Northwich Guardian
Mon, 06 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Northwich and Winsford criminals locked up in the last month
These are some of the criminals who were locked up for their crimes as of March 2026.
Mon, 06 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Dealer carried on drug enterprise despite arrest and being attacked at pub
Adam Hill sold class A and class B substances via a dedicated drug dealing mobile phone, or a graft line, known as the 'Gary Line'.
Sun, 05 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0100Magical sci-fi author who channels neurodiversity into storytelling launches new book
Author Danny Williams' fictional universe is one where magic takes centre stage, but it is magic with a twist.
Sun, 05 Apr 2026 09:45:10 +0100Road closed in both directions for incident involving fallen tree
The emergency services were called to the main road in the early hours of Sunday, April 5.
Sun, 05 Apr 2026 09:09:59 +0100One person assessed by paramedics after fire involving microwave
The emergency services were on Greville Drive at around 6.10pm on Saturday, April 4.
Sun, 05 Apr 2026 08:43:35 +0100Mid Cheshire Line blocked because of obstruction on tracks amid named storm
There was no service this morning at any of the stations between Manchester and Chester.
Sun, 05 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Death notices and funeral announcements in the Northwich and Winsford Guardian
Every week, Northwich & Winsford Guardian publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have died.
Sun, 05 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0100Latest Northwich and Winsford planning applications and decisions
EACH week Cheshire West and Chester Council receives and makes decisions on planning applications across the borough.
Sun, 05 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0100Everest mountaineer George Mallory’s former Cheshire home back on the market
A Grade II-listed country house in Mobberley, Cheshire, once home to famed mountaineer George Mallory, is up for sale with a guide price of £6.5 million.
Sun, 05 Apr 2026 07:09:00 +0100The Cheshire castle that has been home to the same family for more than 160 years
Bolesworth Castle has been a sanctuary for the Barbour dynasty for more than 160 years.
Sun, 05 Apr 2026 20:44:43 +0100Center Parcs ditches extremely popular family service at all UK holiday parks
A popular service at Center Parcs is about to be axed – and it’s going to make life trickier for parents.
Sat, 04 Apr 2026 16:39:05 +0100Amber wind weather warning issued as Storm Dave brings ‘danger to life’ to region
RESIDENTS are being warned that Storm Dave could pose a ‘danger to life’ through strong winds this evening, Saturday, with an amber weather warning issued.
Sat, 04 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0100Nursery worker 'got some pretty funny looks' from toddlers after charity buzzcut
Nic lost her grandad and uncle to cancer, and decided she wanted to give something back to the charity which supported her family so well.
Sat, 04 Apr 2026 08:45:00 +0100How this Cheshire station was saved from obscurity by a band of volunteers
On Tuesday, May 10th, 1842, as the first train approached Handforth Station from Manchester, heading south towards Crewe on the Manchester and Birmingham Railway, a transformation began that would ripple through generations.
Sat, 04 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Funeral of beloved businessman to pass iconic bank buildings he strived to save
Clive Steggel, who died on Wednesday, February 25, aged 77, bought Parr's Bank Buildings on London Road in 1984, ahead of an extensive programme of renovation.
Sat, 04 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Double award win for Middlewich salon at regional hair and beauty awards
A MIDDLEWICH salon is celebrating major success after taking home two top honours at this year’s English Hair & Beauty Awards 2026 – North Edition.
Sat, 04 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Families set to benefit after towns selected for new Sure Start-style hubs
Winsford and Northwich have been selected to receive new Best Start Family Hubs.
Sat, 04 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0100Historian's new book looks at life of 'Shakespeare's Dark Lady' candidate
A WINSFORD historian has published a new book looking at the life of a Cheshire woman who could have been 'Shakespeare's Dark Lady'.
Sat, 04 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Why this Cheshire village has been named among UK’s best
A CHESHIRE village famous for its castle has been named among the best villages to visit this spring.
Sat, 04 Apr 2026 12:49:00 +0100Man in critical condition in hospital after being struck by vehicles on M6
A MAN is in hospital in a critical condition after being struck by vehicles following a fall from a bridge above the M6.
Sat, 04 Apr 2026 16:59:00 +0100'Immaculate' Chester country pub and restaurant on market for £2m
A FULLY refurbished country pub and restaurant near Chester is currently on the market for offers in excess of £2m.
Fri, 03 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0100'Concerned' petrol station owner counters criticism by MP
Andrew Cooper had hit out at Kay Group-owned BP in Winsford and EG Group-owned Shell in Middlewich last week in a speech in the House of Commons.
Fri, 03 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0100'Proud' Catholic high school marks six decades of education with jubilee event
St Nicholas Catholic High School, on Greenbank Lane, mark its Diamond Jubilee by bringing together past and present pupils, families, staff, governors, and friends.
Fri, 03 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0100Drivers warned of upcoming 11-days road closure with diversion route
A diversion route will be in place via Booth Lane, Cross Lane, and Warmingham Lane
Fri, 03 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0100Meet Dotty - One of the world's smallest antelopes born at Chester Zoo
One of the world's smallest antelopes has taken her first steps at Chester Zoo.
