Northwich Guardian

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Dog trainers recognised among town's unsung heroes for community efforts
Pardus K9 picked up two awards at the annual Winsford Oscar Awards, held at the Meadow Bank Social Club on Saturday, April 18.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Battle lines drawn with threats to disrupt soil trucks en route to solar farm scheme
Green Earth Development Group (GEDG), the company behind the proposed controversial Wallerscote Lime Beds solar farm development, were invited to make a presentation to Barnton parish councillors and residents on Monday, April 20.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Pub crawl with a difference returns in May to support life-saving charity fund
The Pub to Pub Half Marathon Walk is returning on May 31, with a 13-mile walk between Tarporley and Malpas.

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:23:27 +0100
Work underway at last on long-awaited multi-million-pound bypass
The £106m-plus road is a connection between Booth Lane and Pochin Way.

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Shop sold lemon and lime vape to child customer on council operation
The young person was in fact a youth volunteer for the trading standards team at Cheshire West and Chester Council.

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:30:00 +0100
Two fires in two days both believed to have been arson attacks
Crews were on Wallerscote Road on Wednesday, April 22, and on Owley Wood Road on Thursday, April 23.

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Historic pub gets green light to build 23-bedroom guest annexe on its car park
Cheshire West and Chester Council this week approved the proposal for a 23-bedroom standalone extension at the Grade-II listed Vale Royal Abbey Arms in Oakmere.

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Plan for 200km pipeline prompts opposition across Mid Cheshire
Peak Cluster is to run all the way from the Peak District into the sea via settlements in Cheshire East and Cheshire West.

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:40:23 +0100
Gambling disorder contributed to death of woman, 44, inquest concludes
AN inquest into the death of a 44-year-old Cheshire woman has concluded that a gambling disorder contributed to her death.

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:31:37 +0100
“Crime is falling and we are charging more than ever before” says police chief
THE chief of Cheshire Police says that crime is falling across the county, and that officers are charging more people than ever before.

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:20:39 +0100
Fears controversial Peak Cluster pipeline could impact bypass and housing plans
Peak Cluster could disrupt Cheshire East’s housing plans across a large part of the borough and potentially impact the Middlewich Bypass, council officers fear.

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Dog photography project to debut at iconic venue as it takes off in Cheshire
The Dogs of Great Britain project, created by photographer Gerry Slade, has added capacity to its debut session at Arley Hall and Gardens.

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0100
Discovering global flavours - a Sri Lankan cookery masterclass
Discovering global flavours - a Sri Lankan cookery masterclass.

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0100
World-class gardening expert shares advice at inspirational talk
A RENOWNED horticulturalist is sharing his tips at a special event in Knutsford.

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Death notices and funeral announcements in the Northwich and Winsford Guardian
Every week, Northwich and Winsford Guardian publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have died.

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Latest planning applications and decisions around Northwich and Winsford
EACH week Cheshire West and Chester Council receives and makes decisions on planning applications across the borough.

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Six-bedroom Manor House in Oakmere Hall grounds on the market for £1.9m
Six-bedroom Manor House in Oakmere Hall estate for sale at £1.9m, with gardens, paddock, woodland walks and access to Whitegate Way near Northwich.

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Couple scoop excellence award for transforming much-loved canalside pub
Husband and wife team, Rob and Sammi Garland, who run the Broken Cross as franchisees, reopened it in October 2024 after a month-long refurbishment – turning the pub into a Hive Pub, Greene King’s pub franchise brand.

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 08:04:00 +0100
From Great Fire to cheese - the Cheshire market town not to be missed
The South Cheshire market town looks calm and genteel.

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Drivers warned of 10-day road close on commuter route near popular beauty spot
Marbury Road in Anderton will close to through traffic on Monday, May 11, for around 10 days.

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Council objects to proposed new estate its says 'delivers no meaningful benefit'
While an official planning application is yet to be entered, Miller Homes has formally made Davenham Parish Council (DPC) aware of its intentions to build on land off Jack Lane, to the northwest of the village.

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Council on why flags were removed from road in early hours of St George's Day
The St George's Flags and Union Flags along Shipbrook Road were removed some time in the early hours of St George's Day.

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'Nightmare' alleyway now free from fly-tipping after several months
The rubbish was between Greenall Road and Victoria Road for a long time according to resident Tim Yates.

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Bargains for gardeners as volunteers get ready for church's annual plant sale
Volunteers at St Michael and All Angels Church, in Hightown, are getting ready to hold their annual Spring Plant Sale on Sunday, May 16.  

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Dealer rumbled after police find fingerprints on 1.2kg drug package in stop check
Charlie Moore, of Main Road, Moulton, and James Dowd, of Crewe, were handed suspended sentences at Chester Crown Court.

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 07:49:00 +0100
Volunteers maintain beautiful arboretum and gardens on Cheshire doorstep
If you enjoy visiting gardens, it is sometimes a pleasure to do so in the company of like-minded people.

