
NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Chair Raj Jain announces retirement
THE Chair of NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board (ICB) Raj Jain has announced that he will step down in October 2025.

Leaders welcome confirmation potential Mayoral elections deferred for a year
CHESHIRE and Warrington council leaders have welcomed confirmation that the area can progress to the next stage of pursuing a devolution agreement, and that potential Mayoral elections for the area will also be deferred to May 2027.

Council plan various traffic management schemes to improve highway safety
WARRINGTON Borough Council is proposing to introduce a number of traffic management schemes to help improve highway safety.

TV star Jake Quickenden joins Parr Hall Beauty and the Beast panto cast
IT will be twice the spectacle when panto season returns to Parr Hall in the New Year with Beauty &and the Beast as TV star Jake Quickenden will star alongside returning favourite The Chase’s Anne Hegerty.

Parents urged to check children’s Snapchat use after concerning group chat discovered
POLICE are urging parents to speak with their children about Snapchat safety after reports surfaced of a large group chat…

Mum high on cocaine jailed after head-on crash with family
A WARRINGTON mother who was high on cocaine and over the drink-drive limit caused a serious head-on collision while driving…

Warrington crime gang jailed for 55 years over EncroChat drugs and firearms operation
A WARRINGTON-based organised crime gang has been handed a combined prison sentence of 55 years and 5 months after being…

Local Healthwatch services unite to oppose Government plans to undermine independent public voice
HEALTHWATCH Warrington is one of 131 local services across England to sign a powerful open letter to the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, urging the government to reconsider proposals that would bring public voice functions under the control of local authorities and NHS bodies.

Men accused of burglary caught trying to make getaway by taxi
TWO men accused of attempted burglary at a residential property in Lymm were caught trying to make a getaway by taxi.

Alleged shoplifter arrested after hiding items from a charity shop down his trousers
A shoplifter who allegedly hid items down his trousers in a charity shop in Warrington town centre was arrested after being spotted by an eagle-eyed CCTV Operator.

Parents urged to check children’s Snapchat use after concerning group chat discovered
POLICE are urging parents to speak with their children about Snapchat safety after reports surfaced of a large group chat…

Mum high on cocaine jailed after head-on crash with family
A WARRINGTON mother who was high on cocaine and over the drink-drive limit caused a serious head-on collision while driving…

Warrington crime gang jailed for 55 years over EncroChat drugs and firearms operation
A WARRINGTON-based organised crime gang has been handed a combined prison sentence of 55 years and 5 months after being…

Men accused of burglary caught trying to make getaway by taxi
TWO men accused of attempted burglary at a residential property in Lymm were caught trying to make a getaway by taxi.

Alleged shoplifter arrested after hiding items from a charity shop down his trousers
A shoplifter who allegedly hid items down his trousers in a charity shop in Warrington town centre was arrested after being spotted by an eagle-eyed CCTV Operator.

Local man charged with five offences of theft from Latchford Coop store
A local man has been charged with five thefts following an investigation into shoplifting at a Coop store in Latchford, Warrington.

Man who raped and poured boiling water over former partner jailed
A 34-year-old man who raped his former partner at her Warrington home and poured boiling water from a kettle over her head and arm has been jailed.

Woodland fire believed to have been started by vandals
A FIRE crew from Warrington was sent to Radley Common last night after a fire, believed to have been started by vandals, was discovered in woodland.

Woman jailed after trying to smuggle drugs into music festival inside her body
A woman who tried to smuggle class A drugs into Creamfields music festival inside her body has been jailed for more than two years.

Police name men arrested for attempted burglary
TWO men have been charged following an attempted burglary in Warrington.

Council expanding special educational needs provision
WARRINGTON Borough Council is expanding its Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND) provision, following an annual assessment to review school capacity and pupil needs.

Council confirms misunderstanding and pleased University remains committed to Time Square
WARRINGTON Borough Council has today confirmed a misunderstanding over plans by the University of Chester to vacate the Time Square development.

MP praises life-changing work of Willow Green college
WARRINGTON South MP Sarah Hall has praised the life-changing work of Willow Green CIO after visiting the charity’s college site to see its supported internship programmes in action and meet young adults making strides towards employment and independence.

MP Celebrates Environmental Award at Evelyn Street Primary
WARRINGTON South MP Sarah Hall visited Evelyn Street Primary School to present pupils with their official Eco-Schools Green Flag and to celebrate the school’s recent Gold Award from the Woodland Trust’s Green Tree Schools programme.

University denies it is considering quitting Time Square
THE University of Chester has denied a report which suggested it was considering quitting its premises in Warrington’s Time Square.

Warrington part of landmark strategy to improve early years education with Best Start Family Hub
WARRINGTON Council has been named as a local authority to receive a cash boost as well as Best Start Family Hubs as part of the government’s landmark ‘Best Start in Life’ strategy.