Fri, 03 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Seven of the best fish and chip shops in Mid Cheshire
IT’S Friday – Good Friday – so who fancies fish and chips for tea?
Fri, 03 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100'Proud' family tackle shop hosts carp fishing titans for golden anniversary bash
Vale Royal Angling Centre, on Station Road, has supplied the needs of Northwich’s coarse fishing community since May 1976.
Fri, 03 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Business fined for deliberately defaulting on almost £500,000 in tax
07752078 Limited, formerly known as Lucas Johnson Limited, deliberately defaulted on nearly half a million pounds in tax over a period of almost a decade.
Fri, 03 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Dad-of-two standing for Reform UK in town's second by-election this year
David Evans narrowly missed out on being elected to Middlewich Town Council in February's by-election, following the resignation of Cllr Andrew Mizzi.
Fri, 03 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Childminder standing for Labour in town’s second by-election this year
One seat for Cledford ward on Middlewich Town Council remains vacant following the six-month non-attendance of Cllr Sam Dutton.
Fri, 03 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Sunshine and showers to test Easter weekend plans in Mid Cheshire
The Met Office is forecasting a mixed weekend in Mid Cheshire with sunny spells and rain.
Fri, 03 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0100Tony award-winning A Christmas Carol heads to Salford’s Lowry
Old Vic’s acclaimed A Christmas Carol comes to The Lowry in Salford for the first time this December. Find dates, tickets, and what to expect.
Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:57:00 +0100I tried fish and chips and ice cream at Wirral's beautiful Parkgate
The sun was out and the sky a stunning blue over Parkgate - prompting a visit
Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:58:00 +0100Why this North Wales town is a perfect Easter escape for a day trip or seaside break
Llandudno is the perfect place for an Easter escape, whether you’re planning a day trip or a long weekend. From nostalgic seaside strolls and family‑friendly attractions to one of the region’s most charming chocolate shops, the town offers ever...
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:33:52 +0100‘Terrifying’ road rage leaves man seriously injured after repeated punches to face
A DRIVER suffered serious injuries after being repeatedly punched in the face in a ‘terrifying’ road rage incident in Hartford.
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 20:40:00 +0100Yemeni asylum seeker sexually assaulted teen at temporary accommodation
Wahib Naji was alone at his home address with the 17-year-old girl because her friend, his former housemate, was out for a short time at the shop.
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:53:06 +0100Police launch campaign urging drivers to wear a seatbelt for every journey
Motorists across Cheshire are being urged to wear a seatbelt for every journey as part of a county-wide road safety campaign.
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0100First look at new premium lounge coming to Manchester Airport
PASSENGERS will be able to relax, wine and dine in style when they jet off from Manchester Airport this summer.
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0100Lithuanian man jailed for leading car theft gang with Cheshire chop shop operation
Lileikis Edvinas, of Little Barn Lane in Mansfield, was jailed for three years and nine months at Chester Crown Court.
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Abuser made ex-partner's life a misery over three years of 'mental torture'
Liam Lloyd, then of Northwich, and his ex-partner, then of Knutsford, were together for around three years.
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Fishermen's anger over 'extreme' restrictions at lake after fish and bird deaths
Though owned by Cheshire West and Chester Council (CWAC), the fishing rights at Shakerley Mere have been leased to Lymm Angling Club for more than 70 years.
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Young band returning to festival stage after Battle of the Bands triumph
A YOUNG up and coming band from Winsford are set to return to the festival stage this year after another Battle of the Bands triumph.
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 17:16:38 +0100Third councillor quits Conservatives to sit as non-grouped Independent
High Legh councillor Kate Hague has quit the Conservative group on Cheshire East Council and is now sitting as a non-grouped Independent.
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 17:08:35 +0100Plans submitted for 70-home estate in open countryside
Plans have been submitted for a 70-home estate in the open countryside on land off Warmingham Lane at Moston near Middlewich.
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 16:54:10 +0100Highways officers ‘dragging their feet’ over local schemes proposed by councillors
Highways officers are ‘dragging their feet’ over schemes to be funded by members’ ward budgets - with one councillor saying Cheshire East faces losing nearly £50,000 of investment because ‘we can’t get a response’.
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0100NHS 111 plea across Cheshire ahead of resident doctors’ six-day walkout
Residents in Cheshire and Merseyside urged to use NHS 111 as resident doctors strike from April 7 to 13, 2026.
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Learn about Roman-era Northwich with new radio show and museum display
Radio Northwich are launching new history series - Northwich Now and Then - on Friday, April 10.
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Mid Cheshire Green Voices: Join us for People's Emergency Briefing screening
The film will be shown at the Winsford Academy on Friday, May 15.
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Stunning blossom photos shared by Guardian Camera Club
BLOSSOM has been captured on camera by members of the Guardian Camera Club.
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0100Padgate Academy named SSAT Ambassador School for assessment excellence
Padgate Academy's new SSAT Ambassador School status highlights its commitment to excellent teaching, learning and pupil progress.