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:30:00 +0100
WATCH: Jail for drug dealer caught hiding in a cupboard
Dylan Wilson, of no fixed address, was at Chester Crown Court for sentencing on Thursday, April 23.

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:45:18 +0100
Drug dealer behind bars after successful Tesco car park stop and search
The case against Rudheath resident, Ryan Dingle, began on Saturday, December 13, 2025, when police stopped a Blue Kia Sportage at the Tesco supermarket in Manchester Road.

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:10:51 +0100
Police name man charged with murder over death of head teacher in crash
Simon Richardson has been named by the police after being charged with murder following the death of a Weaverham resident and Stretford Grammar School head teacher Michael Mullins in a serious crash in Lymm.

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Dad-of-two 'scared silly' by new estate play park's lack of accessible equipment
Craig Dentith, who recently bought a brand new home on Equan’s Wharton Green development, says he his 'heart was in his mouth' when he took his two children to the play park on Florence Way on Saturday, April 11.

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:32:35 +0100
Firefighters called into action for fire in area of woodland
They were on Owley Wood Road at around 10.45pm on Thursday, April 23.

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:24:05 +0100
Firefighters tackle blaze involving tractor 'well alight' and muck heap
FIREFIGHTERS we called out to tackle a tractor fire at a farm in Norley also involving a muck heap.

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Man left drug dealer with life-changing injuries in pub attack
Oliver Finney's attack was a part of a larger incident last year at The Quayside on Witton Street.

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Walking football club plans 10-hour challenge to support cancer charity
1874 Northwich Walking Football is hosting a 10-hour charity match at Cheshire FA HQ on Wednesday, April 29, to raise funds and awareness for Prostate Cancer UK.

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:47:23 +0100
Cash-strapped council remains tight-lipped over cost of temporary top bosses
Cash-strapped Cheshire East is remaining tight-lipped over how much extra it is costing the council to employ interim bosses to top posts because it hasn’t been able to recruit permanent staff.

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:25:34 +0100
Crematorium plans for field in open countryside recommended for approval
Plans for a crematorium in Brereton have been recommended for approval despite objections from the parish council and some residents.

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Family dog show at Tatton Park Farm promises 'paw-some' Bank Holiday fun
Dog lovers invited to Tatton Park Farm this Bank Holiday for a fun dog show with novelty classes, agility course, trophies and rosettes for winning pets.

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
What will the weather be like over the weekend in Mid Cheshire?
The Met Office has forecast dry, sunny, and increasingly warm weather for Mid Cheshire this weekend, Friday, April 24, to Sunday, April 27.

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:23:28 +0100
Firefighters called to tackle tractor ‘well alight’ in field
FIREFIGHTERS were called to a field in Calveley to tackle a blaze involving a tractor described as ‘well alight’.

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:46:22 +0100
Police hunt man who jumped school fence in Frodsham on Friday
CHESHIRE Police has confirmed a helicopter was used for the search for a man who jumped a Frodsham school fence.

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:10:00 +0100
Hit-and-run driver jailed as man's leg severed in 'horrific' New Year's crash
Anthony Abbott, of Plantagenet Close, went to incredible lengths to conceal his appalling crimes on December 31, 2025, and January 1 to 2, 2026.

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:57:06 +0100
Driver, 70, airlifted to hospital with serious injuries following two-car crash
A DRIVER has been airlifted to hospital with serious injuries following a two-car crash in Oakmere.

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Man jailed for more than a decade after rape and sexual abuse of girl, 15
Guy Ashton, of Hayhurst Avenue, was found guilty following a trial two months ago at Liverpool Crown Court.

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Ex-councillor stripped of prestigious civic honour over links to cemetery scandal
Jean Eaton was made a Freewoman of Middlewich in November 2024, alongside three-time gold medallist Paralympian, Poppy Maskill, and committed charity campaigner, Linda Boden.

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Teacher inspired in classroom to create new tools to help SEND children communicate
Matt Bernal works at Hebden Green School in Winsford and has set up a new business Tactile Tiles to help SEND children

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 07:19:58 +0100
Air ambulance called to two-vehicle crash after person trapped
AN air ambulance was called after a casualty was trapped in a two-car crash in Northwich.

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 08:23:43 +0100
Prolific burglar who 'never seems to learn his lesson' jailed again
A PROLIFIC burglar from Northwich has been jailed again after breaking into a bar in the town.

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New life-saving equipment unveiled in town after 'true' community effort
Middlewich community raises £720 to install a new defibrillator on Queen Street, boosting life-saving support in the town centre.

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Walk of Fame to shine spotlight on heroes in town centre
Walk of Fame at Barons Quay in Northwich invites nominations to honour everyday community heroes as part of a year-long film-themed campaign.

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Radio Northwich to explore town's medieval past in new history series episode
Radio Northwich is set to air the second episode of its historical series, Northwich Now and Then, with a focus on medieval Northwich.

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