
Work ongoing to fully repair Bridgewater Canal breach
WORK is continuing on plans to fully repair the section of the Bridgewater Canal following the devasting breach in early January, with around £300,000 already spent on protecting the waterway.

Two teenagers charged with arson following Warrington town centre fire
TWO teenage boys have been charged with arson following an investigation into a large fire on Barbauld Street in Warrington earlier this week.

Police continue to tackle pick-pocket offences in Warrington town centre
OFFICERS from Warrington’s Town Centre Beat Team are continuing their efforts in protecting residents from falling victim to pick-pocket type offences.

Grandfather of Jesse Lingard says he isn’t an “ogre” and historic sex abuse victim was “seeking attention”
The grandfather of former England international footballer Jesse Lingard – on trial for historic sex assaults involving a young girl – has told a court he isn’t an ogre and the alleged victim had made the allegations “seeking attention.”

Poppy Appeal organiser urgently needed at Lymm
A VOLUNTEER Poppy Appeal organiser is urgently needed at Lymm to ensure that Poppies will still be available in Lymm and High Legh in 2025.

MP backs Government plan to save British Steel
WARRINGTON North MP Charlotte Nichols is backing the Governments plan to save British Steel ensuring production of virgin steel remains in the UK.

Hero dads respond to Warrington-based charity’s emergency plea
THREE dads who captured the nation’s hearts by walking in memory of the daughters they lost to suicide have announced they will trek again in support of a Warrington-based charity’s “darkest hours” fundraising appeal.

Keeping the town’s bus drivers healthy
IN celebration of World Health Day, Warrington’s Own Buses recently held its annual dedicated health and wellbeing event for its staff, bringing together many local health services to support physical and mental health.

A nod to history for new Winwick housing development
The historic significance and location of the last decisive battle of the 2nd English Civil War has been recognised as part of the new St Oswald’s Place development on Golborne Road in Winwick.

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.

Two teenagers charged with arson following Warrington town centre fire
TWO teenage boys have been charged with arson following an investigation into a large fire on Barbauld Street in Warrington earlier this week.

Police continue to tackle pick-pocket offences in Warrington town centre
OFFICERS from Warrington’s Town Centre Beat Team are continuing their efforts in protecting residents from falling victim to pick-pocket type offences.

Grandfather of Jesse Lingard says he isn’t an “ogre” and historic sex abuse victim was “seeking attention”
The grandfather of former England international footballer Jesse Lingard – on trial for historic sex assaults involving a young girl – has told a court he isn’t an ogre and the alleged victim had made the allegations “seeking attention.”

Police secure closure order for address linked to anti-social behaviour and drug use
OFFICERS have secured a closure order for a residential property in Warrington following reports of anti-social behaviour, excessive noise and drug use.

Boy,14, arrested on suspicion of arson following Barbauld Street fire
POLICE have arrested a 14-year-old boy on suspicion of arson following a serious fire involving a disused building on Barbauld Street in Warrington town centre.

Suspended sentence for mum who used fake DNA test to trick former partner into believing child was his
A Warrington man who was callously duped into believing he was a dad for two years, with a fake DNA test, wept in court today (Tue) when his former partner was sentenced for heartlessly defrauding him.

Police confirm arrest of 45-year-old man after large police presence attend assault incident at Dallam
POLICE have today confirmed the arrest of a 45-year-old man after a large police presence attended an assault incident at Dallam, Warrington, on Sunday evening.

Grandfather of ex-England footballer Jesse Lingard “sexually abused young girl for years” court told
The 86-year-old Warrington-based grandfather of ex-England footballer Jesse Lingard allegedly sexually abused a young girl from the age of five to 19, a court has been told.

Notorious Warrington-based gangland boss admits arming UK criminals with military grade weapons
A notorious gangland boss from Warrington, who armed organised crime groups around the UK with military grade weapons has been brought to justice following a National Crime Agency investigation.

Dad who traumatised shop worker with stag do sex toy prank has jail sentence reduced on appeal
A dad who was jailed after sniffing a sex toy in Warrington’s Go Outdoors store, leaving a female shop worker in tears in a stag do prank has had his sentence reduced on appeal.

Luxury wooden floor specialist supports new adult college course
Warrington & Vale Royal College is launching a new adult course with support from luxury wooden floor specialist, Ted Todd.

College football teams collect four titles – with the potential to add a national cup!
PRIESTLEY College’s Football Academy, Warrington, have so far collected four titles this season with the potential to add a national cup to their cabinet later this month.

Warrington’s Own Buses inspires young eco-warriors
Warrington’s Own Buses made a special stop this week at St Philip’s Church of England Primary School in Westbrook, delighting students with a visit from one of their brand-new electric buses.

College announces two new Skills Bootcamps
Warrington & Vale Royal College has launched two new Skills Bootcamps designed to support residents of Cheshire and Warrington into employment.

Bruche Primary wins recognition with a national award
WARRINGTON’S Bruche Primary Academy has won recognition as one of the highest performing primary schools in England with a national award.

