
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.

Mayor calls on residents to support Armed Forces Day at Crosfields
MAYOR of Warrington, Cllr Mo Hussain is calling on residents across the borough to come together in support of this year’s Warrington Armed Forces Day, taking place next Saturday, June 28 at Crosfields RLFC.

MP opposes proposed changes to fertility treatment in Warrington
Warrington South MP Sarah Hall has spoken out against proposed changes to local NHS fertility treatment policies, warning they could unfairly restrict access for families trying to conceive.

Meet the artist who is knitting a life-sized replica of her grandma’s house at Arts Festival
A giant knitted house that visitors can step into at Parr Hall is to become one of the showstoppers at this year’s Warrington Arts Festival.

Crowds flock to Lymm Historic Transport Day despite showers
RAINY showers failed to deter thousands of people packing into Lymm village for the annual Historic Transport Day event.

Villagers celebrate 60 years of Thelwall Rose Queen
VILLAGERS celebrated the 60th anniversary of Thelwall Rose Queen with a Heroes & Villains theme.

Villagers celebrate medieval tradition of Bawming the Thorn with a BawmFest
VILLAGERS turned out in force to celebrate the ancient tradition of Bawming the Thorn at Appleton Thorn, Warrington.

Huge crowds turn out as Padgate & Woolston Walking Day returns to former glory
A few light showers didn’t prevent Padgate & Woolston Walking Day from returning to its former glory, with all the local churches and schools taking part together with their accompanying bands and the addition of several community groups.

New “coolest” motorbiking Rector leads Grappenhall Walking Day
VIDEO:J JUST four weeks into his new role Rev. Mark Orrell led Grappenhall Walking Day as hundreds of villagers turned out for the annual event.

Road closed as firefighters tackle vehicle fire at Appleton Thorn
FIREFIGHTERS were called out to tackle a vehicle fire at Appleton Thorn as villagers attended the nearby Bawming the Thorn village festival.

Man arrested on suspicion of supplying Class A drugs following police raids
A man has been arrested at Great Sankey, Warrington, on suspicion of supplying Class A drugs after police raided two properties in the town yesterday, Thursday.

Man arrested following suspicious incident near rowing club
POLICE have arrested a man following two suspicious incidents in Warrington including one near the town’s rowing club.

“Mad half hour” sexual assault in gym leads to suspended prison sentence for father of two
A trip to a Warrington gym ended with a young woman being sexually assaulted by another keep fit enthusiast during a “mad half hour”, a court heard.

Community order and 120 hours unpaid work for man who made malicious communications and assaulted former partner
A furnace builder from Warrington made malicious and sinister communications to his former partner after assaulting her, a court heard.

Police investigating a suspicious incident near rowing club
POLICE investigating a suspicious incident in Warrington are appealing for information and witnesses.

Man wanted for assault and criminal damage arrested after renewed appeal
A wanted man from Warrington has been arrested after a renewed appeal by police.

Man who attacked good neighbour jailed
A kind-hearted good neighbour who went to the assistance of a woman next door at her Warrington home ended up in agony with a broken ankle which later needed surgery, a court heard.

Teenage care worker had full immersion baptism to cleanse her body after being sexually violated by colleague
A distraught teenage care worker from Warrington had a full immersion baptism to try to cleanse her body after being sexually assaulted by a colleague.

Plain clothes officers help arrest suspected drug dealer
PLAIN clothes officers ran to the assistance of a police sergeant arresting a suspected drug dealer in Warrington town centre.

Man accused of historic sex abuse involving two young girls
A 39-year-old Warrington man has appeared in court accused of historic child sex offences.

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.

College lays the groundwork for apprenticeships with latest partnership programme
PAS NW LTD has partnered with Warrington & Vale Royal College to launch a Level 2 Groundworks Apprenticeship Programme, which will see the site managers of tomorrow developed under this new initiative.

Local student designs logo for newly launched Warrington Family Hubs
Creative talent meets community impact as Level 3 Graphic Design & Illustration student, JJ Reid, sees his designs selected to front Warrington’s new Family Hubs.

