Northwich Guardian

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Relief for cricket club as it is allowed already-built padel courts
The cricket club applied for planning permission for the padel courts more than a year ago on Thursday, October 24, last year.

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Repair works plans submitted for grade-II listed town centre pub
JD Wetherspoon is seeking permission from Cheshire West and Chester Council to carry out works to The Penny Black in Witton Street.

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Vets take on litter pick after treating sick puppy which ate mouldy bread
The team at Winsford Veterinary Surgery collected 15kg of waste from footpaths and roadsides around the town.

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
'Armstrong the real villain' but 'no innocents abroad' in town's cemetery dispute
Claire Armstrong has admitted opening a 'personal' bank account in the name of Middlewich Cemetery which was shown by Middlewich Town Council to have received 11 cheques totalling £36,560.

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Christmas garage giveaway is big boost to lucky customers
Road Two Automotive is giving away £100 in cash to a lucky customer and a free, full service to another customer.

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Project appeals for help to provide Christmas dinners to struggling families
Stephen Harrison launched The Big Christmas Share in 2022 with the aim of easing the worries of those in need over the festive period.

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 13:00:00 +0000
'Inspiring' entrepreneur celebrated in House of Lords for community contribution
Kayleigh Johnstone of COZ & Co, based in Middlewich, joined 2025’s SmallBiz100 and attended the House of Lords for Small Business Saturday UK celebration.

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 12:48:51 +0000
The incredible national award won by Winsford Swimming Club
Winsford Swimming Club have upped the ante by winning an incredible award

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 10:13:49 +0000
Cheshire Police appeal after suspicious incident involving man and woman in SUV
The pair were in a dark-coloured SUV on Chester Road on the evening on Sunday, December 7.

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 09:36:01 +0000
Two people and pets cats treated following fire in bungalow's bedroom
The emergency services were in attendance on Water Street at around 6.30pm yesterday, Monday.

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Andrew Cooper: 'Groups bringing community together are so important'
That is why the local groups like the Community Shed, which bring people together, offering friendship, purpose and a sense of belonging, are so important.

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Takeaway is no longer allowed to be in business after retrospective refusal
Chezzy Burger applied for planning permission more than two years ago from Cheshire West and Chester Council.

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
PC warned after assaulting youth who subjected him to ‘sustained homophobic abuse’
A POLICE officer assaulted a youth who was subjecting him to ‘sustained homophobic abuse’ in custody.

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Defendant claims secret £36k account named 'Middlewich Cemetery' was 'personal'
A DEFENDANT in the Middlewich Cemetery Board trial who set up a secret bank account to receive legitimate cheques from funeral directors claims the account was ‘personal’ and therefore not subject to an earlier High Court injunction.

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Travel consultant apprentice helping people with holidays gets national recognition
Courtney Clarke of Barrhead Travel Northwich wins Modern Apprentice of the Year 2024, recognised for excellence in travel apprenticeships and customer service.

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 13:57:27 +0000
Call for council to back mobile phone ban in all its schools
TWO Cheshire East councillors are calling for a ban on mobile phones in all the authority’s maintained schools.

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 14:41:49 +0000
Man suffers serious injuries in altercation with masked attackers
The incident was in the area around Witton Street at around 7pm on Sunday, December 7.

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 14:32:59 +0000
Campaigners call for probe into car park consultation
Some residents have been up in arms over proposals to use part of Verdin Park for car parking,

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 14:16:47 +0000
Travelling thief stole £3,000 worth of plumbing and electrical supplies from shops
A TRAVELLING thief stole thousands of pounds worth of plumbing and electrical supplies from shops across Cheshire.

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 13:52:10 +0000
Cemetery board defendant claims signature was forged on cheques and burial records
The rules of Middlewich Town Council's Barclays bank account, which was closed in June 2025 and for which Middlewich Town Council has never been given full records, require all cheques to be sign by two cemetery board members.

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Mid Cheshire in line for multi-million-pound bus boost for next three years
Cheshire East and Cheshire West councils are in line for more than £19 million during 2026/2027, 2027/2028 and 2028/2029.

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Developer's bid to build around 200 homes on agricultural land
Northstone Development Ltd is setting its sights on an area of agricultural land to the north of Manchester Road.

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Gran becomes first in Europe to undergo cancer surgery performed by £2m robot
Stella Smeeton, a retired training administrator, was referred to Aintree University Hospital in Liverpool in March 2025 after a complex growth was discovered in her bowel.

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Leighton Hospital cancer centre recognised for care excellence
Leighton Hospital's Macmillan Unit has been awarded the Christie Quality Mark

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 17:25:30 +0000
Turmoil as one top council boss quits immediately with another off ‘unwell’
CHESHIRE East Council is in turmoil with the chief executive off work ‘currently unwell’ and a senior director resigning ‘by mutual agreement’ with immediate effect.

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 13:39:25 +0000
Council urged to oppose chief constable’s proposal to axe PCSOs
CHESHIRE East Council is being urged to oppose plans by the chief constable which could see up to 60 of the county’s 87 PCSOs axed.

