Northwich Guardian

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Plans for new high-tech flood lighting at sports club to extend play into night
An application has been submitted to Cheshire West and Chester Council (CWAC) by Hartford Bowls and Tennis Club, on Chester Road, for a new LED floodlighting system on its existing tarmac courts.

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Death notices and funeral announcements in the Northwich & Winsford Guardian
Every week, Northwich & Winsford Guardian publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have died.

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Five pumpkin patches around Northwich and Knutsford to visit this October
Pumpkin-picking season is almost here, and families across Mid Cheshire are preparing for weekends of wheelbarrows, wellies and finding the perfect pumpkin.

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Mini zoo in Cheshire among first in UK to earn rigorous new accreditation
Cheshire's Reaseheath Mini Zoo is among the first to gain accreditation under BIAZA's new scheme.

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 07:29:00 +0100
The former teacher turned MasterChef star from Lymm who wants to break the mould
MasterChef 2026 semi-finalist Frankie Dunn shares healthy, flavour-packed recipes and reveals her private chef and supper club plans across Cheshire.

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0100
'Humble hero' Dilip wins Pride of Britain honour after 26 years serving veterans
Royal British Legion stalwart Dilip Solanki-Koli has been named Fundraiser of the Year, recognising 26 years of fundraising and support for the armed forces community.

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Hunt hits back at police after judge dismisses animal welfare prosecution
The then joint masters and directors of the Cheshire Forest Hunt stood accused of causing unnecessary suffering to hounds after a chaotic incident near Great Barrow in February, last year.

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Modern musical retelling of Tudor history to entertain audiences in Cheshire
Young performers from Cheshire will star in SIX: Teen Edition from September 29 to October 3.

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Posh country fashion retailer with £10m annual turnover opens first physical shop
Hollands Country Clothing, which sells everything from wax jackets and riding boots to flat caps and shooting breeks, has launched its flagship store at Lowe's Farm Shop on Moss Lane.

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Victoria Infirmary outpatient services rated Good by care inspectors
Victoria Infirmary's outpatient services in Northwich have been rated Good by the Care Quality Commission.

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Plaque commemorating landmark American Football match to be unveiled in Northwich
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.

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Milkman, 72, retires after getting up at 2.30am for two decades
SHELDONS Dairy milkman Peter Webb, 72, retires after getting up at 2.30am for 20 years.

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Meet the husband and wife behind a thriving Cheshire business
THERE'S no shortage of fantastic independent businesses here in Cheshire, with something for everyone.

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Road closure as sewers under carriageway dug up outside pub on busy roundabout
Drivers are being warned of an upcoming 12-day road closure in Winsford while the carriageway off a busy roundabout is dug up.

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Plans to sell off public open space for access road to riverside housing scheme
Cheshire West and Chester Council (CWAC) has published a notice announcing plans to dispose of almost half-an-acre of land 'forming an open space' at Saxons Lane, Northwich.

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 09:17:00 +0100
From night-school learner to TV upholsterer - my handmade furniture journey
Upholstery is a craft that has existed for millennia, as long as mankind has wished for a padded seat upon which to rest his weary bones.

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 17:01:10 +0100
Madness and Ronan Keating announced for Forest Live 2027 at Delamere
Ronan Keating and Madness headline Forest Live 2027 at Delamere Forest, Cheshire, with Blue and Scouting For Girls; tickets go on sale September 25.

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 16:43:50 +0100
Town celebrates LGBTQ+ community in style as first ever Pride festival arrives
Visitors to Northwich Pride can look forward to a packed programme of live performances, music, family-friendly activities, workshops, community stalls, delicious food and drink, and plenty of opportunities to show support for diversity across the to...

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 13:55:01 +0100
Trading begins at town's 'vibrant' new market where 'tradition meets modernity'
The opening of Northwich Market represents one of the most significant changes to the town's retail scene in recent years, and is expected to attract shoppers, diners, and visitors into the town centre.

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 13:39:41 +0100
Fresh sighting in search for missing Lillia, 13, as police issue update
A fresh CCTV sighting of missing 13-year-old Lillia has been identified in Manchester as police continue their search for the girl.

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0100
First Wetherspoons opens at Manchester Airport creating 150 jobs
Manchester Airport's first Wetherspoons pub, The Belle Vue, opens in Terminal 2, creating 150 jobs.

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Traditional village pub named among top 10 per cent of hospitality venues worldwide
The Antrobus Arms said its reputation had been built on traditional pub favourites, including its popular Sunday roasts and its Steak and Weetwood Ale Pie, while its real ale offering has also won recognition from CAMRA.

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 12:21:09 +0100
Council urged to develop online strategy after safety review
Cheshire West and Chester council chiefs will urge an online safety strategy after a review found cyberbullying, harmful content and risks facing pupils.

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0100
RHS Bridgewater festive light trail returns with new route and Chinese dragon display
RHS Garden Bridgewater's winter light trail returns with a new route, fresh installations and a fire-breathing dragon.

