Northwich Guardian

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Driver's £100 parking fine after appeals rejected despite having full payment receipt
Rob Goulding is challenging an ongoing £100 ParkingEye fine which the firm refuses to drop him proving he paid in full.

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
HGV driver's debut novel dreams up breakaway by socialist republic of Scousers
Published by Jackson P. Rice, the pen name of Northwich-based lorry driver Jack Price-Harbach, Managed Decline ‘29 reimagines British history.

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Paedophile avoids prison over hundreds of indecent images of child sexual abuse
Kai Knowles, of Rookery Rise, appeared at Chester Magistrates Court for a sentencing hearing two weeks ago.

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Esther McVey: 'Andy Burnham must address calls to cut VAT'
Before becoming Prime Minister Andy Burnham said he supported reducing VAT from 20 per cent to 10 per cent for the sector.

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
A big blow as caravan dealership collapses into administration after half a century
Leisure Sales had been in business for half a century before an announcement at the end of last week.

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 09:56:58 +0000
Government approves 130MW Frodsham solar farm to power up to 40,000 homes
Government approves Frodsham solar farm, set to power 40,000 homes, create 150 construction jobs and deliver over 130MW of renewable energy by 2030 in Cheshire.

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 16:41:04 +0000
Everything the judge said as she sentenced man for murder of Michael Mullins
Here is everything the judge said as she sentenced a driver to life imprisonment for the murder of Michael Mullins.

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 16:21:00 +0000
Say hello to the Mid Cheshire babies born in October 2026
IT is time to welcome the latest precious bunch of newborns calling Mid Cheshire their first home.

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 15:57:07 +0000
The shocking list of crimes murderer had committed on the road revealed in court
The shocking list of crimes a man convicted of murder had committed on the road over the course of 15 years has been revealed in court.

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 15:06:37 +0000
Family of Michael Mullins thank those who helped in his final moments
The family of Michael Mullins have thanked those who helped him in his final moments after his killer has been jailed for life.

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 13:37:13 +0000
Crackdown sees more than 21k illegal cigs and 3.6kg tobacco seized from shops
MORE than 21,000 illegal cigarettes and a large quantity of illicit tobacco have been seized from shops in Northwich and Winsford.

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 13:31:13 +0000
Driver who murdered cyclist and dragged him under car for 2.2km jailed for 25 years
A driver who murdered a cyclist after hitting him with his car and dragging him 2.2km while he was trapped underneath has been jailed for a minimum of 25 years.

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 11:27:36 +0000
Live updates as driver sentenced to 25 years for murder of Michael Mullins
A driver is set to be sentenced for the murder of beloved head teacher Michael Mullins.

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 13:00:00 +0000
'Proud' businesswoman named as finalist for four awards across two events
Cheshire businesswoman Emma Guy is shortlisted for She Inspires and Cheshire Club awards, with The Growth Orchard and Aqueous Digital also recognised.

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 13:00:00 +0000
Cheshire Clay Studio goes from strength to strength as it grows into creative hub
Cheshire Clay Studio near Middlewich grows into a creative hub, offering pottery courses and masterclasses after receiving a £10,000 Cheshire East grant.

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 13:00:00 +0000
Former chapel transformed into state-of-the-art 'home from home' respite care centre
Former Moulton Methodist Chapel reopens as The Old Chapel, a specialist respite care centre for adults with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs.

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Town centre toilet revamp nears completion after decade-long closure
THE refurbishment of Winsford town centre's long-closed public toilets is expected to be completed by the end of October, raising hopes a facility absent from the town centre for more than a decade could soon return.

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Mid Cheshire NHS Trust staff paid six-figure sum to park at place of work
The total of £616,853 from staff parking for 2025 / 2026 is an increase of 15 per cent on the total of £537,684 from staff parking for 2024 / 2025.

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Man to be sentenced for the murder of beloved dad Michael Mullins
A man who has been found guilty of the murder of a much loved dad, husband and head teacher is due to be sentenced today.

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Tributes paid to former Brookside stuntwoman, teacher, and panto choreographer
Tributes have been paid to a former Brookside stuntwoman, theatre school founder, and Northwich pantomime choreographer and stage manager.

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Plans to convert 'historic' grade II-listed riverside dock office into 23 flats
A DEVELOPER has submitted plans to bring one of Northwich's most recognisable historic riverside buildings back into use.

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 16:49:49 +0000
Motorway slip road shut at rush hour after incident involving overturned tanker
The incident was on the northbound side at Junction 16, for Crewe and Stoke, on the afternoon of Monday, November 2.

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 10:03:44 +0000
Why the UK government must act to protect trusted local journalism
Journalism Matters highlights Andy Burnham’s call to protect independent and local news, fair digital markets, and journalism’s role in democracy.

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 10:03:34 +0000
Andy Burnham - 'Journalism is a vital part of our national infrastructure'
Prime Minister Andy Burnham explains that with greater local power must come local accountability. And that is why local journalism matters.

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 10:03:23 +0000
Andy Burnham hails local news as 'critical' as PM backs Journalism Matters campaign
Andy Burnham backs Journalism Matters, calling journalism a vital national infrastructure and local news essential for democracy and accountability.

