Warrington news

• Live Warrington coronavirus updates 4 weeks after lockdown started

  20-04-2020 09:17 via warringtonguardian.co.uk
  
  Live updates on the coronavirus pandemic in Warrington
  
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• Swing bridge closed for one week with pedestrians bussed around via motorway

  17-02-2026 18:39 via warringtonguardian.co.uk
  
  Sutton Weaver Swing Bridge, which turns 100 years old this year, will close at 12.01am on Sunday, February 15, and remain closed 24 hours a day until it reopens at 12.01am on Sunday February 22.
  
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• More than 500 roles up for grabs at major Manchester Airport jobs fair

  17-02-2026 18:30 via warringtonguardian.co.uk
  
  Manchester Airport hosts a jobs fair on March 3 in Wythenshawe, offering more than 500 aviation roles. Meet top employers like Jet2, Boots, Costa, WHSmith and more.
  
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• MP backs social media changes amid calls to protect more children

  17-02-2026 18:17 via warringtonguardian.co.uk
  
  Warrington North MP Charlotte Nichols has backed Government action to keep kids safe online as they navigate a digital world that did not exist a generation ago.
  
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• The 'race track' roads where you think speeding is an issue in Warrington

  17-02-2026 18:00 via warringtonguardian.co.uk
  
  HERE are the roads where speeding is an issue in Warrington, according to readers.
  
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• Sister of 'caring' Orford boy, 8, who sadly died to complete skydive in his memory

  17-02-2026 18:00 via warringtonguardian.co.uk
  
  THE sister of a motorbike-loving eight-year-old boy from Warrington who tragically died suddenly in his sleep is completing a skydive to raise money in his memory.
  
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• Redevelopment plans for eyesore closed town centre nightclub are thrown out

  17-02-2026 18:00 via warringtonguardian.co.uk
  
  THE redevelopment of a derelict and eyesore closed nightclub building in the town centre has been thrown out by the council.
  
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• Popular artisan market to return to Warrington pub this weekend

  17-02-2026 18:00 via warringtonguardian.co.uk
  
  A popular artisan market is set to return to a pub in Warrington with more than more than 35 traders, live music and street food
  
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• Husband documents final months before losing 'beautiful' wife to MND aged 51

  17-02-2026 18:00 via warringtonguardian.co.uk
  
  A WIDNES author has penned his first book documenting the heart-breaking final months before his 'beautiful' wife lost her battle with MND aged just 51.
  
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• Exciting new retro music bar to open in Warrington town centre next month

  17-02-2026 18:00 via warringtonguardian.co.uk
  
  An exciting new retro music bar is set to open in Warrington town centre next month.
  
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• Emergency services called out to four-vehicle crash on icy road in village

  17-02-2026 17:06 via warringtonguardian.co.uk
  
  FOUR vehicles were involved in a crash on an icy road in a village.
  
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• Warrington residents warned after reports of rogue traders targeting the elderly

  17-02-2026 16:47 via warringtonguardian.co.uk
  
  Residents in one area of Warrington are being warned of ‘possible rogue traders’ who are targeting the elderly.
  
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• Legendary guitarist who has played at iconic venues coming to Parr Hall

  17-02-2026 16:00 via warringtonguardian.co.uk
  
  Grammy-winning guitarist Tommy Emmanuel brings his Living in the Light tour to Warrington’s Parr Hall on 29 July 2026. Tickets on sale from Friday.
  
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• Police 'yet to receive response' from council over controversial CCTV plans

  17-02-2026 15:27 via warringtonguardian.co.uk
  
  CHESHIRE Police says that it is ‘yet to receive a response’ from Warrington Borough Council over controversial CCTV plans.
  
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• Power cut in one area of Warrington as emergency repairs carried out

  17-02-2026 15:20 via warringtonguardian.co.uk
  
  AN area of Warrington has lost power due to emergency repairs being carried out.
  
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• Man arrested following crash that saw police, fire and paramedics attend

  17-02-2026 14:34 via warringtonguardian.co.uk
  
  A MAN has been arrested following a crash that saw police, fire and paramedics attend.
  
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• Warrington college pays tribute to Viola Beach to mark 10-year anniversary

  17-02-2026 13:33 via warringtonguardian.co.uk
  
  The Warrington college where Viola Beach band members studied paid tribute to the group a decade after their deaths.
  
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• Matilda themed menu brings magic to Warrington pubs

  17-02-2026 13:00 via warringtonguardian.co.uk
  
  MATILDA fans can enjoy a taste of Roald Dahl’s magical world in Warrington.
  
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• Police and fire at scene of crash on busy road in Warrington

  17-02-2026 12:53 via warringtonguardian.co.uk
  
  POLICE and fire are at the scene of a crash on a busy road in Warrington.
  
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• Well-known Warrington firm takes over management of huge site near town centre

  17-02-2026 12:30 via warringtonguardian.co.uk
  
  A WELL-known Warrington firm has taken on the management of a huge employment site near the town centre.
  
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• Road rage motorist drove into car containing children months after driving ban

  17-02-2026 12:19 via warringtonguardian.co.uk
  
  A DRIVER who rammed another car containing children during an argument has been locked up by the courts.
  
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• New college and university partnership guarantees degree places for students

  17-02-2026 12:00 via warringtonguardian.co.uk
  
  Warrington & Vale Royal College partners with University of Chester to guarantee degree places for adult Access to HE Diploma students.
  
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• Cold health alert issued for Warrington as freezing temperatures continue

  17-02-2026 11:44 via warringtonguardian.co.uk
  
  A cold health alert has been issued for the north west as freezing temperatures continue.
  
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• Warrington water firm rolls out new digital tool to help reduce carbon emissions

  17-02-2026 11:20 via warringtonguardian.co.uk
  
  United Utilities adopts Moata Carbon Portal with Mott MacDonald to track and reduce carbon emissions, supporting North West water net-zero goals.
  
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• HMRC 'sorry' as it fixes huge state pension error affecting nearly 1 million people

  17-02-2026 11:08 via warringtonguardian.co.uk
  
  HMRC has apologised after a major error with its state pension forecast tool has finally been fixed.
  
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• Discover the specialist pathways to success at Priestley College

  17-02-2026 11:00 via warringtonguardian.co.uk
  
  In addition to offering one of the widest ranges of courses in the region, Priestley College provides an outstanding suite of specialist programmes available exclusively at its Warrington campus.
  
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• Cyclist taken to hospital after collision with car on East Lancs

  17-02-2026 10:21 via warringtonguardian.co.uk
  
  A CYCLIST was taken to hospital after a collision with a car on the East Lancashire Road on Monday night.
  
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• Topshop to return to high street stores across the UK today - full list of locations

  17-02-2026 10:14 via warringtonguardian.co.uk
  
  High street favourite Topshop will return to stores this week as it appears in John Lewis stores across the UK.
  
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• Tesco apologises to shoppers as 'do not eat' warning issued due to salmonella

  17-02-2026 10:13 via warringtonguardian.co.uk
  
  During testing, Tesco detected salmonella in the fruit product sold at supermarkets across the UK
  
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• Police commissioner accused of 'wasting money' by MP over £200k 'vanity projects'

  17-02-2026 09:37 via warringtonguardian.co.uk
  
  Esther McVey, MP for Tatton, called out Cheshire PCC, Dan Price, for ‘wasting money’ on three citizens assemblies.
  
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