
Two men arrested after attemting to break into a property
POLICE went t0 Huntley Street, Great Sankey, Warrington after receiving reports of two men attempting to break into a property.

Lymm May Queen Festival backs British Farming
VILLAGERS turned out in force for the annual Lymm May Queen Festival which this year had the theme of backing British Farming.

Lymm Festival hailed huge success
THE annual Lymm Festival has again been hailed a huge success by organisers.

Volunteers wanted for Policing Museum
A chance to guide visitors through the Victorian cells at Warrington Police Station is being offered to interested folk.

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

Celebrating 100 years of Croft Carnival
MAYOR of Warrington Cllr Mo Hussain and Warrington North MP Charlotte Nichols joined in the fun as villagers celebrated 100 years of Croft Carnival.

Police secure house closure order and seize off-road bike during action to tackle anti-social behaviour
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.

More heritage road works scheduled for Grappenhall village
UP to three weeks of road closures are scheduled for ongoing heritage works on Church Lane, Grappenhall, next month, August.

Road closure for up to two weeks for power cable upgrade at Woolston
A road closure of up to two weeks is set to come into force on Gigg Lane, Woolston, next month (August) to allow Scottish Power to carry out a cable upgrade.

MP welcomes the Government’s announcement of its modern industrial strategy
WARRINGTON North MP Charlotte Nichols has welcomed the Government’s announcement of its modern industrial strategy, a ten-year plan designed to improve the UK’s business climate and increase resilience in the UK economy.

Two men arrested after attemting to break into a property
POLICE went t0 Huntley Street, Great Sankey, Warrington after receiving reports of two men attempting to break into a property.

Police secure house closure order and seize off-road bike during action to tackle anti-social behaviour
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.

Motorist stopped for using phone failed roadside drug test
A motorist stopped by police for using a mobile phone while driving near a school at Penketh failed a roadside drug test.

Local woman arrested following alleged hit-and-run incident involving teenager
A 43-year-old local woman has been arrested following an alleged “hit-and-run” incident involving a car mounting the pavement and colliding with a teenager at Stockton Heath, Warrington, during the early hours of Sunday morning.

Prolific burglar who targeted mosque, church and foodbank jailed
VIDEO: A prolific burglar from Warrington who targeted a mosque, a church and a foodbank has been jailed.

Police investigating criminal damage at church release CCTV image
POLICE investigating an incident of criminal damage at St Mary’s RC Church, Warrington, have released a CCTV images of a man they would like to speak to.

Man charged with 11 offences relating to five victims
A MAN from Warrington has been charged with 11 offences following a number of incidents relating to five victims.

Man arrested on suspicion of supplying Class A drugs following police raids
A man has been arrested at Great Sankey, Warrington, on suspicion of supplying Class A drugs after police raided two properties in the town yesterday, Thursday.

Man arrested following suspicious incident near rowing club
POLICE have arrested a man following two suspicious incidents in Warrington including one near the town’s rowing club.

“Mad half hour” sexual assault in gym leads to suspended prison sentence for father of two
A trip to a Warrington gym ended with a young woman being sexually assaulted by another keep fit enthusiast during a “mad half hour”, a court heard.

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

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

Generous donation allows Day Nursery children to experience Forest School
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.

Puddle Project launches new adult provision
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.

5 top nursery first aid providers reviewed for 2025
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.

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

New cabinet member confirmed for children. families and education
COUNCILLOR Matt Smith, of Culcheth, has been confirmed as Warrington Borough Council’s new cabinet member for children, families and education.

Meeting Paddington Bear – highlight of a visit to Peru by local children
MEETING Paddington Bear in his homeland of Peru was among the many highlights for an intrepid group of young travellers from Warrington and Widnes.

College launches new science qualification for adults
Warrington and Vale Royal College has announced a new course to its vast Adult College lineup, GCSE Combined Science.

Boteler celebrating receiving Wellbeing Award for Schools
WARRINGTON’ S Sir Thomas Boteler CE High School is celebrating receiving the Wellbeing Award for Schools.

Shocked and horrified by level of online homophobia directed at Warrington Pride
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.

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

Keep up the great work Warrington Litter Networks
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!

Remembering the remarkable Cindy Sturman
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.

Disappointing but not surprising
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.

Let common sense prevail and retain boys’ names on Peace Centre
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.

Why you and your smart phone may not be so smart
THE Smart Phone – a blessing or a curse?

Reflecting on a year of change
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.

Where next for gypsy traveller transit site?
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.

Understanding the power of positivity
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.

Two men arrested after attemting to break into a property
POLICE went t0 Huntley Street, Great Sankey, Warrington after receiving reports of two men attempting to break into a property.

Wolves struggle past lowly Salford
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.

Champions prove too strong for gritty Wolves
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 take the spoils in “derby” clash at Woolston
LATCHFORD Albion Giants took the spoils in an entertaining derby clash at Woolston Rovers A on Saturday.

Grappenhall go down to batsmen in commanding form
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.

Warrington Armed Forces Day – Sephton Trophy hailed huge success
THE annual Warrington Armed Forces Day- Septon Trophy event at Crosfields Rugby Club on Saturday has been hailed a huge success.

Two men arrested after attemting to break into a property
POLICE went t0 Huntley Street, Great Sankey, Warrington after receiving reports of two men attempting to break into a property.

Wolves struggle past lowly Salford
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.

Champions prove too strong for gritty Wolves
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 take the spoils in “derby” clash at Woolston
LATCHFORD Albion Giants took the spoils in an entertaining derby clash at Woolston Rovers A on Saturday.

Grappenhall go down to batsmen in commanding form
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.

