2025 and beyond.

MORE than 50 children from a Dunky’s Day Nursery are experiencing Forest School for the first time thanks to a generous donation from Viridor.

THE Puddle Project, known for its creative and inclusive work with children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), has launched a brand-new adult provision service at Warrington – offering a much-needed next step for individuals aged 18 and over.

Nurseries now need to train their staff in first aid to deal with emergency medical situations by law in the UK. Educational establishments must meet various “ratio” requirements of trained-to-untrained staff.

Warrington & Vale Royal College proudly hosted its annual Supported Internship Celebration Evening recently, honouring the incredible achievements of students on the Supported Internship programmes.

THE year is 2025 and the UK is meant to be a place of freedom of expression – although sadly not judging by some of the commentary linked to my coverage of Warrington Pride.

THE findings of the Government’s Best Value Inspection into the financial affairs of Warrington Borough Council came as no surprise for many, with debts of around £1.8 billion.

CONGRATULATIONS to everyone involved with the volunteer Warrington Litter Networks who took part in the Great British Spring Clean recently, collecting over 300 tonnes of rubbish!

THERE wasn’t as dry eye in the house when family and friends gathered at the Raven Inn to celebrate the life of Cindy Sturman.

WHILE there will be lots of disappointment in Lymm following the approval of new “prison block” retirement apartments on former Green Belt land in the village, it was hardly surprising to see the development allowed on appeal.

AS we approach the 32nd anniversary of the IRA bomb attack on Warrington, I echo the sentiments of peace campaigner Colin Parry regarding the issue surrounding the names of Tim Parry and Johnathan Ball remaining on the iconic Peace Centre.

THE Smart Phone – a blessing or a curse?

AS the curtain comes down on our 25th anniversary of publishing Warrington Worldwide, it is time to reflect on another year in Warrington – a year of change.

IT’S certainly been a roller-coaster few weeks since Kenyon Lane Croft, hit the headlines as the preferred location for a gypsy traveller transit site.

IT would appear that some people who use social media or web forums as an outlet don’t understand the power of positivity, preferring to put a negative spin at every opportunity.

TOWN Hall chiefs at Warrington are being asked to approve the development of three padel tennis courts at Birchwood Community Hub

GRAPPENHALL’S tale of woe continued in the Cheshire County League division one continued with a four wicket defeat at the hands of near neighbours Toft.

WARRINGTON Wolves recorded back-to-back wins for the first time since the beginning of April, but were made to work for it by plucky strugglers Salford.

A GRITTY defensive performance by Warrington Wolves wasn’t enough to stop York Valkyrie scoring 70 unanswered points in the BetFred Women’s Super League.

LATCHFORD Albion Giants took the spoils in an entertaining derby clash at Woolston Rovers A on Saturday.

GRAPPENHALL travelled to the Wirral to take on newly-promoted Maritime in the Cheshire County League division one – but found the home side’s batsmen in commanding form.

TOWN Hall chiefs at Warrington are being asked to approve the development of three padel tennis courts at Birchwood Community Hub

GRAPPENHALL’S tale of woe continued in the Cheshire County League division one continued with a four wicket defeat at the hands of near neighbours Toft.

WARRINGTON Wolves recorded back-to-back wins for the first time since the beginning of April, but were made to work for it by plucky strugglers Salford.

A GRITTY defensive performance by Warrington Wolves wasn’t enough to stop York Valkyrie scoring 70 unanswered points in the BetFred Women’s Super League.

LATCHFORD Albion Giants took the spoils in an entertaining derby clash at Woolston Rovers A on Saturday.

GRAPPENHALL travelled to the Wirral to take on newly-promoted Maritime in the Cheshire County League division one – but found the home side’s batsmen in commanding form.

THE University of Chester has denied a report which suggested it was considering quitting its premises in Warrington’s Time Square.

There’s a huge difference between starting an online business and actually reaching long-term success. Many people around the world attempt…

Being a business mogul doesn’t make you a digital whizz. Perhaps this isn’t surprising, but it’s easy to think the two go hand-in-hand in a world where what your brand does online quite literally means everything.

Running a small business can be exciting and certainly rewarding, but it also comes with certain responsibilities you cannot avoid. With so much to do, keeping up with filing taxes may easily slip out of mind, but this is something essential to avoid fines and maintain your business’s reputation.

If you’re struggling with unmanageable debt in Scotland, a Trust Deed could offer a legal and structured route to financial relief. Often misunderstood, a Trust Deed is a formal agreement between you and your creditors that allows you to repay a portion of what you owe over a fixed period—usually four years—after which any remaining debt may be written off.

