Northwich Guardian

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Man sentenced after arrest by armed police for possession of 'gun'
John Bloor, of Northwich, appeared at Chester Magistrates Court for a sentencing hearing last week.

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Ban for drug-driver sentenced after speeding along motorway
Daniel Ghita, of Walsall, West Midlands, was the driver of a Dacia Logan on the northbound carriageway on Tuesday, August 12.

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Fire risk from electric cars in multi-storey car parks reviewed by council
Councillors voted in favour of a review of the safety of electric vehicles (EVs), as well as larger vehicles (SUVs), in multi-storey and enclosed car parks across the borough.

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Slimmer plans Arctic 'midnight sun' half marathon after losing nearly four stone
Claire James was exactly 16 stone in January, but by October was down to 12 stone, three pounds.

Sun, 23 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0000
Call for tech firms to act amid rise in online child grooming crimes in Cheshire
In Cheshire, police recorded 137 offences of sexual communication with a child in 2023/24, according to the NSPCC.

Sun, 23 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Pair of primary schools come together to take a united stand against bullying
Schools across the North West Academies Trust marked Anti-Bullying Week with a variety of activities under the theme 'Power for Good'.

Sun, 23 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Death notices and funeral announcements in the Northwich & Winsford Guardian
Every week, the Northwich & Winsford Guardian publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have died.

Sun, 23 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Former pupil returns to teach at her old primary school
Gabby Kilgallen attended Oak View Academy in Winsford when it was known as Greenfields Primary.

Sun, 23 Nov 2025 13:00:00 +0000
Edwardian semi-detached home with 'ultimate party kitchen' for sale at £650k
Located on Chester Road, the property is set back from the street with a block-paved driveway providing parking for several vehicles.

Sun, 23 Nov 2025 13:00:00 +0000
Latest planning applications and decisions around Northwich and Winsford
Here we have rounded up the latest validated and determined applications in and around Northwich and Winsford.

Sun, 23 Nov 2025 13:00:00 +0000
New partnership aims to unlock potential of AI to help charities
CHARITIES are set to benefit from a new partnership aimed at unlocking the potential of artificial intelligence.

Sat, 22 Nov 2025 20:56:50 +0000
Firefighters called into action for car fire on residential road
Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service were on Cleveland Way at around 12.15am today, Saturday.

Sat, 22 Nov 2025 13:00:00 +0000
New writer hits ground running with award-winning debut novel
Christopher Tradgett was ‘absolutely chuffed’ to find out he had won in the Open Book Awards.

Sat, 22 Nov 2025 13:00:00 +0000
Why this gorgeous winter walk is one not to be missed
Back in July, while describing a seaside walk at Leasowe on the Wirral, I called the King Charles III England Coast Path 'a work in progress'.

Sat, 22 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Care home plans for village are given the green light
Cheshire West and Chester planners have approved an application for a new facility on London Road in Davenham.

Sat, 22 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
8 phenomenal photographs of the clouds in Mid Cheshire
Each week, we ask our budding amateur photographers to take pictures based on a theme, and this week it was clouds.

Sat, 22 Nov 2025 08:55:25 +0000
One casualty rescued from vehicle after crashing off carriageway
ONE casualty was rescued from their vehicle after a one-car crash outside Tarporley.

Sat, 22 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Public urged to have their say on council's land contamination strategy
Cheshire West and Chester Council is inviting feedback on its draft Contaminated Land Strategy for 2026-2031.

Sat, 22 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Bumper year for 'thriving' schools chess tournament with more than 60 players
Competition was fierce among the teams from St Nicholas Catholic High, Hartford High, Weaverham High, The Grange, Lymm High, Victoria Road Chess Club and Knutsford Academy.

Sat, 22 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0000
Major refurbishment transforms Padgate Academy as student numbers continue to grow
Students and staff at Padgate Academy are celebrating the official opening of a completely refurbished teaching block.

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 16:47:16 +0000
Queues building on M6 northbound with 2 lanes closed due to vehicle breakdown
SEVERE delays face drivers on the M6 in Cheshire this afternoon, Friday, due to a broken down vehicle.

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 11:24:40 +0000
Town's vast illegal dump site where waste soil swamps buildings revealed
Holford Forest Farm, off Cooke's Lane in Lostock Gralam, has been used as a commercial tip for thousands of tonnes of unwanted soil from new housing developments since at least July 2023.

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 13:53:49 +0000
Town set to sparkle with impressive all-in Christmas lights switch-on spectacular
Middlewich is going all-in with its Christmas lights switch-on event on Saturday, November 29.

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 13:00:00 +0000
Fury over road closure in Pickmere after lorry struck bridge
BUDWORTH Road has been closed after a bridge was struck by a lorry, leaving residents and businesses furious about the disruption and delays they now face.

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 10:05:00 +0000
'Pure magic': Final date approaches for Madchester legend's monthly DJ residency
Inspiral Carpets stalwart, Clint Boon, announced a four-gig monthly DJ residency at the Salty Dog on High Street, which started on Friday, September 19.