Warrington Armed Forces Day – Sephton Trophy hailed huge success
THE annual Warrington Armed Forces Day- Septon Trophy event at Crosfields Rugby Club on Saturday has been hailed a huge success.

Two men arrested after attemting to break into a property
POLICE went t0 Huntley Street, Great Sankey, Warrington after receiving reports of two men attempting to break into a property.

Inco Contracts pledges £150,000 a year to fight skills gap in construction sector
FAST-growing principal contractor Inco Contracts – with offices in Hatton, Warrington – has pledged to spend £150,000-a-year to help fight the worrying skills gap facing the construction sector.

Redwood Bank announces a near doubling of growth in new lending
Warrington-based specialist business bank Redwood has announced new lending growth of nearly double and continued profitability in 2024.

Dentakey: meeting the everyday needs of dental practices in London
Dental practices rely on a wide range of supplies to operate efficiently and safely. From daily-use items like gloves and…

Should you be thinking about an office rebrand?
An office rebrand can be a great project for a small business. After all, this is where you change the look and layout of your physical premises. Not only does this ensure you’re using the space in the right way, but it can also help you to build the kind of workplace you can truly be proud of.

Why you should consider using customs clearance services
If you’re involved in international trade, you already know how complex moving goods across borders can be. Between documentation, regulations, and potential delays, shipping internationally can feel like navigating a maze.

Two men arrested after attemting to break into a property
POLICE went t0 Huntley Street, Great Sankey, Warrington after receiving reports of two men attempting to break into a property.

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Warrington based accountants

Air conditioning and heating solutions
Air conditioning and heating solutions, Warrington

Art Galleries Warrington
Art Galleries in Warrington, Stockton Heath and Lymm

Builders Warrington
BUILDERS in the Warrington area

Carpets and Beds
Carpet suppliers and carpet cleaners in the Warrington area.

Two men arrested after attemting to break into a property
POLICE went t0 Huntley Street, Great Sankey, Warrington after receiving reports of two men attempting to break into a property.

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

Housebuilder Bellway donates£400 to Croft Carnival
HOUSEBUILDER Bellway has donated £400 to Croft Carnival which is celebrating its 100th anniversary, today, Saturday.

Inspection reveals care home requires improvement on safety and leadership
A Care Quality Commission inspection of a Warrington care home based in Collins Green has revealed concerns over safety and leadership with an overall rating of “requires improvement.”

Two men arrested after attemting to break into a property
POLICE went t0 Huntley Street, Great Sankey, Warrington after receiving reports of two men attempting to break into a property.

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

Inspection reveals care home requires improvement on safety and leadership
A Care Quality Commission inspection of a Warrington care home based in Collins Green has revealed concerns over safety and leadership with an overall rating of “requires improvement.”

Care provider supports unpaid carers with free respite stays
Exemplar Health Care, a provider of nursing care for adults living with complex needs, is offering free two-week respite stays for people living with Huntington’s disease and motor neurone disease.

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

100th anniversary Croft Carnival road closures – all you need to know
WARRINGTON Borough Council has published details of temporary road closures which will take place in Croft village tomorrow (Saturday) in connection with the annual Croft Carnival.

Model train rides at the Cheshire Steam Fair
WARRINGTON and District Model Engineering Society will be offering train rides at this year’s Cheshire Steam Fair, which takes place on Saturday and Sunday July 12 and 13.

“Checkout” – a play celebrating and reflecting on all things retail
WARRINGTON based Soup Productions is set to return to the stage this weekend with a new production, “Checkout!”, celebrating and reflecting on all things retail.

Make a Will Month raises over £3,000 for St. Rocco’s Hospice
During May, three local solicitors across Warrington volunteered their time and services for free so that people could make a Will in return for a donation to St. Rocco’s Hospice.

Dante help secure St Rocco’s shop with new intruder alarm
WARRINGTON-based facilities management company Dante Group have helped secure St Rocco’s Hospice’s shop in Stockton Heath by donating and fitting a new intruder alarm free of charge.

Stockton Heath travel agent completes Ultra Challenge for local hospice
A travel agent from Stockton Heath has raised over £600 for a Warrington hospice, taking part in the Peak District Ultra Challenge.

Town’s “most expensive” property with £2.8m price tag sold subject to contract
WITH a price tag of £2.8m and believed to be the most expensive residential property in Warrington, an Appleton home…

Make a Will Month raises over £3,000 for St. Rocco’s Hospice
During May, three local solicitors across Warrington volunteered their time and services for free so that people could make a Will in return for a donation to St. Rocco’s Hospice.

Dante help secure St Rocco’s shop with new intruder alarm
WARRINGTON-based facilities management company Dante Group have helped secure St Rocco’s Hospice’s shop in Stockton Heath by donating and fitting a new intruder alarm free of charge.

Stockton Heath travel agent completes Ultra Challenge for local hospice
A travel agent from Stockton Heath has raised over £600 for a Warrington hospice, taking part in the Peak District Ultra Challenge.

“Fearless fundraisers” needed to raise £5,000 for Warrington Disability Partnership
AN appeal has been launched for “fearless fundraisers” ready to turn up the heat and help raise £5,000 for Warrington Disability Partnership (WDP).

A wander to Wonderland on the trail of Lewis Carroll
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.

In search of Edward the Elder
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’.

Veteran Peggy, 104, reveals wartime images for first time
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.

Film made to mark 80th anniversary of VE Day gives fascinating insight into wartime Lymm
A special film made locally to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day gives a fascinating insight into wartime Lymm.

Start 2024 in the best way with Dry January
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.

Make space in the day for your mental health this Time to Talk Day
AS we enter the New Year, it’s never been more important to talk about our mental health.

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

Letter: Warrington Cenotaph gathering was not an organised meeting
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.