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via Warrington Guardian1h agoRetrospective permission sought for warehouses on Bank Quay Unilever site
Warrington warehouses on the former Unilever Bank Quay site could remain for 10 years under a retrospective planning application from T.EN Advanced Materials.
Warrington warehouses on the former Unilever Bank Quay site could remain for 10 years under a retrospective planning application from T.EN Advanced Materials.
via Warrington Guardian4h agoHuge £50m Warrington Council cuts being discussed
Council cuts and savings totalling a further £51.2 million are being discussed at the full council meeting this evening.
Council cuts and savings totalling a further £51.2 million are being discussed at the full council meeting this evening.
- Warrington Guardian: Huge £50m Warrington Council cuts being discussed
via Warrington Guardian5h agoTraditional village pub named among top 10 per cent of hospitality venues worldwide
The Antrobus Arms said its reputation had been built on traditional pub favourites, including its popular Sunday roasts and its Steak and Weetwood Ale Pie, while its real ale offering has also won recognition from CAMRA.
The Antrobus Arms said its reputation had been built on traditional pub favourites, including its popular Sunday roasts and its Steak and Weetwood Ale Pie, while its real ale offering has also won recognition from CAMRA.
2 outlets5h agoFirefighters tackle large blaze at Northwich industrial site
Firefighters were called to a large fire at an industrial site on Weaver Valley Road in Northwich on Monday afternoon.
Firefighters were called to a large fire at an industrial site on Weaver Valley Road in Northwich on Monday afternoon.
Crews from Northwich, Crewe and Knutsford, along with a rapid response rescue unit from Tarporley, attended the blaze at around 3.09pm. Firefighters advised precautions in the area.
- Chester Standard: Firefighters tackling 'large' blaze at industrial site advise precautions
- Northwich Guardian: Firefighters tackling 'large' blaze at industrial site advise precautions
via Warrington Guardian6h agoExterior building alterations planned at Warrington Tesco Extra supermarket
Warrington Tesco Extra supermarket plans include new fire escape and access doors, ventilation louvres and external façade changes, with no change of use proposed.
Warrington Tesco Extra supermarket plans include new fire escape and access doors, ventilation louvres and external façade changes, with no change of use proposed.
via Warrington Guardian6h agoWoolston CofE Primary School to welcome prospective parents at open events
PARENTS who are considering Woolston Church of England Primary School for their children are being invited to upcoming open events.
PARENTS who are considering Woolston Church of England Primary School for their children are being invited to upcoming open events.
via Warrington Guardian6h agoEnd of an era as Warrington employee retires after 41 years
AFTER more than four decades of service, a dedicated employee has begun his retirement.
AFTER more than four decades of service, a dedicated employee has begun his retirement.
- Warrington Guardian: End of an era as Warrington employee retires after 41 years
via Warrington Guardian6h agoMeet the Corrie stars and familiar faces starring in Warrington’s 2026 pantomime
A long, hot summer has come to an end here in Warrington and that can mean only one thing – it’s almost time for panto to return to Parr Hall.
A long, hot summer has come to an end here in Warrington and that can mean only one thing – it’s almost time for panto to return to Parr Hall.
via Chester Standard6h agoMan jailed for six years and six months for targeting nine-year-old on Snapchat
Rory Need, 37, jailed for six years and six months for child sexual offences after targeting a nine-year-old girl on Snapchat, Cheshire Police said.
Rory Need, 37, jailed for six years and six months for child sexual offences after targeting a nine-year-old girl on Snapchat, Cheshire Police said.
2 outlets6h agoDNA spray tagging helps catch disguised offenders, says police
DNA spray tagging is becoming an increasingly useful tool to catch balaclava-clad criminals, Cheshire's police boss said.
DNA spray tagging is becoming an increasingly useful tool to catch balaclava-clad criminals, Cheshire's police boss said.
DNA spray tagging is being used to catch criminals who believe their covered faces will prevent identification. The technology is proving effective against offenders fleeing on e-bikes, according to Cheshire's police leadership.
- Warrington Guardian: DNA spray tagging used to catch balaclava-clad offenders and those fleeing on e-bikes
- Northwich Guardian: DNA spray tagging used to catch balaclava-clad offenders and those fleeing on e-bikes
via Warrington Guardian6h agoNew United Utilities campaign shines light on drinking water journey
UNITED Utilities has launched a new campaign highlighting the journey of every drop of drinking water.