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Missed 'once-in-a-generation' opportunity at town's station raised in Parliament
THE 'once-in-a-generation' chance to improve accessibility at Northwich Station while it was rebuilt has been raised in Parliament.

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Sculptor installs national memorial to 'most remarkable' British naval history event
Jo Risley has spent three years developing and building her memorial to Operation Chariot, which commemorates the Allied attack on the German-held harbour at St Nazaire in Loire estuary on March 28, 1943.

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Stalker who placed tracker in woman's car is handed restraining order
James Lawlan, from Higher Bebington, Wirral, admitted stalking at Chester Magistrates Court on October 18.

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:32:50 +0000
Police working to tackle organised crime gangs profiting from dumping waste
WASTE crime is being referred to as the ‘new narcotics’ because organised gangs are making huge amounts of money out of it, a Cheshire councillor said.

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:18:57 +0000
Police commissioner quizzed over force's proposal to axe up to 60 PCSO roles
CHESHIRE'S police and crime panel has quizzed commissioner Dan Price over proposals which could see up to 60 PSCO roles axed across the county.

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 13:00:00 +0000
Choir gears up to bring festive cheer to the community in calendar highlight
The Bostock Singers will perform their annual Christmas concert at St John's Church in Hartford on Tuesday, December 9, beginning at 7.30pm.

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 10:18:00 +0000
Cheshire East Council has first Green Party councillor after victory in by-election
THE Green Party has its first councillor on Cheshire East Council after a resounding victory in the Macclesfield Central by-election.

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
What will the weather be like in Mid Cheshire this weekend?
THE Met Office has forecast a mix of clear skies and rain for Mid Cheshire this weekend.

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Cheshire and Warrington Combined Authority unveils ambitious economic plan
THE new Cheshire and Warrington Combined Authority (CA) is aiming to become the fastest-growing region in the North.

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 17:00:00 +0000
Last chance to make a nomination in Mid Cheshire Education Awards 2026
DO you know someone who deserves a Mid Cheshire Education Award 2026?

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 15:32:48 +0000
Police warn wrecked fence at nature reserve gives access for scramblers and quads
Northwich South Police posted pictures of the wrecked fence along, with extensive tyre damage, at Marshall’s Arm Local Nature Reserve.

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 14:42:58 +0000
Biker hit speeds of 125mph during police chase towards Northwich
Keiron Griffiths appeared at Chester Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, November 12, where he was sentenced to 12 months in jail, suspended for 18 months, after pleading guilty in October.

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 13:54:12 +0000
Expansion plans for thriving high tech glue company with new offices and labs
Alphabond Adhesive Technologies already has a single-story building at Gadbrook Business Centre, but is now looking to build a second facility next to the existing one.

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 13:00:00 +0000
Woman with three jobs conquered burnout and turned around years of self-neglect
Amy discovered Qigong, a Chinese practice involving gentle movement flows and powerful standing postures, united in breath, intention, and awareness.

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 13:00:00 +0000
Brownies learn to ‘take meaningful action’ through Christmas Big Toy Appeal
Girls aged seven to 10 from the 1st Northwich Brownie unit are proudly taking part in The Big Toy Appeal, an initiative led by national toy retailer The Entertainer, helping ensure children in need receive a gift this festive season.

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
High school among first to benefit from Great British Energy's solar power rollout
The County High School Leftwich is among 250 schools nationwide to get solar panels as publicly owned Great British Energy’s Solar for School programme.

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Canal users face above-inflation price hike in annual boat licence fee
The increase, announced by Canal and River Trust (C&RT) on Thursday, November 13, will apply to both private boat owners and boat based businesses.

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Inquest opens into death of 19-year-old girl over 'care concerns' in hospital
AN inquest has opened into the sudden death of a teenage girl in Winsford.

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 16:38:52 +0000
'Knife edge': Safety chief warns one in five workplace deaths happen on farms
Agriculture has prolonged poor performance on health and safety, with the worst record of any UK industry.

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 15:46:45 +0000
Campaigners celebrating victory after huge scheme of up to 325 homes refused
CAMPAIGNERS celebrating Cheshire East’s refusal for a large housing development at Sandbach Heath have said they are prepared for the fight if the developer goes to appeal.

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 18:00:00 +0000
All the sports teams featured in the 2025 ‘Your Team’ supplement
THE Northwich and Winsford Guardian and Knutsford Guardian ‘Your Team’ bumper souvenir edition is out today – and it’s the biggest yet!

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 16:00:00 +0000
NHS urges people to use services wisely as winter pressures mount
PEOPLE are being urged to use NHS services wisely.

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 14:22:40 +0000
Cheshire Police proposes to drastically cut number of PCSOs to save £13million
THE number of police community support officers (PCSOs) working across Cheshire could be drastically cut to save money.

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Students celebrating after overcoming adversity to graduate with honours degrees
TWO students are celebrating after overcoming adversity to achieve success in higher education.

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
New short breaks service announced for children with SEND
A NEW and improved short breaks service is launching for children and young people.

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