Fantastic Fox Wood PTA shortlisted for national £30,000 community fund
Warrington-based Fantastic Fox Wood PTA has been named one of just four finalists in Certas Energy’s national Community Bloom Fund. The charity is now urging local people to vote and help secure the £30,000 needed to build a fully wheelchair-accessible playground.

College “regrettably” announces 17 redundancies due to financial pressures
WARRINGTON & Vale Royal College has today regrettably confirmed a total of 17 redundancies due to various financial pressures.

College launches new Adult College Course Guide
Warrington & Vale Royal College has released its latest Adult College Course Guide, featuring a range of courses starting in September 2025 and beyond.

Generous donation allows Day Nursery children to experience Forest School
MORE than 50 children from a Dunky’s Day Nursery are experiencing Forest School for the first time thanks to a generous donation from Viridor.

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.

Wolves sign former NRL forward and boxer Tevita Pangai Junior
WARRINGTON Wolves have announced the signing of former NRL forward Tevita Pangai Junior on a one-year contract for the 2026 season.

Boxer Luke to turn professional – with a new pair of gloves
WARRINGTON middleweight boxer Luke Turner will make his professional debut later this year – with a new pair of gloves donated by the firm where his father works.

Drink drive suspect arrested after vehicle careers into club gates at Warrington Town
UPDATED: A 42-year-old local man has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving after a vehicle careered into the club gates at Warrington Town FC during the early hours of this morning.

Grappenhall suffered their heaviest defeat of the season
GRAPPENHALL arguably suffered their heaviest defeat of a disappointing season when they were beaten by 276 runs at home to Macclesfield in the Cheshire County League.

Late try sees Wolves survive second half scare in soggy France
JOSH Thewlis’ late try rescued Warrington Wolves from defeat at Catalans Dragons after the home side fought back from 18-2 down at half-time.

Town Hall chiefs asked to approve padel tennis proposal
TOWN Hall chiefs at Warrington are being asked to approve the development of three padel tennis courts at Birchwood Community Hub

Wolves sign former NRL forward and boxer Tevita Pangai Junior
WARRINGTON Wolves have announced the signing of former NRL forward Tevita Pangai Junior on a one-year contract for the 2026 season.

Boxer Luke to turn professional – with a new pair of gloves
WARRINGTON middleweight boxer Luke Turner will make his professional debut later this year – with a new pair of gloves donated by the firm where his father works.

Drink drive suspect arrested after vehicle careers into club gates at Warrington Town
UPDATED: A 42-year-old local man has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving after a vehicle careered into the club gates at Warrington Town FC during the early hours of this morning.

Grappenhall suffered their heaviest defeat of the season
GRAPPENHALL arguably suffered their heaviest defeat of a disappointing season when they were beaten by 276 runs at home to Macclesfield in the Cheshire County League.

Late try sees Wolves survive second half scare in soggy France
JOSH Thewlis’ late try rescued Warrington Wolves from defeat at Catalans Dragons after the home side fought back from 18-2 down at half-time.

Town Hall chiefs asked to approve padel tennis proposal
TOWN Hall chiefs at Warrington are being asked to approve the development of three padel tennis courts at Birchwood Community Hub

Boxer Luke to turn professional – with a new pair of gloves
WARRINGTON middleweight boxer Luke Turner will make his professional debut later this year – with a new pair of gloves donated by the firm where his father works.

How modern warehouse security systems improve operational efficiency in logistics businesses
In the competitive world of logistics, maintaining operational efficiency is critical for meeting tight delivery schedules, reducing costs, and satisfying customer demands. While security systems have long been considered a protective measure against theft and vandalism, modern technologies have significantly evolved.

MP names her local favourites in call to back small businesses
WARRINGTON South MP Sarah Hall has called on the Government to do more to support small independent businesses on the high street, following a parliamentary exchange with the Business Minister celebrating Warrington’s growing food and hospitality scene.

Unlocking the secrets to successful entrepreneurship
Becoming an entrepreneur is something that’s often naturally within you. That passion and drive to persevere, even if one idea…

X-Press Legal Services offers support to charity Circus Starr
WARRINGTON-based X-Press Legal Services has presented its annual donation to local charity, Circus Starr.

4 simple ways to optimise your tax strategy as a small business
Running a small business can be exciting and certainly rewarding, but it also comes with certain responsibilities you cannot avoid. With so much to do, keeping up with filing taxes may easily slip out of mind, but this is something essential to avoid fines and maintain your business’s reputation.

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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

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Chair Raj Jain announces retirement
THE Chair of NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board (ICB) Raj Jain has announced that he will step down in October 2025.

TV star Jake Quickenden joins Parr Hall Beauty and the Beast panto cast
IT will be twice the spectacle when panto season returns to Parr Hall in the New Year with Beauty &and the Beast as TV star Jake Quickenden will star alongside returning favourite The Chase’s Anne Hegerty.