BEFORE M6 Beds, a family-run bed retailer, became known for mattresses and sleep expertise, it had humbler—but no less impactful—beginnings as an electronics shop in Holmes Chapel.

Warrington based accountants

Air conditioning and heating solutions, Warrington

Art Galleries in Warrington, Stockton Heath and Lymm

BUILDERS in the Warrington area

Carpet suppliers and carpet cleaners in the Warrington area.

Car sales and repairs in Warrington

Warrington Borough Council’s public health team is urging local people to check that they and their children have had the MMR vaccine that protects against measles.

A new exhibition offering a forceful insight into an artist’s own experiences and relationship with gender is coming to Warrington Museum and Art Gallery.

A nostalgic celebration of the iconic Mr Smiths nightclub and its lasting legacy on the community is coming to Warrington Arts Festival next week.

Warrington’s much-loved family event, Victoria Park Experience (VPX), is making a welcome return this summer – and this time, it’s going on tour.

Warrington Borough Council’s public health team is urging local people to check that they and their children have had the MMR vaccine that protects against measles.

MEMBERS of the Warrington University of the Third Age (U3A) are swapping their sensible shoes for silly wigs and superhero capes – all in the name of raising funds for dementia research.

WARRINGTON & Halton Hospitals NHS trust has apologised to patients and their families who did not receive the standard of care expected, after more than £3m was paid out in A&E negligence claims since 2019.

WARRINGTON-based Rock Steady Boxing is holding a special open evening to highlight that Parkinson’s Disease does not just impact older people.

A new exhibition offering a forceful insight into an artist’s own experiences and relationship with gender is coming to Warrington Museum and Art Gallery.

A nostalgic celebration of the iconic Mr Smiths nightclub and its lasting legacy on the community is coming to Warrington Arts Festival next week.

Warrington’s much-loved family event, Victoria Park Experience (VPX), is making a welcome return this summer – and this time, it’s going on tour.

A rally call has been made for the Bridgewater Canal following the breach near Lymm last January.

A nostalgic celebration of the iconic Mr Smiths nightclub and its lasting legacy on the community is coming to Warrington Arts Festival next week.

Warrington Foodbank has appointed Nicola Henshaw as its new Fundraising and Partnerships Lead.

A Warrington care service raised much-needed funds for a mental health charity through a month of fundraising fun.

Warrington-based Fantastic Fox Wood PTA has been named one of just four finalists in Certas Energy’s national Community Bloom Fund. The charity is now urging local people to vote and help secure the £30,000 needed to build a fully wheelchair-accessible playground.

Warrington Foodbank has appointed Nicola Henshaw as its new Fundraising and Partnerships Lead.

A Warrington care service raised much-needed funds for a mental health charity through a month of fundraising fun.

MEMBERS of the Warrington University of the Third Age (U3A) are swapping their sensible shoes for silly wigs and superhero capes – all in the name of raising funds for dementia research.

A generous donation has given a significant boost to Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals Charity’s appeal to create a dedicated space for families facing the devastating loss of a baby.

A nostalgic celebration of the iconic Mr Smiths nightclub and its lasting legacy on the community is coming to Warrington Arts Festival next week.

It was in the year of 1827 when Charles Dodgson of Daresbury, Warrington was to marry Frances Jane Lutwidge. Frances went on to give birth to seven girls and four boys during their marriage.

It was in the year 923 AD, deep in the mists of time when a fortified village was founded close to the borders of Lymm. So important was this settlement that it even got a mention in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicles. The Chronicles stated ‘AD 923 King Edward went with an army late in the harvest and ordered that the village be inhabited and fortified’.

WORLD War Two veteran Peggy Bentley, aged 104 from Lymm, has revealed her wartime photographs and memories for the first time as the nation celebrated the 80th anniversary of VE Day.

The festive season brings excitement for many, but it can also be a time of indulgence, and perhaps drinking more alcohol than we would like. As we head into a new year, many people will be wanting to feel a little fitter and healthier.

AS we enter the New Year, it’s never been more important to talk about our mental health.

I have just read the April 2021 edition of Warrington Worldwide and I am delighted with Gary’s comments in the Editorial.

I am writing to you with regard to the Council’s actions in reporting the gathering at The Cenotaph War Memorial, Warrington town centre, on Remembrance Sunday, 8th November 2020, to Cheshire Police.