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A WINSFORD man harassed his ex-partner of 36 years after getting her new address from a pharmacy.

A MAN has admitted burgling five commercial properties in Northwich earlier this year – including one charity.

Northwich in Cheshire has been named among the happiest places to live in the UK, according to Rightmove's annual Happy at Home Index.

ONE person was taken to hospital and two trapped after a multi-vehicle crash on the M6 in Cheshire.

POLICE are continuing to investigate the disappearance of Northwich man Russell Tomlinson and have issued a fresh appeal for any information to help find him.

Driver are being warned of long delays on the M6 northbound after a multi-vehicle crash.

A 'SEXUAL predator' from Winsford has been jailed after grooming a teenage girl over nine months.

MANY residents have had their say on the future of the former Bratts department store, after it was revealed plans had been submitted to convert it into flats and shops.

POLICE have stepped up patrols after a suspicious van was spotted following two young boys earlier this week.

POLICE are investigating after an overturned car was found abandoned in a ditch.

Developers are eyeing 17 apartments and two new stores for the site on Witton Street.

POLICE have launched an arson investigation after a spate of deliberate fires in Winsford.

A WINSFORD stalker who harassed a woman and sent her offensive messages has had his sentencing postponed.

WE’VE had hair, pies and nails, followed by pubs and fish and chips in our Best of 2022 competition.

THE most used train stations in and around Northwich and Winsford have been revealed.

Cheshire Food Hub volunteer crews in Northwich are manning production lines in shifts to fill 2,500 recipe boxes with 35 tonnes of food.

THESE are the 10 cheapest places to fill up your car around Northwich, Winsford and Middlewich, as well as the five cheapest in and around Knutsford.

THE third annual Pickmere Christmas Driveway Market is kicking off a month of festivities in the village this December.

POLICE have launched an investigation after a suspicious van was spotted following two young boys in Winnington.

POLICE have named a man charged with a drugs offence after he was arrested during a raid on a Winsford house.

Chester Zoo wants to make them the star attraction at its new Himalayan-themed site.

A detailed look at Northwich Victoria's 5-1 thrashing of Squires Gate courtesy of Pete Tonge...

LOVED ones will be remembered in a special Tree of Lights ceremony in Winsford next week.

'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 FORMER Cheshire Police officer accused of abusing his position for a sexual purpose is set to appear in court.

CHESHIRE East has given the go-ahead for a battery energy storage system to be built on fields north of Dragon’s Lane at Moston.

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...