news archive
April, 2026
Firefighters called to chimney struck by lightning
MP hopeful of news on Holiday Inn as Government accelerates illegal migrant hotel closures
Comedy legend to appear at Lymm Festival
Warrington to receive £1.6 million boost for new SEND support services
Campaigners say future of Woolston Neighbourhood Hub in jeopardy as funding questions mount
Fun and fire safety for kids at Dunky’s Forest School
Day nursery promotes early literacy with community book hunt
Recycling giant partners with Warrington Youth Zone
Man jailed for assaulting taxi driver
Popular Greek Restaurant wins planning permission to expand following previous refusal
Get your blood pressure checked this April
Food and Drink Festival returns following first year success
MP supports new government funding for Warrington and Vale Royal College
Are more couples seeking divorce in Warrington than elsewhere?
Spring COVID-19 vaccination programme goes live across the North West
Police seek witnesses and dashcam footage following two-vehicle collision at Great Sankey
Man jailed for having indecent images of children
Appeal for witnesses and footage following serious collision at Birchwood
One casualty cared for by paramedics following collision involving car and motorcycle
Council to exit Redwood Bank investment for “substantial loss”
Councils face new rules for spending pothole funding, or risk losing their cash
Council checking criteria for Parish Council Governance Review
Grappenhall Dental Practice celebrates 20 years of serving a community failed by the NHS
Campaigners claim Council response on Woolston Hub fails to withstand scrutiny
Warrington female founder brings home trophy at Women In Business awards
Local residents get vital debt help amid warnings that more could struggle
Pedestrian taken to hospital following collision on Station Road, Latchford
Investigations ongoing after caravan torched at Risley
Large emergency presence following reports of person in canal
Winwick Dementia café launch proves a huge success
MP takes part in Pow-HER of the Pack fitness class with the Warrington Wolves Foundation
Call for focused awareness and urgency on £11.5m of unspent developer funds
Walton honours fallen heroes as restored War Memorial marks 106 years of Remembrance
One casualty taken to hospital following house fire at Latchford
Three fire crews tackle car blaze on M6 near Thelwall viaduct
Hospice volunteer celebrates 104th birthday
Access care as normal this weekend as NHS staff ‘weather the storm’ of doctors’ strike
Stockton Heath Walking Day in danger of being cancelled without more community support
Crime continues to fall in Cheshire for the fourth year in a row
Police seek help from public to trace man wanted in connection with assault
Bowel Cancer: “A tiny bit of poo could be lifesaving for you!”
Best friends launch travel company after Japan success — China tour now live!
Visually Impaired People’s laughter-filled holiday in stormy weather at Blackpool
How Acorn2oak Hypnotherapy helped Max reclaim his life
“Grief Karaoke” – how the power of music helps process loss and bereavement
Customers queuing down the street at opening of Lara Patisserie
Community boxing club sadly set to vacate Warrington fire station base
Council criticised over loss in “fire sale” of Redwood Bank
Golden Square announces biggest celebration yet as Drew’s Dirty Disco presents GS Pride
MP shows support for local volunteers at Westbrook Library

