WARRINGTON-born Hollywood legend Tim Curry, the actor whose extraordinary career took him from the stages of London’s West End to some of cinema and television’s most memorable characters, has died aged 80.

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.

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.

REPRESENTATIVES from local communities surrounding the proposed Intermodal Logistics Park North met earlier this week as the huge rail freight and logistics development moves towards its next stage.

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

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.

Davey Boy Smith became one of the most recognisable British professional wrestlers of all time, carrying the Union Flag and the name “The British Bulldog” into arenas around the world.

The popular Land of Lights festival returns to Warrington this winter, with Gulliver’s World once again hosting the breathtaking spectacle.

In general practice, a scan is rarely the whole answer. It is one part of a careful process: listening to the patient, understanding the symptoms, considering risk and choosing the right investigation.

PLANS to convert a former nightclub into a coffee shop would restore a daytime use in the town centre and reduce the risk of late night noise and anti-social behaviour problems for nearby residents, Warrington planning chiefs have been told.

POLICE have today confirmed finding even more cannisters of Nitrous Oxide buried underground on the Creamfields music festival site at Daresbury near Warrington.

POLICE are urging members of the public to be aware of the growing threat of online blackmail.

THE brutal murder of mother-of-two Veronica “Vera” Anderson reaches its 35th anniversary today, with her killer still unidentified and Cheshire Police continuing to keep the case under review.

POLICE are seeking witnesses following reports of violent fight involving two teenage girls at Warrington Bus Station on Saturday night, resulting in one being stamped on and left with a bloody nose.

Ahead of Creamfields this Bank Holiday weekend, police have recovered a large quantity of drugs buried in the festival’s grounds.

A drink driver from Warrington, who breached a Serious Crime Prevention Order, has been banned from driving for a further three years.

FORMER Warrington Wolves and England international Mike Cooper has been handed an 18-month suspended prison sentence after being convicted of stalking his former partner and her friend.

Police in Warrington are appealing for help in tracing a man wanted on recall to prison.

Police are continuing to appeal for information to trace a Warrington man wanted for burglary and criminal damage offences.

THREE men have been charged with a series of distraction thefts at cash machines, including in the Warrington area, totalling approximately £37,000.

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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YOUNG people from Lymm joined others from across Cheshire at the first Politics Summer School hosted by MP Esther McVey.

For many Warrington students approaching the end of sixth form or college, the natural next step is a British university, apprenticeship or employment.

CHILDREN at the Bright Horizons day nursery at Callands, Warrington became “little astronomers” as they celebrated the Solar Eclipse.

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 Rylands surrendered a two-goal lead to lose 3-2 at Workington AFC in a match where a series of controversial decisions by the officials had a major impact on the game.

WARRINGTON Town suffered their first defeat of the season as they were humbled 4-0 at home by Curzon Ashton.

RECORDS tumbled as hundreds of runners took to the roads around Birchwood and Croft yesterday for the 41st Birchwood 10K, organised by Warrington running club Spectrum Striders.

WARRINGTON Wolves supporters turned back the clock as they took part in a special 150th anniversary heritage march from the club’s former home at Wilderspool to the Halliwell Jones Stadium.

THE draw for the first qualifying round of the FA Cup has been made.

THE spirit of Warrington Wolves legend Brian Bevan was very much alive at the Halliwell Jones Stadium as his daughter Jeanette Lane joined supporters for a special Heritage Weekend clash against Huddersfield Giants.

WARRINGTON Rylands surrendered a two-goal lead to lose 3-2 at Workington AFC in a match where a series of controversial decisions by the officials had a major impact on the game.

WARRINGTON Town suffered their first defeat of the season as they were humbled 4-0 at home by Curzon Ashton.

RECORDS tumbled as hundreds of runners took to the roads around Birchwood and Croft yesterday for the 41st Birchwood 10K, organised by Warrington running club Spectrum Striders.

WARRINGTON Wolves supporters turned back the clock as they took part in a special 150th anniversary heritage march from the club’s former home at Wilderspool to the Halliwell Jones Stadium.

THE draw for the first qualifying round of the FA Cup has been made.

THE spirit of Warrington Wolves legend Brian Bevan was very much alive at the Halliwell Jones Stadium as his daughter Jeanette Lane joined supporters for a special Heritage Weekend clash against Huddersfield Giants.

