Northwich Guardian
Wed, 07 Oct 2026 09:53:33 +0100Court names pair charged with conspiring to steal £640,000 worth of machinery
Two men charged with conspiring to steal £640,000 of plant machinery from businesses across Cheshire and Lancashire, including Warrington and Widnes.
Wed, 07 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100Drivers warned of 18-month road closure following carriageway collapse
The closure is expected to last into 2028, and no through route will be available for the duration.
Wed, 07 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100SEND reforms rubber-stamped by central government in 'significant milestone'
The plan aims to transform education, health, and support services for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
Wed, 07 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100Official footpath claim lodged on land earmarked for 500-home development
The application, lodged by Hartford Civic Society, seeks a Definitive Map Modification Order (DMMO), a legal process used to decide whether a path should be recorded on the official map of public rights of way.
Wed, 07 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100Holmes Chapel youngster runs 88km in honour of 88-year-old grandad
Oliver Hughes, from Holmes Chapel, took on the challenge, running throughout August to raise £1,161 for Age UK Cheshire.
Wed, 07 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100Winnington Park RFC unveil new name of home ground in honour of tragic teenager
Winnington Park RFC renamed their home ground the Will Glendinning Memorial Ground in the presence of his family and friends.
Tue, 06 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0100Passenger disruption as buses diverted away from railway station indefinitely
BUS and train passengers in Winsford are facing service disruptions and longer journey times due to new weight restrictions on a bridge near the railway station.
Tue, 06 Oct 2026 17:06:06 +0100Winsford Bypass closed eastbound due to emergency involving crack in carriageway
Cheshire West and Chester Council said both of the eastbound lanes will be closed towards Winsford Station.
Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:40:21 +010040mph speed limits in place on Thelwall Viaduct with average speed check cameras
40mph speed limits have come into place on the Thelwall Viaduct.
Tue, 06 Oct 2026 10:46:39 +0100Casualty taken to hospital after crash left them trapped in overturned vehicle
A casualty has been taken to hospital after a collision left them trapped in an overturned vehicle.
Tue, 06 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0100Town's branch of cafe-bar chain to open this weekend after closure of card shop
Debrito Lounge is opening on Saturday, October 10, at what was Clinton Cards.
Tue, 06 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0100Starbucks drive-thru and petrol station planned near Knutsford M6 junction
A NEW petrol station and drive-thru Starbucks are being proposed at the Windmill pub beside Tabley Interchange and the M6 junction in Knutsford.
Tue, 06 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0100Business launches self-service concrete machine for customers of builders merchants
The Fibo Collect machine has been installed by Dutton Builders Merchants in Middlewich.
Tue, 06 Oct 2026 08:48:23 +0100A49 closed and emergency services present following rush hour crash
There is heavy traffic on the A49 Tarporley Road this morning, Tuesday, following a rush hour crash
Tue, 06 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100Cheshire Police officer banned from job over ‘stupid and immature’ actions
Cheshire Police officer PC Simon Highley is barred from policing after gross misconduct over sharing confidential police information, images and videos.
Tue, 06 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100Plans to demolish former public toilet to make way for petrol station parking
The proposal, submitted to Cheshire West and Chester Council on Monday, September 7, relates the toilets on Church Street, next to the to the Esso service station on Northwich Road.
Tue, 06 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100Delamere Academy celebrates 180th anniversary with alumni including Martin Lewis
Delamere Academy celebrated 180 years since first opening its doors in 1846, welcoming generations of former pupils back to mark the occasion.
Tue, 06 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100Drivers face 18-month 20mph speed restriction over faulty bridge near railway station
Cheshire West and Chester Council (CWAC) has confirmed the speed restriction on the A54, Middlewich Road, as it crosses the West Coast Mainline, will come into force on Saturday, October 17.
Tue, 06 Oct 2026 14:29:00 +0100Watch as cars mount kerb and blatantly ignore road closure after crash
Watch as drivers blatantly ignored a road closure following a crash and mounted kerbs to get past a police car.
Mon, 05 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0100We tried a Sunday roast at the pub named best in the northwest
THERE is something about a Sunday roast that feels even more appealing at this time of year.
Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0100Why this Indian restaurant in Northwich is well worth a visit
WALKING into Eastern Revive on a Saturday night, the first thing that struck us was just how busy it was.
Mon, 05 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0100Anonymous Cheshire winner claims £1 million Lotto prize after appeal is made
A MYSTERY ticket holder has finally claimed a £1 million Lotto prize but can't be named unless they decide to go public
Mon, 05 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0100Pub thanks firefighters who tackled early hours fire at watering hole at weekend
The emergency services were in attendance at the Tigers Head on Pytchleys Hollow in the early hours of Sunday, October 4.
Mon, 05 Oct 2026 11:05:27 +0100Northwich soft play warns parents after children left alone and staff verbally abused
A soft play centre in Northwich has warned parents to never leave their child unattended at the site following ‘two incidents’ which saw staff ‘verbally abused’.
Mon, 05 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100Northwich and Winsford criminals locked up in the last month
These are some criminals who were locked up for their crimes as of September 2026.