Local Healthwatch services unite to oppose Government plans to undermine independent public voice
HEALTHWATCH Warrington is one of 131 local services across England to sign a powerful open letter to the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, urging the government to reconsider proposals that would bring public voice functions under the control of local authorities and NHS bodies.

Footpath closures and speed limits looming for Creamfields construction works
FOOTPATH closures and speed limits are looming for up to five weeks to facilitate construction works for the forthcoming Creamefields music festival at Dearebsury over the August Bank Holiday weekend.

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Chair Raj Jain announces retirement
THE Chair of NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board (ICB) Raj Jain has announced that he will step down in October 2025.

Local Healthwatch services unite to oppose Government plans to undermine independent public voice
HEALTHWATCH Warrington is one of 131 local services across England to sign a powerful open letter to the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, urging the government to reconsider proposals that would bring public voice functions under the control of local authorities and NHS bodies.

Parkrun veteran completes 250th event and celebrates with slice of cake!
A veteran of Parkrun, Bob Agnew completed his 250th at Warrington’s Victoria Park and celebrated with a well-deserved piece of cake!

Celebrating 20 Years of Natural Healing
This August marks a remarkable milestone for Cheshire Natural Health in Stretton, as the clinic celebrates its 20th anniversary.

TV star Jake Quickenden joins Parr Hall Beauty and the Beast panto cast
IT will be twice the spectacle when panto season returns to Parr Hall in the New Year with Beauty &and the Beast as TV star Jake Quickenden will star alongside returning favourite The Chase’s Anne Hegerty.

Footpath closures and speed limits looming for Creamfields construction works
FOOTPATH closures and speed limits are looming for up to five weeks to facilitate construction works for the forthcoming Creamefields music festival at Dearebsury over the August Bank Holiday weekend.

Fantastic summer of fun for families at Gulliver’s World with new magical Land of Oz theme
Gulliver’s World theme park in Warrington has a fun-filled, action-packed summer of adventure lined up to keep youngsters entertained during the school holidays.

Arts festival returns with a family-friendly town centre takeover
WARRINGTON Arts Festival returns this weekend for a town centre takeover with a host of free and family-friendly attractions.

Visitors make massive donations at Gulliver’s World’s Food Bank Weekend
THE annual Food Bank Weekend at Gulliver’s World saw an incredible 3,565kg – the equivalent weight of a large van – of food donated by generous visitors to the Warrington theme park.

Mission accomplished at Disability Awareness Day as planning starts for DAD 2026
VIDEO: AFTER possibly the hottest Disability Awareness Day on record, plans are already in the pipeline for next year’s event, with a rallying call for new sponsors.

Ultra-marathon walkers raise £14,000 for St Rocco’s Hospice walking from Llandudno to Warrington
A group of intrepid fundraisers who took part in an ultra-marathon walk from Llandudno Pier to Warrington have raised £14,000 for St Roco’s Hospice, with money still coming in.

Six friends complete gruelling cycling challenge in memory of much-loved Mike Fogg
SIX friends have completed a gruelling cycling challenge along Portugal’s Algarve, raising thousands of pounds in memory of much-loved Latchford local Mike Fogg, who sadly died from stomach cancer earlier this year.

Visitors make massive donations at Gulliver’s World’s Food Bank Weekend
THE annual Food Bank Weekend at Gulliver’s World saw an incredible 3,565kg – the equivalent weight of a large van – of food donated by generous visitors to the Warrington theme park.

Mission accomplished at Disability Awareness Day as planning starts for DAD 2026
VIDEO: AFTER possibly the hottest Disability Awareness Day on record, plans are already in the pipeline for next year’s event, with a rallying call for new sponsors.

Ultra-marathon walkers raise £14,000 for St Rocco’s Hospice walking from Llandudno to Warrington
A group of intrepid fundraisers who took part in an ultra-marathon walk from Llandudno Pier to Warrington have raised £14,000 for St Roco’s Hospice, with money still coming in.

Six friends complete gruelling cycling challenge in memory of much-loved Mike Fogg
SIX friends have completed a gruelling cycling challenge along Portugal’s Algarve, raising thousands of pounds in memory of much-loved Latchford local Mike Fogg, who sadly died from stomach cancer earlier this year.

Civil War returns to Warrington
WARRINGTON’S historic links with the English Civil War came back to life at the weekend thanks to the Sealed Knot Civil re-enactment group.

Mr Smiths dancers to reunite for nostalgic performance inspired by memories of iconic nightclub
A nostalgic celebration of the iconic Mr Smiths nightclub and its lasting legacy on the community is coming to Warrington Arts Festival next week.

A wander to Wonderland on the trail of Lewis Carroll
It was in the year of 1827 when Charles Dodgson of Daresbury, Warrington was to marry Frances Jane Lutwidge. Frances went on to give birth to seven girls and four boys during their marriage.

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’.

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.