THE North West Ambulance Service says a sharp rise in data breach incidents is down to improved reporting and staff training.

FIREFIGHTERS from Warrington were called out to a suspected arson incident at Sankey Valley Park on Monday afternoon.

FIREFIGHTERS were called out during the early hours of this morning following reports of a car well alight on the M56 at Warrington.

CELEBRITY farming couple Kelvin and Liz Fletcher are to host the Visit Cheshire Tourism Awards ceremony at Warrington in March.

COUNTRYSIDE Homes is offering complimentary upgrades on the final homes at its Rivers Edge development in Warrington.

A NEW weight restriction is planned for Kingsdale Road at Great Sankey, Warrington, to prevent HGVs using it asd a short cut.

A FAMILY run group of day nurseries and forest schools is celebrating after raising over £26,000 for charity.

A Warrington band that met and formed in a local pub less than a year ago has released their debut album and performed to a sell-out audience at the town’s Irish Club.

WARRINGTON North MP Charlotte Nichols has welcomed the government’s tough measures to tackle illegal working, which have seen a record 1,771 illegal immigration raids in the North West in 2025 alone – more than double the number of raids in 2019.

WARRlNGTON Borough Council has submitted its first Improvement and Recovery Plan to its Ministerial Envoys, which highlights huge financial challenges both now and in the coming years.

A convicted drug dealer from Warrington, who was arrested with more than £5,000 cash in a hold-all bag, breaching a serious crime prevention order, told police: “Who do you think I am, Pablo Escobar?” the notorious Colombian drug lord.

A young drug dealer who was caught dealing drugs at the Creamfields Festival at Daresbury near Warrington, to try and make “a quick buck” has been jailed.

POLICE are appealing for help in tracing a man wanted for attempting to break into cars in the Warrington area.

Following a complex investigation into a series of burglaries, two Romanian burglars who entered the UK illegally have been jailed for over seven years.

AN HGV driver has been jailed after admitting causing the deaths of two pilots who were being driven home after their shifts, and to causing serious injuries to the taxi driver following a collision on the M62 near Warrington.

A man who was convicted of attempted murder has been charged with absconding from Appleton Thorn open prison in Warrington.

Police have charged a man with robbery and assault offences following an incident at the former Holiday Inn Hotel.

POLICE are seeking witnesses following an alleged indecent exposure incident in the Orford area of Warrington.

DETECTIVES investigating disorder at the Halliwell Jones Stadium during the game between Warrington Wolves and Widnes Vikings are appealing for information and witnesses to come forward.

A 17-year-old male from Widnes has been arrested after a Warrington youngster suffered a serious head injury following fighting after last night’s rugby match between Warrington Wolves and Widnes Vikings at the Halliwell Jones Stadium.

Warrington & Vale Royal College is continuing its commitment to working within the community by offering a wide range of adult courses at local venues across Warrington and Winsford.

Enrolment is now open for Warrington & Vale Royal College’s upcoming Skills Bootcamp, which is centred around the construction trades.

A £1.31 million investment programme is moving forward to deliver essential building improvements at local authority-maintained schools.

Around 30 employers across Warrington and Cheshire, ranging from Bentley to the NHS, are set to attend a work experience conference designed to ensure the region’s future workforce is on the road to success.

A 14-year-old pupil at Warrington’s Sir Thomas Boteler CE High School, has launched “Inclusion Starts With Us” — a mission dedicated to supporting neurodiverse children and celebrating the people who make everyday life kinder, calmer, and more accessible.

PRIESTLEY College’s debate team has progressed to the next round of the prestigious MACE Debate Competition following a victory over Loretto Grammar School.

WARRINGTON’S Cardinal Newman Catholic High School will remain closed for the rest of this week following a boiler failure.

WARRINGTON’S Generate Teaching Hub – the teacher training and professional development arm of Warrington Primary Academy Trust (WPAT) – will be showcasing its teacher training programme at the Get Into Teaching event at Manchester Central on Saturday, March 7.

AN alliance bringing together local electrical businesses, industry bodies, education providers and public authorities has been launched in Cheshire and Warrington.

Warrington & Vale Royal College is once again celebrating the success of its annual Christmas performance, which this year was a show-stopping pantomime rendition of Robin Hood.

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!

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.

Report & Pictures John Hopkins A seventh-minute goal took Warrington Rylands to victory over Guiseley at The Quickline Logistics Arena…

WARRINGTON Town missed an opportunity to close the gap on the promotion chasers as they squandered a 2-0 lead to draw away at FC United.

WARRINGTON’S Luke Littler tasted defeat for the first time in three months as he crashed out of the Bahrain Masters, today, Friday.

MAX Thompson fired home the winner as Warrington Town registered a much-needed win away at Bamber Bridge.

PLANS for a replacement artificial grass football pitch, with floodlight, at Penketh High School, have been submitted to Warrington Borough Council’s planning department.

DETECTIVES investigating disorder at the Halliwell Jones Stadium during the game between Warrington Wolves and Widnes Vikings are appealing for information and witnesses to come forward.

Report & Pictures John Hopkins A seventh-minute goal took Warrington Rylands to victory over Guiseley at The Quickline Logistics Arena…

WARRINGTON Town missed an opportunity to close the gap on the promotion chasers as they squandered a 2-0 lead to draw away at FC United.

