MORE than 450 positive Covid cases were identified in Northwich and Winsford as the council ramped up testing at the height of the June outbreak.

A THREE-DAY hot air balloon event near Chester featuring a trio of headlining pop acts including chart topper Sonique has been postponed.

A FAMILY has been left 'deeply broken' after a motorcyclist was killed in a road crash.

TATTON MP Esther McVey has been attacked by the local Liberal Democrats for accepting free Euro 2020 tickets from a gambling company.

CHILDREN were able to learn about the importance of protecting rare breeds of farm animal while visiting the Royal Cheshire County Show.

A FESTIVAL to honour one of the town's unheralded and lessor known musical stars is finally coming to fruition.

A POPULAR paddling pool in Northwich has finally re-opened after being shut during the pandemic.

A NORTHWICH charity has been selected as one of three local organisations for the Tesco Community Grants initiative.

BEEKEEPERS were delighted to once again be informing people about their rewarding hobby.

A VERY small fraction of rape investigations in Cheshire resulted in someone being charged last year, new figures reveal.

England’s Transport Secretary Grant Shapps announced the new rules last week and Scotland and Wales have followed suit.

The Road Haulage Association previously said it believes there is a shortfall of about 60,000 haulage drivers in the UK.

AS more countries are being added to the UK green list for travel, you may decide to drive on the continent.

OUR towns are changing as online shopping takes over, shops are shutting, pubs are closing but for different reasons, but libraries seem to be bucking the trend.

How was your ‘big shop’ this week? I ask because mine was a little problematic to say the least.

THIS elegant home is more than 100 years old and represents a beautiful example of Edwardian architecture.

PRIMARY schools in Cheshire have been sending in their year six class photographs to celebrate the end of a challenging and unique year.

UK chart topper Sonique is coming to Cheshire next week as one of a trio of pop acts headlining the Great Balloon Race Extravaganza at Bolesworth Castle.

VISITORS to Northwich will be left in stitches this week as colourful floral themed knitted and crochet displays have appeared on benches across the town.

A TWO-DAY summer celebration is back with a weekend jam packed with live acts by talented local artistes.

A PROLIFIC shoplifter banned from several stores in Knutsford has been caught stealing again, this time from a shop in Northwich.

FOR Cheshire musician Nicky Philips, the return to the stage after lockdown took some getting used to – but now she's raring to go as she looks forward to the release of her EP.

THERE is something amazing about how animals can be so well camouflaged to fit in with their natural environment.

NORTHWICH Rugby Club's Superstars programme for youngsters aged three to five will return in September.

MORE than 3,000 people in Cheshire West and Chester – including Northwich – were contacted by the NHS Covid-19 app and told to isolate in the latest week, figures reveal.

BARNTON were unable to hold on to their lead as they suffered a late home defeat to Wythenshawe FC in the 2021-22 season opener.

PREPARATIONS for the new season at Winnington Park Rugby Club are up and running.

Over the last 12 months, we’ve seen a massive increase in people choosing to start up an additional business venture.

A CHAMPION grower has been left devastated after his prize gooseberry trees were killed with a poisonous chemical.

TOM Ford helped Great Britain to their second rowing medal of this year's Olympics in the early hours of this morning.

Walk-in and mobile, pop-up vaccination clinics will be operating in Northwich next week, offering COVID-19 vaccinations to all adults over the age of 18.

A NEW running club born out of the coronavirus pandemic is growing in size and celebrating its members competing in races.

A CHESHIRE town councillor has launched a petition calling on the government to tackle the rising number of dog thefts.

THE final day of the Castle Sports Classic takes place on Saturday with play commencing at 4pm, writes David O’Brien.

NORTHWICH'S MP has praised the workforce at Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service for going ‘above and beyond’ during the pandemic.

A COVID-19 memorial, featuring the design by a teacher from Winsford, has been unveiled at Vale Royal Crematorium.

TWO sisters have achieved a life-long ambition by opening up their very own organic cafe on the outskirts of Northwich.

KITWOOD House – a unique 68 bed centre of excellence in dementia care – is ready to open its doors to the public next month.

WEAVERHAM'S Will Broderick had to watch his Brazil women's rugby sevens team fall to a third consecutive heavy defeat in their Group B game in the Tokyo Olympics.

The viral clip features a Nationwide Building Society cash point although any ATM could be affected including major banks and supermarkets.

On social media on Thursday night, people were sharing videos of heavy rain and large waves as the storm began.

THE owner of the ‘most loving and loyal dog’ is ‘heartbroken’ about its death and hopes that a Northwich man can help provide some of her final photos.

CYCLING'S high-profile Tour of Britain 2021 will be visiting Knutsford on the Cheshire stage five that will start at Alderley Park and end in Warrington.

HERE are the latest case numbers and Covid-19 rates across Cheshire – 10 days on from ‘Freedom Day’.

A MEMBER of the public detained a speeding driver, who was more than five times over the drink drive limit, just off the M6 in Cheshire.

THE Mid Cheshire Community Rail Partnership is supporting a 74-foot model railway exhibition on show in Chester.

A HIGH school teacher who lost her best friend to cancer two-and-a-half years ago is taking on the London Marathon in her memory.

THE number of Covid patients being treated in Cheshire hospitals continues to rise.

Alongside Red, Amber, Green and Green watchlist, Amber Plus is a new level that travellers should become familiar with.

WEAVERHAM'S Will Broderick watched his Brazil women's rugby sevens team fall to a heavy defeat in their opening Group B game in the Tokyo Olympics.