College responds to green skills demand with new skills bootcamp in heat pump technology
WARRINGTON & Vale Royal College has responded to green skills demand by launching a new Skills Bootcamp in Air Source…

Former college student takes step towards his own goal
A former college student and young footballer who chased his dream of turning professional to America has spoken about his experience to help the next generation.

All set for first-ever Wonderful Warrington Conference
PLANS are being finalised for the first-ever Wonderful Warrington Conference showcasing what the town has got to offer.

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.

Mayor calls on residents to support Armed Forces Day at Crosfields
MAYOR of Warrington, Cllr Mo Hussain is calling on residents across the borough to come together in support of this year’s Warrington Armed Forces Day, taking place next Saturday, June 28 at Crosfields RLFC.

Wolves’ play-off hopes hit by Huddersfield humbling
WARRINGTON Wolves’ Wembley hangover continued as their Super League play-off hopes were dealt a blow by struggling Huddersfield.

Tony Smith back at the Halliwell Jones Stadium
VIDEO: EIGHT years after leaving Warrington Wolves, former coach Tony Smith was back at the Halliwell Jones Stadium.

New sport Pickleball has arrived in Culcheth
PICKLEBALL – a fast-growing sport which is a lively mix of tennis, badminton and table tennis – has arrived in Culcheth.

Salford’s Sam Stone excited to join Warrington Wolves on loan in “massive move”
WARRINGTON Wolves have announced the loan signing of forward Sam Stone from Salford Red Devils for the remainder of the 2025 season.

Warrington keep up pressure on league leaders
WARRINGTON kept up the pressure on league leaders Heaton Mersey in the Cheshire County League division three.

Mayor calls on residents to support Armed Forces Day at Crosfields
MAYOR of Warrington, Cllr Mo Hussain is calling on residents across the borough to come together in support of this year’s Warrington Armed Forces Day, taking place next Saturday, June 28 at Crosfields RLFC.

Wolves’ play-off hopes hit by Huddersfield humbling
WARRINGTON Wolves’ Wembley hangover continued as their Super League play-off hopes were dealt a blow by struggling Huddersfield.

Tony Smith back at the Halliwell Jones Stadium
VIDEO: EIGHT years after leaving Warrington Wolves, former coach Tony Smith was back at the Halliwell Jones Stadium.

New sport Pickleball has arrived in Culcheth
PICKLEBALL – a fast-growing sport which is a lively mix of tennis, badminton and table tennis – has arrived in Culcheth.

Salford’s Sam Stone excited to join Warrington Wolves on loan in “massive move”
WARRINGTON Wolves have announced the loan signing of forward Sam Stone from Salford Red Devils for the remainder of the 2025 season.

Warrington keep up pressure on league leaders
WARRINGTON kept up the pressure on league leaders Heaton Mersey in the Cheshire County League division three.

Second programme launched to help engineers in Warrington return to utilities sector
A programme that gives people the “confidence to take the leap” and restart their careers has been launched for the second time on International Women in Engineering Day, today.

How lead generation services drive B2B sales growth
Sales teams thrive when they spend more time talking to the right people and less time searching for them. That’s…

New partnership sees rooftop solar installation at Birchwood Shopping Centre
Warrington-based Greenvolt Next UK, part of the Greenvolt Group has signed a contract with commercial real estate owner MDSR Investments to install PV solar rooftop panels at Birchwood Shopping Centre.

Smart business spending: upgrades that offer the best return on investment
Profit leaks rarely announce themselves; they trickle out through outdated tools, under-energized teams, and patchwork workflows. While it’s tempting to…

Top strategies used by Google Ads agencies to drive conversions
Digital advertising moves fast and Google Ads is constantly considered one of the most efficient ways to get targeted traffic and results. You can appear on Google Ads, but it’s deepening those appearances with real conversions that matters most. For this reason, it pays to rely on Google Ads experts.

Why now is the perfect time to start your own business
If you’ve ever dreamed of being your own boss, there’s never been a better time to take the leap. Whether you want to launch a side hustle, open a boutique shop, or build the next big tech startup, the barriers that once made entrepreneurship daunting have never been lower.

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Meet the artist who is knitting a life-sized replica of her grandma’s house at Arts Festival
A giant knitted house that visitors can step into at Parr Hall is to become one of the showstoppers at this year’s Warrington Arts Festival.

