Northwich Guardian

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
School where leaders 'relentlessly' support pupils celebrates strong Ofsted result
The County High School Leftwich, on Granville Road, managed to maintain its Outstanding status for more than a decade following its last inspection in April 2016.

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'Dangerous' off-road biker jailed after high-speed police chase in town
Alfie Fowell, of Pinewood Road in Winsford, appeared at Chester Magistrates Court on July 3 facing a number of motoring offences.

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Lawyer who posed as police officer to get Nando's CCTV found guilty after trial
Conor Johnstone contacted the chicken restaurant on London Road, Stockton Heath, from a fake email for Cheshire Police.

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Almost 500 homes in the offing for open land with potential for primary school
Redrow aims to apply for planning permission for a site on the edge of the existing settlement.

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Amazing photos of buildings captured by Guardian Camera Club members
BUILDINGS have been captured on camera by members of the Guardian Camera Club.

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Town mayor hosting afternoon tea event to support two good causes
New Winsford town mayor Cllr Pauline Fitzsimmons has organised the event, which takes place at the Wharton Park Stonehouse pub in Weaver Valley Road on Wednesday, July 29.

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Woman says 'whole life went in front of me' as she avoided head-on crash
A WOMAN narrowly avoided a catastrophic head-on crash with a HGV in Knutsford.

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 15:01:39 +0100
Two dogs rescued by firefighters after faulty power tool fills house with smoke
TWO dogs were rescued by firefighters after a power tool left charging unattended filled a property in Weaverham with smoke.

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0100
New car show set to debut alongside popular scooter rally and beer festival
New car show set to debut alongside popular scooter rally and beer fest

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Colour run to support two charities in honour of late brother's 40th birthday
The Colour Rush Festival takes place on August 15, 2026, to support Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) and the North West Air Ambulance in memory of Mike Clarke.

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0100
High Sheriff's call to support struggling families in racecourse fundraiser
Families, friends and workplace teams are being invited to take on a five-mile sponsored challenge at Chester Racecourse to raise vital funds for local family support services.

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Academy for boys with 'deeply negative experiences of education' impresses inspectors
Cloughwood Academy, on Stones Manor Lane, caters for boys aged eight to 18 with social, emotional, and mental health needs, and also offers a residential provision up to two nights a week.

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Government fund could help towards 'vital' bridge repairs near town's train station
Vital bridge repairs could soon be funded through a fresh bid for government investment.

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Long-serving head teacher to leave position at primary school after eight years
Martine Gum, of St Joseph's, is leaving at the end of the academic year after her appointment in 2018.

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Channel 4 six-part series shoots scenes in village of 'American-occupied Britain'
Army of Shadows is based on a 1940s book and on a 1960s film of the same name.

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 17:16:58 +0100
Councillors urge out-of-area taxi licence loophole be closed to safeguard girls
Cheshire East’s leader is being urged to call on the government to safeguard women and children by changing the law which allows taxi drivers licensed elsewhere to operate within the borough.

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 17:04:38 +0100
Call for council to ‘show leadership’ and object to controversial CO2 pipeline
Cheshire East should oppose the controversial Peak Cluster pipeline proposals which will destroy farmland and impact rural communities and towns across the whole borough, two Tory councillors have said.

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Hospital patients to receive appointment letters through NHS App from September
Patients at Mid Cheshire hospitals will soon receive most appointment and clinic letters digitally, while paper copies will remain available for those who need them

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Popular town centre bookshop to host first 'Local Author Day' with book signings
Readers will have the chance to meet local writers and discover new books at Cover2Cover's first-ever Local Author Day in Northwich

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0100
Fresh warning for Manchester passengers over 'major disruption' at 7 key airports
Ryanair has issued a fresh warning over EES wait times, claiming the new system is not ready for the school summer holiday travel period.

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 15:07:51 +0100
Tributes paid to teen and ‘fantastic son’ killed after car crashes into tree
TRIBUTES have been paid to a Northwich teenager and ‘fantastic son’ killed when car he was travelling in crashed into a tree a tree in Allostock.

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 17:20:00 +0100
Charity walk in memory of Dave Holman returns this weekend
Participants will take on a charity fundraising walk in memory of Dave Holman to support children with additional needs through Tiny Steps

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 10:44:12 +0100
Person taken to hospital after vehicle bursts into flames following crash
A PERSON was taken to hospital after a vehicle caught fire following a crash.

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Protesters flock to false report of 'illegal immigrants' to find team of polo players
The 'illegal immigrants' in question were not in fact migrants at all but members of a polo club who were set for a stay at the Premier Inn on London Road.

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Meet the first traders at town’s new Chester-style market ahead of summer opening
Located within Barons Quay, the new market aims to offer a ‘significantly improved experience’ for customers and traders alike, according to operator, Cheshire West and Chester Council (CWAC).

