What Warrington students should know about London life
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.
Former Scout leader involved in “every parent’s worst nightmare” jailed for string of child sex offences
A former Scout Leader from Warrington involved in “every parent’s worst nightmare”, has been jailed for 12 years after he was found guilty of a string of child sex charges.
Man wanted for breach of court order
Officers in Warrington are appealing for help in tracing a man wanted for breaching a court order.
Flash flooding warning as heavy rains arrive
AS heavy rain hit parts of the Warrington area today experts at the Property Care Association warned that some homes could be at risk from flash flooding.
Centenary Theatre Company to dedicate “Annie” to memory of Hollywood legend Tim Curry
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.
Rail improvement works to impact CrossCountry journeys this weekend
People travelling with CrossCountry this weekend are being urged to plan ahead and check before travelling, as planned engineering work across the rail network will significantly impact journeys between Saturday 29 and Monday 31 August.
Warrington Youth Zone receives first aid supply donation
Warrington Youth Zone has received a generous donation of instant ice packs, used to provide pain relief and minimise inflammation from minor injuries, from Crest Medical, helping to support the charity’s Holiday Club and Aspire Holiday Club programmes throughout the school holidays.
Care home turns back the clock for show-stopping 80s summer party
Residents, relatives and colleagues at Green Park Care Home in Great Sankey, Warrington, turned back the clock earlier this month for an unforgettable 80s-themed summer party – and it was a celebration packed with music, dancing, and plenty of nostalgia.
Warrington-born Hollywood legend Tim Curry dies aged 80
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 schools join campaign inspired by Brianna Ghey’s mum to ban smartphones from classrooms
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.
Former Scout leader involved in “every parent’s worst nightmare” jailed for string of child sex offences
A former Scout Leader from Warrington involved in “every parent’s worst nightmare”, has been jailed for 12 years after he was found guilty of a string of child sex charges.
Man wanted for breach of court order
Officers in Warrington are appealing for help in tracing a man wanted for breaching a court order.
Police uncover more cannisters of Nitrous Oxide buried at Creamfield site
POLICE have today confirmed finding even more cannisters of Nitrous Oxide buried underground on the Creamfields music festival site at Daresbury near Warrington.
Police urge vigilance following growing threat of online blackmail
POLICE are urging members of the public to be aware of the growing threat of online blackmail.
Two arrests, no charges – 35 years on Vera Anderson’s killer remains unknown
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.
Teenage girl stamped on and left bloody in Warrington Bus Station brawl
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.
Police recover large quantities of drugs in Creamfields pre-festival search
Ahead of Creamfields this Bank Holiday weekend, police have recovered a large quantity of drugs buried in the festival’s grounds.
Drink driver banned from the roads for a further three years following Serious Crime Prevention Order breach
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 Prop Mike Cooper given suspended prison sentence
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.
Man wanted on recall to prison
Police in Warrington are appealing for help in tracing a man wanted on recall to prison.
What Warrington students should know about London life
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.
Warrington schools join campaign inspired by Brianna Ghey’s mum to ban smartphones from classrooms
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.
Remarkable year of achievement for class of 2026 at Sir Thomas Boteler
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.
Exam success continues for Lymm High 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!
Bridgewater Principal praises students and staff following excellent GCSE outcomes
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.
UTC Warrington students celebrate exam success as college prepares for exciting new chapter
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.
Apprentice highlights career opportunities for local school leavers
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.
Wellbeing workshop for children aged 7-12
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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Lymm youngsters join MP’s “politics summer school”
YOUNG people from Lymm joined others from across Cheshire at the first Politics Summer School hosted by MP Esther McVey.
Thinking About a US University? A Practical Guide for Warrington Students and Families
For many Warrington students approaching the end of sixth form or college, the natural next step is a British university, apprenticeship or employment.
‘Development tsunami’ threatens to overwhelm Lymm with new homes
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.
Difficult conversations can no longer be postponed
THERE comes a point when difficult conversations can no longer be postponed. For Warrington Borough Council, that point has long since arrived.
Housing targets put Lymm’s character at risk in Local Plan review
Warrington Borough Council has reopened the Warrington Local Plan for a major overhaul.
Irony of the new-style Walking Day
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.
Fragile future ahead for boom town Warrington ?
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.
Ten years on from Viola Beach tragedy and the numbness of pain remains
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.
Independent helps fill funding gap to keep community news free
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.
Would a Turkey vote for Christmas?
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.
Future of Woolston Hub should be a “no brainer” for council
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.
Stop moaning and do something useful like the Warrington Litter Network
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.
Luke Littler’s historic clean-sweep dream hangs in the balance
WARRINGTON’S Luke Littler’s bid to make darts history remains alive – but the teenage sensation has given himself a mountain to climb after his first two Players Championship appearances of 2026.
