
Runners go the distance for Warrington Youth Zone’s One More Lap ultra-relay
THE sun rose and set on Sunday, September 14, to the determined stride of runners, who together completed a 12-hour ultra-endurance relay challenge for Warrington Youth Zone.

Fire crew called out to suspected arson incident involving hedgerow
FIREFIGHTERS were called out this afternoon (Monday) following reports of a hedgerow on fire at Appleton, Warrington.

Should Warrington Back the Cheshire Devolution Deal?
AS members of Warrington Borough Council discussed devolution this evening (Monday) independent Cllr Stuart Mann asks the question “Should Warrington be backing the Devolution Deal?

Streets lit up by St Rocco’s first-ever Neon Night Walk
THE streets of Warrington “glowed up” at the weekend as participants donned their brightest 80s gear for St Rocco’s Hospice’s inaugural Neon Night Walk.

Council leader issues statement condemning all forms of racism
WARRINGTON Borough Council leader Cllr Hans Mundry has issued a public statement condemning all forms of racism.

Bolt of Lightning sculpture lands as permanent memorial to all who served at Burtonwood airbase
VIDEO: THE Bolt of Lightning memorial to all those who served at Burtonwood airbase and commissioned and paid for by a local developer, has landed at Omega.

Adolescence star Owen Cooper makes history at the Emmys
WARRINGTON youngster Owen Cooper, star of British TV drama Adolescence, has made history after becoming the youngest male to win an outstanding supporting actor Emmy.

United Utilities aims to ‘change the cycle’ on disposal of period products
WITH an estimated 4.6 million disposable period products being flushed down loos across the country every day – Warringotn-based United Utilities is today launching a campaign to ‘change the cycle’.

Literacy charity seeks primary schools and businesses to boost reading
Literacy charity Chapter One will launch its unique Online Reading Volunteers Programme in Warrington in January 2026 and is looking for primary schools and local businesses to get involved.

Road closure for safety inspection of redundant railway bridge
THERE will be a road closure on Bradshaw Lane, Grappenhall, on October 1st to allow a safety inspection to be carried out to the redundant railway bridge.

Fire crew called out to suspected arson incident involving hedgerow
FIREFIGHTERS were called out this afternoon (Monday) following reports of a hedgerow on fire at Appleton, Warrington.

Driver arrested and car seized after failed drugs test
A driver was arrested and his car was seized after a failed drugs test at Old Hall, Warrington, last night.

Five men arrested in connection with selling stolen goods in town centre
FIVE men have been arrested following reports of men selling stolen goods in Warrington town centre.

Appeal for information after three trees torched
FIREFIGHTERS were called out last night (Tuesday) following reports fo trees on fire on a road near a motorway bridge at Appleton Thorn, Warrington.

Watch out for criminals trying to cheat people out of their life savings
SAVERS and those reaching retirement age in the Warrington area are being warned to protect their pensions and look out for criminals trying to cheat people out of their life savings.

Police impose dispersal order on Warrington town centre due to reports of anti-social behaviour
POLICE have issued a dispersal order following reports of anti-social behaviour involving mainly young people in Warrington town centre.

Two men arrested on suspicion of robbing milkman
TWO men have been arrested on suspicion of robbery involving a milkman at Stockton Heath, Warrington, earlier this week.

Police seek CCTV footage following suspicious activity at Lymm
POLICE have launched an appeal for information following reports of suspicious activity on a residential street in Lymm, during the early hours of this morning.

What happens after an arrest? a step-by-step guide for english residents
Criminal defence solicitors might not be something you expect to need—but if you or a loved one is arrested, knowing…

Four people arrested after police seize large quantity of drugs following raids on three properties at Burtonwood
UPDATED: FOUR people were arrested after police seized a large quantity of drugs in raids at three different addresses in Burtonwood, Warrington, yesterday, Thursday.

Ascent Autism Specialist College moves into new home
STAFF and students at Ascent Autism Specialist College have moved into their new home on the multi-use business park, The Parks in Newton-le-Willows.

College prepares to welcome future students at Year 11 open evenings
Warrington & Vale Royal College will soon be welcoming Year 11 pupils and their families to its highly anticipated Open Evenings, beginning on Wednesday, October 8.

College proud to announce 100 percent pass rate for all Access to Higher Education (HE) students
WARRINGTON & Vale Royal College is proud to announce a 100% pass rate across all Access to Higher Education (HE) pathways, a remarkable achievement that highlights the dedication of its students and staff.

Free after-school Dance Academy returns at Warrington & Vale Royal College
WARRINGTON & Vale Royal College is thrilled to announce the return of its free after-school Dance Academy this October.

UTC Warrington building closed due to cladding concerns
THE UTC Warrington building was unable to reopen for the start of the new term this week after being closed due to safety concerns over cladding.