College celebrates as groundbreaking reading initiative leads to published books
Warrington & Vale Royal College has announced the success of its innovative reading initiative, which has led to the publication of a bespoke series of books, now available to purchase nationwide through respected adult literacy publisher Gatehouse Books.

Callands Community Primary School joins Warrington Primary Academy Trust
CALLANDS Community Primary School has capped off a year of transformation by joining the Warrington Primary Academy Trust family.

Apprentices make their mark on the world
APPRENTICES who discovered their path in life at Warrington’s Priestley College are already making a difference in the world.

Talented students brought together for skills competition
TALENTED students came together for the annual Cheshire and Warrington Skills Competition, a WorldSkills-style event designed to enhance collaboration between regional colleges and develop industry-ready talent.

Priestley College students in national radio discussion
FIVE students from Warrington’s Priestley College took part in a national radio discussion about the issues raised by hit Netflix documentary Adolescence.

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.

Sad sign of the times as pensioner begs for 50p in supermarket aisle
A WEEKLY food shop in a supermarket is something that for many families we take for granted without giving it much thought.

Time to compensate Raven Inn for lost business due to road works blunder
AFTER seeing first hand all the hard work that has gone into re-opening the Raven Inn community pub at Glazebury over recent years it was extremely disappointing to see the chaos caused by the ongoing road works outside the premises.

Celebrating 25 years of Warrington Worldwide in print!
TWENTY-FIVE years gone in the blink of an eye since the launch of Warrington Worldwide in print and yet huge changes in Warrington and the media world!

Defying death at the double to become Honorary Freeman of Warrington
IT was an extremely proud moment for our family when my father David was made Honorary Freeman of Warrington- and we nearly didn’t live to see the achievement or tell the tale!

Former Wire player’s bowel cancer awareness month plea
FORMER Warrington Rugby League forward Gary Sanderson was shocked to be diagnosed with bowel cancer when he thought he had piles.

College football teams collect four titles – with the potential to add a national cup!
PRIESTLEY College’s Football Academy, Warrington, have so far collected four titles this season with the potential to add a national cup to their cabinet later this month.

Latchford Albion advance to second round of NWML Shield
LATCHFORD Albion Giants claimed a 20-24 victory at Salford City Roosters A to advance to the second round of the NWML Shield.

Challenge Cup holders prove too strong for Wire
WARRINGTON Wolves Women bowed out of this year’s Challenge Cup competition after conceding 19 tries to a rampant St Helens.

Lightning start from Lymm secures third place
LYMM scored 20 of their 44 points in the first and last five-minute periods of this game, giving them a well-deserved victory against a strong and determined Preston Grasshoppers side.

Rylands trip to the seaside ends in defeat
A goal just before half-time gave Whitby Town a 1-0 victory over Warrington Rylands on Saturday as skipper James Neild ended the game between the posts after an injury to goalkeeper Luke Pilling.

Former Wire player’s bowel cancer awareness month plea
FORMER Warrington Rugby League forward Gary Sanderson was shocked to be diagnosed with bowel cancer when he thought he had piles.

College football teams collect four titles – with the potential to add a national cup!
PRIESTLEY College’s Football Academy, Warrington, have so far collected four titles this season with the potential to add a national cup to their cabinet later this month.

Latchford Albion advance to second round of NWML Shield
LATCHFORD Albion Giants claimed a 20-24 victory at Salford City Roosters A to advance to the second round of the NWML Shield.

Challenge Cup holders prove too strong for Wire
WARRINGTON Wolves Women bowed out of this year’s Challenge Cup competition after conceding 19 tries to a rampant St Helens.

Lightning start from Lymm secures third place
LYMM scored 20 of their 44 points in the first and last five-minute periods of this game, giving them a well-deserved victory against a strong and determined Preston Grasshoppers side.

Rylands trip to the seaside ends in defeat
A goal just before half-time gave Whitby Town a 1-0 victory over Warrington Rylands on Saturday as skipper James Neild ended the game between the posts after an injury to goalkeeper Luke Pilling.

Iceland Foods opens £100 million state-of-the-art Warrington warehouse, creating hundreds of jobs
Iceland Foods has officially opened its brand new 500,000 square foot distribution centre in Warrington, marking a major investment in the retailer’s supply chain and reinforcing its commitment to long-term growth.

Crime Commissioner calls for businesses to up their cyber resilience
Cheshire Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Dan Price, has called for small businesses across the county to increase their business resilience to protect them from cyber crime.

Promoting a local business – get offline!
Run a small local business? Sure, you’re going to want to have a decent presence on social media, and being findable on Google is a must, but you know what? It’s not the be-all and end-all, and actually, going offline for a large proportion of your promotion could be a smart move. Sound intriguing? Keep reading…

CSM certification: cost & benefits explained
The most renowned expert recognition efforts to widen their scope of knowledge and expertise in the Agile paradigm are represented by CSM certification, primarily for those seeking to head or lead teams in the successful execution of principles regarding Agile or Scrum in an organization of their choice.

Black Sheep Wools picks up three awards
CULCHETH-based yarn shop Black Sheep Wools has picked up three awards in the CraftWorld Yarn Industry awards.

