
Red Hot Chilli Pipers set to return to Parr Hall
THE popular Red Hot Chilli Pipers, featuring the Red Hot Chilli Dancers will be returning to Warrington Parr Hall on Friday 13th June!

Planning condition discharged relating to Great Crested Newts at proposed motorway service station site
DEVELOPERS of a new motorway service station at Junction 11 of the M62 near Croft have successfully discharged a planning condition relating to Great Crested Newts.

Animal abandonment rising five years on from lockdown say RSPCA
FIVE years on from UK nations being plunged into unprecedented COVID-19 lockdown restrictions, the RSPCA says the impact for animals is “still being felt on a huge scale”.

Up to eight weeks of road closures at Appleton for Scottish Power cabling works
UP to eight weeks of road closures are set to start at Appleton, Warrington, next month (April) to allow Scottish Power to carry out new cabling works.

Plan to transform fire ravaged cannabis farm building into HMO property approved
A RETROSPECTIVE plan to transform a once fire ravaged building which housed a cannabis farm above a restaurant building on Sankey Street, Warrington, into a HMO property, has been approved by planners.

Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service donates equipment to support Ukrainian firefighters
Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service is once again joining fellow fire and rescue services to deliver vital firefighting equipment to Ukraine next month.

New solar panel funding awarded to Bridgewater Community Healthcare
Thousands of pounds are expected to be saved and put back into frontline care thanks to a major award win to install new solar panels at the main headquarters of Bridgewater Community Healthcare.

Trans Pennine Trail announces “Travelling Blind” challenge to raise awareness and support for accessibility
The Trans Pennine Trail (TPT) has been chosen as the route for the upcoming “Travelling Blind” challenge, set to take place on Monday 7th September.

MPs welcome reduction in NHS Hospitals waiting times
WARRINGTON North MP Charlotte Nichols met with the Rt Hon Wes Streeting MP, Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, along with MP for Warrington South Sarah Hall, to discuss the Government’s targeted support for Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Two fire crews called out to grass fire at Woolston Weir
TWO fire crews were called out to reports of a grass fire at Woolston Weir, Warrington.

Sentence adjourned on mother of “Baby Callum” while Judge considers appropriate course of action
SENTENCE has been adjourned on the mother of “Baby Callum” a baby boy whose body was discarded in binbags in Warrington nearly 30 years ago so the Judge can reflect on the appropriate action.

Police appeal to trace wanted man from Warrington
POLICE are appealing for help in tracing a wanted man from Warrington.

Heroin and crack cocaine drug-dealing couple jailed
A drug-dealing couple from Warrington, who were spared jail in November with a suspended prison sentence, were caught back at it less than three months later.

Man charged with assaulting emergency worker and racial or religious harassment following arrest for burglary offences
OFFICERS investigating a series of burglaries in Warrington have charged a man in connection to the incidents.

Teenager sentenced for manslaughter of mother
An 18-year-old male who admitted causing the death of his mother in Warrington has been detained indefinitely under the Mental Health Act.

Convicted killer jailed for child sex offences
A convicted killer who stabbed a Warrington man to death has been jailed for sexually abusing a young girl while released on licence.

Cash seized and 44-year-old man arrested following drugs raid
A quantity of cash was seized and a 44-year-old man was arrested after police carried out a drugs raid at a property in Poulton-with-Fearnhead, Warrington.

Three men who left robbery victim with severe facial injuries and half-naked in street jailed for eight years
A robbery victim celebrating a birthday night out was left half-naked in a street with severe facial injuries after he was set upon by three men in Warrington.

Suspended sentence for controlling boyfriend who attacked and tracked girlfriend
A young Latchford man was so controlling over his girlfriend that he even wet her shoes to prevent her going out.

Senior social worker strangled wife and threatened to kill their children after suspecting affair
A senior social worker from Warrington, who believed his wife had cheated on him, repeatedly assaulted her and threatened to kill their children in front of her.

