A WOMAN was overcome by smoke after she fell asleep whilst cooking.

A MOTORIST suffered serious injuries and was placed into intensive care after a crash on a major route.

A RACING driver’s death this week leaves a Northwich team feeling more ‘conscious’ about motorsport’s dangers ahead of a return to the track.

ITS been a long 16 months for those organising live entertainment, with the vast majority of gigs unable to take place due to social distancing measures.

POLICE are appealing for information after the driver of a pick-up truck fled the scene of a crash in Northwich that left a man in hospital with serious injuries.

THREE people have been arrested on suspicion of county lines drug dealing following a police stop check.

THE devastation caused by flooding across Cheshire earlier this year has been laid bare in a new report.

A MAN found driving a stolen HGV on the M6 near Knutsford was over the drug drive limit at the time, a court has heard.

A FIRE broke out behind a restaurant at Sandbach service station on the M6.

LEIGH Hadfield won a silver medal at the Cheshire County Bowmen WA720 shoot in Chester.

THERE have been 1,715 incidents of intentional harm to animals in Cheshire over the past five years, new figures show.

THE devastated owners of a therapy pony which was stolen from a farm in Winsford have been reunited with her.Police were called on Saturday, July 3, when the owners reported the theft, believed to have taken place overnight, from a farm off Darnhall ...

FOLLOWING the release of a progress report into the 2021 floods, Cheshire West and Chester Council is investigating the feasibility of creating a dedicated flood risk management team to look at the borough's long-term resilience to flooding.

CINEMAS are back open but the novelty of a drive-in experience has yet to wear off with another open air weekend of films planned in aid of The Christie.

RESIDENTS living on a 'forgotten lane' in Hartford say speeding drivers are making their lives a misery.

Boris Johnson said we must “balance the risk” of the disease from the virus and the harm from continuing with legal restrictions.

GREAT-grandparents from Northwich who are 'as in in love now as the day they met' have celebrated their diamond wedding anniversary.

THE wearing of face masks will become voluntary and the one-metre rule are likely to end in two weeks’ time, the Prime Minister has said.

AROUND £49,000 of cannabis was seized near the M6 in Cheshire last weekend after a vehicle was stopped by police.

OWNERS of a therapy pony have been left absolutely devastated after it was stolen from a farm in Winsford.

FIVE Northwich schools have helped to plant sunflowers throughout the town centre, to raise awareness for invisible disabilities.

THE team at Vale Royal Crematorium in Northwich were delighted to be the first to receive a post-lockdown visit from the President of the Federation of Burial & Cremation Authorities (FBCA).

As we start to enjoy the easing of lockdown restrictions and look forward to the post Covid landscape, what can we expect?

MOTORISTS are being warned about further overnight closures on the M6 and A556 this week as work continues on the junction 19 improvement scheme.

MORE than 1,400 coronavirus cases have been recorded across Cheshire in the space of one week.

The Prime Minister will address the nation two weeks ahead of 'Freedom Day'.

FAMILIES are invited to join fun-filled activities for children at Tatton Park Farm.

TRIBUTES have been paid to a Merseyside police officer who lost his life "whilst doing the job he loved" on the 40th anniversary of the tragedy.

THIS van was stopped by police after it was spotted being driven on the M56 in the pouring rain this evening, Sunday.

NEARLY 30 cases of Alabama Rot have been confirmed in-and-around Cheshire.

DRIVERS can expect some disruption on a number of roads in and around Northwich this week due to roadworks.

FOR those that have always fancied a slice of manor house living, now is your chance to do so, at a fraction of the price.

DO you know a Jones, Smith or a Williams family?

If you are looking for ideas this year with the school holidays fast approaching, this list may be of use to you.

New research has suggested that Covid is common in pet cats and dogs whose owners have the disease.

THE Race for Life and Pretty Mudder are back at Tatton Park.

DOG walkers have been warned that straying on open farmland and letting animals run wild where livestock is grazing risks serious infection and could prove fatal.

WEATHER forecasters are predicting heavy rain, thunder and lightning in Runcorn and Widnes this weekend.

AFTER two of our mid-Cheshire MPs threw their weight behind a campaign to protect retail workers from attacks, the union representing them has also called on the Government to act.

Work begins on Monday (July 5) to ensure gas supply to thousands of homes in Northwich is not adversely impacted by a scheme to improve access to a business park.

A FORMER British Army captain has taken the blow of his corporate events business collapsing during the pandemic to start a new one with the aim of improving both physical and mental health.

LET these images transport you to a world of peace and relaxation this weekend.

Following the last review on June 24 the next look into the UK's travel list is expected in the week commencing July 12.

Wearing face masks and social distancing could remain part of life for the next five years, under contingency plans being drawn up by the government.

A POLICE helicopter was launched in a bid to search for burglars who broke into a popular Northwich burglary last night (Thursday).

FROM Gary Barlow, to Michael Owen and Paula Radcliffe, Cheshire has produced its fair share of talent.

NORTHWICH Round Table is asking for the community's help in building a new Santa sleigh in time for Christmas.

WHETHER you believe in UFOs or not, potential sightings are one of those things you cannot keep your eyes away from.

TWINS have been awarded the 'BAFTA' of the museum world for their work transforming Lion Salt Works Museum's website.

AFTER concerns were raised by many residents, it has been confirmed that Winnington Bridge will NOT be closing for 7 weeks.