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 16:30:51 +0100
Green light for controversial plans for second batch of homes on village field
Controversial plans for up to three homes on a field in Wybunbury have been approved – two months after a proposal for six on the same land was refused.

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Fire service visits high school to teach students vital water safety skills
Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service has taught pupils at Weaverham High School potentially life-saving water safety skills

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Gladiators star pays a visit to village primary school to inspire pupils
Zack George, who appears on the BBC show as 'Steel', visited Kingsley St John’s and spent time meeting pupils, sharing stories from the show, and delivering uplifting messages.

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Hunt for pre-loved bargains at housing estate's community table top sale
Residents in Winsford will host a community table top sale, giving shoppers the chance to browse bargains and support local neighbours

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Sex offender who was spared jail breaches court order made to protect the public
At Chester Crown Court on May 6 earlier this year, Luke Latham, of Winsford, was handed an 11-month jail sentence, suspended for two years.

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Andrew Cooper: 'I hope World Cup inspires more youngsters to get into football'
World Cup fever is clearly gripping Mid Cheshire as England’s adventure continues to capture the imagination.

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 14:16:45 +0100
Teenager killed and second critically injured after car crashes into tree
A teenager from Northwich has been killed and a second critically injured after a car crashed into a tree in Allostock.

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Residents fear solar farm would destroy 'the finest farmland in Cheshire'
WORRIED residents fear the ‘finest farmland in Cheshire’ will be lost if a giant solar panel farm is given the go-ahead.

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 14:30:00 +0100
Teen arrested on suspicion of driving offences after car crashed into fence and hedge
Cheshire Police were in attendance on King George Avenue on the evening of Friday, July 3.

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
These are the most oversubscribed schools around Northwich and Winsford
The annual data for local authority primary schools and secondary schools in the two towns and the surroundings is for the academic year from 2026 to 2027.

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 13:00:07 +0100
Murderer pleads guilty to knifepoint kidnapping of teen girl he sexually assaulted
Paul Sharpe appeared at crown court last week, around six weeks after he was arrested, in the car park of The Cottons Hotel and Spa.

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'Exciting new chapter' after town's Rotary clubs join forces in historic merger
Two Northwich Rotary clubs have merged to form a new organisation, aiming to strengthen community work and expand charitable projects.

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 13:48:37 +0100
New travel rules to affect Manchester Airport passengers from this week
Manchester Airport passengers can expect to see a change to travel rules from this week - here's when.

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 09:39:43 +0100
Man found dead inside truck at service station on the M6
A MAN was found dead inside a truck at a service station in Warrington.

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0100
New £225k scheme to grow Cheshire’s wild network takes root
Cheshire Wildlife Trust’s £225k Wild Network project is helping communities create wildflower meadows and restore habitats across Cheshire and Wirral.

Sun, 05 Jul 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, 05 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Historic rail tour from Cheshire heads to Shakespeare’s Stratford-upon-Avon
Cheshire rail day trip on the Retro Cestrian Bard from Chester to Stratford-upon-Avon, with heritage diesel locomotives, real ale bar and reserved seating.

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Latest planning applications around Northwich and Winsford
EACH week Cheshire West and Chester Council receives and makes decisions on planning applications across the borough.

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New ‘field-to-flame’ festival to debut this summer showcasing fire-cooked food
Fire-cooked food, live music and family fun at Meat Up festival, Ashley Showground in Altrincham, August 1 and 2.

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 06:47:00 +0100
The Antiques Roadshow star on growing up in Cheshire and why he loves Knutsford
This month, I pop down to the Whittaker and Biggs Auction House in Congleton to chat to their associate director and familiar face from television's The Bidding Room, The Travelling Auctioneers and Antiques Roadshow, James Broad.

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Inspire Day at primary school opens pupils’ eyes to future careers
Winsford pupils met firefighters, a nurse and a farmer during an Inspire Day designed to spark career ambitions and curiosity about future jobs.

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Northwich and Winsford criminals locked up in the last month
These are some of the criminals who were locked up for their crimes as of June 2026.

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Full-circle moment as ex-pupil lands teaching role at her old primary school
Former Kingsmead Primary pupil Maisie Chisholm has returned to the school as year one teacher, 20 years on from being in that class.

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Go Ape Delamere Forest launches adults-only sessions this summer
Go Ape Delamere Forest launches adults-only sessions with 15 per cent off, offering after-work treetop adventures throughout July and August.

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Meet ‘the man in the woods’ who became Cheshire's wildlife whisperer
FOR nearly four decades, Ray Jackson has been the face of Lower Moss Wood Nature Reserve near Knutsford, introducing thousands of children to the wonders of wildlife while helping build one of Cheshire's busiest wildlife hospitals.

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