Northwich Guardian
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 09:02:18 +0100Andy Burnham vows 'we will find a way to save Jodrell Bank'
Andy Burnham vows to save UK's largest telescope Jodrell Bank amid 2.8m funding cut.
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100Girl, 5, runs marathon over summer hols for aunt's stillbirth and baby loss charity
Primrose Boothby launched a fundraising challenge in support of the Lenny Tench Foundation, a charity founded by her aunt, Shell Tench, following the stillbirth of her son Lenny.
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100Town's Pride event returns at new venue as community-led event for first time
Winsford Community Pride takes place at Town Park on Saturday, September 5, with organisers promising a packed day of entertainment and community celebration.
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100Shoplifter behind bars after month-long stealing spree at multiple supermarkets
Glen Mather struck at supermarkets in Kelsall, Northwich and Warrington between May and June.
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100Concerns raised over impact of new developments and farm run off on river health
Cheshire West and Chester Council’s (CWAC) Places Overview and Scrutiny committee is planning to take a deep dive into the sources and impacts of river pollution in the borough.
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100Two-time drug driver's sentence delayed over need for medical certificate
Cameron Law was caught driving with 200 micrograms of ketamine per litre of blood, 10 times the legal limit, on two separate occasions.
Tue, 01 Sep 2026 11:19:30 +0100Man charged after bank holiday weekend altercation outside Wetherspoons
Mark Wynne will have his first Crewe Magistrates Court appearance on Wednesday, October 21.
Tue, 01 Sep 2026 14:48:47 +0100Trio arrested on suspicion of theft after stop and search of vehicle
A police patrol stopped and searched a Skoda Octavia on Wardle Mews at around 6pm on Saturday, August 29.
Tue, 01 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0100MPs call for urgent regulation after 'utterly abhorrent' Robert Bush case
The conviction of con man Robert Bush who failed to bury bodies has prompted MPs to call for urgent regulation.
Tue, 01 Sep 2026 12:18:47 +0100Police name man and woman accused of outraging public decency on main road
Robert Birchall and Lisa Hockenhull were arrested in the area of Holmes Chapel Road on Saturday, August 29.
Tue, 01 Sep 2026 11:31:11 +0100Five casualties checked over following fire at commercial premises
Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service were in attendance on Chester Way on the afternoon of Monday, August 31.
Tue, 01 Sep 2026 11:00:00 +0100Pensioner on trial over role in rape conspiracy involving man's unconscious wife
Graham Brougham and a dozen other defendants are due up this week at Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court.
Tue, 01 Sep 2026 10:05:00 +0100'It's for a fetish': Burglar's words after police catch him with woman's thongs
Stephen Poole, of no fixed address in Winsford, terrified the mum and her daughters when she discovered him in her garden on Saxon Crossway, causing them to barricade themselves inside a bedroom.
Tue, 01 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100Up to 50 homes on cards for green belt land near clinic and children's home
Central and Country Developments Ltd's application is for a two-hectare triangular site on Forest Road.
Tue, 01 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100A big boost for dog training business as it opens new academy in Mid Cheshire
The Canine Consultant, based in Northwich, has opened a dog training academy in Over Peover.
Tue, 01 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100Woman avoids prison for abandoning child in crash-damaged car during heatwave
Holly Statham's vehicle's windows were only open a crack in the middle of a heatwave of between 28°C and 30°C.
Tue, 01 Sep 2026 10:37:01 +0100Nice windfall as neighbours on lucky street celebrate Postcode Lotto win
The Postcode Lottery awards prizes every day of the month, including £1,000 postcode prizes and jackpots worth up to £30,000.
Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:25:57 +0100Controversial proposal for up to 48 homes in green belt recommended for approval
Plans for up to 48 homes in the green belt at Church Lawton have been recommended for approval despite objections from the parish council and more than 60 residents.
Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:24:02 +0100Thelwall Viaduct work to start today with 12 months of 40mph M6 speed limit
MOTORISTS who regularly use Thelwall Viaduct are being warned of a 40mph speed restriction for more than 12 months.
Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:10:00 +0100Proposal for up to 1,700 homes in open countryside to be put forward
Another 1,700 homes could be on the way for agricultural land in the open countryside on the outskirts of Crewe.
Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:00:00 +0100Classic car show returns to popular venue in Cheshire
A CLASSIC car show is returning to Cheshire.
Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:00:00 +0100Say hello to the Mid Cheshire babies born in August 2026
IT is time to welcome the latest precious bunch of newborns calling Mid Cheshire their first home.
Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:31:40 +0100Family of 38-year-old pedestrian who died following M56 collision pay tribute
The FAMILY of a 38-year-old man who died following a collision on the M56 have paid tribute to him.
Mon, 31 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0100Historic hall to become wonderland of flowers and film this winter
A historic hall is set to be transformed into a wonderland of flowers and film this winter.
Mon, 31 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0100Drivers warned of upcoming road closure near popular dog walking and beauty spot
The closure is at the request of water company, United Utilities.
