A brave 13-year-old Warrington boy is taking on a very personal challenge to raise money for St Rocco’s Hospice – shaving his head in support of his mum, who is currently receiving care from the hospice.

A long-running planning dispute over land at Tan House Farm in Burtonwood, for use as a gypsy and traveller residential site, is heading for a hearing before a Government-appointed planning inspector – with three linked appeals now being considered.

MOTORISTS in Poulton South face six weeks of daytime road restrictions as Warrington Borough Council prepares to carry out resurfacing works across a number of residential streets.

A former Warrington mayor has renewed his calls for action to make a narrow country lane safer – warning that Delph Lane is facing increasing pressure as major housing developments are built in the surrounding area.

The deals are in for Warrington Restaurant Week, with restaurants, bars and cafés across the town centre signed up for a week of special menus, discounts and events this October.

Local fostering agency Orange Grove Foster Care is encouraging those with a spare room to open their homes and hearts to children in care who need love and stability through its new campaign.

Residents across Warrington are being encouraged to take the first step towards quitting smoking this October as part of the national Stoptober campaign.

A man arrested following concerns for his safety in Warrington is currently being dealt with by police at Warrington Hospital.

Slidie Sliderson, the £2.5m indoor slide park, is set to open its doors at Cockhedge Shopping Centre next month, bringing a new family entertainment attraction to Warrington.

Police have now arrested a man wanted for breaching his Sexual Harm Prevention Order..

Police have now arrested a man wanted for breaching his Sexual Harm Prevention Order..

A roofing contractor has been sentenced following a Trading Standards investigation into fraudulent trading practices that left a Warrington homeowner significantly out of pocket.

A registered sex offender who subjected a woman to a terrifying ordeal on a train travelling through Cheshire has been jailed just 72 hours after the incident, following a rapid British Transport Police investigation.

A 33-year-old man wanted in connection with a burglary was found hiding in a tent in a wooded area near Sankey Valley Park in Warrington after successfully evading police for 18 months.

Two teenagers have been sentenced for their part in causing a deliberate fire at a disused building on Barbauld Street in Warrington.

A Warrington man who was previously jailed in France for murdering his partner has been sentenced to six years in prison after seriously assaulting his elderly father at the family home in Winwick.

A gymnastics coach in Warrington has been charged with sexual offences as part of an investigation by Cheshire Constabulary’s Online Child Abuse Investigation Team.

A man has been charged with drugs offences following an investigation by detectives from Warrington Proactive CID into drug dealing in the town.

A man has been charged with drugs offences following a stop check in Warrington.

A suspected drug-driver has been arrested following a four-vehicle collision which closed the M56 at Stretton, Warrington, on Monday night.

Six weeks before an exam, most students are drowning in past papers, revision guides and half-finished flashcards. The trick isn’t finding more resources. It’s finding ones that match the actual exam board specification, whether that’s GCSE, the Life in the UK test, or a professional qualification.

Warrington & Vale Royal College is preparing to welcome Year 11 pupils and their families to its Open Evenings, beginning on October 7.

THE University of Chester generated an estimated £193.2m in economic value across Cheshire and Warrington during the 2024/25 academic year, according to a new independent assessment.

Warrington & Vale Royal College kicked off its very first Week of Sports this week, bringing the campus to life with a celebration of all things sport and physical activity.

A range of subjects at the University of Chester have been placed in the UK’s top 20 in the Guardian University Guide 2027, while the institution has climbed the overall rankings and made the top 20% for the value added for students.

Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School has welcomed their newest students into the school community with their annual Inauguration Service.

The first 36 Year 7 pupils at Bruche Academy are settling in nicely as the new school year gets underway.

Warrington & Vale Royal College has celebrated another year of outstanding achievement, with students on its Access to Higher Education (HE) courses achieving a 100% pass rate.

