Warrington news

• MoveMENt Warrington suicide prevention programme to launch

  05-11-2020 14:15 via warringtonguardian.co.uk
  
  A NEW programme will be launched in Warrington this evening, Thursday, with the aim of preventing male suicide.
  
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• Warrington home birth service played ‘Russian roulette’ with lives, father says

  27-01-2026 16:38 via warringtonguardian.co.uk
  
  The father of a newborn baby who died after a preventable delay in her delivery has said that Warrington Hospital’s home birth service played ‘Russian roulette’ with the lives of mothers and babies.
  
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• Three fire engines rush to building fire in Warrington as investigation launched

  27-01-2026 16:20 via warringtonguardian.co.uk
  
  CREWS tackled a building fire in Warrington late last night, Monday.
  
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• A million pensioners could get a £3800 a year free DWP cash boost

  27-01-2026 16:12 via warringtonguardian.co.uk
  
  Attendance Allowance is a DWP benefit designed to help people over State Pension age who need support with daily living, but many don't realise they can claim
  
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• Coroner to write to Health Secretary after ‘preventable’ death of Appleton newborn

  27-01-2026 15:49 via warringtonguardian.co.uk
  
  A court has heard that midwives missed 'several opportunities' to monitor a baby and transfer her mother in labour to hospital meant her death could have been avoided.
  
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• Police name man charged with 24 offences involving thefts from parked cars

  27-01-2026 15:46 via warringtonguardian.co.uk
  
  A SUSPECT has been named by the police after being charged with 24 separate offences.
  
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• Teacher denies playing game of ‘s##g, marry, kill’ with female pupils under 16

  27-01-2026 15:37 via warringtonguardian.co.uk
  
  The trial of former Winsford Academy teacher, James Etherington, began on Monday, January 26, at Liverpool Crown Court.
  
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• Visitor economy in Cheshire and Warrington smashes £4bn mark

  27-01-2026 15:00 via warringtonguardian.co.uk
  
  Cheshire and Warrington’s visitor economy hits £4.32bn in 2024, matching pre-pandemic levels. Tourism growth boosts jobs but challenges persist for hotels.
  
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• Sheep farm invites public behind scenes for lambing season once again

  27-01-2026 13:45 via warringtonguardian.co.uk
  
  Experience lambing season at Mossy Meadow Farm, High Legh, Cheshire. Join family-friendly events for a behind-the-scenes look at British sheep farming.
  
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• Police investigating after 10-year-old boy assaulted in park in Warrington

  27-01-2026 12:45 via warringtonguardian.co.uk
  
  POLICE are investigating after a 10-year-old boy was assaulted at a park in Warrington.
  
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• Tesco apologises to customers as recall and 'do not eat' warning issued

  27-01-2026 12:08 via warringtonguardian.co.uk
  
  Tesco has issued a recall and a 'do not eat' warning for one of its rice packets, as it apologises to customers
  
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• Sainsbury's to see major change coming to up to 30 of its stores by this summer

  27-01-2026 12:08 via warringtonguardian.co.uk
  
  Sainsbury’s has announced up to 30 more Costa Coffee stores will open in its supermarkets by summer 2026.
  
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• Tributes paid to 'true gentleman' who was a butcher in Warrington for 70 years

  27-01-2026 11:57 via warringtonguardian.co.uk
  
  TRIBUTES have been paid to a devoted family man who was a butcher in Warrington for 70 years.
  
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• Weather warning issued for icy start to day as commuters urged to take extra care

  27-01-2026 11:42 via warringtonguardian.co.uk
  
  COMMUTERS are being urged to take extra care when leaving home in the morning.
  
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• Rugby club ‘disheartened and disappointed’ by off-road bike damage to pitches

  27-01-2026 11:31 via warringtonguardian.co.uk
  
  A COMMUNITY rugby club says it is ‘disheartened and disappointed’ by damage caused to its playing fields.
  
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• Council ‘supporting staff’ who were made redundant after care company collapsed

  27-01-2026 11:12 via warringtonguardian.co.uk
  
  Warrington Borough Council has said it is ‘supporting staff’ who were made redundant with 15 minutes warning after a care company collapsed.
  
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• Man fined following reports of repeated dog fouling that was plaguing community

  27-01-2026 10:27 via warringtonguardian.co.uk
  
  A MAN has been fined following reports of repeated dog fouling.
  
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• All holidays cancelled as holiday firm stops trading with 'immediate effect'

  27-01-2026 10:04 via warringtonguardian.co.uk
  
  Gold Crest Holidays has ceased operations with immediate effect - which means that all holidays will be cancelled.
  
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• Police warn residents in one area of Warrington after attempted car break-ins

  27-01-2026 09:19 via warringtonguardian.co.uk
  
  Residents in one area of Warrington have been warned to secure their vehicles after reports of an offender attempting multiple car break-ins.
  
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• Man performed sex act at public park near birthplace of famous author

  27-01-2026 06:19 via warringtonguardian.co.uk
  
  Ian Muir was in sight of two walkers who were on Morphany Lane, between Daresbury and Dutton, on Thursday, August 28.
  
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• World champion Conor O'Rourke says he was misunderstood as a youngster with ADHD

  27-01-2026 06:04 via warringtonguardian.co.uk
  
  WORLD champion boxer Conor ‘Concrete’ O’Rourke says he wants to use his rapid rise in profile to help others who may have had similar struggles
  
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• Warrington college building reopens following cladding issues

  27-01-2026 06:00 via warringtonguardian.co.uk
  
  A WARRINGTON college building has reopened following cladding issues.
  
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• Trial for two teens accused of burning town centre building down is pushed back again

  27-01-2026 06:00 via warringtonguardian.co.uk
  
  A TRIAL for two teens accused of burning a town centre building down has been pushed back even further.
  
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• This Warrington venue has been named as one of the best places to have a wedding

  27-01-2026 06:00 via warringtonguardian.co.uk
  
  A WARRINGTON venue has been named as one of the best in the wedding industry.
  
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• Road rage driver ‘brake checked’ fellow motorist causing 70mph motorway crash

  27-01-2026 06:00 via warringtonguardian.co.uk
  
  A ROAD rage driver caused a crash on the motorway at 70mph when he ‘brake checked’ a fellow motorist.
  
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• Inquest opens into death of man 'struck by train' on Cheshire line

  26-01-2026 20:00 via warringtonguardian.co.uk
  
  AN inquest has opened into the death of a man 'struck by a train' on the Crewe to Manchester line.
  
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• Newborn died after short-staffed midwives failed to carry out proper checks, inquest

  26-01-2026 19:55 via warringtonguardian.co.uk
  
  A baby died from severe brain damage during a home birth after a team of Warrington midwives failed to carry out proper checks or bring the correct equipment, an inquest has heard.
  
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• Much-loved children's story being brought to life on stage at The Lowry

  26-01-2026 19:00 via warringtonguardian.co.uk
  
  The Jolly Christmas Postman stage show, based on Janet & Allan Ahlberg’s beloved book, comes to The Lowry, Salford, for Christmas 2026/27.
  
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• Live show to take audiences on a journey through the cosmos in Warrington

  26-01-2026 18:35 via warringtonguardian.co.uk
  
  The Night Sky Show with astronomer Adrian West returns to Parr Hall, Warrington on 3 October, blending astronomy, comedy and visuals for all ages.
  
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• Flood alert issued for areas of Lymm due to rising river levels and rain forecast

  26-01-2026 18:35 via warringtonguardian.co.uk
  
  A FLOOD alert has been issued for a Warrington village due to rising river levels.
  
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