Local suicide prevention charity helps schools save lives
A leading suicide prevention charity has launched a new set of free resources to help schools and colleges deliver lessons in life.

Bullying at school – does your child have a problem?
HEADING back to the classroom can be a source of anxiety or stress for many children – especially if they are suffering from bullying.

Minister for Early Education visits school’s newly refurbished nursery
MINISTER for Early Education Stephen Morgan dropped in at Cinnamon Brow Primary School, Warrington to see for himself its newly refurbished nursery and to flag up a start-of-the-new term boost for working parents.

Feathered friends provide exciting and educational morning
CHILDREN at Dunky’s Day Nursery, Culcheth, had a very exciting and educational morning – thanks to a visit from some very special feathered friends.

Last chance for school leavers to join Warrington & Vale Royal College
Enrolment at Warrington & Vale Royal College is well underway, with hundreds of school leavers having secured their spot and started an exciting new chapter.

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.

They did it – Grappenhall avoided the embarrassment of setting an unenviable record
THEY did it. Grappenhall won their last match of the season and so avoided the embarrassment of setting a unenviable Cheshire County League record – that of losing every match of the season.

Lymm edge derby thriller
ON a brisk, windy but sunny afternoon, Lymm edged a trilling derby 27-24 against long-standing friends and competitors Chester RUFC, in their first ever fixture in the National League 2 West.

Wolves tryless in defeat on first of double trip to Hull and back
WARRINGTON Wolves fell to their seventh defeat in eight games as their painful run to the end of the season continued with a 34-2 loss at Hull FC.

Salvation Army football team from Warrington to compete in national tournament with goal to tackle homelessness
AN annual football tournament for people who are homeless will kick off next week seeing a Salvation Army team from Warrington competing in a five-a-side competition representing the area against other teams from around the country.

One match left to play – and Grappenhall face setting an unenviable record
SATURDAY sees the end of the local cricket season and with one match left to play, Grappenhall – the Warrington area’s top ranked team – seem likely to establish an unenviable record.

Warrington Wolves sign Wigan Warriors Prop Liam Byrne
WARRINGTON Wolves have confirmed the signing of Wigan Warriors prop forward Liam Byrne for the 2026 season.

They did it – Grappenhall avoided the embarrassment of setting an unenviable record
THEY did it. Grappenhall won their last match of the season and so avoided the embarrassment of setting a unenviable Cheshire County League record – that of losing every match of the season.

Lymm edge derby thriller
ON a brisk, windy but sunny afternoon, Lymm edged a trilling derby 27-24 against long-standing friends and competitors Chester RUFC, in their first ever fixture in the National League 2 West.

Wolves tryless in defeat on first of double trip to Hull and back
WARRINGTON Wolves fell to their seventh defeat in eight games as their painful run to the end of the season continued with a 34-2 loss at Hull FC.

Salvation Army football team from Warrington to compete in national tournament with goal to tackle homelessness
AN annual football tournament for people who are homeless will kick off next week seeing a Salvation Army team from Warrington competing in a five-a-side competition representing the area against other teams from around the country.

One match left to play – and Grappenhall face setting an unenviable record
SATURDAY sees the end of the local cricket season and with one match left to play, Grappenhall – the Warrington area’s top ranked team – seem likely to establish an unenviable record.

Warrington Wolves sign Wigan Warriors Prop Liam Byrne
WARRINGTON Wolves have confirmed the signing of Wigan Warriors prop forward Liam Byrne for the 2026 season.

Chase International celebrates MD’s three decades of leadership
CHASE International, the Lymm-based family-owned British procurement partner trusted by engineering and maintenance teams worldwide, is celebrating Managing Director Brian Woolley’s 30th year leading the company.

Unlocking efficiency: WHRB boilers and waste heat recovery in industrial processes
The modern industrial environment requires energy efficiency as an absolute requirement because it functions as a basic operational need.

Linden Homes’ new Warrington development – details set to be released
DETAILS of Linden Homes’ new Warrington development, Radley Woods, are set to be released on September 21.

AlphaBiolabs wins £2m drug and alcohol testing contract
WARRINGTON-based AlphaBiolabs has been awarded the contract to provide drug and alcohol testing services for six local authorities in the Liverpool City Region.

Car retailer offers expert advice on the new registration plate
A WARRINGTON car retailer is offering expert advice for car buyers looking to make the most of the new registration plate launch this September.

Painter & Decorator never had so many potential clients thanks to Warrington Worldwide
THANK you to Gary at Warrington Worldwide, as a top man he is, although I’ve never met him he has really helped me to start to build my business.