UNITED Utilities has launched a new campaign highlighting the journey of every drop of drinking water.
- Warrington Guardian: New United Utilities campaign shines light on drinking water journey
2 outlets6h agoCheshire police commissioner questioned over PCSO recruitment
Cheshire's police commissioner has faced questions over PCSO numbers falling below an agreed target of 57.
Cheshire's police commissioner has faced questions over PCSO numbers falling below an agreed target of 57.
Cheshire's police commissioner has been questioned about why PCSO numbers have fallen below the agreed level of 57. New recruits are being offered only 12-month fixed-term contracts rather than longer-term positions.
- Warrington Guardian: Police commissioner quizzed over PCSOs being recruited on 12-month contract
- Northwich Guardian: Police commissioner quizzed over PCSOs being recruited on 12-month contract
via Warrington Guardian7h agoPumpkin patch in Warrington named one of the best in the UK
A WARRINGTON pumpkin patch has been named one of the best in the UK.
A WARRINGTON pumpkin patch has been named one of the best in the UK.
- Warrington Guardian: Pumpkin patch in Warrington named one of the best in the UK
via Northwich Guardian7h agoRECAP: Ongoing fire in Verdin Exchange near town centre sees school evacuated
Firefighters are tackling a blaze in a disused building in Winsford.
Firefighters are tackling a blaze in a disused building in Winsford.
via Warrington Guardian8h agoSafe Cats Rescue seeks forever homes for a number of its furry residents
CAN you help these cats who are currently living in a rescue to find their forever homes?
CAN you help these cats who are currently living in a rescue to find their forever homes?
- Warrington Guardian: Safe Cats Rescue seeks forever homes for a number of its furry residents
via Warrington Guardian8h agoM6 closures confirmed as major Thelwall Viaduct maintenance work begins
M6 Thelwall Viaduct closures: overnight motorway works between junctions 20 and 21 run until October 11, with diversions via the M56, M60 and M62.
M6 Thelwall Viaduct closures: overnight motorway works between junctions 20 and 21 run until October 11, with diversions via the M56, M60 and M62.
- Chester Standard: M6 closures confirmed as major Thelwall Viaduct maintenance work begins
- Northwich Guardian: M6 closures confirmed as major Thelwall Viaduct maintenance work begins
- Warrington Guardian: M6 closures confirmed as major Thelwall Viaduct maintenance work begins
via Chester Standard8h agoTwo independent Frodsham businesses come together for special October night
TWO Frodsham businesses are joining forces this autumn to bring a different kind of night out to the town centre.
TWO Frodsham businesses are joining forces this autumn to bring a different kind of night out to the town centre.
via Warrington Guardian8h agoMan charged with wounding after 'fight' in town centre street
A MAN has been charged following a reported assault in the street that left another man with a head injury.
A MAN has been charged following a reported assault in the street that left another man with a head injury.
- Warrington Guardian: Man charged with wounding after 'fight' in town centre street
via Northwich Guardian8h agoCheshire Police issues freshers' week warning to students of ketamine risks
Cheshire Police warn students during freshers’ week about ketamine risks, including bladder damage, dependence and prison sentences for possession or supply.
Cheshire Police warn students during freshers’ week about ketamine risks, including bladder damage, dependence and prison sentences for possession or supply.
- Chester Standard: Ketamine dangers warning issued to first-year students by Cheshire Police
- Warrington Guardian: Cheshire Police issues freshers' week warning to students of ketamine risks
- Northwich Guardian: Cheshire Police issues freshers' week warning to students of ketamine risks
via Chester Standard8h agoWorkers will not strike at Capenhurst Urenco after latest pay offer, Unite says
WORKERS at Capenhurst’s Urenco will not strike after Unite announced they accepted a latest pay offer.
WORKERS at Capenhurst’s Urenco will not strike after Unite announced they accepted a latest pay offer.
via Warrington Guardian8h agoPolice appeal after 43-year-old cyclist seriously injured in crash with HGV
POLICE are appealing for information following a crash that left a 43-year-old man hospitalised.
