Sean Leigh was in line for a two-day trial this month in relation to an alleged incident on Friday, November 1, 2024.

Ofsted finds improving support for care leavers at Cheshire East Council, with progress in housing, education and leadership but further work needed.

Witton Street, between Venables Road and Church Road, closed on Wednesday, May 27 for an estimated three weeks.

'Salt of the Earth: Northwich People of Action' aims to delve deeper into the lives and projects of individuals.

Northwich accountants Bennett Brooks offer free drop-in sessions to help people meet new HMRC Making Tax Digital rules before the August deadline.

Mercury Lifts in Middlewich was handed the 'emerging family business' award at the 2026 North West Family Business Awards.

AN ambitious project to convert a derelict Northwich snooker hall into a table tennis hub is looking to net the opinions of would-be users

Ian Sutcliffe, of Dart Walk, was at Chester Crown Court for a sentencing hearing at the end of last week.

Cheshire West and Chester planners have rubber-stamped an application for both external and internal work to the JD Wetherspoon Grade II-listed boozer, The Penny Black.

David Smith opened The Model Shop at 167 Witton Street in 1998, and while trade has been affected by changing fashion over the years, he has managed to keep viable by selling to customers nationwide online.

The new café, called The Lock & Quay, was set to open its doors at Vale Royal Locks on Monday, June 8, however this has now been postponed.

The closure affects the most direct route between Winsford and Nantwich.

Charlie Corcoran downloaded and distributed indecent images after engaging in lurid chats with at least one child.

The application was submitted on August 29, last year, by the owner of Crumbs Coffee Company, a mobile trailer café licenced to operate at Shakerley Mere since August 2023.

Surplus bread from Roberts Bakery in Rudheath is helping feed people facing hardship across Northwich and the North West through a new partnership with FareShare.

Cheshire East Council planners are expected to approve the plans for a new hospital near the existing site in Crewe.

Lostock Lodge Care Home in Lostock Gralam hosts a 1920s Gatsby-themed event on 4 June to unveil its refurbishment. Free tours, entertainment, and refreshments.

Cheshire East planning officers are urging councillors not to defend an appeal from Nightingale Land to build 75 homes in the open countryside at Nantwich.

Controversial plans for up to 130 new homes in the open countryside at Alsager look set to get the go-ahead despite objections from the town council and nearly 120 residents.

Fairmont Cheshire, The Mere, on Chester Road, is Fairmont Hotels' first hotel in the North of England.

A PC seized the illegal vehicle some time on Saturday, May 30.

The Department for Education has distributed this year's edition of the Condition Improvement Fund to more than 100 educational establishments in the north west.

Hannah Copeland, of Gowy Court in Calveley, appeared at Chester Crown Court on Friday

Anthony McNally, of Waterbank Row, appeared at Chester Crown Court on May 26, for sentencing on two charges.

Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service opens applications for 12 firefighter apprenticeships, with training starting in January 2027.

Cheshire East looks set to approve plans to bulldoze buildings on the site of a former kennels at Hough to make way for eight homes.

Winnie-the-Pooh centenary exhibition and story trail at Tatton Park this summer, with family activities, storytelling and classic tales.

Willow weaving workshop at Rod's Secret Garden in Northwich on June 6. Create a swallow sculpture with artist Robyn Mosely.

The EU's new entry/exit system (EES) rolled out further last month, but is causing longer waits for passengers at airports.

Cameron was 16 when he first experienced homelessness. He initially sought help from the council but said delays and complex paperwork made it difficult to access support.

EACH week Cheshire West and Chester Council receives and makes decisions on planning applications across the borough.

As homeowners look to make the most of their outdoor spaces this summer, Gordale Garden and Home Centre is highlighting its extensive garden furniture collection as a key attraction for visitors across the region.

Every week, Northwich & Winsford Guardian publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have died.

Peover Hall opens its gardens for a June charity weekend with historic views, homemade treats and proceeds supporting national causes.

Lostock Sustainable Energy Plant (LSEP), in Lostock Gralam, is set to burn around 600,000 tonnes of landfill annually, and there is an application in place to allow it to accept around 20 per cent more.

Stephen Roberts looks back on the life of the illegitimate son of a Cheshire aristocrat who would become Lord High Chancellor of England under two monarchs

Northwich artist Lydia Mansell gifts original artwork to individuals and charities, spreading positivity through her ‘Passing On Some Colour’ project.

Curtis Robb, of Arley Road in Northwich, appeared before Chester Crown Court on Friday.

Winsford-based ESM Operations secures major Saudi Pro League deal to improve stadium safety and crowd management across 16 venues.

Waste crime in the North West is damaging communities, with Crimestoppers, the Environment Agency, and DEFRA launching a campaign to tackle illegal dumping.

Foodies Festival returns to Tatton Park this July with top chefs, live music, cooking demos and family entertainment across three days.

Holmes Chapel Zoo is situated on land at The Orchards Farm in Twemlow Green, Cheshire

A 15-YEAR-old girl has tragically died in hospital following an incident on Formby Beach.

Paul Burrell, who spent more than two decades serving Queen Elizabeth and Princess Diana, talks to Joanne Goodwin about his remarkable life as the Royal Insider

David was pulled out of the lake near Knutsford and Northwich on the evening of Tuesday, May 26.

From May to September last year, William Kidd committed a raft of vile offences against women in shops in Handforth, Macclesfield, and Denton.

HAVE you welcomed a new bundle of joy into your family this month?

As a teacher, Dave Speakman inspired generations of young musicians at Middlewich High School, St Ambrose in Altrincham, Sandbach, and others.

Plumleys Garden Centre near Knutsford celebrates 200 years, marking seven generations of family business in Cheshire’s horticulture industry.

This is after the recovery of a body of a boy as a result of several hours of searches on the evening of Tuesday, May 26.