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10 affordable ways to give your kitchen a fresh new look
ways to give your kitchen a fresh new look

How booth seating shapes the atmosphere of modern restaurants
Walk into any successful restaurant and I’ll bet you gravitate towards the booths. There’s something magnetic about these enclosed seating arrangements that makes them the first choice for couples on dates, families celebrating birthdays, and business meetings alike.

Best professional-grade F1 simulators for 2025
Professional-grade racing simulators have transformed over the last decade. What began as enhanced gaming rigs with steering wheels strapped to…

Santa Tony set to ride again for one last time
AFTER announcing his retirement last Christmas, Warrington’s legendary Santa Tony is set to ride again for one last time and will be hoping he has no clutch problems!

Work ongoing to improve admission times at Warrington & Halton Teaching Hospitals
WARRINGTON and Halton Teaching Hospitals is continuing to work to improve admission times after being ranked amongst the bottom scores when compared with other hospitals in the latest annual survey of hospital inpatients published this week by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Community turns out in force for Hope 100 Walk
MEMBERS of the Warrington community turned out in force for the Hope 100 Walk ahead of World Suicide Prevention Day this coming Wednesday, September 10th.

Holy Trinity Church to host health and well-being event
In partnership with WBC’s Creative Remedies team, Holy Trinity Church is hosting a community Health and Well-Being event on Tuesday, September 9.

Local suicide prevention charity helps schools save lives
A leading suicide prevention charity has launched a new set of free resources to help schools and colleges deliver lessons in life.

Santa Tony set to ride again for one last time
AFTER announcing his retirement last Christmas, Warrington’s legendary Santa Tony is set to ride again for one last time and will be hoping he has no clutch problems!

Former Kasabian frontman Tom Meighan coming to Warrington’s Golden Square
THE phenomenal Tom Meighan, former frontman of Kasabian, is coming to Warrington on September 27, along with 90s band Space, Headfeeder & The Bemonts.

Bents to host end of summer family fun day
Bents Garden & Home is set to bid farewell to summer in style with an exciting End of Summer Family Fun Day.

Town centre food and drink venues set to host first-ever Warrington Restaurant Week
TOWN centre venues are set to take part in the first-ever Warrington Restaurant Week, from Monday, October 6th to Sunday, October 12th, with a host of food and drink offers.

Runners go the distance for Warrington Youth Zone’s One More Lap ultra-relay
THE sun rose and set on Sunday, September 14, to the determined stride of runners, who together completed a 12-hour ultra-endurance relay challenge for Warrington Youth Zone.

Streets lit up by St Rocco’s first-ever Neon Night Walk
THE streets of Warrington “glowed up” at the weekend as participants donned their brightest 80s gear for St Rocco’s Hospice’s inaugural Neon Night Walk.

Literacy charity seeks primary schools and businesses to boost reading
Literacy charity Chapter One will launch its unique Online Reading Volunteers Programme in Warrington in January 2026 and is looking for primary schools and local businesses to get involved.

Mayor praises fantastic Museum of Policing Open Day event
THE Museum of Policing in Cheshire welcomed hundreds of visitors, including the Mayor of Warrington, Cllr. Mo Hussain, for a free family open day at its Arpley Street base in Warrington.

Runners go the distance for Warrington Youth Zone’s One More Lap ultra-relay
THE sun rose and set on Sunday, September 14, to the determined stride of runners, who together completed a 12-hour ultra-endurance relay challenge for Warrington Youth Zone.

Streets lit up by St Rocco’s first-ever Neon Night Walk
THE streets of Warrington “glowed up” at the weekend as participants donned their brightest 80s gear for St Rocco’s Hospice’s inaugural Neon Night Walk.

Literacy charity seeks primary schools and businesses to boost reading
Literacy charity Chapter One will launch its unique Online Reading Volunteers Programme in Warrington in January 2026 and is looking for primary schools and local businesses to get involved.

Salvation Army football team from Warrington to compete in national tournament with goal to tackle homelessness
AN annual football tournament for people who are homeless will kick off next week seeing a Salvation Army team from Warrington competing in a five-a-side competition representing the area against other teams from around the country.

Mayor praises fantastic Museum of Policing Open Day event
THE Museum of Policing in Cheshire welcomed hundreds of visitors, including the Mayor of Warrington, Cllr. Mo Hussain, for a free family open day at its Arpley Street base in Warrington.

Heritage Open Days offer packed programme of events
HERITAGE Open Days return next month and there is a packed programme of events and experiences in Warrington as part of the celebrations.

The Duke’s Cut – A history of the Bridgewater Canal
The Bridgewater canal has often been described as Britain’s first canal. Built under instruction by its owner and creator the 3rd Duke of Bridgewater Francis Egerton it was opened on the 17th July 1761.

Heritage Open Days returns to Warrington this September
Heritage Open Days, the country’s largest festival of history and culture returns this September with thousands of free events and experiences, including many in Warrington.

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.