Mon, 05 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100Cheshire West tip opening times shortened after switch from summer to winter
Their hours for the months of October to March are shorter than their hours for the months of April to September.
Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:24:07 +0100Plans to bulldoze farmhouse and build more than 200 homes in the green gap
Plans have been submitted for up to 205 homes in the green gap at Shavington.
Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:12:50 +0100New filming protocol to protect councillors and prevent disruption at meetings
Cheshire East is planning to implement a new filming and recording protocol following incidents where some members of the public have ‘intimidated’ councillors by behaving in an intrusive manner.
Mon, 05 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100Primary school pupils raise more than £500 at Macmillan coffee morning
Whitegate CE Primary pupils raised more than £500 for Macmillan Cancer Support at a coffee morning run by Year 6 children.
Mon, 05 Oct 2026 10:01:10 +0100Man branded ‘pathetic bully’ after strangling ex-partner and coercive control
Owen Farrell, 31, of Carter Avenue, was sentenced at Chester Crown Court on Friday, October 2, for intentional strangulation and coercive control.
Mon, 05 Oct 2026 14:36:53 +0100Jordan Pickford 'almost caused crash' with careless driving in Lamborghini
ENGLAND goalkeeper Jordan Pickford almost caused a crash with two other cars in his £200,000 Lamborghini in Knutsford, a court has heard.
Sun, 04 Oct 2026 10:35:00 +0100American Football pioneers honoured as landmark match in Northwich commemorated
Back on October 2, 1983, the town hosted the first match between two British American Football teams as the Northwich Spartans took on the London Ravens.
Sun, 04 Oct 2026 09:58:19 +0100Firefighters called to commercial property fire in the early hours
Firefighters rushed to a reports of a commercial property fire in the early hours.
Sun, 04 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100Death notices and funeral announcements in the Northwich & Winsford Guardian
Every week, Northwich and Winsford Guardian publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have died.
Sun, 04 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100Living the sweet life: Shop owner celebrates her first year in business
Harriette Meecham, of Northwich, opened her 'old school-style' shop The Sweet Junction at Blakemere Village on this day, October 4, 2025.
Sun, 04 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0100Latest 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, 04 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0100Inside stunning £1.5m Cheshire barn conversion with attached self-contained cottage
A barn conversion with an attached cottage in Acton Bridge is on the market for more than £1.5m.
Sun, 04 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100Brit Fest 2027 tickets on sale as Ocean Colour Scene and Lightning Seeds head line-up
Tickets for The Brit Fest 2027 are on sale now ahead of the four-day festival in Altrincham.
Sun, 04 Oct 2026 08:21:00 +0100The 250-year-old village pub nestled in one of Cheshire's most beautiful spots
In the quiet south-west Cheshire village of Marbury, where meres, open fields and the Shropshire Union Canal shape the landscape, the Swan feels entirely at home.
Sat, 03 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0100Care worker who insists clients 'belly laugh' every shift shortlisted for award
Anne-Marie Heywood, who works for Northwest Care Cooperative, has been nominated in the home care worker category at the Northwest Regional Care Awards.
Sat, 03 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0100Inquest opens after care concerns raised over woman's death at Leighton Hospital
Care concerns have been raised following the death of a 59-year-old woman at Leighton Hospital.
Sat, 03 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0100Man to stand trial after denying damaging the windows at woman's house
Bradley Rosental appeared at Warrington Magistrates Court on Wednesday, September 30, where he faced one charge of criminal damage and one of attempted criminal damage.
Sat, 03 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100Councillors oppose plans for 70-acre solar farm in Cheshire
Fury of loss of farmland to create giant solar panel farm in Tabley near Knutsford.
Sat, 03 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100Drug dealer jailed for taking knife to town just days after walking free from court
Paul Dutton, of Winsford, was sentenced to 18 months, suspended for 12 months, on Friday, July 24.
Fri, 02 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0100Bright future ahead for property care firm after profits soar by 73 per cent
Northwich-based Timberwise reported a 73% rise in profit, with revenue increasing to £14.9 million in 2025.
Sat, 03 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100New charity partnership launched to help dementia care home's residents
The Rotary Club of Northwich has launched a new three-year charitable partnership with L&M Healthcare.
Sat, 03 Oct 2026 08:10:00 +0100Why this family enjoyed a 'baptism of fire' after buying a beef farm in the pandemic
Gary Halman of Brode Hall Beef, producing premium grass-fed Aberdeen Angus beef through regenerative farming at Deer Park Farm, Cheshire.
Fri, 02 Oct 2026 12:26:50 +0100'Smirking' teenage cocaine dealer who started using at 13 walks free from court
The case began when Charlie Joyce, of Beeston Street, was caught on CCTV topping up a known graft phone police had been monitoring for some time.
Fri, 02 Oct 2026 16:19:55 +0100Crime gang jailed over £30m cash smuggling operation involving Manchester Airport
The criminals smuggled cash hidden in suitcases out of airports, including Manchester Airport
Fri, 02 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0100Toddler set to bag all 214 Wainwright fells before he turns four this month
A TODDLER is set to climb complete all 214 Cumbrian mountains celebrated by renowned climber, Alfred Wainwright, before he turns four.