Rylands see red and surrender two-goal lead at Workington
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.
Yellows humbled at home by Curzon Ashton
WARRINGTON Town suffered their first defeat of the season as they were humbled 4-0 at home by Curzon Ashton.
Records tumble as Birchwood 10K brings hundreds of runners together for annual Spectrum Striders race
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 fans retrace club’s history in emotional 150th anniversary heritage march
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.
Warrington teams find out FA Cup opponents
THE draw for the first qualifying round of the FA Cup has been made.
Luke Littler’s historic clean-sweep dream hangs in the balance
WARRINGTON’S Luke Littler’s bid to make darts history remains alive – but the teenage sensation has given himself a mountain to climb after his first two Players Championship appearances of 2026.
Rylands see red and surrender two-goal lead at Workington
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.
Yellows humbled at home by Curzon Ashton
WARRINGTON Town suffered their first defeat of the season as they were humbled 4-0 at home by Curzon Ashton.
Records tumble as Birchwood 10K brings hundreds of runners together for annual Spectrum Striders race
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 fans retrace club’s history in emotional 150th anniversary heritage march
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.
Warrington teams find out FA Cup opponents
THE draw for the first qualifying round of the FA Cup has been made.
Food hygiene firm invests in new re-use centre
Specialist hygiene solution provider Christeyns Food Hygiene has invested in a new facility on its site in Warrington.
Fifth regional office marks major Scottish expansion for Inco Contracts
Warrington’s Inco Contracts is strengthening its presence in Scotland with the launch of a new office on the outskirts of Glasgow.
Made Smarter expands team to support Cheshire and Warrington manufacturers
Made Smarter has bolstered its North West team with four new specialists to help manufacturers across Cheshire invest in technology and skills.
How to get your business noticed at a trade show
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.
Warrington biomethane station to expand Gasrec’s growing network
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.
How an AI image generator could help Warrington businesses and communities share their ideas
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.
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
Hindu deity statues are drawing interest across Warrington
Interest in South Asian art and spirituality is growing across the UK, and Warrington is seeing the same shift. Local yoga studios, wellbeing practitioners and home collectors are increasingly looking for objects that bring craftsmanship and cultural meaning into a space.
Proper storage and packaging for perfumes
Maintaining the quality and longevity of fragrances depends heavily on proper storage and packaging. Many perfume products, including essential oils…
Centenary Theatre Company to dedicate “Annie” to memory of Hollywood legend Tim Curry
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.
Warrington’s building boom has a people problem
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.
NHS rolls out discreet home-testing kits against cervical cancer for millions of women
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.
Private scanning with proper clinical assessment
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.
Family launches fundraising appeal to rebuild mum’s life after extraordinary fight for survival
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.
Breathing easy: Warrington’s revolutionary one-stop lung health clinic
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.
Centenary Theatre Company to dedicate “Annie” to memory of Hollywood legend Tim Curry
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 star and word wizard Tom Read Wilson adds Parr Hall date to his sell-out debut UK tour
TV presenter, author, actor and singer Tom Read Wilson is bringing his debut UK tour to Warrington next month.
RAF Burtonwood Association to explore airfield’s aircraft accidents and incidents
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.
Elvis comes to Culcheth for a night of music, fun and fundraising
Award-winning Elvis tribute act Kirk Kreole heads to Culcheth for a special fundraising night in support of local charity Creating Adventures.
Warrington Youth Zone receives first aid supply donation
Warrington Youth Zone has received a generous donation of instant ice packs, used to provide pain relief and minimise inflammation from minor injuries, from Crest Medical, helping to support the charity’s Holiday Club and Aspire Holiday Club programmes throughout the school holidays.
Care home turns back the clock for show-stopping 80s summer party
Residents, relatives and colleagues at Green Park Care Home in Great Sankey, Warrington, turned back the clock earlier this month for an unforgettable 80s-themed summer party – and it was a celebration packed with music, dancing, and plenty of nostalgia.
Warrington-born Hollywood legend Tim Curry dies aged 80
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.
MP visits homeless charity as Government pledges new action on rough sleeping
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.
MP visits homeless charity as Government pledges new action on rough sleeping
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.
Family launches fundraising appeal to rebuild mum’s life after extraordinary fight for survival
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.
Spinathon raises more than £8,200 for social care charity
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.
Sarah reaches new heights for adoption charity
ADOPTER Sarah Hopes recently made the trek up to Snowdon and back to raise funds for Warrington-based children’s charity Adoption Matters.
The life and times of Latchford born Richard Comberbach 1644
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 fans retrace club’s history in emotional 150th anniversary heritage march
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.
‘Dad would have loved this game’ – Brian Bevan’s daughter Jeanette celebrates Warrington legend’s legacy
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.
Chance to glimpse behind curtain at Parr Hall for Heritage Open Day
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.
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.

