APPROVAL has been given to convert a farm outbuilding in the green belt into a yoga studio and nutrition bar in Pickmere.

LEIGHTON Hospital’s emergency department could soon expand by more than 4,000 square metres.

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RESIDENTS whose homes were destroyed in the flood are moving into long term temporary accommodation.

THE gymnastics club where convicted paedophile Ashley Wilson worked as a coach and welfare officer has said they have been left 'betrayed and shocked' by his shocking crimes.

RAIL passengers in Northwich and Knutsford could finally see a half-hourly service to Manchester and Chester, and travel direct to North Wales, according to a new report.

A FOURTH woman who was part of a gang that committed large-scale fraud offences across Cheshire has been jailed.

PROPOSALS to build a house next to a listed building in Tarporley are to be discussed by Cheshire West’s planning committee this week.

“OVER the past year, it’s been an extremely difficult time for everyone and the daily challenges have been an uphill battle. But as Northwich always does ­– it rose to those challenges and confronted them head-on.”

CHESHIRE Police has welcomed its first well-being dog into the force.

MORE than 220 new Covid-19 cases have been confirmed across Cheshire East and West as infection rates continue to fall across the two boroughs.

ALDI has stepped up its Easter game with its widest selection of Hot Cross Buns yet.

On Sunday, Health Secretary Matt Hancock said he was hopeful of a “free great British summer”.

WINNINGTON Park Rugby Club's mini and junior section are coming to the end of their lockdown home nations challenge.

RESIDENTS were evacuated from a block of flats in Weaverham overnight as fire crews checked for a possible gas leak.

CHESHIRE residents have now been living under the third national coronavirus lockdown for almost four weeks.

A NORTHWICH woman who said she was 'in fear of Scousers' has been jailed for her part in an attempt to supply heroin and crack cocaine in the town.

THIS stunning picture of a snow storm in Northwich has won much acclaim.

NORTHWICH and Winsford residents look set for higher council tax bills from April 1.

CAPTAIN Sir Tom Moore has tested positive for Covid-19 and is being treated for pneumonia in hospital, his daughter has announced.

At present there is a lot of discussion about the environment, and how we humans live and the way in which certain lifestyles may have an effect on the environment. 

THIS stunning Grade II listed Georgian former farmhouse, turned hotel, comes with picturesque views of the surrounding Pickmere countryside.

RESIDENTS are being warned to expect disruption caused by snow and ice in the next couple of days.

CONTINUING now with our look at lost pubs and taking a rest from documenting ancient murders, although there is another next week.

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THE last Local Democracy Reporting Service Weekend Feature examined the enormity of the task in front of the NHS with the Covid-19 vaccination programme.

IF you’ve been bitten by the sea shanty bug, then you may also enjoy a tipple of rum made by a Northwich husband and wife team to enjoy while you sing.

A LATENT talent for painting has reawakened in a former Northwich student who’s returned to his brushes and canvases to help manage his mental health during lockdown.

We’ve compiled some of the best,across a range of streaming platforms including Netflix, Disney+, Now TV, Amazon Prime.

THOUSANDS of people are expected to take part in the RSPB's annual Big Garden Birdwatch this weekend.

A MOTORIST has been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of cannabis following a crash on the M6.

OVERALL Covid infection rates have been falling in both Cheshire East and West throughout January.

The initiative to help 13 breweries will see the beers stocked in branches across the UK, rather than being sold directly to pubs.

GOOD fortune is one of the key components to a long and healthy life according to former Davenham teacher William Palin who celebrates his 100th birthday today.

THE owner of a unique cafe destroyed in the flood has been overwhelmed with support from the community.

A WINSFORD man who subjected a girl to a campaign of sexual abuse, including rape, has been sentenced to serve 15 years in prison.

EMERGENCY repairs are being carried out on the A559 in Wincham this morning after a huge sinkhole emerged overnight.

NORTHWICH'S MP is urging the Government to stop allowing the construction of homes on land at risk of flooding.

THE M6 will be fully closed again this weekend.

MORE than 300 Covid cases have been confirmed across Cheshire East and West in the latest daily figures.

ALL elderly care home residents and their carers have now been offered their first coronavirus vaccine jab in Cheshire West.

I remember a few years ago (well it’s more than a few years) when I was working in Northwich town centre going for a walk in my lunch hour to go and have a look at the water flowing under the bridges over the Dane and Weaver.

A NORTHWICH headteacher says he has concerns that the lockdowns are damaging children’s social skills.

Famous faces include Hollywood actor James McAvoy, Star Wars star Daisy Ridley, Little Mix's Jade Thirlwall and TV presenter Stacey Dooley.

A FLOOD warning for two Northwich villages has been removed this morning, January 29.

RESIDENTS across Cheshire will pay more in tax for the county's police force from April 1.

THE UK’s biggest citizen science project has been recording the winners and losers in the garden bird world for over four decades with the help of half a million people, and now the RSPB is counting on Cheshire residents to join in too.

A NEW flood warning has been issued by the Environment Agency for two Northwich villages which were badly affected by Storm Christoph last week.

THIS time last week, Northwich residents and business owners woke up to the most devastating floods seen for decades.

A CONMAN builder scammed elderly customers out of thousands of pounds for fraudulent and substandard home improvement work.