Former estate agent takes over oven cleaning service Ovenu
FORMER estate agent Andy Phillips has made a sparkling career move after relaunching well-established oven cleaning service Ovenu Warrington.

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

Make everything perfect: How to write an online dating profile headline?
When looking for love on a dating site, you should use a good dating profile headline – that’s your perfect opportunity to attract the right person and make them interested enough to message you before you have a chance to show your personality and all the amazing qualities you have.

OneClickDrive- UAE’s top car rental portal announces hassle-free car rentals in Casablanca
OneClickDrive, the UAE’s premier car rental marketplace, has now expanded in Casablanca, providing convenient, affordable, and hassle-free rental solutions for tourists and residents. The launch follows an increasing demand to rent a car in Casablanca driven by Morocco’s booming tourism and business industries.

Keeping the town’s bus drivers healthy
IN celebration of World Health Day, Warrington’s Own Buses recently held its annual dedicated health and wellbeing event for its staff, bringing together many local health services to support physical and mental health.

Road closures for annual Lymm Duck Race
A number of local road closures will be in place around Lymm village centre this coming Bank Holiday Monday (April 21) for the annual Lymm Duck Race.

Keeping the town’s bus drivers healthy
IN celebration of World Health Day, Warrington’s Own Buses recently held its annual dedicated health and wellbeing event for its staff, bringing together many local health services to support physical and mental health.

Have your say on local pharmacy services
LOCAL people are being invited to have their say on a new report aimed at ensuring pharmacy services in Warrington meet the needs of the borough’s communities.

New report shows how Warrington is connecting with communities
A NEW report is showing how Warrington is connecting with communities to deliver services that better meet their needs.

Grandfather of ex-England footballer Jesse Lingard “sexually abused young girl for years” court told
The 86-year-old Warrington-based grandfather of ex-England footballer Jesse Lingard allegedly sexually abused a young girl from the age of five to 19, a court has been told.

Road closures for annual Lymm Duck Race
A number of local road closures will be in place around Lymm village centre this coming Bank Holiday Monday (April 21) for the annual Lymm Duck Race.

Warrington to host its first-ever crime festival
WARRINGTON will host its first-ever crime festival next year.

Concert promises musical “high wire act”
STOCKTON Heath Music Society are presenting the third in a series of concerts on Wednesday, April 30 – including works described as the equivalent of a high wire act in terms of risk and virtuosity!

The Haçienda debut line-up announced for Walton Hall and Gardens
TWO of the most pioneering acts in dance music are set to unite for a historic joint headline performance for The Haçienda debut at Walton Hall and Gardens, Warrington.

Hero dads respond to Warrington-based charity’s emergency plea
THREE dads who captured the nation’s hearts by walking in memory of the daughters they lost to suicide have announced they will trek again in support of a Warrington-based charity’s “darkest hours” fundraising appeal.

Former Wire player’s bowel cancer awareness month plea
FORMER Warrington Rugby League forward Gary Sanderson was shocked to be diagnosed with bowel cancer when he thought he had piles.

Public Notice: Licensing Act 2003: Notice of Application for Grant of a Premises Licence – Cedarscafe Limited
Notice is hereby given that I/We Cedarscafe Limited, Mirela Kocsis designated premises supervisor of Turul – Hungarian’s Restaurant have applied to Warrington Borough Council for the grant of a Premises Licence in respectful of the premises known as Unit 2, Turul Hungarian’s Restaurant of Cairo Street Warrington WA1 1EE for the following Licensable Activities:

Toy Bank Weekend returns to Gulliver’s World in support of KidsOut charity
Gulliver’s World will host its second annual Toy Bank Weekend in support of KidsOut, a charity working with children affected by domestic abuse.

Hero dads respond to Warrington-based charity’s emergency plea
THREE dads who captured the nation’s hearts by walking in memory of the daughters they lost to suicide have announced they will trek again in support of a Warrington-based charity’s “darkest hours” fundraising appeal.

Former Wire player’s bowel cancer awareness month plea
FORMER Warrington Rugby League forward Gary Sanderson was shocked to be diagnosed with bowel cancer when he thought he had piles.

Toy Bank Weekend returns to Gulliver’s World in support of KidsOut charity
Gulliver’s World will host its second annual Toy Bank Weekend in support of KidsOut, a charity working with children affected by domestic abuse.

Children’s Hospice receives £2,000 donation
CLAIRE House children’s hospice has received a donation of £2,000 from the Amazon fulfilment centre in Warrington.

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.

St. Elphin’s Church – The final resting place of the 13th Baron of Warrington Sir John Boteler (Knight)
Anyone visiting Warrington today cannot fail to see the towering spire of St. Elphin’s church that is visible for many miles around and dominating the landscape.

Chance to hear memories of Burtonwood airbase Flight Test Crew
BURTONWOOD Association President Aldon Ferguson is bringing the memories of the Flight Test Crew back to life with a special online talk later this month.

Museum of Policing receives £8,300 donation
THE Warrington-based Museum of Policing, which preserves and researches the heritage of policing in Cheshire, is set to receive a £8,300 donation as part of an initiative to support worthwhile county-based charities and organisations.

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.