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 09:53:05 +0000
Centrepoint resident welcomes minister to mark new changes to Housing Benefit
Centrepoint welcomed the new changes by hosting a visit from Department for Work and Pensions Minister Stephen Timms MP

Sun, 01 Nov 2026 13:00:00 +0000
Latest planning applications around Northwich and Winsford this week
Here we have rounded up the latest validated and determined applications in and around Northwich and Winsford.

Sun, 01 Nov 2026 13:00:00 +0000
'Outstanding' home with back garden bar and hot tub on sale for £495,000
The property is situated in a sought-after, family-friendly cul-de-sac on Marlowe Road, Rudheath.

Sun, 01 Nov 2026 08:46:41 +0000
Person rescued after car leaves road and enters ditch in Northwich
A PERSON was rescued from a car after it left the road and ended up in a ditch in Northwich.

Sun, 01 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Death notices and funeral announcements from the Northwich & Winsford Guardian
As well as appearing in print, our death notice pages will remain online as a lasting tribute to the memory of those we have lost.

Sun, 01 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Northwich Household Waste Recycling Centre to shut for two weeks for 'urgent repairs'
Cheshire West and Chester Council said the shutdown is between Monday, November 2, and Friday, November 20.

Sun, 01 Nov 2026 12:00:00 +0000
Cheshire Police to step up town centre patrols in month-long safety campaign
Cheshire Police boost town-centre patrols from October 26 to November 22 under Safer Town Centres, targeting shoplifting, anti-social behaviour and street crime.

Sun, 01 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Hidden Cheshire walk offers historic sights, countryside views and a few nettles
Writing this article presents a genuine quandary sometimes: should I limit myself to safe, familiar, well-worn routes, or do I share my wanderlust and encourage you off the beaten track, with the complications that can entail?

Sat, 31 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0000
Warm Homes Loans offer Mid Cheshire households up to £20,000 for energy upgrades
Mid Cheshire homeowners can access Warm Homes Loans for solar panels, heat pumps and battery storage, with government-backed finance to cut energy bills.

Sat, 31 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0000
John Fury returns to East Cheshire Hospice charity shop after surprise visit
JOHN Fury returns to East Cheshire Hospice Shop in Knutsford and tells volunteers he loves charity shops.

Sat, 31 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0000
Nurse launches women-only dance event to help people feel 'a bit lighter'
A NORTHWICH nurse has launched a new dance event in Hartford designed to help women forget their worries, let loose, and leave feeling 'a bit lighter.

Sat, 31 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
New one-way restriction comes in to force under town's new active travel scheme
Northwich’s Kingsway is now permanently one-way southbound between Chester Way and Victoria Road, with Cheshire council citing road safety concerns.

Sat, 31 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
A peaceful autumn walk around one of Cheshire’s hidden gems
IF you are looking for an easy autumn walk where you can enjoy colourful woodland and keep an eye out for wildlife, Shakerley Mere could be worth adding to your list.

Sat, 31 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Towns' upcoming Remembrance Day parades to honour fallen servicemen and women
Residents across Mid Cheshire are being invited to come together this Sunday to honour servicemen and women who gave their lives in conflict as communities mark Remembrance Day.

Sat, 31 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0000
Damning survey finds 92 per cent of Cheshire Police officers feel underpaid
Cheshire Police: 92% of officers say pay fails to reflect policing pressures, while survey highlights high workloads, cancelled rest days and poor wellbeing.

Sat, 31 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0000
Cheshire woman banned from keeping animals for life after dog's death in garden
Cheshire woman Jennifer Bentley is banned from keeping animals for life after neglected cane corso Snoop was found dead in a Congleton garden; she receives a suspended prison sentence.

Sat, 31 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Meet the Cheshire woman thriving in a traditionally male-dominated industry
Chloe Ainscough grew up watching her father run a busy building firm, gaining an understanding of the industry — and the men within it.

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 16:45:34 +0000
Jon Macken joins Witton board and takes roles in project tackling youth homelessness
FORMER Witton Albion manager Jon Macken has returned to the town with a new mission off the pitch.

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 15:28:36 +0000
First picture released as man found guilty of murder of Michael Mullins
A picture of the man who has been found guilty of the murder of a much-loved dad, husband and head teacher has been released.

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 14:56:56 +0000
Family pay tribute to ‘the perfect dad’ and their ‘anchor’ as murderer found guilty
The family of a beloved dad, husband and head teacher have paid tribute to their ‘anchor’ after a man has been convicted of his murder.

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 14:45:53 +0000
Dangerous driving arrest made over serious injury M6 crash in early hours
Driver arrested after serious-injury M6 crash at Thelwall Viaduct, causing major delays. Cheshire Police appeal for witnesses and dashcam footage.

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000
Man found GUILTY of much-loved head teacher’s murder as jury gives verdict
A man has been found guilty of the murder of a much-loved head teacher who died after being hit by a car and dragged 2.2km away while trapped underneath.

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0000
Deadly dog virus confirmed in town after healthy six-year-old pet dies
A HIGHLY contagious and potentially fatal dog virus has been confirmed in Winsford following the death of a six-year-old Shih Tzu.

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0000
Cheshire Police chief constable praised in parliament ahead of retirement
Cheshire Chief Constable Mark Roberts praised in Parliament by Esther McVey and Home Office minister after 33 years’ service, ahead of retirement next week.

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 12:18:00 +0000
The timeline of events in the Michael Mullins murder – from collision to arrest
From collision to arrest – here is the full timeline of events in the murder of Michael Mullins.

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