New multi-purpose Orangery officially opened at Sir Thomas Boteler
THE Orangery, a new multi-purpose space at Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School has officially opened.

Former council leader receives honorary Master of Arts
FORMER leader of Warrington Borough Council John Gartside OBE JP DL – Chair of the Board of Trustees at the Warrington Disability Partnership – has received an honorary Master of Arts in recognition of his contribution to public service in Cheshire.

Seven month programme drives improvements at Woolston Brook School
A SEVEN-month programme of improvements has made a real difference at Warrington’s Woolston Brook School.

College unveils Spring Adult Course Guide
Warrington & Vale Royal College has unveiled its new Spring Adult Course Guide, packed with exciting opportunities for adults aged 19+ looking to enhance their skills, boost their careers, or improve their wellbeing.

Friends’ mission to make a difference for mental health
TWO students from Priestley College have taken on a marathon challenge to raise money and awareness for mental health in young men.

College celebrates Higher Education awards and professional students’ success
WARRINGTON & Vale Royal College welcomed its most recent cohort of graduating higher education and professional students to the remarkable St Elphin’s Church to celebrate their achievements.

Championing the talents of a new generation of artists
TWO exhibitions aimed at championing the talents and voice of a new generation of artists have opened at Warrington Museum and Art Gallery.

Developer supports school with donation to help children play
David Wilson Homes has donated £500 to Birchwood C of E Primary School in Warrington, supporting the school’s outdoor play scheme, as it attempts to transform lunchtime play to make fun activities accessible to all students.

5 top tips for improving your school playground
The school playground is a fundamental part of a child’s development whilst they are at school, and can be a memorable place of fun and games.

Gold accreditation for Priestley’s wellbeing work
PRIESTLEY College has been awarded a national accreditation for the work it does to support the mental health of students and staff.

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.

Sad sign of the times as pensioner begs for 50p in supermarket aisle
A WEEKLY food shop in a supermarket is something that for many families we take for granted without giving it much thought.

Time to compensate Raven Inn for lost business due to road works blunder
AFTER seeing first hand all the hard work that has gone into re-opening the Raven Inn community pub at Glazebury over recent years it was extremely disappointing to see the chaos caused by the ongoing road works outside the premises.

Celebrating 25 years of Warrington Worldwide in print!
TWENTY-FIVE years gone in the blink of an eye since the launch of Warrington Worldwide in print and yet huge changes in Warrington and the media world!

Defying death at the double to become Honorary Freeman of Warrington
IT was an extremely proud moment for our family when my father David was made Honorary Freeman of Warrington- and we nearly didn’t live to see the achievement or tell the tale!

Putting principle before profit
BEING politically independent has been part of our core values here at Warrington-Worldwide and as we approach a General Election it is more important than ever to be unbiased in our coverage.

Rylands lose out to promotion chasing Worksop Town
MORE than 400 spectators took advantage of the Non-League Saturday Special at The Hive Arena as Warrington Rylands lost 0 – 3 to promotion-chasing Worksop Town.

Relegation looms for Yellows after dismal defeat at Oxford
WARRINGTON Town’s miserable season is almost certain to end in relegation after a 4-0 humbling at struggling Oxford City.

Debutant Sneyd inspires Warrington to win at St Helens
WARRINGTON Wolves held on to win the first of their trilogy of games against St Helens 14-12.

Golden Boy Luke Littler joins exclusive darts club
GOLDEN boy Luke Littler continued his dominance in the Premier League Darts season with a third nightly win in Cardiff, extending his lead at the top of the table to six points as he joined an exclusive club with his first televised nine-darter.

Freestanding punch bag drills to improve your boxing and kickboxing skills
Have you ever thought about how you can take your boxing or kickboxing training to the next level without ever having to go to the gym?

Warrington Town through to Cheshire Senior Cup semi-finals
WARRINGTON Town set up a Cheshire Senior Cup semi-final tie with Stalybridge Celtic by beating Crewe 1-0 on Tuesday night.