POLICE are appealing for information following a crash that left a 43-year-old man hospitalised.
via Chester Standard9h agoEllesmere Port college library with 4,400 books shortlisted for top award
Ellesmere Port Church of England College and Cheshire College – South & West shortlisted for North West Educate Awards, winners announced November 13.
Ellesmere Port Church of England College and Cheshire College – South & West shortlisted for North West Educate Awards, winners announced November 13.
via Warrington Guardian9h agoLib Dems drop by-election fight to save Appleton Parish Council £16,000
Warrington Liberal Democrats will not contest Appleton Parish Council’s Cobbs and Hill Cliffe by-election on October 15, helping save an estimated £16,000 in costs.
Warrington Liberal Democrats will not contest Appleton Parish Council’s Cobbs and Hill Cliffe by-election on October 15, helping save an estimated £16,000 in costs.
- Warrington Guardian: Lib Dems drop by-election fight to save Appleton Parish Council £16,000
via Northwich Guardian10h agoTwo 10-year-old dancers chosen to perform in professional Swan Lake ballet
Two 10-year-olds from Northwich will perform in English Youth Ballet's Swan Lake at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre.
Two 10-year-olds from Northwich will perform in English Youth Ballet's Swan Lake at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre.
via Northwich Guardian10h agoFostered autistic boy ‘very distressed’ after beloved doll taken from McDonald's
The boy's foster carer claims a group of six girls took the doll from his table at McDonald's on Manchester Road shortly after 4pm on Saturday, September 19.
The boy's foster carer claims a group of six girls took the doll from his table at McDonald's on Manchester Road shortly after 4pm on Saturday, September 19.
2 outlets10h agoThe Three Degrees to headline Live at Arley 2027
The Three Degrees will headline Live at Arley 2027, joined by The Real Thing and Odyssey.
The Three Degrees will headline Live at Arley 2027, joined by The Real Thing and Odyssey.
Live at Arley is returning in 2027 with a line-up including The Three Degrees as headliners. The Real Thing and Odyssey will also perform at the event.
- Warrington Guardian: Live at Arley returns with The Three Degrees leading star-studded line-up
- Northwich Guardian: Live at Arley returns with The Three Degrees leading star-studded line-up
via Northwich Guardian10h agoMum's stunning transformation by shedding 9.5st after post-pregnancy struggle
Holmes Chapel mum Lorraine Jervis-Garner lost more than nine stone after joining Slimming World in 2023.
Holmes Chapel mum Lorraine Jervis-Garner lost more than nine stone after joining Slimming World in 2023.
via Warrington Guardian10h agoSpecialist rape courts to be set up after 'brave' Commons speech by Warrington MP
Specialist rape and sexual offence courts will roll out across England and Wales, with private facilities, trauma-informed support and fixed trial dates. Prime Minister credits Warrington North MP Charlotte Nichols.
Specialist rape and sexual offence courts will roll out across England and Wales, with private facilities, trauma-informed support and fixed trial dates. Prime Minister credits Warrington North MP Charlotte Nichols.
via Warrington Guardian10h agoBetfred blames Government tax rises for ending its rugby league sponsorship
Betfred will end its Super League, Challenge Cup and England Rugby League sponsorship after the 2026 season, blaming tax rises and wage inflation.
Betfred will end its Super League, Challenge Cup and England Rugby League sponsorship after the 2026 season, blaming tax rises and wage inflation.
via Warrington Guardian10h agoNewton-le-Willows man arrested in rape investigation
POLICE have issued CCTV images of a woman they believe could assist with their instigation following a report that a woman was raped.
POLICE have issued CCTV images of a woman they believe could assist with their instigation following a report that a woman was raped.
- Warrington Guardian: Newton-le-Willows man arrested in rape investigation
via Chester Standard10h ago30 North West drivers entered closed roadworks, putting workers at risk
New analysis from National Highways has revealed that 30 drivers in the North West deliberately entered restricted roadwork zones between January and July this year, endangering workers and forcing full motorway closures.
New analysis from National Highways has revealed that 30 drivers in the North West deliberately entered restricted roadwork zones between January and July this year, endangering workers and forcing full motorway closures.
2 outlets10h agoChester men sentenced for cannabis dealing via Snapchat
Two Chester men have been sentenced for using Snapchat to deal cannabis.
Two Chester men have been sentenced for using Snapchat to deal cannabis.
