'NON-ESSENTIAL' roadworks taking place in Northwich and Winsford town centres will be suspended over the festive period.

A BANNED driver was caught behind the wheel with cocaine in his car on a trip to Northwich.

THE wait is over, as today we can announce our finalists in the Guardian Education Awards 2022.

OUR special supplement celebrating the first year of primary school for reception pupils is out in shops today, Thursday.

A THEATRE in Northwich is appealing for donations and support to allow it to fund an expansion and contribute more to the community.

A SPECIAL school in Crewe can go ahead with expansion plans to accommodate an extra 60 pupils after Cheshire East gave permission for an extension to be built.

Millions will see extra cash in their bank account this Christmas.

A new free digital Carbon Planner tool from NatWest helps all businesses reduce their carbon emissions

CCTV cameras have been installed in a communal toilet space at a Northwich high school in response to pupils’ behaviour.

A PETITION has been launched online appealing for Middlewich High School to scrap mixed academic ability classes after some pupils believe they ‘aren’t getting the best out of their education’.

A NORTHWICH woman was more than three times over the drink-drive limit when she hit a police car attending an incident.

A VALE Royal Athletics Club coach has been recognised for his sterling service to the sport.

NATALIE Imbruglia has been announced as a special guest for an outdoor concert in the heart of Delamere Forest.

HAVE you had a baby this year?

Government grant is aimed at restoring lost tree coverage outside of traditional woodland

IF you hate wrapping up your Christmas gifts, then Barons Quay and Card Factory has you covered with a charity gift wrapping service.

A MAN has been fined after drunkenly butting into a police incident in Northwich and telling officers repeatedly to 'f*** off'.

It’s well known that taking time out for yourself helps ease the stress and strain of daily life. What’s not so well known is that there’s the perfect place to do so, in the heart of Cheshire’s beautiful countryside.

SCHOOL staff are quitting their jobs because of the stress caused by a problematic computer system brought in to make Cheshire East more efficient, a councillor said.

A YOGA teacher has honoured her husband's memory following his death just six weeks after being diagnosed with cancer.

A WINSFORD man accused of stalking a woman by sending her abusive messages is set to face trial later this year.

A PAIR of Romanian tourists wearing doctored jackets stole £519 worth of goods from Boots while ‘on holiday’ in Northwich.

POPPY Maskill wants more major medals after a breakthrough year on the global stage.

Pete Tonge tells all about Northwich Victoria's 2-1 loss at Padiham...

A TAXI driver in Winsford has been spreading Christmas cheer after decorating his taxi for the festive season.

BENNY Elliot’s late touchline conversion struck a post and left Winnington Park with a 28-27 home defeat to Douglas.

CARE home residents in Mobberley were enthralled as an author who once worked in one of the last Victorian asylums in the country talked to them about her new book.

DECEMBER is just around the corner and that can only mean one thing – Christmas is on its way and so is the Elf on the Shelf!

POLICE are cracking down on thefts from delivery drivers and couriers in the run up to Christmas.

MIDDLEWICH'S mayor has said the town council will continue to fight for control of all its car parks amid fears Cheshire East may try to impose charges in the future.

Northwich boasts some fantastic small businesses so let’s celebrate them on Small Business Saturday (December 3), which is now in its 10th year.

Pawel Turbak, 37, received a suspended sentence at Chester Magistrates Court

POLICE divers are continuing to search waterways in and around Northwich for a missing man last seen 10 days ago.

Cheshire Woodland Weddings was recently named ‘Best Outdoor Group Activities Company’ at the prestigious Corporate Vision Awards 2022

A ROGUE 'meet and greet' car park near Manchester Airport has been permanently shut down by police.

Northwich's Christmas Extravaganza brought thousands of visitors to town this weekend, in one of Cheshire’s biggest switch-on events.

AROUND three dozen homeless people have died in Cheshire East, and Cheshire West and Chester, over the past five years, new figures show.

For the period leading up to Christmas Day, the UK can expect colder conditions, with overnight fog and frost.

An exhibition of local artists of all ages and abilities has so far received more than 250 entries, with more being added each day.

A YOUNG Shire horse that fell into a river and was unable to get out has now been rescued by firefighters.

LAST week we dipped into the Darnhall Abbey that preceded the Vale Royal Abbey and went on to the initial history of Darnhall Hall.

A 33-YEAR-OLD man is to face trial after being charged with assaulting two different police officers on the same day in Northwich.

Fire crews were dispatched to tackle a wheeliebin and pallet fire in Winsford yesterday, Saturday, which they suspect was 'started delibrately.'

Firefighters have freed a person from a car after a crash involving three vehicles on the M62.

A WARZONE security specialist who keeps war reporters safe in Ukraine  is planning a humanitarian mission to the country to help children this winter.

THIS elegant Jacobean-style manor house has more than an acre of gardens, with its grounds adjoining Verdin Park.

SINCE he was a young boy, Andy Saunders has always had a strong passion for space.

A 'magical after-dark illuminated trail' has opened at Delamere Forest, giving families a chance to experience these much-loved woods in a totally different light.

CONNOR Hughes found the net four times as Witton Albion hammered Hanley Town 5-1 at the U Lock It Stadium on Saturday.

A burning car on the M6 near Warrington has forced emergency services to close several lanes.