CHESHIRE West and Chester Council says it is 'committed to playing its part' in providing safety and shelter for people fleeing the current crisis in Afghanistan.

AN artist has captured the iconic cooling towers at Roberts Bakery in an original piece of artwork to raise money for a Lymphoma Action support group.

A ROAD in Comberbach, near Northwich, is set to close for more than a week due to electrical works.

Former Royal chef Darren McGrady recently revealed that Her Majesty enjoys a burger from time to time, although not in the traditional sense.

Care leaver Tom found his foster carers after moving around when he was little. They came out of retirement to look after Tom on a long-term basis, something he sees as special and that showed how much they loved him.

AN immigration fraudster was found collapsed on the floor of her prison cell at HMP Styal, an inquest at Warrington heard on Tuesday.

A POPULAR Moulton pub has won a ‘thoroughly deserved’ award for pub of the year in North Cheshire.

ENDANGERED frogs from South America with a rather unfortunate nickname has gone on display at Chester Zoo for the first time.

Legendary record producer and musician Nile Rodgers - who has worked with stars such as Madonna, David Bowie and Diana Ross - has thanked Esther McVey for leading the fight to ensure artists get their "fair share of the pie" when songs are streamed.

THE founder of a Northwich charity has moved to thank the community after they answered her rallying call to donate thousands of pounds worth of items for Alder Hey Children's Hospital.

TWO lanes have been closed on the M6 southbound following an accident involving a car.

MORE than 300 new Covid-19 cases have been reported across Mid Cheshire during the latest 24-hour period.

MOTORISTS are being encouraged to check their vehicles before setting off this August Bank Holiday.

SOUTH Shields’ players certainly liked to grab hold of their opponents’ shirts when they visited Witton Albion at Wincham Park on Saturday.

The testing will be available across all of England within the next two years, the NHS said.

Salmonella infection usually causes diarrhoea, fever and stomach cramps.

Current food shortages are at a “worst level” than the boss of one of the UK’s biggest retailers has ever seen.

Mel B will host an episode of the Channel 4 daytime show Steph’s Packed Lunch as part of the broadcaster’s Black To Front Project.

PUDDLE Ducks’ flagship pool at Barons Quay is coming along swimmingly.

WITTON Albion will head to Basford United on Saturday still looking for their first Northern Premier League win of the season.

TOM Vickers capped a successful seven days of bowls with his third competition success, writes David O’Brien.

THIS is the number of new Covid-19 cases reported across Mid Cheshire during a 24-hour period.

WE aren’t saying get your factor 50 out, but on bank holiday weekend it looks like we could be blessed with some good weather, amid some cloud – as ever.

A RAILWAY station serving a Cheshire village looks set to benefit from a grant to make it more accessible.

‘HEART-WARMING’.

THE Weaverham community is vowing to remember Covid and record experiences for future generations.

The scientist, who is based in Europe, warned the new strain could become the most dangerous and warned we face a “big risk”.

Here’s what you need to know about the programme and who is eligible for a test.

A LUCKY group were treated to a dazzling display by two curious dolphins on the south coast.

YOU could say it was quite apt and prophetic that it rained for Northwich's first ever Pina Colada festival.

A HOST of soap stars are coming to Northwich next month to take part in a celebrity football match.

A CHESHIRE man has pleaded guilty to a number of animal cruelty offences.

THIS is the number of new Covid-19 cases reported across Mid Cheshire during the latest 24-hour period.

FORMER Grange student Ali Smith will be competing in the Tokyo Paralympics.

WITTON Albion and 1874 Northwich have learned of their opponents in the First Round Qualifying stage of the Emirates FA Cup.

Pete Tonge gives his take on the Vics' exit from the FA Cup at the preliminary round stage...

NORTHWICH Rowing Club can reflect on making history at the sport’s most prestigious event.

Teaching unions have told parents and teachers that it will not be a return to “business as usual”.

HAVEN’t we all missed a dance and a singalong?

A HUGE property with its own golf holes is on the market in Cheshire for a whopping figure just under £2 million – and for good reason.

WE asked, you answered.

FOLLOWING this summer’s events involving Christian Eriksen and his cardiac arrest during Denmark and Finland’s game, it sparked plenty of discussion on social media over the need for defibrillators - but do you know where your nearest one is?

The policy would encourage employers to give paid leave to staff if their per dies.

Thousands of women, children and others most at risk of the Taliban will begin to resettle in the UK over the coming months.

A TEENAGER has been jailed after the car he was driving, carrying six passengers, crashed into a wall causing ‘life-changing’ injuries to three of them.

A FOOTBALL fan has pleaded guilty to being drunk and disorderly after missing the last train home after an England game at Euro 2020.

FAMILIES looking for something to do over Bank Holiday weekend are being invited to give a game and country fair a try.

WITTON Albion continue to seek a first win of the season after a 1-0 loss at home to South Shields.

IT might be a bit too soon to be talking about Christmas, but this festive event at Cheshire's Arley Hall is something to look forward to.

THE latest theme for Guardian Camera Club members is 'shadows' and we love what they have come up with.