LOCAL councillors have launched a fresh attack on Warrington Borough Council’s cost-cutting plans to close the Sandy Lane Community Recycling Centre – warning that residents in South Warrington could be left without a convenient recycling facility.

Orford Jubilee Neighbourhood Hub will close for two days next week as part of work to reduce carbon emissions and improve energy efficiency at the hub.

AN inquest into the death of Dr Mark Deakin, the consultant paediatrician who became a key figure in the Lucy Letby case, will formally open in Warrington later this month.

Officers investigating a report of sexual assault have released CCTV images of a man they would like to speak to.

Police are seeking help from the public in locating a missing 12-year-old girl from Warrington.

THE founder and organiser of Warrington Mela, Fromer Mayor Cllr Mo Hussain, pays tribute to the organisations, sponsors, volunteers and community groups that have supported the event over the years.

POLICE have secured a three-month closure order against a shop on Winwick Street, Warrington, found selling illegal vapes, tobacco and cigarettes worth £7,600.

A “callous” fraudster who intimidated a victim into taking out £38,000 in loans has been jailed for more than four years.

FIREFIGHTERS tackled a vehicle fire in a car park on Wilson Patten Street, Warrington, late on Tuesday night.

POLICE have revealed the scale of their crackdown on crime at Creamfields – with 38 people arrested and £246,000 worth of illegal drugs seized during the four-day festival.

Officers investigating a report of sexual assault have released CCTV images of a man they would like to speak to.

POLICE have secured a three-month closure order against a shop on Winwick Street, Warrington, found selling illegal vapes, tobacco and cigarettes worth £7,600.

A “callous” fraudster who intimidated a victim into taking out £38,000 in loans has been jailed for more than four years.

FIREFIGHTERS tackled a vehicle fire in a car park on Wilson Patten Street, Warrington, late on Tuesday night.

POLICE have revealed the scale of their crackdown on crime at Creamfields – with 38 people arrested and £246,000 worth of illegal drugs seized during the four-day festival.

DETECTIVES investigating reports of an assault following an altercation on Orford Lane, Warrington, involving six arrests of males aged 14-80, are appealing for information from the public.

POLICE are seeking witnesses following the arrest of a 34-year-old woman on suspicion of theft following a spate of incidents at Warrington Hospital.

POLICE have charged a man with multiple offences following reports of an incident at Warrington Hospital.

POLICE have issued a stark warning to would-be gatecrashers at Creamfields after a large number of young people attempted to climb over the festival perimeter fence in a bid to get into the event.

POLICE are investigating a spate of thefts from patients at Warrington Hospital.

Around 1,000 students have gained valuable insight into careers in the leisure and hospitality sector during the last 12 months through Gulliver’s World’s Work Experience Workshops.

As children return to school for the 2026-27 year, the government is introducing new rules to help address the added financial pressures on parents through excessive school uniform costs.

Every September, a bunch of Warrington sixth formers trade the Golden Square for Zone 1. Priestley College alone sends dozens to London each year, and plenty more head off from other local sixth forms.

THE majority of state secondary schools in Warrington have now either introduced or committed to introducing phone-free school days, as a campaign inspired by the tragic death of local teenager Brianna Ghey gathers momentum.

SIR Thomas Boteler Church of England High School is beyond delighted and immensely proud to celebrate the outstanding achievements of the Class of 2026, who have secured the best set of GCSE results in the history of the school.

FOLLOWING a great day of post-16 results last week, it was the turn of Year 11 students at Lymm High School to open the envelopes containing their GCSE results… and they have done brilliantly!

WARRINGTON’S Bridgewater High School is celebrating an excellent set of GCSE results this summer, reflecting the hard work, dedication and achievement of students and staff across the school.

Students at UTC Warrington are celebrating their GCSE achievements today, as they mark an important milestone and look ahead to exciting next steps in education, training and employment.

A Warrington apprentice who progressed to marketing manager in just three and a half years is highlighting the diverse career opportunities available to local school leavers in the building materials sector.

