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Fri, 06 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Parked cars hindered rescue crews called to drowning man at Pickmere Lake
A BEAUTY spot is being ruined, say villagers, by visitors are parking illegally, blocking emergency access and dumping rubbish.

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 09:21:07 +0100
Perseid meteor shower heading to Earth next week - when you can see it
Due to the extreme heat, the air around the meteors glows and can leave behind trails of light and fireball explosions.

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 18:16:43 +0100
Liverpool woman set up base at Northwich hotel to bring drugs into the town
A WOMAN who based herself in Northwich hotel to bring drugs into the town has been jailed.

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 18:12:20 +0100
BBC weatherman Owain Wyn Evans visits Northwich
POPULAR weatherman Owain Wyn Evans paid a surprise visit to Northwich today (Thursday, August 5).

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 17:31:21 +0100
Northwich Scooter Day festival cancelled at last minute
THERE is much anger at a decision to cancel a hugely popular event, just days before it was due to take place.

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0100
M6 roadworks and 50mph speed limit at junction 19 about to end
ALL roadworks will soon be removed from the M6 at junction, bringing an end to the 50 mph speed restriction.

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 19:24:44 +0100
Northwich Vics manager Steve Wilkes on Covid football impact
NORTHWICH Victoria manager Steve Wilkes is expecting Covid-19 to impact on football throughout the 2021/22 season.

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 16:05:33 +0100
Gangs target farms amid rise in rural crime across Cheshire
GANGS are using silent electric scooters to steal expensive farming equipment amid a rise in rural crime across Cheshire.

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 15:22:42 +0100
Northwich MP challenges Boris Johnson over station rebuild
THE MP for Northwich is challenging Boris Johnson to back up his recently launched National Disability Strategy by making the town's railway station fully accessible.

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 13:33:09 +0100
Wild Shore Delamere closed as precaution after blue-green algae detected
WILD Shore Delamere in Cheshire has closed until next week after blue-green algae was detected in its lake.

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Veteran wins coveted award for gooseberry show success
GROWING gooseberries is a painstaking labour of love.

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 09:03:57 +0100
Drivers caught using mobile phones on motorway fined £200
TWO drivers were caught using a mobile phone on the motorway within minutes.

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 09:13:56 +0100
Met Office issue hopeful UK weather update regarding August heatwave
Weather experts at the Met Office have revitalised hopes of warmer temperatures in the weeks ahead.

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Foster carer becomes inspiration for song after 'voyage of discovery'
Children and young people face many challenges as they grow up and often struggle to find their place in the world.

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 12:21:30 +0100
Strictly Come Dancing's Tom Fletcher has a very famous family
Success runs in the family with his wife, sister and brother-in-law all famous in their own right.

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 19:00:00 +0100
New motorway services to showcase Cheshire produce at farmshop and hotel
A UNIQUE farmshop and kitchen showcasing local Cheshire produce is set to become the focal point of new motorway services.

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 20:00:00 +0100
Winsford mum helping parents get free school uniform for all
A WINSFORD mum helping other parents counter the spiralling costs of buying school uniform, says demand is greater than ever.

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 16:30:00 +0100
Lion Salt Works Museum chosen for bespoke postmark for Royal Mail stamp series
A NORTHWICH-based company is promoting the Lion Salt Works Museum with a bespoke postmark on its internationally-collected First Day Envelope.

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 13:19:18 +0100
Cheshire Dad found guilty of daughter's manslaughter jailed
A FATHER of a three-month-old girl who died from catastrophic injuries has been jailed for 13 years following her death.

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 12:57:00 +0100
Vale Royal Abbey Arms win Tripadvisor's Travellers' Choice
A POPULAR Northwich pub has been awarded Tripadvisor's Travellers' Choice award for being in the top 10 per cent of businesses.

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 11:00:00 +0100
Decrease in number of Covid-19 cases recorded across Cheshire
HERE are the latest case numbers and Covid-19 rates across Cheshire as the Covid rates appear to decrease.

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 10:59:49 +0100
Helicopter helps search for runaway who fled crash scene
A POLICE helicopter helped to search for a runaway who fled the scene of a crash.

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 10:31:00 +0100
Covid vaccine to be offered to UK children aged 16 and 17
Under existing guidance, some children aged 12 to 17 have been eligible for the jab if they have underlying health conditions.

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 08:22:09 +0100
Car on false plates seized after police chase on M6
A CAR believed to be on false plates was chased by police along the M6.

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 08:20:28 +0100
Hour-long delays on M6 after crash involving lorry and car
THE M6 has been closed after a crash this morning.

