Northwich Guardian
Tue, 16 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0100School's nurture room will support vulnerable children 'when they need it most'
Winnington Park Primary School’s new nurture room works like a time-out room and quiet space, specially designed around children who have attachment issues, or have experienced adversity or trauma.
Tue, 16 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0100Business tells of time on building site for children's charity
TV crews were at the base of the children's charity The Joshua Tree for the two weeks up to Friday, September 12.
Tue, 16 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0100Man, 74, locked in '2ft-by-2ft cage' in police van after anti-terrorism arrest
John Jordan, from Goostrey, travelled by train to Westminster on Saturday, September 6, to join demonstrators protesting Israel's occupation of Gaza since Hamas’ attacks on October 7, 2023
Tue, 16 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0100An all-new attraction on the way to town for this week's salt fair
The fun fair model show is at St Andrew's Church throughout the day on Saturday, September 20.
Tue, 16 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0100Community groups across Cheshire invited to apply in new round of SWAP funding
Up to £5,000 is on offer through the SWAP Fund (Safety, Working Together, Action, and Prevention), a £100,000 community scheme for projects aimed at building safer, stronger neighbourhoods in Cheshire.
Mon, 15 Sep 2025 09:14:36 +0100Appeal over whereabouts of wanted man for assault and criminal damage
Cheshire Police said Jamie Gudger, 40, is wanted for assault and criminal damage in the town.
Mon, 15 Sep 2025 15:09:54 +0100Man slapped with shop ban for long line of thefts from chocolate to cement mixer
Luke Weedall, of Nicholas Avenue, Rudheath, appeared at Chester Magistrates Court on Friday, September 12.
Mon, 15 Sep 2025 13:00:00 +0100Care home named national finalist for eco-friendly accessible garden
A CARE home has won national recognition for its eco-friendly and accessible garden.
Mon, 15 Sep 2025 10:11:45 +0100Brio Winsford back open after closure due to no running water at leisure centre
Engineers were at the leisure centre on The Drumber today, Monday.
Mon, 15 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0100Police praise child victim's bravery after rapist jailed for more than a decade
POLICE have praised a girl for her bravery and courage after a man who subjected her to years of rape and sexual abuse was jailed for more than a decade.
Mon, 15 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0100Charity urges people to 'Go Gold' to help raise awareness of childhood cancer
A CHESHIRE charity is urging people to 'Go Gold' this month for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.
Mon, 15 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0100Driver banned from road after being caught more than twice the drug limit
Ben Walton, of Moorcroft, Plumley, pleaded guilty to drug-driving when the case was heard at Crewe Magistrates’ Court on September 9.
Mon, 15 Sep 2025 15:00:00 +0100Volunteers' anniversary project success helping to save at-risk butterfly species
To mark its 20th anniversary in 2019, the Friends of Anderton and Marbury (FoAM) group, which plays an active role in the future of Northwich Woodlands, planted 20 elm trees off Marbury Lane.
Mon, 15 Sep 2025 10:18:37 +0100‘Abhorrent’: 'Intoxicated' woman impaled son’s dog with samurai sword as it rested
Police found the dog dead on the sofa in a sleeping position with the samurai sword still stick out of its body.
Mon, 15 Sep 2025 10:17:26 +0100Date announced when Cheshire's new IKEA store will officially open to the public
IKEA Chester has been confirmed to open to the public on the Greyhound Retail Park this October, the Swedish furniture giant has said.
Mon, 15 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0100Welcome to Hartford Church of England High School!
Welcome to Hartford Church of England High School!
Mon, 15 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0100St Nicholas Catholic High School: Outstanding in faith, learning and care
St Nicholas Catholic School has been recognised as Outstanding for its Catholic life and mission; every child is valued, supported, and inspired to succeed.
Sun, 14 Sep 2025 16:34:34 +0100Three fire engines called to tackle boat fire in marina
AN investigation is being launched after a boat fire broke out in Northwich.Three fire engines were called to Anderton Marina on Uplands Road shortly after 2pm on Sunday.Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus used hose reels to tackle the fire.Crew...
Sun, 14 Sep 2025 17:28:04 +0100Two lanes closed on M6 northbound in Cheshire causing long delays
DRIVERS face long delays on the M6 in Cheshire following an accident.Two lanes are closed northbound from junction 18 for Middlewich and junction 19 for Knutsford.Lanes three and four are closed.Traffic is queuing for several miles.Emergency services...
Sun, 14 Sep 2025 10:11:11 +0100Horse trapped in brook hoisted to safety in dramatic rescue
A HORSE trapped in a brook was hoisted to safety in a dramatic rescue.Rosie, a 13-year-old horse, fell into a brook in Tabley.Firefighters were called to Pickmere Lane at 4.25pm on Saturday.The animal rescue team from Knutsford used specialist equipm...
Sun, 14 Sep 2025 09:31:14 +0100Firefighters tackle two bin fires and check for hotspots with thermal imaging camera
CREWS tackled two bin fires in Northwich.Firefighters were called to Runcorn Road between Barnton and Little Leigh shortly after 8.30pm on Saturday.Crews used a hose reel to extinguish the fires and monitored the area for hotspots using a thermal ima...
Sun, 14 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0100Death notices in the Northwich & Winsford Guardian this week
Every week, the Northwich & Winsford Guardian publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have died.
Sun, 14 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0100Three women working across town to help support youngsters with mental health
Emily Parker, Fiona Kennedy, and Sarah-Jane Falconer all trained under Northwich psychotherapist Ashley Costello.
Sun, 14 Sep 2025 14:00:00 +0100Festive experience returns to light up winter 2025 at Tatton Park
A FESTIVE adventure is set to return to light up the winter season once again.
