AN OPTICIANS in Warrington is opening its store out-of-hours to offer free eye care and glasses for people experiencing homelessness.

FIREFIGHTERS were called out to an incident involving a horsebox trailer fire on the fuel forecourt at Burtonwood Services on the M62 near Warrington.

THE family of a Warrington mum with a “heart of gold” who died from pancreatic cancer has shared her story to raise awareness of the exceptional care she received at St Rocco’s Hospice.

POPULAR Warrington PCSO Tony Spruce was given a surprise fond farewell by friends and colleagues at the town’s Living Well Hub, where he was due to hold his last surgery.

WARRINGTON and the North West are set to become a global centre for quantum technology, following a £51 million government investment in a new National Cryogenic Facility (NCF) at STFC’s Daresbury Laboratory.

A series of four candid video interviews with Warrington Borough Council leader Hans Mundry has confirmed the stark financial pressures faced by the council, with a question mark over the future of the town’s leisure provision and the embattled Woolston Neighbourhood Hub.

LOCAL author Richy Sutton has published a new book on Warrington based- Cold War Veteran Derek Vernon, who guarded notorious Nazi’s Rudolph Hess and Albert Speer at Berlin’s Spandau Prison.

YOUNG people are thriving at a Supported Internship Programme at the Gulliver’s World family theme park in Warrington.

MORE children in Warrington North will get access to childcare close to home, as the Government announced that Brook Acre Community Primary School and Winwick CofE Primary School will receive funding to open a Best Start school-based nursery.

Up to six weeks of roadworks are planned at Lymm next month (April) as Scottish Power continues to roll out new HV cable in the village.

TWO people have now been charged following a burglary at the home of a vulnerable elderly man in Warrington.

A man from Afghanistan who was seen by a CCTV operator groping a woman outside a Warrington town centre nightclub has been jailed.

A man and a woman have been arrested thanks to CCTV footage after “violating the security” of a vulnerable elderly man during a burglary at his Warrington home.

POLICE at Warrington are reminding residents to take the proper precautions when securing their bikes following reports of thefts across the town, including a significant number at Orford.

A 49-year-old woman from Warrington has been charged with stalking, burglary and breaching bail conditions.

CHESHIRE Police is warning young people to be on their guard over a new social media scam which is leaving teenagers hundreds of pounds out of pocket.

POLICE have issued a warning for residents to remain vigilant following an attempted burglary at a residential property in Appleton, Warrington.

A 32-year-old man has been arrested after police were called to reports of a disturbance at Appleton, Warrington, on Wednesday morning.

OFFICERS investigating reports of a serious assault at Latchford, Warrington, have charged two local men in connection with the incident.

A cocaine dealer from Warrington has been jailed after choosing “the worst day possible to be out and about” during a day of intensified police action codenamed Operation Crossbow.

Learners at UTC Warrington have received a £1,000 investment to support their student-led robotics teams, after their exciting qualification earlier this month for the FIRST Tech Challenge UK National Final.

A Warrington school is playing a lead role in a nationwide government push to ensure that more reception children are ready to thrive as they begin school.

Warrington & Vale Royal College is celebrating the achievements of its students following a strong set of GCSE English and maths resit results from the November exam series.

A former Priestley College student whose creative instincts were first nurtured in the classroom has built a nationally recognised career in design and photography.

Dunky’s Day Nurseries and Forest Schools are celebrating two decades of delivering childcare and education.

Warrington & Vale Royal College is celebrating this week, having been confirmed a finalist in this year’s prestigious Educate North Awards.

Warrington MP Sarah Hall officially opened a new play area at St Philip Church of England Primary School in Westbrook.

THE Cheshire and Warrington Careers Hub is one of 10 areas across England to be awarded funding through the £2.3 million Future Ready Fund, a three-year programme designed to close the career readiness gap through high-quality, modern work experience.

Pupils, staff and families at Gorse Covert Primary School have fallen head over heels for a very special new arrival — Dora, a four-month-old cockapoo puppy who is beginning her journey to become the school’s therapy dog.

WARRINGTON & Vale Royal College is delighted to announce that it has secured grant funding from the Savoy Educational Trust to support significant upgrades to its Hospitality & Catering facilities.

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 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.

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.

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.

CONGRATULATIONS to everyone involved in this year’s Warrington Mela which is fast becoming one of the highlights of the year in the town’s calendar of events.

I’m sorry to say that the world of toxic politics has reached a new low in the Culcheth area – and it’s not just me saying it – I am hearing it from lots of people across the whole of Warrington.

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.

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.

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!

LATCHFORD Albion Giants gained their first victory of the season when Will Maguire’s late penalty settled an enthralling encounter with Orrell St James by a single point.

LYMM ventured to deepest cider country to take on Taunton Titans and ripped up the form book with a thrilling 28-29 victory.

WARRINGTON Rylands suffered a 2–1 defeat at the Quickline Logistics Arena on Saturday, as FC United of Manchester avenged their earlier loss at Broadhurst Park.

WARRINGTON Wolves’ perfect start to 2026 continued with a 72-6 thumping of Castleford.

TWO goals either side of half-time proved the difference as Warrington Town went down 2-1 away at play-off chasing Stockton Town.

WARRINGTON’S Luke Littler produced a stunning fightback from 5-0 down as he celebrated his second nightly win of the Premier League season in Dublin last night and now the 2024 champion has vowed to chase down league leader Jonny Clayton.

