Northwich Guardian
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100Two teenagers caught with cannabis at Pickmere Lake in Cheshire
TWO teenagers have been found in possession of cannabis at Pickmere Lake.
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100Blow as care home requires improvement after inspection for second time in six years
The Laurels Care Home received a rating from the watchdog for the first time in around six years last week.
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100Controlling man's abusive behaviour left ex-partner 'walking on eggshells'
Bradley Neild, of Kohli Avenue, Winsford, appeared at Chester Crown Court on June 22, to be sentenced on a charge of engaging in controlling and coercive behaviour.
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100Plan for several self-build homes on patch of land next to pub in village
Philip Kearns applied for planning permission last month for a patch of land next to Weaverham's Hanging Gate.
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100Sunrise hike up Snowdon sees dog training team raise £1,200 for charity
Cheshire dog walkers climb Snowdon at sunrise, raising £1,200 for Cure Parkinson’s in a tough overnight charity challenge.
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0100Firefighters battle blaze caused by campfire out of control at Delamere Forest
Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service were at the forest before 10am on Tuesday, June 30.
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +0100Firefighters called into action after crash at circuit during test and track day
The emergency services were at the race track after 3pm on Tuesday, June 30.
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 09:27:39 +0100From difficult beginnings to teacher and a life rebuilt through determination
A man who experienced housing instability during his teenage years has spoken about the positive impact a youth charity had on his journey to independence.
Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:10:49 +0100Appeal renewed for teenager last seen three days ago near town centre McDonald's
Leyton, 15, was last seen near the town centre McDonald's on the morning of Saturday, June 27.
Tue, 30 Jun 2026 13:24:49 +0100Fury over plans for giant solar farm near M6 in Cheshire
INCENSED residents were shocked to discover a huge solar panel farm could be built near their homes.
Tue, 30 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0100Primary school unveils rebuilt playground a year on from arson attack
Winsford school rebuilds playground after arson fire, creating a calm outdoor space for pupils, staff and families to enjoy together.
Tue, 30 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0100UK first as popular town pub to relaunch under worker-owned co-operative model
The Gate in Winsford will relaunch as the UK’s first worker-owned pub, giving staff and the community a direct say in its future.
Tue, 30 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0100Two men found guilty of raping vulnerable woman, 18, in town
Dilgash Adil and Diyar Abdulsalm, both of Ledward Street in the town, appeared at Chester Crown Court last week to stand trial for rape.
Tue, 30 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Middlewich mother-of-two is latest member of town council after recent resignation
Helen Kerr was appointed at a meeting of the local authority last week in response to the resignation in the last few weeks of John Bird.
Tue, 30 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Record turnout as Stanley Fest 26 packs out popular pub
Stanley Fest 26 draws record crowd of over 1,000 to Anderton, with live music, food and a strong community atmosphere at the Stanley Arms.
Tue, 30 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Petition launched against 'unfair' service charges on unadopted new-build estates
Mid Cheshire MP Andrew Cooper urges government to end 'unfair' service charges hitting residents on new-build estates in Northwich, Winsford, and Middlewich.
Tue, 30 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Pub to host public consultation on helping to shape the future of its village
Residents invited to Bostock Green consultation on July 9 to share views on housing, heritage and future village plans.
Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:13:33 +0100Council staff told not to turn up drunk or use offensive ‘banter’ during World Cup
Cheshire East staff have been told they must not turn up to work drunk, arrive late, or use offensive ‘banter’ during this year’s World Cup.
Tue, 30 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0100Esther McVey: 'Labour plan to increase defence spending by mid-2030s is too slow'
Last week marked Armed Forces Week, a time when we can reflect and show thanks to our brave service men and women, our veterans who have served before them, our reservists, as well as the families who support them every single day.
Tue, 30 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Town's Explorers to earn new badges in refreshed Scout scheme helping teens thrive
Northwich Explorer Scouts launch a new programme with updated badges, focusing on employability, STEM, democracy and real-world skills.
Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:10:00 +0100Serial shoplifter 'who never learns his lesson' back behind bars after crime spree
Gary Bloor, of Parkfield Road, Northwich, admitted 15 counts of shoplifting and 16 counts of breaching a criminal behaviour order earlier this year.
Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:19:03 +0100Appeal to trace teenager last seen two days ago near town centre McDonald's
Leyton, 15, was last seen near the town centre McDonald's on the morning of Saturday, June 27.
Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:41:37 +0100Children 'distraught' after sudden closure of Alderley Edge School for Girls
CHILDREN have been left distraught after Alderley Edge School for Girls announced it was suddenly shutting its doors 11 days earlier than planned.
Mon, 29 Jun 2026 14:16:07 +0100Tinder stalker jailed after posing as ex and persuading men to try to rape her
Asad Hussain, or Ash Hussain, was at Chester Crown Court for a sentencing hearing at the start of this week.
Mon, 29 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Town centre bar owner died after being found unresponsive in bed, court hears
Temple Bar owner Michele Partington, 56, was found unresponsive in bed on April 24, 2026.