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Royal Cheshire Country Show makes successful 2021 return
THE Royal Cheshire County Show made a triumphant return over the weekend after a year-long hiatus.

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Resident awarded for saving shopper's life in village Co-op
AN honourable Barnton resident has been presented with a community award after saving a man’s life in the village.

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 14:29:35 +0100
Covid vaccine approved for all 16 and 17-year-olds in the UK - is it safe?
Experts have said offering a Covid-19 vaccine to 16 and 17-year-olds could reduce transmission of coronavirus.

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 07:01:00 +0100
Covid testing found 452 cases in Northwich and Winsford in June outbreak
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.

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 16:03:28 +0100
Crews tackle fire involving 60 tonnes of manure and straw
AROUND 60 tonnes of manure and straw set on fire in Northwich today, August 3.

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 15:33:53 +0100
Volunteers wanted to help bring Cheshire train station back to former glory
RESIDENTS living in or near to communities on the Mid Cheshire rail line are invited to help bring a Cheshire station back to its former glory.

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 15:09:44 +0100
What's on at the Tatton Park Pop Up Festival this week
THE Tatton Park Pop Up Festival is now in full swing, so we've taken a look at what is coming up this week.

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 14:30:00 +0100
Bull's Head in Davenham wins Tripadvisor Travellers Choice
A POPULAR village pub is celebrating after winning a Trip Advisor award.

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 12:21:45 +0100
'Shameful' changes to care worker staff conditions blasted
A care provider commissioned by Cheshire West and Chester Council has come under fire for ‘shameful’ changes to staff working conditions.

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Lack of tests causing lorry driver crisis says Northwich MP
THE MP for Northwich has waded into the debate about a lack of lorry drivers, saying a lack of driving test slots is the cause.

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 11:09:36 +0100
Met Office issues yellow weather warning for thunderstorms
RESIDENTS should prepare for heavy showers, thunder and lightning later this week, forecasters are warning.

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 09:55:42 +0100
Great Balloon Race Extravaganza at Bolesworth Castle postponed
A THREE-DAY hot air balloon event near Chester featuring a trio of headlining pop acts including chart topper Sonique has been postponed.

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 14:57:33 +0100
Family 'deeply broken' after loving husband killed in crash
A FAMILY has been left 'deeply broken' after a motorcyclist was killed in a road crash.

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 17:24:39 +0100
Tatton MP Esther McVey criticised for accepting free sports tickets
TATTON MP Esther McVey has been attacked by the local Liberal Democrats for accepting free Euro 2020 tickets from a gambling company.

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 16:27:25 +0100
Rare breeds on display at returning Royal Cheshire County Show
CHILDREN were able to learn about the importance of protecting rare breeds of farm animal while visiting the Royal Cheshire County Show.

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 15:25:02 +0100
Northwich to hold UK's first ever Pina Colada festival
A FESTIVAL to honour one of the town's unheralded and lessor known musical stars is finally coming to fruition.

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 12:41:15 +0100
Northwich paddling pool is back open for the summer holidays
A POPULAR paddling pool in Northwich has finally re-opened after being shut during the pandemic.

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 11:55:01 +0100
Transition Northwich project selected for Tesco grant scheme
A NORTHWICH charity has been selected as one of three local organisations for the Tesco Community Grants initiative.

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 11:44:07 +0100
Mid Cheshire Beekeepers buzzing at return to Royal Cheshire County Show
BEEKEEPERS were delighted to once again be informing people about their rewarding hobby.

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Small number of Cheshire rape cases see a suspect charged
A VERY small fraction of rape investigations in Cheshire resulted in someone being charged last year, new figures reveal.

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 10:06:28 +0100
Today's travel rule changes explained - quarantine, cruises and more
England’s Transport Secretary Grant Shapps announced the new rules last week and Scotland and Wales have followed suit.

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 10:25:01 +0100
Aldi join Tesco in drastic attempt to tackle empty supermarket shelves
The Road Haulage Association previously said it believes there is a shortfall of about 60,000 haulage drivers in the UK.

Sun, 01 Aug 2021 16:30:00 +0100
What you need to know driving in green-listed countries
AS more countries are being added to the UK green list for travel, you may decide to drive on the continent.

Sun, 01 Aug 2021 20:00:00 +0100
The story of Sir John Brunner’s £700,000 Northwich library
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.

Sun, 01 Aug 2021 19:00:00 +0100
'NHS Covid app not to blame for ‘pingdemic’ problem'
How was your ‘big shop’ this week? I ask because mine was a little problematic to say the least.



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