Rylands lose out to promotion chasing Worksop Town
MORE than 400 spectators took advantage of the Non-League Saturday Special at The Hive Arena as Warrington Rylands lost 0 – 3 to promotion-chasing Worksop Town.

Relegation looms for Yellows after dismal defeat at Oxford
WARRINGTON Town’s miserable season is almost certain to end in relegation after a 4-0 humbling at struggling Oxford City.

Debutant Sneyd inspires Warrington to win at St Helens
WARRINGTON Wolves held on to win the first of their trilogy of games against St Helens 14-12.

Golden Boy Luke Littler joins exclusive darts club
GOLDEN boy Luke Littler continued his dominance in the Premier League Darts season with a third nightly win in Cardiff, extending his lead at the top of the table to six points as he joined an exclusive club with his first televised nine-darter.

Freestanding punch bag drills to improve your boxing and kickboxing skills
Have you ever thought about how you can take your boxing or kickboxing training to the next level without ever having to go to the gym?

Warrington Town through to Cheshire Senior Cup semi-finals
WARRINGTON Town set up a Cheshire Senior Cup semi-final tie with Stalybridge Celtic by beating Crewe 1-0 on Tuesday night.

Residents rate Warrington care groups in top 20
New Care and Lovett Care have been included in the Top 20 UK Care Home Groups report, as voted for by residents at Grappenhall Manor and Statham Manor.

House sale transactions – the quickest and slowest selling areas in the WA postcode area
HOUSE sale transactions are taking an average of 135.25 days to complete across the Warrington WA postcode area, according to new figures.

Jobs to go at Spire Cheshire Hospital
A number of jobs are to go in the administration department at the privately run Cheshire Spire Hospital at Stretton, Warrington.

UK tax year reset: 10 essential tips to cut your tax bill
It may often seem like we’re trapped in a battle of wits to keep our earnings safe from the clutches of the taxman, but there are plenty of measures we can take to maximise our tax efficiency. If you’re looking to gain an insight into how to lower your tax obligations, read on.

Documents that every startup needs
In this post, we’ll show you six forms and documents you’ll need when starting a business.

Mamas & Papas move into town today
HIGH street nursery brand Mamas & Papas is set to open a brand-new 1,800 sq ft concession in M&S at Gemini Retail Park, Europa Boulevard today (Friday)

Accountants Warrington
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.

Car Sales and Repairs
Car sales and repairs in Warrington

Red Hot Chilli Pipers set to return to Parr Hall
THE popular Red Hot Chilli Pipers, featuring the Red Hot Chilli Dancers will be returning to Warrington Parr Hall on Friday 13th June!

Planning condition discharged relating to Great Crested Newts at proposed motorway service station site
DEVELOPERS of a new motorway service station at Junction 11 of the M62 near Croft have successfully discharged a planning condition relating to Great Crested Newts.

New solar panel funding awarded to Bridgewater Community Healthcare
Thousands of pounds are expected to be saved and put back into frontline care thanks to a major award win to install new solar panels at the main headquarters of Bridgewater Community Healthcare.

MPs welcome reduction in NHS Hospitals waiting times
WARRINGTON North MP Charlotte Nichols met with the Rt Hon Wes Streeting MP, Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, along with MP for Warrington South Sarah Hall, to discuss the Government’s targeted support for Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

New solar panel funding awarded to Bridgewater Community Healthcare
Thousands of pounds are expected to be saved and put back into frontline care thanks to a major award win to install new solar panels at the main headquarters of Bridgewater Community Healthcare.

MPs welcome reduction in NHS Hospitals waiting times
WARRINGTON North MP Charlotte Nichols met with the Rt Hon Wes Streeting MP, Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, along with MP for Warrington South Sarah Hall, to discuss the Government’s targeted support for Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Same day emergency care keeps more patients out of hospital
SAME day emergency care services are enabling more people in Warrington and across the North West to get the rapid tests and treatment they need to avoid an overnight stay in hospital and helping to manage pressures on NHS services.

