A FAMILY has been left astounded and suffering from headaches after a large Openreach pole was erected outside their front door – which they say gives off a ‘terrible, toxic odour’.

VULNERABLE children in Cheshire West and East are more likely to receive free school meals than five years ago, new figures show.

The Local Government Association is warning of a recent spate of cold calls offering energy rebates.

Many years ago, I had what felt like a brush with death in the middle of an Italian lake.

AS the countdown to Cheshire's very own 'Wacky Races' continues, the organisers are offering one lucky team free entry to the competition.

THIS stunning country house is set within impressive grounds with outbuildings and is just 10 minutes from Knutsford.

Each week The Guardian reports on cases at courts across Cheshire.

NOW Northwich is back to bring the streets of the town centre to life with a jam-packed programme of dance and street arts to astound and enthrall both young and old.

In the last three episodes of this sad tale, we covered the double murder of Major Herbert Heald MBE and his wife Ivy by their only son Kenneth Charles Heald.

See what's in the middle aisles of Aldi and Lidl on Sunday, April 24.

Could you live in paradise as a Coral Reef Gardener? Find out how to apply for this dream job.

As part of the Great British Rail Sale you can get up to 50 per cent off tickets through the Trainline site

Here is how you can save money at Aldi, Lidl and Morrisons.

A DISPERSAL order is in place at a park in Northwich following reports of teenagers fighting.

TOP tribute acts to some of the biggest music stars in the world will be the highlight during a weekend of family fun in Cheshire.

TERMINAL Three at Manchester Airport is now fully reopened.

HERE are 16 images from our Guardian Camera Club members which fit the theme 'purple'.

ONE of the town's most iconic venues has been successful in its bid to secure a permanent license.

A WOMAN has been banned from a pub in Northwich after she assaulted two people.

TRANSITION Northwich worked with the town council last week, to replant tree saplings on Winnington Park into permanent location.

THE search is on to find unsung heroes who have made a big difference to keep the community safe in Cheshire.

Shop the newest and best record players.

Aldi releases their new collection of woman's perfumes.

A product recall has been issued for Frey Bentos chicken pies over fears they may contain plastic.

A PENSIONER will be sentenced next month after he admitted downloading hundreds of indecent images of children.

A NORTHWICH man has denied making threats to kill and is set to face trial later in the year.

A WOMAN who claimed she was the victim of a ‘horrendous’ sexual assault by three men in a Cheshire layby has been arrested for making false allegations.

THE passenger in a pink Ford Mustang stopped on the M6 has pleaded guilty to a drug offence at court.

A MAN has been arrested after a large amount of cocaine was seized from a car on the M6.

BUSINESSES across Northwich are stepping up their efforts to clamp down on the use of fake £20 notes doing the rounds.

A NORTHWICH man will serve a two-month curfew after he damaged two cars on the same day.

New plan for Cheshire west aims to end rough sleeping in the borough

Mark Earth Day this year by getting back to nature with one of these incredible sustainable gift experiences.

The new addition to the menu was first released on 14 July last year and sold out fast.

Portuguese authorities have identified a German man as a formal suspect in their continuing investigation into the Madeleine McCann case

Northwich Guardian salon of the year nominations are now open

A WOMAN who claimed she was the victim of a ‘horrendous’ sexual assault by three men in a Cheshire layby has been arrested for making false allegations.

A MAN from Northwich has been told he must stay at home every weekend night for the next nine months as part of his punishment for assaulting a woman.

AN appeal has been launched after a man failed to appear at court.

THE Cheshire Oaks retail park has been sold as part of a £600 million deal.

A 'BRILLIANT' Northwich business is supplying food for Tripadvisor's number one coffee house in Cheshire.

Cheshire West chiefs vote to petition government over its HS2 plans for the borough amid fears the 'white elephant' could have a 'devastating impact'

MID Cheshire Scouts are inviting residents to have a go at fun, free activities this weekend in Northwich to mark 100 years of the group.

MORE children in Cheshire East received their first-choice primary school compared with children in Cheshire West.

EIGHT fire engines are dealing with the fire on Percival Lane in Runcorn

SANTANDER has confirmed its Northwich branch will reduce its opening hours from July.

A NORTHWICH mum-of-two is on a mission to help people struggling with the effects of long Covid, chronic fatigue and stress.

The occasion has been marked by the release of a picture showing her indulging her passion for horses and ponies.

Until they make National Tea Drinking Day a national holiday, we're simply going to have to celebrate with novelty mugs.

Here's a selection of the items you'll find in the middle aisles of Aldi and Lidl from Thursday April 21