A NEW workshop for children aged 7-12 is being launched in Warrington by local wellbeing business Eyez on the Vibes
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THERE can be little argument that Britain needs more affordable homes. Young families deserve the chance to get on the property ladder, older residents need suitable accommodation to downsize into, and businesses rely on a growing workforce.

THERE comes a point when difficult conversations can no longer be postponed. For Warrington Borough Council, that point has long since arrived.

Warrington Borough Council has reopened the Warrington Local Plan for a major overhaul.

THE irony of the new-style Warrington Walking Day which will take place this year is that it will result in changes many people have been seeking for years.

WARRINGTON is often held up as a success story of modern regional Britain—but that narrative is beginning to fray, despite another upbeat Property Review last week.

IT is hard to believe it was 10 years ago today that I was reporting on the heartbreaking story about local band Viola Beach being killed in a tragic accident while on their first tour abroad.

I had a very positive meeting with Independent Cllr. Neil Johnson who has kindly agreed to plug some of the funding gap left by Culcheth & Glazebury Parish Council.

AS our American cousins celebrated Thanksgiving this week, Warrington Borough Councillors are set to vote on some key issues on Monday evening – including giving themselves another increase in allowances.

LET us all hope Warrington Borough Council’s six-week consultation over the future of Woolston Neighbourhood Hub results in a positive outcome for the thousands of local people who rely on the community facility.

DURING my travels around Warrington reporting on local issues or showcasing local offerings, it never ceases to amaze me how many negative people pop up on social media having a go at the town they live or work in.

WARRINGTON Town battled to a 2-1 win at Leek Town, despite having to play 40 minutes with 10 men.

WARRINGTON Rylands completed a perfect Bank Holiday weekend with a 3-1 victory over lowly Bamber Bridge.

WARRINGTON Rylands travelled to a wet Alfreton Town on Saturday, looking to begin the Bank Holiday weekend with a brace of wins.

RAIN washed out all Saturday cricket in the Warrington area.

WARRINGTON Wolves are guaranteed a home game in the Super League play-offs after holding on to beat Hull FC 16-14.

SUBSTITUTE Laurence Sorhaindo pounced six minutes from time to earn Emley a point away at Warrington Town.

WARRINGTON Town battled to a 2-1 win at Leek Town, despite having to play 40 minutes with 10 men.

WARRINGTON Rylands completed a perfect Bank Holiday weekend with a 3-1 victory over lowly Bamber Bridge.

WARRINGTON Rylands travelled to a wet Alfreton Town on Saturday, looking to begin the Bank Holiday weekend with a brace of wins.

RAIN washed out all Saturday cricket in the Warrington area.

WARRINGTON Wolves are guaranteed a home game in the Super League play-offs after holding on to beat Hull FC 16-14.

SUBSTITUTE Laurence Sorhaindo pounced six minutes from time to earn Emley a point away at Warrington Town.

The online shopping world has given opportunities for people who want to start their own businesses. Just being part of the internet market is the beginning. When there are many online stores trying to get attention, new businesses need to find good ways to make customers trust them and show who they are.

Warrington has become one of the North West’s busiest business hubs, with strong transport links, a growing logistics and finance sector, and a steady flow of local firms attracting investment or planning their next sale.

EMR, a global leader in circular materials, has unveiled a new global brand identity built around a simple belief: ‘Everything Must Recycle’.

An employee from Amazon in Warrington, whose passion for supporting his local community has been recognised at the company’s annual “That’s BENtastic!” Awards, run by the Operations arm of Amazon’s Black Employee Network for the UK & Ireland.

Specialist hygiene solution provider Christeyns Food Hygiene has invested in a new facility on its site in Warrington.

Warrington’s Inco Contracts is strengthening its presence in Scotland with the launch of a new office on the outskirts of Glasgow.

Warrington based accountants

Air conditioning and heating solutions, Warrington

Art Galleries in Warrington, Stockton Heath and Lymm

BUILDERS in the Warrington area

Carpet suppliers and carpet cleaners in the Warrington area.