Most small businesses in Warrington have at least one or two regional exhibitions within easy reach. EventCity, the NEC, Liverpool Exhibition Centre and dozens of smaller outdoor trade events sit right on the doorstep, and plenty of local companies use them to pick up leads and build relationships.

Gasrec is to open its first high-capacity, public-access biomethane refuelling facility in the North West, with planning permission secured for a new station in Warrington.

Warrington is a place where local ideas are often the beginning of something bigger. A small business may be preparing for a new opening, a community group may be organising an event, or a local organisation may want to show people what a new project could look like.

Getting fired unfairly or watching a pay dispute drag on is stressful enough without discovering that a proper legal opinion costs hundreds of pounds before anyone even looks at your case. Most workers never find out whether they have a valid claim because the price of finding out is the barrier itself.

Warrington has become a hub of economy in the North, with strong transport links and a number of booming industries. 

It’s been another incredibly busy few weeks, with Barrow Electrical continuing to grow, Warrington’s community keeping us busy and plenty happening at Warrington Rylands 1906 FC. I’m also writing this from Spain, where we’ve finally managed to enjoy some much-needed family time.

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Air conditioning and heating solutions, Warrington

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Warrington has plenty of construction work going on. Logistics hubs along the M6 and M62, new housing developments popping up across the borough, Sci-Tech Daresbury still expanding, warehousing and distribution centres going up left and right.

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

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.

The popular Land of Lights festival returns to Warrington this winter, with Gulliver’s World once again hosting the breathtaking spectacle.

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.

In general practice, a scan is rarely the whole answer. It is one part of a careful process: listening to the patient, understanding the symptoms, considering risk and choosing the right investigation.

A Warrington family has launched an emotional £200,000 fundraising appeal to help rebuild the life of a 44-year-old mum who has survived an extraordinary medical battle which doctors say is so rare they want to publish it in medical journals around the world.

If you’ve been battling a persistent cough, feeling short of breath during everyday activities, or simply worried about your lung health, you’re not alone. Thousands of people across Warrington are affected by breathing issues that impact their work, exercise, sleep, and quality of life.

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

THE fascinating history of aircraft crashes, accidents and incidents at RAF Burtonwood will be explored in the next free online lecture organised by the RAF Burtonwood Association.

Award-winning Elvis tribute act Kirk Kreole heads to Culcheth for a special fundraising night in support of local charity Creating Adventures.

A number of road closures will be in place this Sunday for the annual Birchwood 10k organised by Spectrum Striders.

WARRINGTON-born Hollywood legend Tim Curry, the actor whose extraordinary career took him from the stages of London’s West End to some of cinema and television’s most memorable characters, has died aged 80.

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.

A Warrington family has launched an emotional £200,000 fundraising appeal to help rebuild the life of a 44-year-old mum who has survived an extraordinary medical battle which doctors say is so rare they want to publish it in medical journals around the world.

The beauty of the Cheshire village of Lower Peover cannot be underestimated, with its chocolate box cottages, its wonderful old pub and stunning ancient church dating back to early medieval times.

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.

A Warrington family has launched an emotional £200,000 fundraising appeal to help rebuild the life of a 44-year-old mum who has survived an extraordinary medical battle which doctors say is so rare they want to publish it in medical journals around the world.

A team of determined fundraisers has raised an incredible £8,265 for Warrington-based national social care charity Making Space after completing a gruelling six-hour spinathon.

ADOPTER Sarah Hopes recently made the trek up to Snowdon and back to raise funds for Warrington-based children’s charity Adoption Matters.

The beauty of the Cheshire village of Lower Peover cannot be underestimated, with its chocolate box cottages, its wonderful old pub and stunning ancient church dating back to early medieval times.

WARRINGTON Wolves supporters turned back the clock as they took part in a special 150th anniversary heritage march from the club’s former home at Wilderspool to the Halliwell Jones Stadium.

THE spirit of Warrington Wolves legend Brian Bevan was very much alive at the Halliwell Jones Stadium as his daughter Jeanette Lane joined supporters for a special Heritage Weekend clash against Huddersfield Giants.

A rare opportunity to glimpse behind the curtain at one of the north west’s leading arts and entertainment venues is on offer as part of Heritage Open Days 2026.

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.