WARRINGTON’S Luke Littler tasted defeat for the first time in three months as he crashed out of the Bahrain Masters, today, Friday.

MAX Thompson fired home the winner as Warrington Town registered a much-needed win away at Bamber Bridge.

PLANS for a replacement artificial grass football pitch, with floodlight, at Penketh High School, have been submitted to Warrington Borough Council’s planning department.

DETECTIVES investigating disorder at the Halliwell Jones Stadium during the game between Warrington Wolves and Widnes Vikings are appealing for information and witnesses to come forward.

COUNTRYSIDE Homes is offering complimentary upgrades on the final homes at its Rivers Edge development in Warrington.

WARRINGTON-based Home Instead’s COO Ruth Brown has been appointed to one of the most influential roles in UK franchising.

WARRINGTON based Wain Group, one of the UK’s largest privately owned residential developers, has secured £140 million in new funding from Lloyds and NatWest to accelerate its next growth phase.

Miller Homes has appointed Michael Parkinson as Technical Director for its North West region, further strengthening its senior team as the business gears up to deliver its ambitious growth plans through 2026 and beyond.

In the cryptocurrency industry, licensing is often viewed as a formal checkpoint that follows once a platform is technologically ready. Many projects assume that engaging a recognised legal adviser and submitting the required documentation will lead to a clear and timely regulatory outcome.

Running a business in a busy environment means your operations need to run smoothly, as any streamlined processes save time, reduce errors, improve customer satisfaction, and help your team work with confidence.

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It’s a common misconception in the localisation industry that mature translation operations need full automation from the beginning. Teams hear about continuous localisation, API integrations, and CI/CD pipelines, and assume they’re doing it wrong if they’re still sending spreadsheets via email.

Artificial intelligence is not just a far-fetched idea that can be implemented only in big companies. Nowadays, AI-driven systems are increasingly defining the way business is conducted, competition, and expansion within the digital economy.

The world of custom apparel has evolved dramatically over the past decade, allowing individuals and small businesses to produce unique, professional-quality clothing with a level of precision that was once only possible in industrial settings.

CELEBRITY farming couple Kelvin and Liz Fletcher are to host the Visit Cheshire Tourism Awards ceremony at Warrington in March.

Healthwatch Warrington is supporting Men’s Matter Week, which runs from Monday 19 January to Friday 23 January 2026. The initiative…

WHILE Warrington Hospital has seen waiting lists drop by 3,532 since the last general election – and over 300,000 nationwide – there is still a “strong case” for a new hospital in the town, says Warrington North MP Charlotte Nichols.

THOUSANDS of patients in the North West are benefitting from faster treatment times after 10 regional hospital trusts – including Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust – saw significant reductions in waiting lists through the Further Faster 20 (FF20) programme.

As 2026 begins, Legionnaires’ disease remains a major health and safety concern that is often overlooked by many businesses across the UK.

CELEBRITY farming couple Kelvin and Liz Fletcher are to host the Visit Cheshire Tourism Awards ceremony at Warrington in March.

A group of local DJs have come together to bring drum and bass back to Warrington with an event taking place at Sankey Street Basement.

A Hong Kong storyteller who has proudly called Warrington home for over three years is organising two special community workshops at Westbrook Library this February.

MERE Morsels , who claim to be Warrington’s only jazz guitar duo, are to host an evening at Culcheth Village Club on Friday, March 6 – and are hoping to find an audience!

A FAMILY run group of day nurseries and forest schools is celebrating after raising over £26,000 for charity.

LOCAL charity Warrington Disability Partnership is calling for nominations for Appreciation of Efforts Awards 2025–26 at their 31st Annual Awards.

GOOD Neighbours WA5, a volunteer-led community group, marked another successful year of supporting local residents with a celebration event hosted at Warrington Town Hall, highlighting the strength of partnership between community organisations and civic leadership in the town.

VOLUNTEERS and local businesses from Warrington kindly support St. Rocco’s to raise £43,900 from the annual Christmas tree collection.

A FAMILY run group of day nurseries and forest schools is celebrating after raising over £26,000 for charity.

LOCAL charity Warrington Disability Partnership is calling for nominations for Appreciation of Efforts Awards 2025–26 at their 31st Annual Awards.

VOLUNTEERS and local businesses from Warrington kindly support St. Rocco’s to raise £43,900 from the annual Christmas tree collection.

A family-run group of day nurseries and forest schools in Warrington is celebrating after raising over £26,000 for charity.

Deep in the heart of Cheshire, in the grounds of Dunham Massey park, once home to the Earls of Warrington, stands a stunning and mysterious archaic building hidden away amongst tall, mighty oak trees that have stood for over five hundred years in what was once a Medieval deer park.

Manchester Ship Canal’s fascinating history has been brought to life at Warrington Museum and Art Gallery.

WARRINGTON Gentlemen’s Book Society, the oldest society in the town, helped raise funds for four local charities, with an auction…

Today Grappenhall village is a leafy suburb of Warrington tucked away just off the A50 Knutsford Road, but Grappenhall has an ancient past with a firm foothold in the history of Warrington.

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.