Warrington news

• How Warrington will commemorate VJ Day 75th anniversary

  11-08-2020 19:00 via warringtonguardian.co.uk
  
  A PACKED programme of town centre events has been planned in Warrington town centre to commemorate the 75th anniversary of VJ Day.
  
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• Residents paying a little more in council tax could save all 87 PCSO roles

  09-01-2026 18:05 via warringtonguardian.co.uk
  
  Cheshire residents are being asked if they would stump up an extra couple of pounds a month towards the police precept to safeguard all 87 PCSOs across the county.
  
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• High school to remain closed to majority of pupils following boiler failure

  09-01-2026 18:02 via warringtonguardian.co.uk
  
  A SCHOOL in Warrington will remain closed to the majority of pupils on Monday.
  
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• Warrington filmmaker to screen award-winning recovery film at Dry January event

  09-01-2026 18:00 via warringtonguardian.co.uk
  
  A filmmaker from Warrington who channelled his recovery journey into his work will screen his film as part of Dry January
  
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• Village sports club becomes latest in town to seek new padel tennis courts

  09-01-2026 18:00 via warringtonguardian.co.uk
  
  A VILLAGE spots club has become the latest in Warrington to seek new padel tennis courts.
  
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• TV star urges Warrington residents to support cancer fundraiser at Victoria Park

  09-01-2026 18:00 via warringtonguardian.co.uk
  
  The Traitors’ Leanne Quigley urges Warrington locals to join Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life 2024 at Victoria Park. Sign up now to help beat cancer.
  
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• Medical centre could expand to provide health care following closure of hub

  09-01-2026 17:32 via warringtonguardian.co.uk
  
  A temporary structure looks set to be put in place at Padgate Medical Centre to provide three additional consulting rooms.
  
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• Changes to pavement parking in England as local councils given powers to 'crack down'

  09-01-2026 17:20 via warringtonguardian.co.uk
  
  The Department for Transport (DfT) has announced that local councils will be given the power to 'crack down' on pavement parking in England
  
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• Lanes closed and queues building amid emergency repairs on M62 in Warrington

  09-01-2026 17:17 via warringtonguardian.co.uk
  
  Two lanes have been closed, and queues are building on the M62 in Warrington amid emergency repairs.
  
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• Last chance to nominate Warrington NHS heroes as award deadline extended

  09-01-2026 16:56 via warringtonguardian.co.uk
  
  One week remains to nominate NHS heroes for the People’s Choice Award at Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals and Bridgewater Community Healthcare
  
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• Man arrested on suspicion of murder after human remains found in flat

  09-01-2026 14:12 via warringtonguardian.co.uk
  
  A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of murder after human remains were found in a flat yesterday evening.
  
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• Work begins on new Lidl which will replace existing store in Warrington

  09-01-2026 14:05 via warringtonguardian.co.uk
  
  CONSTRUCTION has started on a new Lidl which is set to replace an existing store in Warrington.
  
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• Damaged grid remains broken as BT begin investigation ahead of repairs

  09-01-2026 13:45 via warringtonguardian.co.uk
  
  A broken grid in Warrington is being investigated, as further information is required for repairs to take place ‘safely’.
  
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• Luke Littler agrees new record-breaking £20million deal with darts supplier

  09-01-2026 13:43 via warringtonguardian.co.uk
  
  LUKE Littler has earned an historic payday after agreeing a record £20million deal with his dart supplier.
  
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• Birchwood Park to host careers event for growing nuclear sector

  09-01-2026 13:03 via warringtonguardian.co.uk
  
  Birchwood Park is set to host a nuclear industry careers event at the EngineRooms
  
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• Historic Cheshire venue to hold wedding open days this month

  09-01-2026 13:00 via warringtonguardian.co.uk
  
  Couples planning their big day are invited to explore a historic venue in Cheshire.
  
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• College students set for next round of national debate competition

  09-01-2026 13:00 via warringtonguardian.co.uk
  
  Priestley College debate team advances in the MACE Debate Competition after defeating Loretto Grammar at the University of Law, Manchester.
  
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• Residents in two areas of Warrington have been hit by a power cut

  09-01-2026 12:50 via warringtonguardian.co.uk
  
  Residents in two areas have been left without power after being hit with an outage this morning, Friday.
  
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• Four Warrington shops closed and £400k of illicit tobacco seized in day of action

  09-01-2026 12:10 via warringtonguardian.co.uk
  
  FOUR shops in Warrington have been closed down by police in a day of action targeting illicit goods and immigration offences.
  
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• Warrington firm donates over £12,000 to wig charity for children with cancer

  09-01-2026 12:00 via warringtonguardian.co.uk
  
  Warrington’s Inco Contracts donates over £12,000 to The Little Princess Trust, helping fund wigs and cancer research for children and young people in the UK.
  
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• NHS chiefs warn of avoidable hospital admissions as health service under strain

  09-01-2026 12:00 via warringtonguardian.co.uk
  
  NHS North West urges early medical help this winter to prevent avoidable hospital admissions. Use NHS 111, Pharmacy First, and GP services for timely care.
  
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• Garden centre closes restaurant for exciting refurbishment

  09-01-2026 12:00 via warringtonguardian.co.uk
  
  A GARDEN centre has closed its restaurant for refurbishment.
  
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• Driver stopped for headlight issue has car seized after police conducted checks

  09-01-2026 11:44 via warringtonguardian.co.uk
  
  A DRIVER has had their car seized by police after being stopped in Warrington.
  
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• Fly-tipper blocks road after dumping huge pile of rubbish in middle of it

  09-01-2026 11:43 via warringtonguardian.co.uk
  
  A FLY-TIPPER blocked a road after dumping a huge pile of rubbish in the middle of it.
  
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• Much-loved café described as 'best place ever' closest its doors after four years

  09-01-2026 10:54 via warringtonguardian.co.uk
  
  A MUCH-loved café is closing its doors after four years in the town.
  
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• Warning to parents as Amazon recalls baby products due to 'suffocation' risk

  09-01-2026 10:28 via warringtonguardian.co.uk
  
  The NHS advises parents against using pillows, loose bedding and cot bumpers that could cover babies' mouths or noses or make them too hot
  
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• Traffic as one lane closed following crash on motorway

  09-01-2026 09:45 via warringtonguardian.co.uk
  
  The incident was on the westbound carriageway at around 8am today.
  
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• Warrington supermarket and butchers among businesses to receive one-star scores

  09-01-2026 06:00 via warringtonguardian.co.uk
  
  A WARRINGTON supermarket and butchers are among the businesses that have recently received a one-star food hygiene rating.
  
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• Olympic medallist partners with car supermarket to back youth rowing charity

  09-01-2026 06:00 via warringtonguardian.co.uk
  
  Olympic medallist Emily Ford backs FOW Car Supermarket's new partnership with North West charity All Aboard Youth Rowing to empower youth through sport and life skills.
  
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• Next steps explained for unpermitted site including possible restoration of field

  09-01-2026 06:00 via warringtonguardian.co.uk
  
  THE next steps have been explained by the council after a decision was made to refuse retrospective plans for a traveller site.
  
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