A NORTHWICH-based marketing agency has celebrated a whole year of offering free support to small businesses to help them survive the pandemic.

TATA Chemicals Europe has announced that it is planning to build a new plant in Winnington to produce a product for use in the pharmaceutical industry.

A FAMILY from Winnington is desperately trying to raise £42,000 in a race against the clock for surgery to correct the curvature to their daughter's spine.

A DRUG dealer who made his own ecstasy tablets destined to be sold at a major British dance music festival has been jailed.

A father-of-two died in a four-hour torture session in front of his children, the trial of an undercover TV researcher who fled the country after the murder has heard.

Follow our blog for live updates from the courtroom as Christopher Guest More Jnr's trial over the murder of Brian Waters enters a second day.

A CHINESE takeaway has temporarily closed after a staff member tested positive for coronavirus.

THE Post Office in Northwich town centre has re-opened after being hit by the Storm Christoph flood waters in January.

POPULAR Northwich hangout BEAR has announced it will be re-opening for outdoor dining on April 12.

THE opening of new buildings and refurbished classrooms marked a new era for Rudheath Senior Academy as it rose from the ashes after a devastating fire.

While children are unlikely to fall ill with Covid-19, they do play a role in transmitting the virus.

A LORRY caught fire on the southbound carriageway of the M6.

MANCHESTER Airport has been given a massive lockdown boost with the news Aer Lingus is to launch its first ever transatlantic services from the base.

MORE than 3,000 community rail volunteers and local partnerships are poised to play a key role in working towards a greener transport future.

The move comes following “positive” feedback from a trial in nine stores last year.

NORTHWICH'S iconic town bridge was illuminated in a golden hue as a sign of respect to mark the nation's Day of Reflection.

AN undercover TV researcher from Cheshire fled the country to start a new life after torturing and murdering a father-of-two at a cannabis farm, a court has heard.

A LIFELINE was provided for the elderly and most vulnerable residents throughout the pandemic, thanks to a unique project.

Brits wanting to travel abroad without a valid reason face four-figure fines from next week.

AN air ambulance was called after a cyclist was injured in a car crash.

THE neighbourhoods in Cheshire East and West which have been worst hit by the Covid-19 pandemic have been revealed.

THE owner of a business offering handmade dog beds and accessories based in Stretton is looking forward to a positive year ahead.

NORTHWICH MP Mike Amesbury has repeated his opposition to a waste incinerator expansion plan while insisting the operator must use rail and not road for deliveries.

The Prime Minister was joined by England’s chief medical officer, Professor Chris Whitty and Government Chief Scientific Adviser Sir Patrick Vallance.

Follow our blog for live updates from the courtroom as Christopher Guest More Jnr goes on trial over the murder of Brian Waters.

1874 NORTHWICH will continue to play their home games at Townfield next season.

BUSINESS owners in the hospitality sector are being invited to learn more about how to reopen safely as lockdown continues to be eased.

FIREFIGHTERS climbed onto the roof of a house to tackle a chimney fire.

RESIDENTS at a Northwich nursing home have been inspired by the fundraising exploits of Captain Sir Tom Moore and raised money for Comic Relief.

The Prime Minister will address the nation at 5pm, live from Downing Street on the first anniversary of the first Covid lockdown.

From 29 March 2021, the following lockdown restrictions are set to ease in England.

A WINSFORD man is wanted by police on a recall to prison.

Boris Johnson said people should be "under no illusions" a third coronavirus wave is heading to the UK.

As a precautionary measure, the MHRA is advising those experiencing specific side effects following the vaccine to seek medical attention.

IT is the ‘where were you’ moment of the 2020s.

A NORTHWICH resident who worked in a bomb disposal unit during the Second World War has celebrated his 100th birthday in lockdown.

A PRIMARY school in Northwich has received more than £1,000 for its playground project thanks to a 'fundraising fitness' event.

ON the day when Boris Johnson warned of an expected third wave of coronavirus to hit the UK soon, the number of new cases remained below 100 across Cheshire East and West.

A NORTHWICH charity is urging the people of the town to donate their used crisp packets to be re-purposed to help the homeless.

A SERIES of music gigs which were due to be held at Delamere Forest as part of this year's Forest Live has been postponed to next year.

A PATIENT who was treated at Spire Cheshire Hospital has shown his appreciation by building a bird house for the hospital grounds.

GOLFERS have had to bide their time but they will soon be allowed to set foot on their local course again – and one Northwich club cannot wait to welcome them back.

SINCE the UK's first lockdown one year ago, the RSPCA has dealt with 2,487 incidents in Cheshire.

A MAN was threatened with what is believed to be an air pistol during an aggrevated burglary in Weaverham.

PLANS have been developed in Cheshire West to commemorate those who have lost their lives during the pandemic.

MANY families in Cheshire have been devastated by the loss of a loved one to coronavirus.

WHEN the police car he was driving was rammed off the road by a stolen vehicle two years ago, Neil Jones was left with life-changing injuries and was unable to return to frontline duties.

THE Government's 'Stay Home' message is to be dropped as more restrictions are set to be eased at the end of the month - but what will change?

A NORTHWICH-based charity is not letting lockdown stop it marking World Down Syndrome Day today, Sunday.

WE are starting this week’s offering in Yester Years with a story that sadly would possibly apply more today than in 1875.