A NORTHWICH man has been hit with a two-year driving ban after being caught behind the wheel at almost three times over the limit.

DELAYS are being reported due to lane closures on the M6 at Thelwall Viaduct this morning, Wednesday.

A WORLD-ACCLAIMED DJ, hailed as a major driving force in the UK dance scene, is coming to Winsford.

HERE is an area-by-area breakdown of Covid cases recorded across Northwich, as neighbourhoods see a reduction in case rates.

The news will be a welcome boost after a difficult few years for the high street.

DEFECTS identified at Barons Quay will be rectified as soon as possible according to the firm who built the shopping centre.

THE owners of a popular Chinese takeaway in Northwich have been left 'heartbroken' after a burglar 'trashed' their premises.

AFTER being described by a judge that he was the most dangerous 17-year-old he’d ever come across in a career spanning 40 years, how did Noel Reade go from troublemaker to killer?

THE seven-day Covid case rates in Cheshire West and Cheshire East have dropped by about half in the last two weeks.

FOLK rock band The Waterboys are set to headline a popular festival making a welcome return this summer after a two-year absence.

A NORTHWICH man has been banned from the roads after being caught almost twice the drink-drive limit for alcohol.

TWO lanes are currently closed and delays are being reported on the M6 this morning, Tuesday.

A famous Cheshire furniture store is planning a major refurbishment and is holding a massive sale to clear stock.

Chester Zoo is hiring for almost 200 seasonal jobs, here's how you can apply

Get everything you need for Pancake Day from Iceland.

Boris Johnson is leading a crisis meeting of ministers and senior officials to consider the response to Vladimir Putin’s actions in Ukraine.

THERE are no plans to deploy Northwich's flood defences despite concerns being raised as Storm Franklin continues to batter the region.

A TEEN killer will serve a minimum of 19 years behind bars after a judge branded him ‘the most dangerous 17-year-old’ he had ever seen.

We're at Chester Crown Court for the sentencing of a 17-year-old, from Crewe, convicted of murdering Winsford man Keagan Crimes.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has unveiled his "living with COVID" plan to the Commons, proposing to scrap all Covid restrictions.

POLICE say a teen killer has shown no remorse and the 19-year sentence he was given reflected the nature of the attack.

A FALLEN tree is blocking a road in Pickmere.

A TEEN thug who murdered a Winsford man has been named after the Guardian successfully challenged a court order.

A FALLEN tree is causing traffic disruption in Hartford.

TRAIN services across the whole Northern network have been cancelled, delayed or suspended.

POLICE are investigating an arson attack at a disused building.

POLICE are warning of a spike in thefts of Range Rovers with keyless ignition.

More than 300 new Covid cases have been reported in Cheshire West and Cheshire East in the latest 24-hour period.

A RENT increase for Cheshire West and Chester’s council housing has been rubber-stamped.

Mr Johnson will meet with MPs on Monday morning before updating them in the afternoon on his blueprint for moving out of the pandemic.

MORE than 2,000 households across Mid Cheshire were tipped into homelessness during the first 18 months of the coronavirus pandemic, figures reveal.

The Merlin sale will give customers access to top UK attractions from £9.99 per month including Alton Towers, Legoland and Thorpe Park

The severe weather comes just days after Storm Dudley and Storm Eunice battered large parts of the UK

THERE is believed to be a fire at an empty barn near Acorn Childcare Nursery in Hartford.

THIS is the story behind the historic Stretton House, a 17th-century grade II listed building.

THE search is on to find construction workers for the future.

A MAN who left a woman threatening voicemail messages has been ordered to carry out unpaid work.

I DON’T drive as many miles these days as I used to. Most of my work involves a commute of walking no more than a couple of yards from the foot of the stairs to my dining room table.

Thomas Wilding lived at Leftwich Lane with his wife and children, now London Road, Leftwich.

The middle aisle of both Aldi and Lidl are popular with shoppers keen to find a bargain on anything from gardening tools to clothing.

The amount customers pay will depend on the Sky plan you have and if you are in a contract.

An upcycling clothes party in Northwich has been hailed a rousing success.

The best and worst parcel delivery services in the UK have been revealed in a new poll.

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for wind across Lancashire.

A PRISONER who set fire to his cell and threatened to stab officers over a vape was branded ‘pathetic’ by a judge.

A YELLOW weather warning for both wind and rain has been issued in parts of Cheshire, including a chunk of Northwich, for tomorrow, Sunday and Monday.

AFTER failing to provide a specimen to police when asked, a 60-year-old has appeared in court.

WELCOME to Behind the Lens, a feature shining a light on the talented photographers in our Guardian Camera Club group.

A DRUG driver and a man caught carrying a knife are among some of the Mid Cheshire defendants to appear in court this week.

TATTON Park is offering two different treats for Mother's Day.