Mon, 31 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0100Cheshire Walking Festival celebrates stunning scenery and historic folklore
A NEW Cheshire Walking Festival is being launched to encourage people to explore hidden gems in the countryside.
Mon, 31 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Town's beer festival returns with vast range of new brews and tipples for all tastes
Northwich's beer festival, Brews, Tipples & Tunes, is returning to Memorial Court next month with 32 beers on offer, including 29 newcomers, alongside craft ciders, cocktails, food, and live music.
Mon, 31 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Care home to be demolished and replaced with bigger one
A three-storey home with 54 beds would then be built on the site providing specialist dementia accommodation and have upgraded facilities.
Mon, 31 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Grandad's 'eventful' inflatable cow paddling challenge raises more than £3k
Jerry Marshall, founder Transformational Enterprise Network (TEN), completed the 20-mile Weaver by Cow challenge over two days, arriving at Winsford Marina on Sunday, August 23.
Mon, 31 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100New mobile household waste recycling service launches in Cheshire East
Residents in Wilmslow and Middlewich can use a new mobile waste recycling service.
Mon, 31 Aug 2026 19:01:22 +0100Microsoft Outlook down for thousands of users
MICROSOFT Outlook appears to have experienced a possible outage ...
Mon, 31 Aug 2026 15:17:01 +0100Pedestrian dies following crash involving three vehicles on M56
A PEDESTRIAN has died following a crash involving three vehicles on the M56.
Mon, 31 Aug 2026 08:41:59 +0100Police close M56 on Bank Holiday Monday following 'serious collision'
THE M56 is currently closed due to a ‘serious collision’.
Sun, 30 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Free tour for Mid Cheshire Line rail passengers explores Manchester's radical past
Residents from Northwich, Knutsford and other communities along the Mid Cheshire railway line are being invited to uncover Manchester's rich history of political activism on a special guided walking tour.
Sun, 30 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +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, 30 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0100Grade-II listed water tower transformed into Grand Designs home up for sale at £3m
The multi-award-winning Lymm Water Tower in Cheshire has been converted into a contemporary residence, according to Gascoigne Halman.
Sun, 30 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0100This week's latest planning applications around Northwich and Winsford
Here we have rounded up the latest validated and determined applications in and around Northwich and Winsford.
Sun, 30 Aug 2026 07:01:00 +0100The unusual coastal walk you have to try combining history and beauty
Last November, I marked the publication of the first guidebook to the King Charles III England Coast Path by describing a walk from Little Neston on the Wirral coast.
Sun, 30 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0100Nursery praised for strong standards in glowing Ofsted report
Ofsted praised KiddiCove Day Nursery in Frodsham for strong standards, excellent progress and inclusive support.
Sat, 29 Aug 2026 21:06:43 +0100Police confirming missing 13-year-old girl found safe and well
A 13-YEAR-old girl with links to Northwich has been reported missing.
Sat, 29 Aug 2026 17:24:20 +0100Police, firefighters and paramedics attend crash involving car and HGV
POLICE, firefighters and paramedics attended a crash in Plumley.
Sat, 29 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0100Northwich and Winsford takeaways given a food hygiene rating so far in 2026
The takeaways and sandwich shops in and around Northwich, Winsford, and surrounding areas, which have been given a food hygiene rating so far in 2026.
Sat, 29 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Much-loved dentist and 'gentle soul' calls it a day after 35 years serving town
A DENTIST who has cared for generations of Middlewich families is retiring after 35 years at the same practice.
Sat, 29 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Kind-hearted friends complete summer of challenges to help people with cancer
County High School, Leftwich friends Kaitlyn O'Neill and Frankie Burton have set about a number of gruelling tasks during the holidays to raise money for Cancer Research UK.
Sat, 29 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Family's golf following hits 'massive milestone' within a few weeks on TikTok
Chris Cruse Jr, Chris Cruse Sr and Damion Cruse are behind the 'Big Hits. Big Laughs. Zero Filter' concept of the up-and-coming channel Off the Fairways.
Sat, 29 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0100Farmer urges peers to enter inaugural awards celebrating farming, food and nature
Cheshire farmer Jack Ancell is encouraging farmers and land managers to enter the inaugural Wilder Cheshire Awards.
Sat, 29 Aug 2026 08:23:00 +0100Step inside Cheshire’s hidden gem with miniature railway and secret woods to explore
IF you’re searching for a fun, family-friendly day out this bank holiday weekend, this hidden gem might be just the ticket.
Sat, 29 Aug 2026 07:48:00 +0100Dining out at Cheshire’s hottest new restaurant - on the hottest day of the year
Val and John Allen, and canine companions, dine out at Chester’s hottest new restaurant
Sat, 29 Aug 2026 15:10:33 +0100Historic British pottery brand Denby closes all remaining stores for the final time
Denby has closed down all of its remaining stores earlier than expected following high demand.
Fri, 28 Aug 2026 13:47:16 +0100Woman admits dealing Class A and Class B drugs ahead of sentence
Isobel Morrey, 19 and of Tower Road, pleaded guilty at Chester Crown Court on Friday morning to being concerned in the supply of heroin, crack cocaine and cannabis.