Jobs to go at Spire Cheshire Hospital
A number of jobs are to go in the administration department at the privately run Cheshire Spire Hospital at Stretton, Warrington.

Youngsters prepare to stage Ali Baba and the Bongo Bandits!
A talented group of local youngsters are ready to take to the stage at St Thomas’ church hall in Stockton…

Charitable speed dating night for 30-49 year olds returns to Warrington
A speed dating evening, for 30-49 year olds age group, is being held in Dorado Lounge, Golden Square Warrington, by Activity Angels CIC following the success of their first one in December.

Litter Network volunteers wanted to support Great British Spring Clean
VOLUNTEERS are urgently wanted to join the Warrington Litter Network to support the Great British Spring Clean.

Road closures for annual St Patrick’s Day Parade
A number of road closures will be in place this Sunday for the annual St Patrick’s Day Parade organised by the local Irish Club.

Trans Pennine Trail announces “Travelling Blind” challenge to raise awareness and support for accessibility
The Trans Pennine Trail (TPT) has been chosen as the route for the upcoming “Travelling Blind” challenge, set to take place on Monday 7th September.

Care Home directors to compete in charity cook-off
STAFF and residents at Westvale House Care Home in Old Hall, Warrington are celebrating because their directors, Clare Mudge and Melissa Harker, from Barchester’s North West and Midlands Division, are stepping completely out of their comfort zones to compete in the Barchester Charitable Foundation Cook Off 2025.

Warrington Fund raises £155K to tackle isolation and transform lives
More than £155,000 has been raised through the Warrington Fund, bringing life-changing support to some of the town’s most vulnerable residents.

Charitable speed dating night for 30-49 year olds returns to Warrington
A speed dating evening, for 30-49 year olds age group, is being held in Dorado Lounge, Golden Square Warrington, by Activity Angels CIC following the success of their first one in December.

Trans Pennine Trail announces “Travelling Blind” challenge to raise awareness and support for accessibility
The Trans Pennine Trail (TPT) has been chosen as the route for the upcoming “Travelling Blind” challenge, set to take place on Monday 7th September.

Care Home directors to compete in charity cook-off
STAFF and residents at Westvale House Care Home in Old Hall, Warrington are celebrating because their directors, Clare Mudge and Melissa Harker, from Barchester’s North West and Midlands Division, are stepping completely out of their comfort zones to compete in the Barchester Charitable Foundation Cook Off 2025.

Charitable speed dating night for 30-49 year olds returns to Warrington
A speed dating evening, for 30-49 year olds age group, is being held in Dorado Lounge, Golden Square Warrington, by Activity Angels CIC following the success of their first one in December.

Homebuilder’s donation goes to the dogs
Warrington-based David Wilson Homes has reinforced its commitment to community well-being with a £1,500 donation to sight loss charity Guide Dogs through its Community Fund scheme.

St. Elphin’s Church – The final resting place of the 13th Baron of Warrington Sir John Boteler (Knight)
Anyone visiting Warrington today cannot fail to see the towering spire of St. Elphin’s church that is visible for many miles around and dominating the landscape.

Chance to hear memories of Burtonwood airbase Flight Test Crew
BURTONWOOD Association President Aldon Ferguson is bringing the memories of the Flight Test Crew back to life with a special online talk later this month.

Museum of Policing receives £8,300 donation
THE Warrington-based Museum of Policing, which preserves and researches the heritage of policing in Cheshire, is set to receive a £8,300 donation as part of an initiative to support worthwhile county-based charities and organisations.

Warrington’s “Secret Lowry” – as remembered by his nephew
IT is now more than six years since the death of Warrington’s “Secret Lowry” Eric Tucker, but a new book by his nephew, Joe, brings the story back to life in an uplifting way – full of humour but also pathos.

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.