THE long-awaited Sankey Brook Flood Risk Management Scheme is now officially underway, with engineers beginning the outline design development required to deliver a full-scale flood defence plan for Warrington South along Sankey Brook, Dallam Brook and Canal.

EXACTLY one year from becoming a couple, two lovebirds from Warrington tied the knot in a Peaky Blinders wedding no one saw coming — but no one who attended will soon forget.

WARRINGTON South MP Sarah Hall has welcomed the Government’s announcement of a plan to secure more humanitarian aid in Gaza and lay the groundwork for recognising a Palestinian state.

POLICE and Crime Commissioner Dan Price has defended his decision to back the Labour candidate in the Bewsey & Whitecross by-election after being accused of breaching a code of impartiality.

TWO new reports from Healthwatch have revealed widespread concerns about access to GP services, with residents calling for urgent improvements in appointment systems, digital access, and support for vulnerable patients.

PLANNING chiefs at Warrington have thrown out an application for extensions to a historic Green Belt cottage – even though they agree they would result in only a minimal increase in the size of the building.

TWO sisters from Warrington have embarked on a sponsored walk during their school holidays to raise funds for the Shannon Bradshaw Trust.

Warrington special school, Fantastic Fox Wood PTA, is celebrating after it was named the winner of the national Certas Energy Community Bloom Fund.

A 37,568 sq ft distribution warehouse on the Winwick Quay industrial estate at Warrington has changed hands for an undisclosed sum.

ASCENT Autism Specialist College in Newton-le-Willows has been awarded a £20,000 grant to develop its autistic students’ digital skills and support future employment opportunities.

A 22-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of section 18 assault and an assault on an emergency worker following an incident in Warrington town centre on Saturday night.

POLICE have issued a warning following a spate of shed break-ins at properties in the Lymm area of Warrington over the weekend.

Police are appealing for help in tracing a man from Knowsley who they believe is in the Warrington area, for failing to attend court for suspected drug offences.

POLICE have today welcomed a custodial sentence for a Warrington mother who crashed her car into an oncoming vehicle, seriously injuring her child, while high on drink on drugs.

A 39-year-old Warrington man has been jailed after admitting historic child sex offences involving two young girls.

A paedophile who subjected a young Warrington boy to horrific sex abuse in the 80s and 90s has been jailed after a five-day trial.

POLICE are appealing for witnesses to come forward following a collision involving a car and a teenage pedestrian in Stockton Heath.

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Warrington special school, Fantastic Fox Wood PTA, is celebrating after it was named the winner of the national Certas Energy Community Bloom Fund.

ASCENT Autism Specialist College in Newton-le-Willows has been awarded a £20,000 grant to develop its autistic students’ digital skills and support future employment opportunities.

Cheshire-based mental health consultancy Eleos Group has announced a new partnership with Great Schools Trust, a multi-academy trust focused on leadership and character education, to embed co-created, mental health policies and develop clinical strategies to support students across all seven of its schools in the North West.

YOUNG photographers from Warrington’s Priestley College have seen their work published in a national online gallery.

A STUDENT from Warrington’s Priestley College has taken the views of young people from the UK all the way to the European Parliament.

STUDENTS at Warrington’s Kings Leadership Academy are to benefit from a pioneering mental health programme to improve student wellbeing.

CULCHETH High School hosted its second CHS Summer Fest as an end-of-year reward for eligible students.

WARRINGTON’S Sir Thomas Boteler CE High School has helped break a Guinness World Record.

THE modernisation of the main hall at Lymm High School has received a major boost with a donation of £12,000 from the PTA.

WARRINGTON Borough Council is expanding its Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND) provision, following an annual assessment to review school capacity and pupil needs.

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.

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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.

GRAPPENHALL went down again – this time at the hands of visiting Port Sunlight.

THE Rugby League family is rallying to support former Warrington Wolves’ hooker Micky Higham’s battle with stage four cancer.

WARRINGTON’S Luke Littler etched his name even deeper into the darts history books by becoming the youngest ever World Matchplay champion, and the youngest player in PDC history to complete the prestigious Triple Crown.

AFTER a nightmare start, reigning world champion Luke Littler produced a comeback for the ages to reach his first-ever Betfred World Matchplay final, beating recent World Cup of Darts winner Josh Rock 17-14 in a Blackpool classic.

WARRINGTON’S Luke Littler kept his hopes of joining darts’ elite ‘Triple Crown’ club alive after a hard-fought 16-14 win over veteran Andrew Gilding in the quarter-finals of the 2025 Betfred World Matchplay.

WARRINGTON Wolves have confirmed the departure of popular Aussie forward Paul Vaughan when his contract expires at the end of the 2025 season to join Betfred Championship side York Knights on a two-year deal.