LATCHFORD Albion Giants gained their first victory of the season when Will Maguire’s late penalty settled an enthralling encounter with Orrell St James by a single point.

LYMM ventured to deepest cider country to take on Taunton Titans and ripped up the form book with a thrilling 28-29 victory.

WARRINGTON Rylands suffered a 2–1 defeat at the Quickline Logistics Arena on Saturday, as FC United of Manchester avenged their earlier loss at Broadhurst Park.

WARRINGTON Wolves’ perfect start to 2026 continued with a 72-6 thumping of Castleford.

TWO goals either side of half-time proved the difference as Warrington Town went down 2-1 away at play-off chasing Stockton Town.

WARRINGTON’S Luke Littler produced a stunning fightback from 5-0 down as he celebrated his second nightly win of the Premier League season in Dublin last night and now the 2024 champion has vowed to chase down league leader Jonny Clayton.

WARRINGTON-based family-run business Barrow Electrical has proven that community impact outweighs corporate size after being crowned the winner of the High Sheriff’s Award for Excellence in Enterprise.

WARRINGTON and the North West are set to become a global centre for quantum technology, following a £51 million government investment in a new National Cryogenic Facility (NCF) at STFC’s Daresbury Laboratory.

A lot of office equipment gets bought with a fairly low level of emotional investment. It needs to work, fit…

Three women at Warrington-based Taylor Wimpey North West, including a Land Manager, Technical Trainee and Marketing Manager, are sharing their experiences during Women’s History Month to empower others considering a career in the construction industry.

THE number of employees on payroll in Warrington in February was 101,305 – down 0.4 per cent on the same month last year.

X‑Press Legal Services has achieved Cyber Essentials Plus accreditation for the fifth consecutive year, reaffirming its unwavering commitment to maintaining the highest standards of cyber security.

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AN OPTICIANS in Warrington is opening its store out-of-hours to offer free eye care and glasses for people experiencing homelessness.

WARRINGTON and the North West are set to become a global centre for quantum technology, following a £51 million government investment in a new National Cryogenic Facility (NCF) at STFC’s Daresbury Laboratory.

Throughout Warrington, the private rental sector is now a fundamental component of the local housing market. With increasing demand, amendments in the law and higher standards from the tenants, the role of a landlord is no longer just about property ownership. 

Do you notice that some conflicts in your romantic relationships and friendships repeat themselves? Or do the conflicts arise from minor misunderstandings? Does it feel exhausting?

AN OPTICIANS in Warrington is opening its store out-of-hours to offer free eye care and glasses for people experiencing homelessness.

NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) is a package of care arranged and fully funded by the NHS for adults with complex, ongoing health needs.

THIS week is Social Work Week (16-20 March) and Warrington Borough Council is celebrating the important role of those working in social work.

A PIONEERING service bringing children’s cancer treatment closer to home has launched in the North West – the first of its kind in the UK.

A re-creation of the Cornish coast, painstakingly stitched entirely from memory over five years, is to go on display at Warrington Museum after being recognised by the Royal Academy of Arts.

WARRINGTON Pride is set to return this summer on Saturday, June 13th, with a vibrant, family-friendly celebration centred at the heart of the town with all performers and acts donating their time free of charge.

Families looking for action-packed fun this Easter should make a beeline for the Spring Spectacular at Gulliver’s World.

A cross between a scavenger hunt and a micro exhibition is coming Warrington Museum and Art Gallery this month.

THE family of a Warrington mum with a “heart of gold” who died from pancreatic cancer has shared her story to raise awareness of the exceptional care she received at St Rocco’s Hospice.

LOCAL author Richy Sutton has published a new book on Warrington based- Cold War Veteran Derek Vernon, who guarded notorious Nazi’s Rudolph Hess and Albert Speer at Berlin’s Spandau Prison.

FORMER Mayor of Warrington, Geoff Settle, has less than ten days left to go on his fund-raising bipolar 30 for 30 challenges.

PEOPLE are being invited to go ‘all in’ against cancer this spring by signing up for Race for Life in Warrington.

THE family of a Warrington mum with a “heart of gold” who died from pancreatic cancer has shared her story to raise awareness of the exceptional care she received at St Rocco’s Hospice.

FORMER Mayor of Warrington, Geoff Settle, has less than ten days left to go on his fund-raising bipolar 30 for 30 challenges.

PEOPLE are being invited to go ‘all in’ against cancer this spring by signing up for Race for Life in Warrington.

Walton Hall and Gardens will be transformed into a vibrant array of fun, laughter and colour as St. Rocco’s Hospice host the 2026 Colour Run, on Sunday, 10th May.

LOCAL author Richy Sutton has published a new book on Warrington based- Cold War Veteran Derek Vernon, who guarded notorious Nazi’s Rudolph Hess and Albert Speer at Berlin’s Spandau Prison.

THIRTY-THREE years ago today, the history of our town changed forever – as peace triumphed over pure evil following the Warrington bombing, when two bombs planted by the IRA in bins on Bridge Street exploded, claiming the lives of two innocent children.

SOME lessons arrive quietly. Others land with the weight of a hammer. And sometimes the words that shape us come long before we’re old enough to understand their full meaning.

ON October 22, 1936 – 11 days before the birth of BBC TV – six men met in Warrington and formed an organisation that in the years since has produced a unique collection of films and videos chronicling the town’s history.

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.