UP to three weeks of road closures have been confirmed for ongoing heritage works on Church Lane, Grappenhall, next month, August.

WARRINGTON North MP Charlotte Nichols has welcomed the new groundbreaking agreement between the UK and France, which will start returning small boats that cross the English Channel illegally.

A local man has been charged with five thefts following an investigation into shoplifting at a Coop store in Latchford, Warrington.

FIRE crews from Warrington and Penketh were called to a flat in Chiltern Place, Warrington, early today after reports of a fire.

INDEPENDENT local Cllr. Neil Johnson has pledged to lead the community’s response to the latest planning application for the CPS Centre on Common Lane, Culcheth.

It’s been a warm summer, I like it warm but not THIS warm. It is hotting up in the Ameritz Music studio this month, our new projects included some amazing local talent.

GRAPPENHALL Heys Walled Garden will be raising the prestigious Green Flag Award again after achieving international quality mark for parks and green spaces for the ninth successive year!

AROUND 10,000 years in the making, the new Risley, Holcroft and Chat Moss National Nature Reserve will provide a destination for the people of Warrington and Greater Manchester to access nature-rich landscapes.

VIDEO: AFTER possibly the hottest Disability Awareness Day on record, plans are already in the pipeline for next year’s event, with a rallying call for new sponsors.

WARRINGTON South MP Sarah Hall has praised the life-changing work of Willow Green CIO after visiting the charity’s college site to see its supported internship programmes in action and meet young adults making strides towards employment and independence.

A local man has been charged with five thefts following an investigation into shoplifting at a Coop store in Latchford, Warrington.

A 34-year-old man who raped his former partner at her Warrington home and poured boiling water from a kettle over her head and arm has been jailed.

A FIRE crew from Warrington was sent to Radley Common last night after a fire, believed to have been started by vandals, was discovered in woodland.

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.

WARRINGTON South MP Sarah Hall has praised the life-changing work of Willow Green CIO after visiting the charity’s college site to see its supported internship programmes in action and meet young adults making strides towards employment and independence.

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.

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.

UPDATED: A 42-year-old local man has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving after a vehicle careered into the club gates at Warrington Town FC during the early hours of this morning.

GRAPPENHALL arguably suffered their heaviest defeat of a disappointing season when they were beaten by 276 runs at home to Macclesfield in the Cheshire County League.

JOSH Thewlis’ late try rescued Warrington Wolves from defeat at Catalans Dragons after the home side fought back from 18-2 down at half-time.

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.

UPDATED: A 42-year-old local man has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving after a vehicle careered into the club gates at Warrington Town FC during the early hours of this morning.

GRAPPENHALL arguably suffered their heaviest defeat of a disappointing season when they were beaten by 276 runs at home to Macclesfield in the Cheshire County League.

JOSH Thewlis’ late try rescued Warrington Wolves from defeat at Catalans Dragons after the home side fought back from 18-2 down at half-time.

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.

Becoming an entrepreneur is something that’s often naturally within you. That passion and drive to persevere, even if one idea…

WARRINGTON-based X-Press Legal Services has presented its annual donation to local charity, Circus Starr.

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.

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.

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It’s been a warm summer, I like it warm but not THIS warm. It is hotting up in the Ameritz Music studio this month, our new projects included some amazing local talent.

THE Miller & Carter Warrington has reopened its doors to guests following a major transformation creating 10 new jobs in the process.

A veteran of Parkrun, Bob Agnew completed his 250th at Warrington’s Victoria Park and celebrated with a well-deserved piece of cake!

Gulliver’s World theme park in Warrington has a fun-filled, action-packed summer of adventure lined up to keep youngsters entertained during the school holidays.

A veteran of Parkrun, Bob Agnew completed his 250th at Warrington’s Victoria Park and celebrated with a well-deserved piece of cake!

This August marks a remarkable milestone for Cheshire Natural Health in Stretton, as the clinic celebrates its 20th anniversary.

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.

Gulliver’s World theme park in Warrington has a fun-filled, action-packed summer of adventure lined up to keep youngsters entertained during the school holidays.

WARRINGTON Arts Festival returns this weekend for a town centre takeover with a host of free and family-friendly attractions.

One of the most iconic churches in the country, St. Oswald’s Church, Winwick, will open its doors to the public to celebrate its Heritage Weekend and over 1,000 years of history on Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th of September.

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.

VIDEO: AFTER possibly the hottest Disability Awareness Day on record, plans are already in the pipeline for next year’s event, with a rallying call for new sponsors.

A group of intrepid fundraisers who took part in an ultra-marathon walk from Llandudno Pier to Warrington have raised £14,000 for St Roco’s Hospice, with money still coming in.

SIX friends have completed a gruelling cycling challenge along Portugal’s Algarve, raising thousands of pounds in memory of much-loved Latchford local Mike Fogg, who sadly died from stomach cancer earlier this year.

WARRINGTON’S historic links with the English Civil War came back to life at the weekend thanks to the Sealed Knot Civil re-enactment group.

VIDEO: AFTER possibly the hottest Disability Awareness Day on record, plans are already in the pipeline for next year’s event, with a rallying call for new sponsors.

A group of intrepid fundraisers who took part in an ultra-marathon walk from Llandudno Pier to Warrington have raised £14,000 for St Roco’s Hospice, with money still coming in.

SIX friends have completed a gruelling cycling challenge along Portugal’s Algarve, raising thousands of pounds in memory of much-loved Latchford local Mike Fogg, who sadly died from stomach cancer earlier this year.

THE annual Disability Awareness Day (DAD) unfolded in spectacular fashion at Walton Hall and Gardens, Warrington, drawing thousands to the world’s largest voluntary-led pan-disability exhibition.

WARRINGTON’S historic links with the English Civil War came back to life at the weekend thanks to the Sealed Knot Civil re-enactment group.

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’.

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.