A FLOOD prevention group in Northwich has called for urgent action to mitigate against further "catastrophic" floods in the town.

MEMBERS of Guardian Camera Club have shared some photographs taken around Cheshire capturing the wildlife and summer colours.

VISITORS will be mitten when they meet some new arrivals at Tatton Park farm.

HOLIDAYMAKERS are being warned of ‘illegal’ parking scams at Manchester Airport during the busy summer season.

There are few things to look out for in tyres when setting out in very hot temperatures.

TO tackle anti-social behaviour in Pickmere, police have imposed a second dispersal order in the area.

TWO sisters who achieved a life-long dream to open their own café a year ago have been left heartbroken after a fire destroyed their beloved business.

A 29-YEAR-OLD man has avoided an immediate prison sentence after he displayed ‘drunken violence in a busy pub’.

EVERY month, local councils conduct hygiene inspections of businesses where food is handled or served.

PETROL prices have seen another drop this week - albeit by just 1p per litre.

SCONES with jam then cream or scones with cream then jam?

FITNESS is a way of life for many people with so many sports, activities and classes available to keep our energy levels up and our minds and bodies healthy.

A HEARTBROKEN family have paid tribute to ‘the best brother, most amazing daddy and loving son’ after he took his own life age 34.

The Freedom Fibre team are excited to announce their full fibre broadband roll-out in Northwich, Comberbach and Hartford, extending their current coverage of Cheshire.

AS temperatures are set to soar to 30C, people are being warned not to dive into open water to cool off.

It was announced that the UK would be hosting the Eurovision for the 2022 winners Ukraine.

A NORTHWICH man has been jailed after he raped a woman as she slept in bed next to him.

A BUS driver has asked for the backing of the public as strike action heads into a fourth week.

FIREFIGHTERS are tackling a large field fire in Tarporley this afternoon, Thursday.

FOOTBALL is back in force for our local teams this weekend.

A NORTHWICH man has avoided an immediate spell behind bars after he was found with a kitchen knife in public.

TOM Ford and his sister Emily have been selected to represent Great Britain in the European Rowing Championships.

A LEADING hotel brand is looking to fill more than a dozen jobs across Cheshire in a nationwide recruitment drive.

THIS coming weekend in Northwich promises to be filled with plenty of fun and activities for all the family.

IF you need a strong cup of coffee and a good breakfast, where do you go?

PLANS for a three-year HS2 compound in Cheshire have been submitted to the council as Phase 2b of the high-speed rail project continues.

FIREWORKS will be lighting up the Cheshire sky this weekend as Arley Hall hosts the third instalment of a pyrotechnic competition.

Blue-green algae, or cyanobacteria, are a group of bacteria that can contain dangerous toxins which can be harmful and potentially fatal to pets.

A DRUG dealer from Northwich has been jailed after a police raid uncovered a quantity of heroin and cocaine he was intending to supply to the town’s residents.

A NORTHWICH man has appeared in court after calling a woman a ‘rat’ and a ‘tramp’ and embarking on four days of harassment against a man.

Live traffic updates as a crash between a lorry and a car is causing long delays on the M6 southbound in Cheshire.

NORTHWICH Rugby Club squad has been bolstered by the recruitment of two of the regions most promising young players.

THE Brunner Cup semi-finals take place on Saturday with two Mid Cheshire teams bidding to make the final on Saturday, September 10, writes David O’Brien.

MORE than 80 riders took on a 100-mile cycle challenge through the Cheshire countryside and raised £60k for charity.

THE hugely popular Krazy Races event will return to Northwich next year, it has been confirmed.

AN easyJet flight made an emergency landing at Manchester Airport less than an hour after taking off.

FRESH plans for luxury holiday lodges in Cheshire have been shelved just months after the scheme was first refused.

THERE is a long list of summer activities taking place in Blakemere Village over the next couple of weeks.

THE Red Arrows are expected to fly over Cheshire tomorrow as part of their flypast to from RAF Valley to RAF Scampton.

A JAPANESE summer garden festival is being held once again at Tatton Park.

Over 115,000 Royal Mail postal workers will stage a series of strikes in the coming weeks amid a pay dispute.

A TOWN councillor says he intends to run for a seat on Cheshire West and Chester (CWAC) after becoming fed up with the authority.

A 45-YEAR-OLD man from Northwich has been fined after displaying drunk and disorderly behaviour in the town.

A PROLIFIC shoplifter who made the lives of Northwich business owners ‘a misery’ has been jailed after visiting a supermarket he was banned from entering.

AN application to demolish former public toilets in Weaverham and build an apartment block have been withdrawn.

THE Met Office has issued an amber weather warning for extreme heat in England and Wales.

The UK faces the frightening prospect of Liz Truss as our next Prime Minister.

Current laws allow driving licence holders to drive a vehicle with a weight of up to 3.5 tons.

CARFEST North recently returned to Cheshire, and with seven festivals in one, it was definitely a fun-filled weekend for the whole family.

A GYMNASTICS school could have a future star of trampolining on their hands.