Sun, 14 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0100'Beautifully remodelled' five-bed family home in Cheshire for sale at £2.3m
A DETACHED five-bedroom house with five bathrooms and a newly added games room is for sale on Molly Potts Close in Knutsford’s Legh Road Conservation Area.
Sun, 14 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0100Latest planning applications around Northwich and Winsford
EACH week Cheshire West and Chester Council receives and makes decisions on planning applications across the borough.
Sun, 14 Sep 2025 09:52:00 +0100Why Chester has been named among the world's most welcoming cities
Nigel Howle takes a stroll in the city that’s small enough to walk around, but with plenty to see along the way
Sat, 13 Sep 2025 13:25:40 +0100Delays on M6 southbound in Cheshire after vehicle overturned
DRIVERS face delays on the M6 in Cheshire after a vehicle overturned.Traffic is queuing southbound between junction 20 for the M56 at Lymm Interchange and junction 10 for Knutsford.Drivers are advised to allow extra time for their journeys.
Sat, 13 Sep 2025 13:00:00 +0100'I married a stranger on BBC reality dating show' - model reveals what happened
A MODEL who married a stranger in a new BBC reality show has revealed how it changed her life.
Sat, 13 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0100'Thrilling' retelling of Shakespeare classic coming to town this September
The Grange Theatre is set to stage a production of Macbeth, which aims to give audiences a similar feeling to that from a 'Netflix drama' would.
Sat, 13 Sep 2025 07:00:00 +010012 stunning sunset shots showcasing the beauty of Mid Cheshire
STUNNING sunsets were in the frame for budding photographers in Mid Cheshire.
Sat, 13 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0100Drugs trafficker jailed for trying to smuggle £1m of cocaine in electric wheelchair
A DRUGS trafficker has been jailed for trying to smuggle almost £1 million worth of cocaine into the UK hidden in an electric wheelchair.
Sat, 13 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0100Drivers warned of 12-day road closure in heart of village for main sewerage works
Cheshire West and Chester Council (CWAC) have warned the exact date of the closure could change as the work, undertaken by Sapphire Waste Water, is weather dependant.
Sat, 13 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0100Tradespeople turn out in force for big reveal at children's charity
The Joshua Tree is now more than twice the size it was around two weeks ago thanks to their hard work.
Fri, 12 Sep 2025 13:05:27 +0100Rapist forced child to have sex to unlock her phone in 'harrowing' abuse campaign
Steven Hargreaves was only caught when the victim’s mum found sexually explicit messages from him on her daughter’s phone.
Fri, 12 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0100'We are tired': Award-winning coffee shop to close amid claim town 'has changed'
Abda, on Crown Street in Northwich, will be serving its last customers on Sunday, September 21, after more than seven years trading in the town.
Fri, 12 Sep 2025 13:00:00 +0100Baggy-era hitmaker Clint Boon's residency at town's top music pub set to begin
In July, the 'Madchester legend' and Inspiral Carpets stalwart Clint Boon announced a four-gig DJ residency at the Salty Dog on High Street, which starts of Friday, September 19.
Fri, 12 Sep 2025 16:00:00 +0100Immediate redundancies as major tractor dealership and service centre goes to wall
No buyer could be found for the ailing Rea Valley Tractors (RVT), whose Middlewich site opened at The Old Hough on Forge Mill Lane in June 2023.
Fri, 12 Sep 2025 14:45:00 +0100Burglar jailed after twice breaking into bar to steal alcohol and cash
David McElligott burgled The Hive on Market Place on Sunday, September 7, and Tuesday, September 9.
Fri, 12 Sep 2025 13:00:00 +0100Town's ukulele club to take centre stage at rock and roll charity night
Northwich Uke Club is hosting We Will Rock Uke II, a rock and roll charity night
Fri, 12 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0100Legendary former band frontman plays private party in Cheshire
Ali Campbell took to the stage at the private do in Kelsall last weekend in front of a few hundred partygoers.
Fri, 12 Sep 2025 08:09:55 +0100Driver tried to drift around roundabout at town centre supermarket
A post on social media said they were on Leicester Street on the night of Wednesday, September 10.
Fri, 12 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0100Mystery pavement artist ‘spreads the love’ in response to ‘all these flags going up’
The notes have been spotted all over Winsford, including
Fri, 12 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0100Rare hand-crafted salt pig inscribed with brine works' logo going for song on eBay
A beautiful, rare earthenware salt pig, believed to be part of a batch made for the Lion Salt Works in Marston more than 40 years ago, is currently for sale on the online auction site, eBay.
Fri, 12 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0100Duo await sentence for involvement in violent street brawl on housing estate
There was a fight in the area of the Wharton Estate on the afternoon of Tuesday, April 29.
Fri, 12 Sep 2025 15:18:40 +0100Police use of drones to catch speeding e-bike riders ‘will be a gamechanger’
The use of drones to catch people in Cheshire speeding on illegally adapted e-bikes will be a ‘gamechanger’, the county’s police and crime commissioner has said.
Fri, 12 Sep 2025 15:22:15 +0100Accusations fly following council meeting mass walkout
The Conservatives argued the devolution meeting should have been postponed, but the council’s chief executive said it should go ahead.
Fri, 12 Sep 2025 13:00:00 +0100Details announced for Arley Hall 's 2025 Christmas festival
A Christmas festival is coming to Arley Hall and Gardens, in Cheshire.
Fri, 12 Sep 2025 10:41:07 +0100My child has a disability - where can they go to play?
For children with disabilities, playgrounds are often inaccessible, why are councils not making parks inclusive for all mandatory?
Fri, 12 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0100What the weather will be like in Mid Cheshire this weekend?
A mix of sunshine and rain is expected for Mid Cheshire this weekend.