GRAPPENHALL went down again – this time at the hands of visiting Port Sunlight.

THE Rugby League family is rallying to support former Warrington Wolves’ hooker Micky Higham’s battle with stage four cancer.

WARRINGTON’S Luke Littler etched his name even deeper into the darts history books by becoming the youngest ever World Matchplay champion, and the youngest player in PDC history to complete the prestigious Triple Crown.

AFTER a nightmare start, reigning world champion Luke Littler produced a comeback for the ages to reach his first-ever Betfred World Matchplay final, beating recent World Cup of Darts winner Josh Rock 17-14 in a Blackpool classic.

WARRINGTON’S Luke Littler kept his hopes of joining darts’ elite ‘Triple Crown’ club alive after a hard-fought 16-14 win over veteran Andrew Gilding in the quarter-finals of the 2025 Betfred World Matchplay.

WARRINGTON Wolves have confirmed the departure of popular Aussie forward Paul Vaughan when his contract expires at the end of the 2025 season to join Betfred Championship side York Knights on a two-year deal.

A 37,568 sq ft distribution warehouse on the Winwick Quay industrial estate at Warrington has changed hands for an undisclosed sum.

Birchwood Park is building on its strong momentum this summer with the arrival of two new occupiers – Omnicell and Blue Ribbon Healthcare – further cementing its reputation as the North West’s premier out-of-town business destination.

WARRINGTON florist La Beau Fleurs has been shortlisted for the prestigious Retail Florist of the Year award at the 2025 British Florist Awards (BFA) – a nationwide celebration of excellence and dedication across the floral industry.

HEARTLESS thieves broke into a warehouse used by a charity and stole items collected for distribution to the homeless and needy.

Warrington-based mechanical and electrical specialists, B-engineering Group, has announced the return of a familiar face, Craig McLachlan, to its leadership team.

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THE Lunar Youth is a Warrington-based indie rock band calling it their home, whose music is comparable to The Cure.

Whether you’re a serious wine lover or just enjoy the occasional glass with dinner, a wine cooler can be a great addition to your home. It helps keep your wine at the right temperature, protects the flavour, and even looks stylish in your kitchen or living area.

BLACKPINK is back. Their Billboard 200 No. 1 hit return song, the almost addictive ‘Jump,’ has put K-pop back on the map for everyone. After what felt like a lifetime hiatus (it was only years), everyone is back on the BLACKPINK.

TWO new reports from Healthwatch have revealed widespread concerns about access to GP services, with residents calling for urgent improvements in appointment systems, digital access, and support for vulnerable patients.

TWO new reports from Healthwatch have revealed widespread concerns about access to GP services, with residents calling for urgent improvements in appointment systems, digital access, and support for vulnerable patients.

WARRINGTON South MP Sarah Hall has pledged to campaign for independent advocacy following a meeting with under threat Healthwatch Warrington.

Cheshire-based mental health consultancy Eleos Group has announced a new partnership with Great Schools Trust, a multi-academy trust focused on leadership and character education, to embed co-created, mental health policies and develop clinical strategies to support students across all seven of its schools in the North West.

SIXTY new jobs will be created when a new, purpose-built care home opens at Great Sankey, Warrington in November.

COMEDIAN Troy Hawke has travelled the world baffling passersby with quick-witted compliments – amassing 1.5million followers on Instagram in the process.

MAYOR of Warrington Cllr Mo Hussain is inviting residents to step back in time for a heartfelt celebration marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, set against the beautiful backdrop of the Town Hall’s rear lawn.

Warrington-Worldwide has teamed up with ODEON Warrington for a chance to win four tickets and merchandise for the new Smurf movie featuring pop star Rihanna.

A UFO experience and alien invasion will be hovering in to close Warrington Arts Festival in style on Saturday.

TWO sisters from Warrington have embarked on a sponsored walk during their school holidays to raise funds for the Shannon Bradshaw Trust.

AFTER 45 years of dedicated service, including four terms as President at Warrington Lions, community champion Tony Gandy has stood down.

THE Rugby League family is rallying to support former Warrington Wolves’ hooker Micky Higham’s battle with stage four cancer.

HEARTLESS thieves broke into a warehouse used by a charity and stole items collected for distribution to the homeless and needy.

TWO sisters from Warrington have embarked on a sponsored walk during their school holidays to raise funds for the Shannon Bradshaw Trust.

AFTER 45 years of dedicated service, including four terms as President at Warrington Lions, community champion Tony Gandy has stood down.

THE Rugby League family is rallying to support former Warrington Wolves’ hooker Micky Higham’s battle with stage four cancer.

HEARTLESS thieves broke into a warehouse used by a charity and stole items collected for distribution to the homeless and needy.

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.