Cheshire Police welcomed the sentencing of two Chester men who used Snapchat to run a cannabis dealing network. Cheshire Live reports the pair avoided jail despite selling cannabis on a daily basis.
- Cheshire Live: The Snapchat dealers who sold cannabis in Chester on a daily basis
- Chester Standard: Chester men used Snapchat to run 'commercial scale' cannabis dealing network
via Chester Standard11h agoTree falls on Macclesfield home, damaging roof and external wall
A TREE fell on a property in a Cheshire town, damaging its roof and external wall.
A TREE fell on a property in a Cheshire town, damaging its roof and external wall.
via Warrington Guardian11h agoAustralian jockey and pair of brothers vie to face Luke Littler for £501,000
Australian jockey Zac Spain and Essex brothers Alfie and Lewis Cook audition for Netflix’s Beat Luke Littler, chasing a £501,000 darts prize on October 30.
Australian jockey Zac Spain and Essex brothers Alfie and Lewis Cook audition for Netflix’s Beat Luke Littler, chasing a £501,000 darts prize on October 30.
2 outlets11h agoMo Salah fined and banned after speeding car offence
Mo Salah has been fined £1,000 and given a six-month driving ban for failing to identify the driver of a speeding vehicle.
Mo Salah has been fined £1,000 and given a six-month driving ban for failing to identify the driver of a speeding vehicle.
The former Liverpool player did not tell police who was driving his car when it was caught by a speed camera in Wilmslow doing 36mph in a 30mph zone. He received a £1,000 fine and six-month driving ban for the offence.
- Warrington Guardian: Ex-Liverpool star Mo Salah hit with £1k bill and six-month driving ban
- Northwich Guardian: Ex-Liverpool star Mo Salah hit with £1k bill and six-month driving ban
via Warrington Guardian11h agoPlans approved for careful work to be carried out on 16th-century cottage
Warrington Borough Council approves roof and attic alterations at Grade II-listed Brook Cottage, a 16th-century thatched home in Lymm, creating new bedrooms.
Warrington Borough Council approves roof and attic alterations at Grade II-listed Brook Cottage, a 16th-century thatched home in Lymm, creating new bedrooms.
2 outlets11h agoSaltney Ferry street wins £1,000 per Postcode Lottery ticket
A Saltney Ferry street won £1,000 per Postcode Lottery ticket on Saturday.
A Saltney Ferry street won £1,000 per Postcode Lottery ticket on Saturday.
Neighbours on a Saltney Ferry street have won £1,000 per Postcode Lottery ticket. The Postcode Lottery is a draw-based game where residents in participating postcodes can win prizes.
- Warrington Guardian: Lucky WA postcode scoops handy £1,000-a-ticket Postcode Lottery prize
- Chester Standard: Postcode Lottery £1,000 per ticket win for Saltney Ferry street on Saturday
2 outlets12h agoLiverpool Lime Street disruption planned for November 8 works
Network Rail will carry out track works at Mossley Hill on November 8, disrupting Liverpool Lime Street services.
Network Rail will carry out track works at Mossley Hill on November 8, disrupting Liverpool Lime Street services.
Network Rail has announced essential track works at Mossley Hill on November 8, which will disrupt services at Liverpool Lime Street. Passengers can expect diversions, replacement buses and amended timetables during the disruption.
- Northwich Guardian: Liverpool Lime Street train disruption warned as essential works announced
- Warrington Guardian: Liverpool Lime Street train disruption warned as essential works announced
via Chester Standard12h agoPolice launch appeal following serious evening collision close to Cheshire town hotel
Cheshire Police appeal for witnesses after a tipper truck collision with three teenage cyclists on Weston Road, Crewe, on September 20. Two suffered serious injuries.
Cheshire Police appeal for witnesses after a tipper truck collision with three teenage cyclists on Weston Road, Crewe, on September 20. Two suffered serious injuries.
via Chester Standard12h agoAirbus to create 480 jobs as £150m upgrade transforms Broughton site
Airbus will invest £150m at its Broughton, Flintshire plant to build A321 wings, creating 480 jobs and boosting UK aerospace production capacity by 2026.
Airbus will invest £150m at its Broughton, Flintshire plant to build A321 wings, creating 480 jobs and boosting UK aerospace production capacity by 2026.