ONE in eight children in Cheshire West and Chester were living in poverty during the first full year of the coronavirus pandemic, figures show, as two mayors in the area say the Government ‘could do more’ to help.

THE council says it is committed to redeveloping a vital road link in and out of Northwich.

THE long Easter bank holiday weekend gives us a chance to chill out with family and friends.

Last week we reported upon Kenneth Heald, who was having an affair with a married woman and shot dead his parents to save them from the embarrassment caused by his behaviour.

A NURSERY has been described as a 'magical' environment and a 'home from home' by Ofsted inspectors in a glowing report.

THIS stunning three bedroom home has been completely refurbished throughout.

A CHESHIRE author has hit back after a climate change denier left a one-star review on one of her children's books.

I think we’ve all learned some valuable and costly lessons over recent weeks about just how dependent we are on cheap and reliable sources of energy.

Show you garden this love with some stunning garden furniture and accessories from Wickes.

Expedia is on hand to share its top tips and tricks to help you go on holiday for less in 2022.

The Instagram hashtag #DogsOfInstagram has been used over 247 million times!

A WINSFORD man has been banned from travelling on any train in Cheshire after assaulting three people at a railway station in Northwich.

A POPULAR family event, packed full with fun inflatables and other activities, is returning to Northwich in 2022.

TWO penalties from Callum Saunders ensured a win for Witton Albion that takes their relegation fight into Easter Monday at least.

Have a cracking Easter with discounts at Booking.com, Wilkos, Expedia and much more thanks to a Blue Light Card.

AS we start filling our faces with chocolate eggs, the Easter weekend is the perfect time to get outside, take in the fresh air and do some exercise.

A SHETLAND Pony Grand National and world record attempting quad bike stunt are just two of the exciting attractions at this year’s Royal Cheshire County Show.

A WOMAN who assaulted two emergency workers has avoided a prison sentence.

IT'S almost Easter Sunday!

WHILE celebrating the 20th anniversary of its restoration, the iconic Anderton Boat Lift is set to receive a special visitor.

1874 Northwich will go into Easter Monday's home clash with table toppers Warrington Rylands on the back of a dour 0-0 draw at relegated Kendal Town.

ShopDisney has released its special collection to celebrate Disneyland Paris's 30th Birthday.

Brits will enjoy the hottest days of the year so far over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend with mercury set to hit 22C this weekend.

YOU can’t beat a takeaway every now and again.

A 35-YEAR-OLD man from Northwich has pleaded guilty to possessing thousands of indecent images of children.

PART of the M6 is closed this morning (Friday, April 15) after a lorry overturned.

FOR many of us, Friday night is the designated go-to evening for a chippy tea.

WORK on erecting temporary classrooms at The Grange School is set to begin.

HERE are the areas of Northwich with the most recorded cases of Covid-19.

LEGO has released new products in its popular Jurassic Park and Botanical collections and we need them now.

LIVE music, daredevil stunts and supercars are just a small taste of what's on offer for families and petrolheads at a new festival coming to the county.

AO.com is also offering a price match promise so if you find your product cheaper elsewhere, it will match it!

Data reveals that 14,618 provisional licence holders were prosecuted in 2020

A NORTHWICH man has been arrested after armed police were called to a street in the town.

A NORTHWICH man who sexually assaulted a child and shared indecent images he had taken online has been handed a total extended sentence of eight years and four months.

NORTHWICH cannot afford to fail on finding a solution to a potential swimming lessons crisis, a councillor has said.

A NURSERY and after school club owner is ‘heartbroken’ at the prospect of closing her business, as she struggles to find a new site before her lease agreement ends this summer.

A CHILD protection charity has spoken out about the ‘horrific webs of abuse’ spun by a Northwich paedophile after he assaulted a sleeping child and shared indecent photographs online.

The rare baby cotton-top tamarin monkey arrived to first time parents Treat (3) and Leo (5), measuring just 10cm from head to tail and weighing just 40g.

RESIDENTS living in and around Northwich have been advised to be extra vigilant following a spate of attempts to access back gardens.

THE Easter weekend is set to be one of the busiest on the country's roads for several years.

ALL lanes on the M56 in Cheshire have reopened after more than 12 hours this morning, Thursday.

THE council has started to implement a programme of Covid-19 pandemic relfection in parks across Cheshire West.

POLICE in Northwich have rewarded children for their outstanding efforts in the local community.

FORMER world darts champion Ted Hankey has admitted sexually assaulting a teenager.

Here's a selection of the items you'll find in the middle aisles of Aldi and Lidl from Thursday, April 14.

The UK’s independent medicines regulator is the first in the world to approve the Valneva product, MHRA said in a statement.

Children can bag discounted tickets for a number of cinemas.

A YOUTH has been arrested after he was spotted on CCTV causing damage to flower beds outside McDonald's.

A NORTHWICH woman has pleaded guilty to causing £200 worth of damage at the town centre pub, along with assaulting a police officer and displaying threatening behaviour.