How town’s MPs voted on assisted dying bill
MPs have approved the controversial assisted dying bill by a majority of just 23, paving the way to giving terminally ill adults in England and Wales the right to end their own lives.

Squadbuilder organise two events in support of the Warrington Wolves Academy 2025 Australia Tour
Warrington Wolves Supporters’ Trust Squadbuilder has announced two exciting events planned for the Warrington Wolves Academy Australia 2025 Tour fundraising.

Choosing the best earplugs for every need: why Alpine hearing protection stands out
Earplugs are essential for protecting your hearing in various situations, from sleeping and traveling to attending loud concerts or working in noisy environments. But not all earplugs are created equal.

Health chiefs urge people to take precautions as temperatures set to rise
HEALTH chiefs are urging people in Warrington to take precautions ahead of the hot weather returning towards the end of the week.

5 unique ways for seniors to stay healthy
Staying healthy as a senior means that you have to think about the usual things like diet and sleep schedules, but you also need to make sure that you are staying active and busy with friends and family.

Raising Smiles appeal success thanks to community support
Two new state-of-the-art intraoral digital scanners are now in place at Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals’ (WHH) Orthodontics Department, thanks to the incredible support from our local communities, dedicated staff fundraisers and a generous donation from Warrington Hospital’s League of Friends.

Online portal transforms patient experience
A digital patient portal has transformed the way patients manage their appointments at Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals.

Meet the artist who is knitting a life-sized replica of her grandma’s house at Arts Festival
A giant knitted house that visitors can step into at Parr Hall is to become one of the showstoppers at this year’s Warrington Arts Festival.

Squadbuilder organise two events in support of the Warrington Wolves Academy 2025 Australia Tour
Warrington Wolves Supporters’ Trust Squadbuilder has announced two exciting events planned for the Warrington Wolves Academy Australia 2025 Tour fundraising.

Jazz fusion band The Kraken make return visit to Grappenhall Heys
FOUR-piece jazz fusion band The Kraken are to make a return visit to Grappenhall Heys Walled Garden, Warrington on Saturday, July 12.

A fun-packed June Jamboree Weekend in store at Gulliver’s World
Scouts, Brownies, Beavers, Rainbows, Guides and other uniformed groups will come together at Gulliver’s World theme park next month for a fantastic Jamboree Weekend.

Century plus five celebrations for local care home resident
Celebrations have been in full swing at Cheshire Grange Care Home at Lymm as one of its residents reached her centenary plus five in style.

Alice in Wonderland fun day at care home
STAFF, residents and relatives came together at Cheshire Grange Care Home in Lymm to enjoy a fun filled Alice In Wonderland Fun Day.

Chinese dancers make their moves at Belong Warrington
International, intergenerational relations are at an all-time high in Warrington as young, budding entertainers showcased their Chinese dance talents with a special performance for the town’s older community at dementia specialist, Belong.

Tour De Barchester stops in at Alice in Wonderland fun day
Staff, residents and relatives came together at Cheshire Grange Care Home in Lymm to enjoy a fun filled Alice In Wonderland Fun Day.

Alice in Wonderland fun day at care home
STAFF, residents and relatives came together at Cheshire Grange Care Home in Lymm to enjoy a fun filled Alice In Wonderland Fun Day.

Hero dads respond to suicide charity’s emergency plea
THREE dads who captured the nation’s hearts by walking in memory of the daughters they lost to suicide have set out on a fourth challenge to help save young lives, raising funds for Warrington-based charity PAPYRUS.

Help celebrate 40 years of St Rocco’s Hospice as part of Warrington Running Festival
IN celebration of their 40th anniversary, St Rocco’s Hospice is excited to be Official Charity Partner for the 2025 Warrington Running Festival and is offering free places in return for a minimum sponsorship.

Toy Bank Weekend proves a big hit for KidsOut charity
A special weekend at Gulliver’s World saw over 3,900 toys donated to KidsOut, a charity supporting children affected by domestic abuse.

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.

Winwick – From the Saxons to Civil War
As I travel around Cheshire I come across many places like Winwick with great stories to tell about their rich historical past.

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.