Warrington news

• Former footballer Joey Barton spared jail over grossly offensive social media posts

  08-12-2025 13:10 via warringtonguardian.co.uk
  
  FORMER footballer Joey Barton has been spared jail after sending grossly offensive social media posts about broadcaster Jeremy Vine and TV football pundits Lucy Ward and Eni Aluko.
  
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• Festive pub crawl attended by more than 200 people raises thousands for charity

  09-12-2025 15:07 via warringtonguardian.co.uk
  
  An annual festive fancy dress pub crawl was attended by more than 250 people in the town centre has raised thousands of pounds for charity.
  
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• How you can nominate a hero at Warrington Hospital for a prestigious award

  09-12-2025 15:00 via warringtonguardian.co.uk
  
  RESIDENTS are being asked to nominate their Warrington Hospital heroes for a prestigious award.
  
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• Prolific shoplifter stole medicine in Warrington during crime wave across Cheshire

  09-12-2025 14:48 via warringtonguardian.co.uk
  
  A PROLIFIC shoplifter has been locked up by the courts after repeatedly targeting stores across Cheshire during a crime wave.
  
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• Carol singers warm the cockles of residents' hearts at Christmas event

  09-12-2025 14:00 via warringtonguardian.co.uk
  
  CAROL singers delivered a heartwarming performance and surprise gifts and cards for every resident during a festive visit.
  
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• Police give details on series of incidents including town centre ASB and burglary

  09-12-2025 11:56 via warringtonguardian.co.uk
  
  POLICE have given details on a number of incidents officers attended over recent days.
  
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• Heartless purse dippers target elderly in town centre shoppers as vigilance urged

  09-12-2025 11:14 via warringtonguardian.co.uk
  
  SHOPPERS in the town centre are being urged to be extra vigilant over the Christmas period.
  
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• McDonald's makes major U-turn after less than a year due to customer complaints

  09-12-2025 11:09 via warringtonguardian.co.uk
  
  McDonald’s has made a major U-turn after less than a year since launching a new product, following customer complaints across the country.
  
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• 'Do not eat': Tesco apologises to customers over potential health risk

  09-12-2025 11:08 via warringtonguardian.co.uk
  
  Tesco has said sorry to shoppers after they were forced to issue a recall on one of their food products due to a potential health risk.
  
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• Cats ‘in need of veterinary treatment’ seized by RSPCA as police execute warrant

  09-12-2025 10:56 via warringtonguardian.co.uk
  
  TWO cats have been seized by the RSPCA from an address in Stockton Heath.
  
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• Resident fined £500 after bin bags dumped on street in Orford

  09-12-2025 10:46 via warringtonguardian.co.uk
  
  A RESIDENT has been fined £500 after bin bags were dumped in Orford.
  
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• Ex-Wire stars play in Christmas legends game to raise funds for cancer battle

  09-12-2025 09:54 via warringtonguardian.co.uk
  
  A HOST of former Saints stars turned out at Ruskin sportsground to play in a charity much to support ex-team-mate Micky Higham, who is battling cancer.
  
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• Woolston and District WI ladies set for a busy year ahead

  09-12-2025 06:00 via warringtonguardian.co.uk
  
  THE last two months have been busy ones for Woolston and District WI ladies.
  
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• Warning for PC who assaulted youth who subjected him to ‘sustained homophobic abuse’

  09-12-2025 06:00 via warringtonguardian.co.uk
  
  A POLICEMAN assaulted a youth who was subjecting him to ‘sustained homophobic abuse’ in custody.
  
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• Pub appeals for respect after customer ‘breaks decoration by performing sex act’

  09-12-2025 06:00 via warringtonguardian.co.uk
  
  A WARRINGTON pub has called for customers to show respect following incidents of damage and theft involving decorations.
  
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• Flood defence scheme in Warrington gets further funding boost of £1.1 million

  09-12-2025 06:00 via warringtonguardian.co.uk
  
  A £1.1 MILLION boost has been secured for the Sankey Brook Flood Scheme.
  
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• Controversial energy storage scheme plans thrown out over green belt impact

  09-12-2025 06:00 via warringtonguardian.co.uk
  
  A CONTROVERSIAL energy storage scheme that gathered scores of objections has been thrown out over green belt concerns.
  
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• Bully beat up woman and dragged her across a park full of children in Warrington

  09-12-2025 06:00 via warringtonguardian.co.uk
  
  A BULLY beat a woman up and dragged her across a park full of children in Warrington.
  
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• Warrington Council to ask for more cash AND to raise council tax above current limit

  08-12-2025 21:16 via warringtonguardian.co.uk
  
  Warrington Borough Council will ask the Government for exceptional financial support (EFS) – with a cabinet member admitting it ‘will not be welcome news’ for residents.
  
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• Warrington teen wanted by police over horrific stabbing 'could be abroad'

  08-12-2025 18:50 via warringtonguardian.co.uk
  
  DETECTIVES have released the image of a Warrington teenager who is wanted in connection with the horrific stabbing of a 14-year-old boy in St Helens.
  
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• Young thug jailed over attempted murder after machete attack on 14-year-old boy

  08-12-2025 18:45 via warringtonguardian.co.uk
  
  A MAN who was found guilty of the attempted murder of a 14-year-old boy in St Helens who was stabbed with a machete in a premeditated "vicious attack" has been given a lengthy jail sentence.
  
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• Curb child centres' 'excessive profits' made 'entirely from public money'

  08-12-2025 18:20 via warringtonguardian.co.uk
  
  The Liberal Democrat opposition on Warrington Borough Council is calling for stronger Government action to tackle ‘long waiting times, workforce shortages and deep structural issues’ in the national special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) system.
  
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• Popular Warrington garden centre’s Christmas display named best in UK

  08-12-2025 18:00 via warringtonguardian.co.uk
  
  A popular Warrington garden centre’s Christmas display has been named the best in the UK and given a national award.
  
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• Morris dance group donates funds to Parkinson's support

  08-12-2025 18:00 via warringtonguardian.co.uk
  
  THELWALL Morris dance group has donated club funds to a Parkinson's support group.
  
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• Canal restoration society looking for people to clear vegetation

  08-12-2025 18:00 via warringtonguardian.co.uk
  
  RESIDENTS can join a team clearing vegetation from around an old swing bridge.
  
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• Toy seller in Cornwall sees his business saved - thanks to Temu

  08-12-2025 17:00 via warringtonguardian.co.uk
  
  The Chinese app was an unlikely saviour for the family-run toy business.
  
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• Strictly St Rocco's raises an incredible £75,000 - and here's who won the competition

  08-12-2025 17:00 via warringtonguardian.co.uk
  
  AN incredible £75,000 was raised through this year’s Strictly St Rocco’s event.
  
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• Travelling thief stole £3,000 worth of plumbing and electrical supplies from shops

  08-12-2025 15:16 via warringtonguardian.co.uk
  
  A TRAVELLING thief stole thousands of pounds worth of plumbing and electrical supplies from shops across Cheshire.
  
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• Warrington star Owen Cooper nominated for prestigious acting award

  08-12-2025 15:09 via warringtonguardian.co.uk
  
  Owen Cooper has been nominated for another prestigious acting award after making history at the Emmy’s earlier this year.
  
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• Two fire engines attend flat fire in Warrington

  08-12-2025 14:48 via warringtonguardian.co.uk
  
  CREWS tackled a flat fire in Warrington this morning, Monday.
  
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