Car sales and repairs in Warrington

E-commerce fulfilment places very different demands on a warehouse than simple bulk storage. Orders may need to be picked, packed and dispatched throughout the day, returned goods have to be processed efficiently, and stock levels can change quickly during seasonal peaks or promotional campaigns.

Macs have a reputation for security. Apple builds macOS with protections designed to keep digital threats away. That reputation can also create a false sense of security. A secure operating system does not automatically mean private online activity.

Application support is the reason your banking app opens without drama on a Monday morning. You never think about it. Then one day the checkout freezes, or the booking page throws an error at the worst possible hour, and the whole thing becomes very real very fast.

Warrington’s independent food economy is busy and varied. Stockton Heath delis, cafes near Warrington Central, and traders at Warrington Market are responding to customers who want organic options and clearer ingredient lists.

A new Healthwatch report has highlighted serious concerns about the reliability and consistency of home care in Warrington – as the borough council prepares to make £34m of savings from adult social care – including more than 100 job losses.

Millions of people across the North West will be offered vaccinations this autumn to help protect them from serious winter illnesses, including flu, COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), as the NHS warns that flu could strike earlier than usual this winter.

Free blood pressure checks will be available across Warrington during Know Your Numbers Week, taking place from 7 to 13 September, making it easier for residents to access a quick and simple health check close to home.

Nearly four million women will be offered HPV self-testing kits if they have not attended cervical screening appointments following invitations from the NHS in England.

A CHANCE to tour Warrington’s modern Megalithic Park – Parkfields Park at Fearnhead – will come on Saturday September 12 as part of the annual Heritage Open Days event.

The Stylistics, one of the most successful and enduring groups in soul music, will return to the UK this autumn for a 22-date tour, bringing their unmistakable Philadelphia soul sound to Warrington’s Parr Hall on November 6.

THE Centenary Theatre Company is set to dedicate their next production of Annie to the memory of Warrington-born Hollywood actor Tim Curry, who has sadly died aged 80.

TV presenter, author, actor and singer Tom Read Wilson is bringing his debut UK tour to Warrington next month.

Sellafield Ltd employees have been getting stuck into the action at Warrington Youth Zone’s Victoria Park Experience (VPX), volunteering their time to help deliver free activities for young people across Warrington.

A four-year-old rescue cat from Warrington, who spent more than two years living feral at an M6 service station before finally finding his first ever home, is now facing a heartbreaking fight for his life.

This month is your chance to uncover hidden stories, explore local landmarks and celebrate Warrington’s rich heritage as Heritage Open Days return this September.

Westvale House Care Home was filled with music, dancing and plenty of smiles as residents, families, friends and members of the local community came together for its annual Summer Fair.

A four-year-old rescue cat from Warrington, who spent more than two years living feral at an M6 service station before finally finding his first ever home, is now facing a heartbreaking fight for his life.

A remarkable 860-mile charity challenge came through Warrington as Sophie Hunt continued her gruelling journey from John O’Groats to Land’s End – with a particularly special reunion along the way.

Warrington-based children’s charity and voluntary adoption agency, Adoption Matters, welcomes new funding to deliver innovative support for adopted children, young people and families.

WARRINGTON North MP Charlotte Nichols visited a town centre homelessness charity to see first-hand the support being provided to some of the most vulnerable people in the community.

This month is your chance to uncover hidden stories, explore local landmarks and celebrate Warrington’s rich heritage as Heritage Open Days return this September.

A CHANCE to tour Warrington’s modern Megalithic Park – Parkfields Park at Fearnhead – will come on Saturday September 12 as part of the annual Heritage Open Days event.

WARRINGTON’S lost Orford Hall is among 35 lost Cheshire country houses which, collectively, could represent an estimated £31.4 million a year in vanished heritage value, according to new analysis by Family Tree.

Ever wanted a way to enrich almost any train or car journey? A way to fascinate yourself in almost any town and place with buildings? A way to start to notice things which few others do, but are there hiding in plain sight? Then consider the rooftop world of Chimney Pots!

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.