
Police seize unregistered XL Bully dog at Appleton
POLICE have seized an unregistered XL Bully Dog from a residential property at Appleton, Warrington.

Suspended prison sentence for man who left dog to suffer with large ulcerated and infected eye mass
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.

Two fire crews called out to oven fire
FIREFIGHTERS wearing breathing apparatus tackled an oven fire at a residential property in Lower Whitley, Warrington, earlier today, Tuesday.

Police out in force to tackle anti-social riding
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.

Council to develop a policy to control the growth of HMOs
THE borough council is considering new measures to better manage the growth and impact of Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) with 211 licensed properties in Warrington.

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

U3A walkers’ fancy dress to beat dementia
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.

Church’s generations-long promise supports bereaved families at Warrington Hospital
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.

Dangerous individual who raped and sexually abused child for years jailed
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.

Hospital Trust apologises after more than £3m awarded in A&E negligence claims
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.

Suspended prison sentence for man who left dog to suffer with large ulcerated and infected eye mass
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.

Police out in force to tackle anti-social riding
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.

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

Dangerous individual who raped and sexually abused child for years jailed
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.

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

Two men arrested after attempting to break into a property
POLICE went to 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.

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.

Town Hall chiefs asked to approve padel tennis proposal
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 with a four wicket defeat
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.

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.

Town Hall chiefs asked to approve padel tennis proposal
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 with a four wicket defeat
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.

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.

Office lettings surge at Birchwood reflects an upswing across the region
ORBIT Developments have completed 21,042 of sq feet of office lettings across six deals at Birchwood, Warrington in the first half of the year.

Empowering Warrington businesses to safeguard against cyber threats
Cybersecurity threats pose significant risks to small and medium enterprises, potentially jeopardising sensitive data and business continuity. Proactive measures are…

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.

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U3A walkers’ fancy dress to beat dementia
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.

Hospital Trust apologises after more than £3m awarded in A&E negligence claims
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.

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

Smart ways local clubs grow their community presence
Local clubs and community organisations across the UK are constantly seeking effective ways to boost their visibility and strengthen connections with residents. From sports teams to charity groups, these local pillars often operate with limited resources while competing for attention in increasingly busy neighbourhoods.

U3A walkers’ fancy dress to beat dementia
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.

Hospital Trust apologises after more than £3m awarded in A&E negligence claims
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.

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.”

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.

U3A walkers’ fancy dress to beat dementia
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.

Church’s generations-long promise supports bereaved families at Warrington Hospital
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.

Countdown to world’s largest voluntary-led disability event – Disability Awareness Day
WORK is well underway for the 34th Warrington Disability Awareness Day this Sunday (July 13), possibly the world’s largest free-to-enter voluntary-led disability event

Smart ways local clubs grow their community presence
Local clubs and community organisations across the UK are constantly seeking effective ways to boost their visibility and strengthen connections with residents. From sports teams to charity groups, these local pillars often operate with limited resources while competing for attention in increasingly busy neighbourhoods.

U3A walkers’ fancy dress to beat dementia
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.

Church’s generations-long promise supports bereaved families at Warrington Hospital
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.

Countdown to world’s largest voluntary-led disability event – Disability Awareness Day
WORK is well underway for the 34th Warrington Disability Awareness Day this Sunday (July 13), possibly the world’s largest free-to-enter voluntary-led disability event

Smart ways local clubs grow their community presence
Local clubs and community organisations across the UK are constantly seeking effective ways to boost their visibility and strengthen connections with residents. From sports teams to charity groups, these local pillars often operate with limited resources while competing for attention in increasingly busy neighbourhoods.

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.