CHRIST Church CE Primary School, Padgate has been gifted more than 300 backpacks filled with a book, water bottle, pens, pencils and more as part of Amazon’s “Packed with Purpose” community initiative.

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.

THERE comes a point when we have to stop looking at major developments like the huge rail freight logistics park near Winwick and Croft in isolation and start asking a much bigger question – what happens when you put them all together?

THERE is something deeply disturbing about the sudden collapse of a charity whose very purpose was to stop young people taking their own lives.

THERE is something rather special about a village being able to celebrate its own sporting legend while, at the same time, celebrating the people who have worked tirelessly to preserve the story of the village itself.

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 the nights draw in, it was a long drive to Ilkeston Town for Warrington Rylands, but the travelling side left Derbyshire with a goal, three points and a clean sheet.

WARRINGTON Wolves head coach Sam Burgess and captain George Williams have urged their side to embrace the occasion as the countdown continues to Saturday’s Betfred Super League Grand Final at Old Trafford.

LUKE Littler’s defence of the World Grand Prix title has ended at the very first hurdle after the Warrington darts sensation suffered a shock 2-1 defeat to Luke Woodhouse in Leicester on Monday night.

Local Weightlifter Josh Summersgill has returned home to the UK on a massive high after delivering a stellar performance on the international stage at the 2026 World Masters Weightlifting Championships in Athens, Greece.

LYMM made their way to North Devon at the weekend to play Barnstaple, a side who had prevailed in both previous encounters between the clubs in the 2025-26 season.

Latchford Albion Giants fell short in their quest to ecure the NWML Division Two title in the Grabd Final at Victoria Park as they went doen 16-32 to Thatto Hedath Crusaders.

As the nights draw in, it was a long drive to Ilkeston Town for Warrington Rylands, but the travelling side left Derbyshire with a goal, three points and a clean sheet.

WARRINGTON Wolves head coach Sam Burgess and captain George Williams have urged their side to embrace the occasion as the countdown continues to Saturday’s Betfred Super League Grand Final at Old Trafford.

LUKE Littler’s defence of the World Grand Prix title has ended at the very first hurdle after the Warrington darts sensation suffered a shock 2-1 defeat to Luke Woodhouse in Leicester on Monday night.

Local Weightlifter Josh Summersgill has returned home to the UK on a massive high after delivering a stellar performance on the international stage at the 2026 World Masters Weightlifting Championships in Athens, Greece.

LYMM made their way to North Devon at the weekend to play Barnstaple, a side who had prevailed in both previous encounters between the clubs in the 2025-26 season.

Latchford Albion Giants fell short in their quest to ecure the NWML Division Two title in the Grabd Final at Victoria Park as they went doen 16-32 to Thatto Hedath Crusaders.

For a local business, being known nearby is often more valuable than being vaguely visible everywhere. Customers need to recognise the name when they pass the shop, hear a recommendation or search for a service.

Sci-Tech Daresbury has appointed The University of Manchester to join its Gold partner programme alongside long-standing member The University of Liverpool and several other specialist organisations.

WITH a depot in Warrington, Sunbelt Rentals, the UK’s largest rental company, has announced a new partnership with Primary Engineer®, reinforcing its commitment to investing in people, supporting local communities and inspiring the next generation of talent.

Setting up a business venture in Holland seems quite appealing until you find out just how much paperwork awaits you. The Dutch nation offers a good economic environment, solid infrastructure and a wider European market for a foreign entrepreneur. But capitalising on this chance requires a lot more than just choosing a name and signing a document.

Following the Government’s announcement of a new national ambition for employers to create 200,000 additional work experience opportunities for under-16s, alongside the introduction of new vocational GCSE subjects, Steve Purdham, Chair of the Cheshire and Warrington Business Advisory Board, is encouraging local employers to work with Cheshire & Warrington Careers Hub to support the region’s future workforce.

