Northwich Guardian
Wed, 11 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000New wildlife pond helps bring hands-on nature lessons to primary school pupils
Kingsmead Primary School in Northwich has created a wildlife pond to give pupils hands-on opportunities to learn about nature.
Wed, 11 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000Volunteers give up more than 100 hours to support neuromuscular charity
A team of 13 Coveris employees transformed the outdoor space at the NeuroMuscular Centre (NMC) in Woodford Lane West.
Wed, 11 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000Andrew Cooper: 'We're lucky to have dedicated Healthwatch team in Mid Cheshire'
When it comes to our NHS and care services, it's really important that the people who use them have a say in how they are run.
Wed, 11 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000Record label collaborates with bands on Christmas vinyl for dog welfare charity
Rare Vitamin Records has brought together bands Gas Kunst and Mary Shelley Duvall to produce a double A-side, seven-inch vinyl in aid of the Dogs Trust.
Wed, 11 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000Man arrested and woman taken to hospital after police called to 'fight' at pub
A man was arrested after a reported fight with a woman at Weaverham’s Earl of Mercia pub. She suffered minor injuries and was taken to Leighton Hospital.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026 17:00:00 +0000We tried a Northwich restaurant with glowing reviews - here's our verdict
ALWAYS on the lookout for somewhere new to eat in Northwich, my boyfriend and I recently paid a visit to The Cheshire Grill to see whether it lives up to its strong reputation among local diners.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026 15:38:42 +0000Shop owner claims 1,346 illegal single-use vapes 'left by door-to-door sales rep'
Northwich shop owner fined after 1,346 illegal vapes were found under his counter in a Cheshire West Trading Standards inspection on June 26, last year.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000Police investigating suspected drug dealing after man arrested in raid on house
GMP officers executed a warrant in Greenlaw Close, Leftwich, in the morning of Wednesday, September 9.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026 13:34:45 +0000Prolific thief who threatened and harassed shop workers and police now behind bars
A PROLIFIC shoplifter from Northwich who threatened retail staff and police officers in the course of his thieving has been jailed.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000Brownie leader celebrates 50 years of making a difference in young girls' lives
Ann Hignett, the founder of 1st Darnhall Brownies, joined the Girlguiding movement more than 70 years ago.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026 12:00:00 +0000Dubbed Out Festival 2027 licence approved for return to Cheshire Showground
Dubbed Out Festival has been granted a premises licence for its 2027 return to the Royal Cheshire Showground near Knutsford.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026 12:01:01 +0000Police and crime commissioner praises Cheshire's approach to phone-free education
Cheshire’s police and crime commissioner (PCC) has praised the county's approach to phone-free education, as the campaign reaches a significant milestone.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000GP's campaign for National Trust to ditch Barclays romps home in landslide victory
Dr Kathy Fallon, a climate campaigner and one of several proposers of the motion, welcomed the decision after it was passed at the charity's AGM on Saturday, November 7.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000Knutsford motorway services named among UK's worst
A MOTORWAY stop has been named among the UK’s worst in a new national survey.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000Artist opening her canal-side studio this weekend as part of global art trail
Barnton artist Bernice Tackley, 81, opens River View Studio on November 14 and 15 for VAA Open Spaces, showcasing paintings, prints and cards to visitors.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026 14:46:44 +0000Mid Cheshire bowlers raise funds for cancer charity The Joshua Tree
KIND-hearted Mid Cheshire bowlers have been raising funds for a worthy cause throughout the year
Mon, 09 Nov 2026 16:22:24 +0000Tributes paid to two men killed as van leaves road and crashes into ditch
Families pay tribute to Jason Clark and Marlon Kent after a van crash on Station Road, Goostrey, on Tuesday, November 3.
Mon, 09 Nov 2026 16:20:46 +0000Huge queues on M6 in Middlewich as crews tackle vehicle fire on carriageway
There are huge queues on the M6 as crews tackle a vehicle fire on the carriageway.
Mon, 09 Nov 2026 14:59:45 +0000Crowds come together on Remembrance Sunday as towns honour our fallen heroes
CROWDS gathered in Winsford and Middlewich at the weekend to pay their respects to the servicemen and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice.
Mon, 09 Nov 2026 13:00:00 +0000SpeedoMick returns for another £1m trek in little other than swimming trunks
Michael Cullen aims to be in the area in his signature swimming trunks on Wednesday, January 27, and Thursday, January 28.
Mon, 09 Nov 2026 12:00:00 +0000Retired builder given last chance to demolish green belt house after appeals
Retired builder Barry Devine must demolish his unauthorised green belt home in Dutton after losing a Court of Appeal planning battle with Cheshire West council.
Mon, 09 Nov 2026 06:00:00 +0000Ofsted nods to high school's progress but leadership concedes 'more work to do'
Ofsted recognises progress at Rudheath Senior Academy, praising leadership and behaviour, but flags below-average results, attendance and teaching concerns.
Mon, 09 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000Four-week road closure warning for busy road and thriving business park
Drivers face four weeks of phased road closures in Rudheath, including Gadbrook Road at the A556 and Gadbrook Park, for United Utilities water works.
Mon, 09 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000Former pub that was eyed up for demolishment is now available to let
A FORMER village pub that councillors refused permission to demolish is now being marketed to let for £15,000 a year.
Mon, 09 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000New exhibitions, space shows, and lectures coming to Jodrell Bank this winter
Jodrell Bank announces new exhibitions, Lovell lectures and dome shows, including Pink Floyd, Santa and astrophotography events through 2027 in Cheshire.
Mon, 09 Nov 2026 14:35:49 +0000Russell Brand sentenced to more than 10 years for rape and sexual assaults
Former comedian and actor Russell Brand has been sentenced to more than 10 years years after being found guilty of rape and sexual assault.