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 16:16:08 +0000
Councillors call on authority to formally oppose new town proposal
CHESHIRE East is being urged by its councillors to fight controversial proposals for a new town at Adlington.

Sun, 07 Dec 2025 13:00:00 +0000
Repairs to Pickmere bridge hit by lorry given 'utmost urgency'
REPAIRS to a waterless bridge extensively damaged in a crash are being treated with the ‘utmost urgency’, engineers have reassured councillors.

Sun, 07 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Northwich & Winsford death notices and funeral announcements this week
Every week, the Northwich & Winsford Guardian publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have died.

Sun, 07 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Northwich and Winsford criminals locked up in the last month
These are some criminals who were locked up for their crimes as of November 2025.

Sun, 07 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000
'Beautifully reimagined' Cheshire period home put up for sale at £850k
SWEEPING countryside views and a fully renovated period home feature at Heath House, Penny’s Lane, Lach Dennis, now listed for £849,999.

Sun, 07 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000
Latest planning application decisions around Northwich and Winsford
EACH week Cheshire West and Chester Council receives and makes decisions on planning applications across the borough.

Sun, 07 Dec 2025 12:45:00 +0000
Why you need to visit this Cheshire pub before the waiting list becomes too long
THE Fox & Hounds, Cheshire Life's 2025 Dining Pub of the Year, is proof that pub food has come a long way.

Sat, 06 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
'Smoking gun' mystery bank account evidence laid bare at cemetery board trial
Cheshire cemetery scandal laid bare at High Court as Middlewich Town Council seeks financial remedy from rogue Middlewich Cemetery Board

Sat, 06 Dec 2025 17:00:00 +0000
Pop stars Gates and Rickitt to headline 2026 Arley Hall music weekend
Gareth Gates and Adam Rickitt headline Mega Y2K at Live at Arley 2026, Arley Hall, Cheshire. Enjoy tributes to Celine Dion, Blue, Five and more.

Sat, 06 Dec 2025 13:01:00 +0000
Homemade decorations and 85 sets of lights in Christmas display for autism charity
Manda Sanders developed her love of Christmas decorating from the age of eight, during her time living in Australia

Sat, 06 Dec 2025 13:00:00 +0000
Plans to build two cottages fall at first hurdle over 'inappropriate' location
PLANS to build two cottages near Winsford have fallen at the first hurdle over the proposal's 'inappropriate' location.

Sat, 06 Dec 2025 13:00:00 +0000
'More than just a wine shop': Merchant and deli celebrates 25 years in business
DeFINE Food and Wine in Sandiway first opened its doors in 2000 and has since grown from a small wine shop into a popular dining destination.

Sat, 06 Dec 2025 06:30:00 +0000
Behind the scenes at the beautiful Cheshire Christmas market you cannot miss
The first Chester Christmas market (of modern times, anyway) was held in 2014, bringing the continental love of packed stalls offering the highest quality food, drink and delightful gifts to Chester’s residents and festive visitors, adding light an...

Sat, 06 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
New ‘very posh’ antiques and fine arts auction house now open for sale lots
A NEW and ‘very posh’ antiques and fine arts auction house is open for business at Blakemere Village in Sandiway.

Sat, 06 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Landscaper sentenced for stealing upfront payment for work never undertaken
Stephen Garner, of Outfield Chase, appeared at Chester Magistrates Court for sentencing on Wednesday, December 3.

Sat, 06 Dec 2025 17:00:00 +0000
Retrospective plans for ‘calm, stylish, and luxury lodge’ Airbnb are thrown out
THE owner of a ‘luxury lodge’ available for let on a popular website has been refused planning permission.

Sat, 06 Dec 2025 17:00:00 +0000
Luxury Cheshire resort unveils plans for its 'most exclusive accommodation to date'
A LUXURY resort is unveiling its most exclusive accommodation to date.

Sat, 06 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
NASA photos and space adventures among activities at Jodrell Bank in early 2026
Discover Jodrell Bank’s winter 2026 events: NASA photo exhibition, family science shows, interactive lectures, and textile art celebrating 80 years of discovery.

Sat, 06 Dec 2025 12:54:00 +0000
Firefighters called to 'controlled fire' in garden of Northwich home
A fire crew was called to an address on Marshall Lane in Northwich on Friday night.

Sat, 06 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
8 peculiar photographs of faces in unusual places in Mid Cheshire
Each week, we ask our budding amateur photographers to take pictures based on a theme, and this week it was faces in unusual places.

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 17:00:00 +0000
Why tickets to the Love Actually concert should be top of your Christmas list
We went to the Love Actually live concert, and this is why tickets for next year’s tour should be at the top of your Christmas list.

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 14:27:26 +0000
Blow for cemetery board member as judge rules burial ground was never private
A SENIOR judge has ruled Middlewich Cemetery was never a private burial ground and has always been the property of Middlewich Town Council (MTC).

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 13:55:48 +0000
The special award this Barnton football coach has received
A WOMAN from Barnton has been recognised for her work in girls’ football.

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 13:00:00 +0000
Festive boost for charity working to set up sensory centre and social cafe
Tiny Steps, which helps families across Northwich and Winsford, was gifted 150 chocolate selection boxes by Lock Stock Self Storage

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