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Man led year-long campaign of coercive control against partner of more than a decade
Dale Bennett, of Davenham Road, and his partner were in an on-off relationship until around two years ago.

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Reckless drivers face £1,000 fines under proposed tough new crackdown
RECKLESS drivers could soon face fines of up to £1,000 or prosecution under new plans being proposed by Cheshire East Council.

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Cheshire West to launch new £1 bus travel pass for 16 to 19-year-olds
Cheshire West young people aged 16 to 19 will soon be able to travel by bus for £1 with a new NextGenTravel pass.

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Residents called on to join citizens’ assembly and help shape police priorities
More than 30 Northwich residents are taking part in a citizens’ assembly to help shape policing priorities.

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Village primary school needs improvement after inspection by watchdog
Weaverham Forest Primary School was below expectations for 'achievement', 'curriculum and teaching' and 'leadership and governance'.

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 17:20:35 +0100
Police and crime commissioner on why there are fewer 'bobbies on the beat'
Crime has changed and policing has to respond to catch criminals involved in horrendous offences such as online child abuse and fraud scams, Cheshire’s police commissioner said.

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 17:08:28 +0100
Deputy will fill ‘leadership gap’ until new chief constable is appointed
Cheshire’s deputy chief constable Mike Evans will step up to fill the ‘leadership gap’ until a new top boss is appointed, the police commissioner said.

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 15:33:09 +0100
Arrest as police investigate historic sex abuse allegations at gymnastics club
The allegations involve Crewe and Nantwich Gymnastics, also known as Camm Street Gym, in Crewe, and do not involve any of the current team working there.

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Rain to clear as sunnier weekend arrives across Mid Cheshire
Rain will move into Mid Cheshire on Friday before a brighter, drier and more settled weekend.

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 16:07:00 +0100
New York-bound flight declares emergency after take-off from Manchester
A VIRGIN Atlantic flight bound for New York was forced to return to Manchester Airport shortly after take-off today, Friday, after the crew declared an emergency.

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 15:30:00 +0100
WATCH: Officers smash door in one of two simultaneous drug raids in town
A post on social media said the police operation was on Thursday, September 17.

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 15:22:35 +0100
Missing schoolgirl last seen boarding bus at Trafford Centre
Police are appealing for information after a 13-year-old girl was reported missing.

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Dairy farmer died in vain attempt to save son who collapsed repairing slurry tank
Alan Ford, of Pickmere, climbed into the tank to rescue his 42-year-old son, Richard Ford, at New Farm on Cann Lane on Wednesday, August 26.

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Sellers knocked nearly £10k off homes' asking price to get sale over last year
According to data published by auctioneers and fast sale specialists, Property Solver, the average initial asking price of a home in the CW8 post code area in September 2025 and 2026 was £336,059.

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Guardian Camera Club members capture photos through the trees
THROUGH the trees has been captured on camera by members of the Guardian Camera Club.

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
One in 10 working age people are on PIP according to disability benefit data
PIP is paid to those with a long-term disabilities, mental health conditions and physical health conditions, to provide them with support with living costs.

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Pensioner's rape trial set to start next month after plea by alleged victim's husband
Graham Brougham and a dozen other defendants were due up this month at Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court.

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Dealers avoid jail after admitting supplying hallucinogenic designer drug
Joshua Lambert, of Old Hall Lane, and Ellis Hunt, of Ravencroft Street, were arrested following a police vehicle stop check in Winsford on August 20, 2024.

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 16:55:55 +0100
Council defends decision to give residents £60 voucher to attend community assembly
Cheshire East Council has defended its decision to offer residents a £60 voucher to attend a community assembly.

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 11:09:25 +0100
Pervert ‘subjected a woman to terrifying ordeal’ through brazen sex act on train
Registered sex offender Babatunde Odutola jailed for 44 weeks after exposing himself and performing a sex act before a woman on a Cheshire train to Manchester.

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 10:35:07 +0100
British pop music legends Simply Red coming to Cheshire in August 2027
SIMPLY Red, one of the biggest British pop bands of all time, will be coming to Chester Racecourse in August 2027.

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0100
Webuyanycar celebrates five million customers with Northwich giveaway
Webuyanycar will give away free Watermelon Millions at its Northwich branch from September 21.

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 12:42:02 +0100
How Hatchmere beavers are leading to fight against drought conditions
Cheshire Beaver Project in Frodsham delivers exciting news over restoring degraded peatlands in research project.

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Sadness as beer bar to close amid struggles after three years in town centre
Barons, on Witton Street, is to close in less than a fortnight's time on Monday, September 28.

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 15:53:00 +0100
Send in your junior sports team pictures for our 2026 supplement
IT’S that time of the year again when we appeal to junior sports teams to take part in our Northwich and Winsford Guardian and Knutsford Guardian Your Team 2026 souvenir edition.

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 14:33:46 +0100
Men appear in court after two disturbances in two days in and around town
The incidents were on the night of Saturday, September 12, and on the morning of Monday, September 14.

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