Mon, 29 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Two businesses are on the move to new locations with one to open under new name
Funk Fitness is moving after more than a decade from John Street to High Street to what was Manchester House Carpets.
Mon, 29 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Libraries welcome back Summer Reading Challenge throughout school holidays
The Summer Reading Challenge, running across libraries in Cheshire West and Chester from July 4, is free and aimed at children aged four to 12.
Mon, 29 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100'Dangerous' driver admits leaving toddler in crash-damaged car during heatwave
Holly Statham, of Townfields, pleaded guilty to the two charges at Chester Magistrates Court on Tuesday.
Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:46:51 +0100Detailed plans submitted for up to 100 homes on the site of former chemical works
Plans have been submitted for up 100 homes on the site of the former Albion Chemical Works in Moston.
Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:27:00 +0100Send us photos of your Mid Cheshire babies born in June 2026
HAVE you welcomed a new bundle of joy into your family this month?
Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0100Road closed in early hours for crash involving HGV on King Street Roundabout
The incident was on the King Street Roundabout this morning, Monday.
Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:27:32 +0100Cheshire Police called to crash between bike and car on residential road
The incident was on Moss Bank at around 3.15pm yesterday, Sunday.
Sun, 28 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0100Latest 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, 28 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0100Death 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, 28 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100The hidden Cheshire gem that feels 'straight out of a fairy tale'
TUCKED away in the peaceful Cheshire countryside between Knutsford and Northwich, the Tree of Imagination is a hidden gem that feels straight out of a fairy tale.
Sun, 28 Jun 2026 07:22:00 +0100Inside the gorgeous Cheshire dining room offering incredible treats
Val Allen takes tea (and much more) at the mother ship of the 21-year-old Cheshire family business that deserves many happy returns
Sat, 27 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0100Author's hilariously British sci-fi universe blends magic, tech, AI, and autism
Danny Williams, a dad-of-two who works full-time in IT, has already published two novels set in this fictional universe, Magic.exe and Magic: Alpha Testing, and is currently working on a third, Magic.zip.
Sat, 27 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0100Popular scooter rally and beer festival returns to Northwich in one month
The popular event returns to Northwich Rugby Club at Moss Farm Leisure Complex on Friday, July 31, and Saturday, August 1, bringing together scooter fans from across the country for a weekend of live entertainment, food, drinks and family-friendly fu...
Sat, 27 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0100WATCH: Cheshire Police urge bikers to 'bike safe' at one-day workshop at HQ
The BikeSafe workshop took place at the Clemonds Hey headquarters on Saturday, June 20.
Sat, 27 Jun 2026 08:55:11 +0100Stranded cyclist rescued from river by firefighters in Northwich
A STRANDED cyclist was rescued by firefighters from a river bank in Northwich.
Sat, 27 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Council's free holiday activities and food to return for children in the area
Cheshire West and Chester Council will once again run the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) scheme for summer 2026.
Sat, 27 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0100Drinks export company looking to 'build on momentum' after award recognition
Middlewich-based Cheers Global took home the title at the UK Startup Awards, held on June 17, 2026, at the Contact Theatre in Manchester.
Sat, 27 Jun 2026 09:15:00 +0100Why a visit to this Cheshire market town gives you a walk through history
A walk through time in the Cheshire market town with landmarks from Saxon icons to Victorian grandeur every step of the way
Sat, 27 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100How to pronounce Davenham, the stunning Cheshire village
A GORGEOUS Cheshire village steeped in history, Davenham is often mispronounced by visitors unfamiliar with the area.
Sat, 27 Jun 2026 14:55:00 +0100British tourists warned of £2,100 fine for wearing flip‑flops at this holiday hotspot
British holidaymakers are being warned they could face a £2,150 fine for wearing the wrong footwear in Cinque Terre National Park - see the rules.
Fri, 26 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0100Students make unforgettable helicopter arrival at Northwich prom
TWO students from The County High School in Leftwich celebrated the end of their GCSEs in spectacular style, making a dramatic entrance to their Year 11 Prom by arriving via helicopter.
Fri, 26 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0100All are welcome at village hall charity craft fair to fundraise for school
The event, taking place at Whitley Village Hall on Saturday, July 4, from 10am to 4pm, aims to raise funds for the Friends of Whitley School (FoWS).
Fri, 26 Jun 2026 16:30:00 +0100Jail for drug dealer who broke innocent man's jaw at town centre takeaway
Calum Holland, of Northwich, appeared at Chester Crown Court for a sentencing hearing on Friday, June 26.
Fri, 26 Jun 2026 14:30:00 +0100Pensioner denies role in rape conspiracy involving man's unconscious wife
Graham Brougham will stand trial with a dozen others including the husband from Stockport in Greater Manchester.
Fri, 26 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0100Northwich Now and Then shines spotlight on Victorian Era in fourth radio show
Northwich Now and Then, airing on Radio Northwich, explores the town's rich history from Roman times to the present day through expert interviews, dramatic storytelling, and museum collaborations.