A Warrington-based farm, run by the same family for more than 500 years, has revamped its management structure after completing the 90% Government-funded Help to Grow: Management Course to turn half a million annual visitors into long-term, sustainable growth.

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Two decades ago, food banks were a rarity in Britain. Today they are a familiar part of nearly every town…

The deals are in for Warrington Restaurant Week, with restaurants, bars and cafés across the town centre signed up for a week of special menus, discounts and events this October.

Residents across Warrington are being encouraged to take the first step towards quitting smoking this October as part of the national Stoptober campaign.

WARRINGTON is preparing to give a huge local welcome to rugby league legend Sir Kevin Sinfield when his epic 7 in 7, The Grand Finale challenge comes through the town next Saturday, October 3.

Residents across Warrington are being encouraged to take the first step towards quitting smoking this October as part of the national Stoptober campaign.

A Warrington Hospital intensive care nurse manager who once faced the prospect of a lifetime tied to dialysis has spoken about how an organ transplant gave her back her freedom – and allowed her to continue caring for some of the hospital’s sickest patients.

Falling asleep in a quiet room sounds easy, but many people lie awake while their mind keeps reacting to small sounds. White noise is one of the most popular bedtime tools because it replaces sudden noises with one steady, continuous signal. It does not switch off the brain, but it can make a room feel more predictable and less alerting.

WARRINGTON looks set to finally get an Urgent Treatment Centre – but a councillor has warned that a major new healthcare facility will count for little if patients cannot get to it.

WARRINGTON is preparing to give a huge local welcome to rugby league legend Sir Kevin Sinfield when his epic 7 in 7, The Grand Finale challenge comes through the town next Saturday, October 3.

SANTA Claus is already preparing his annual journey around Lymm and the surrounding communities, with preparations already well underway by Lymm Rotary Club.

MUSIC lovers in Warrington are being invited to experience their favourite albums in an entirely new way when an immersive listening room opens for two nights in the town’s Cultural Quarter.

BUSINESS owners and retailers from across Warrington are being invited to attend the Warrington Conservative Business Forum at the Halliwell Jones Stadium on Wednesday, 30 September 2026.

A brave 13-year-old Warrington boy is taking on a very personal challenge to raise money for St Rocco’s Hospice – shaving his head in support of his mum, who is currently receiving care from the hospice.

RUNNERS taking part in a gruelling 12-hour charity challenge at Warrington’s Victoria Park were given a musical boost by the Rock Choir at the weekend.

Residents at Westvale House enjoyed a special afternoon when children from Westbrook Old Hall School paid a visit as part of the school’s Kindness Week celebrations.

FIVE friends with strong links to Warrington are preparing to take on one of the world’s most famous mountains, Kilimanjaro after raising around £20,000 for a grassroots charity supporting women and children in Tanzania.

A brave 13-year-old Warrington boy is taking on a very personal challenge to raise money for St Rocco’s Hospice – shaving his head in support of his mum, who is currently receiving care from the hospice.

RUNNERS taking part in a gruelling 12-hour charity challenge at Warrington’s Victoria Park were given a musical boost by the Rock Choir at the weekend.

FIVE friends with strong links to Warrington are preparing to take on one of the world’s most famous mountains, Kilimanjaro after raising around £20,000 for a grassroots charity supporting women and children in Tanzania.

LEARNERS at Walton Lea Partnership enjoyed their very own festival of fun after a £600 donation from David Wilson Homes helped bring ‘Happy Fest’ to life.

A family history spanning the Atlantic is bringing a Dallas woman to Warrington in the hope of reconnecting with relatives whose roots lie deep in Burtonwood’s brewing past.

A WARRINGTON man will once again pay his respects to the 16 innocent people killed during one of the town’s darkest moments of the Second World War – the Thames Board Mills bombing.

HUNDREDS of visitors stepped inside Warrington’s policing past yesterday as the Museum of Policing in Cheshire opened its doors for a special Heritage Open Day.

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.

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.