Sun, 08 Nov 2026 17:50:53 +0000Cheshire motorists warned as fog could cut visibility to 50 metres overnight
DRIVERS across Cheshire are being warned of difficult driving conditions after the Met Office issued a yellow weather warning for fog.
Sun, 08 Nov 2026 17:00:00 +000011 Cheshire Police officers dismissed and added to barred list in the last year
ELEVEN officers from Cheshire Police were dismissed and added to the national barred list in the last financial year, more than double the number recorded in the previous year.
Sun, 08 Nov 2026 15:46:04 +0000Crowds gather to honour fallen servicemen and women at town's Remembrance Service
A colourful parade comprising veterans from the Royal British Legion, Army, Navy and Air Force cadets, emergency services personnel, Scouts, Guides, church groups, sports clubs, and many other organisations assembled in Crum Hill at 9.30am on Sunday,...
Sun, 08 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000Death notices and funeral announcements from the Northwich & Winsford Guardian
Every week, Northwich & Winsford Guardian publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have died.
Sun, 08 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000When Father Christmas can be seen this year at Santa's Grotto or on Santa's Sleigh
The Rotary Club of Northwich said the club's Santa's Grotto and Santa's Sleigh celebrations are set to start on Saturday, November 21.
Sun, 08 Nov 2026 12:00:00 +0000Period character meets Mediterranean-style garden at five-bed Cheshire home
Take a look inside Bryher Cottage, a five-bedroom Winsford home on the market for offers of more than £420,000.
Sun, 08 Nov 2026 12:00:00 +0000Latest planning applications around Northwich and Winsford this week
EACH week Cheshire West and Chester Council receives and makes decisions on planning applications across the borough.
Sun, 08 Nov 2026 07:24:00 +0000Cheshire boutique owner swaps designer fashion for a gruelling Wyoming cattle drive
Christine Colbert leaves Prestbury, Cheshire, for an authentic Wyoming cattle drive, riding 200-plus cattle on horseback to mark her 60th birthday.
Sat, 07 Nov 2026 13:00:00 +0000JD Wetherspoon wants to use modern glass in skylights at iconic grade-II listed pub
JD Wetherspoons seeks approval to replace Georgian wired glazing at Northwich’s grade II-listed Penny Black pub with safer fire-rated Pilkington Pyroclear glass.
Fri, 06 Nov 2026 13:00:00 +0000All are welcome at crematorium's Christmas Carol and Memorial Service
Vale Royal Crematorium in Northwich will hold its annual Christmas Carol and Memorial Service on Friday, December 4, at 6.30pm.
Sat, 07 Nov 2026 10:05:16 +0000Appeal for owner of ‘super sweet’ chocolate Labrador found on industrial estate
Owner sought for ‘super sweet’ chocolate Labrador found loose at Winsford Industrial Estate on November 7. She may be pregnant or have recently given birth.
Sat, 07 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000Poppy Appeal volunteers 'amazed' by adopted home town's 'incredible' generosity
Northwich residents’ generosity helps the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal beat £50,000, as town mayor, Cllr Bob Cernik, joins volunteers ahead of Remembrance Sunday.
Sat, 07 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000Northwich and Winsford criminals locked up in the last month
These are some criminals who were locked up for their crimes as of October 2026.
Sat, 07 Nov 2026 12:00:00 +0000Wedding venue to host après-ski charity night to raise funds for hospice
Après-ski charity night at The Hidden Barn at 94 in Knutsford on December 5 will raise funds for St Luke’s Cheshire Hospice with festive food and music.
Sat, 07 Nov 2026 06:15:00 +0000Northwich forensic pathologist reveals the cases that defined his 24,000 autopsies
Northwich forensic pathologist Dr Richard Shepherd reveals his career, 24,000 autopsies and high-profile cases including Diana, 9/11 and Stephen Lawrence.
Fri, 06 Nov 2026 17:00:00 +0000Cheshire PC found not guilty of assaulting 80-year-old man in custody
A CHESHIRE Police Constable has been found not guilty of assaulting a man in police custody.
Fri, 06 Nov 2026 13:00:00 +0000Yet more weekend disruption as behemoth mega transformer hauled through towns
Drivers face further weekend disruption as a mega transformer convoy travels through Middlewich, Winsford and Northwich on November 8, heading to Ellesmere Port.
Fri, 06 Nov 2026 13:20:17 +0000New Northwich Costa Coffee now open on site of closed-down charity shop
The coffee shop chain's new outlet is now open on Kingsmead Square off Regency Way.
Fri, 06 Nov 2026 13:00:00 +0000Cheshire MP renews calls for clear halal and kosher labels with parliamentary bill
Esther McVey, MP for Tatton, re-introduced a bill in Parliament on Tuesday, November 3, that would require halal and kosher meat to be clearly labelled.
Fri, 06 Nov 2026 12:57:00 +0000Pub reassures customers it is staying open despite going on market
A CHESHIRE pub has reassured customers that it remains open as usual after being placed on the market by Marston’s.
Fri, 06 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000Group behind thriving community café nominated for King's Award for Voluntary Service
Whitegate Station Community Group nominated for King's Award for Voluntary Service after transforming Whitegate Way's Station House Café into a community hub.
Fri, 06 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000Health and wellbeing event returns with free advice and support
The Winsford Health & Wellbeing Event returns on November 18 with free advice, support and health information.
Fri, 06 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000Disability Positive steps in to secure services after closure of other charity
Northwich-based Disability Positive has taken over key services from Dial West Cheshire (DWC).
Fri, 06 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000Bewildered drivers may soon find themselves going wrong way around town's ring road
Northwich Town Swing Bridge will close overnight on November 13 and 14 for repairs, with diversions and temporary traffic changes on Castle Street and Chester Way.