Northwich Guardian

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Family raises £3k in memory of Tom Frith after fatal encephalitis diagnosis delay
A FAMILY raises £3,000 from a charity darts event for Encephalitis International in memory of Tom Frith, who died after spending 36 hours on a hospital corridor in A&E.

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Cheshire West councillor caught drink-driving at more than twice the legal limit
Arthur Neil, of Northwich Winnington and Castle Ward, was at Chester Magistrates Court on Friday, October 23.

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Guardian Camera Club members capture stunning snaps of birds
BIRDS have been captured on camera by members of the Guardian Camera Club.

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Residents urged to shape Cheshire West budget amid £40m funding gap
Cheshire West and Chester Council seeks residents’ views on its 2027 budget in a consultation running until December 2, amid a £40m funding gap.

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Inquest into death of woman in crash in early hours on bypass
Jade Ashton, from Macclesfield, died on Melrose Way, in Nether Alderley, at around 1am on Friday, October 9.

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 18:30:00 +0000
Business rate relief welcomed as boost for Cheshire town centres
Thousands more businesses will pay no business rates under Budget measures welcomed by Cheshire mayoral candidate Dan Price.

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 17:05:46 +0000
Winsford town clerk appointed to lead Knutsford Town Council
WINSFORD town clerk Dr Mark Bailey has been appointed as the new town clerk at Knutsford Town Council.

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:52:31 +0000
We tried Disney's Halloween and Christmas light trail bringing a '90s classic to life
We visited Disney’s new Nightmare Before Christmas light trail at Arley Hall in Cheshire – here’s what we thought

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0000
Oulton Park's new £79 driver experiences starring UK, US, and Japanese muscle cars
PETROL heads can put motoring rivalries to the test with a new driving experience at in Little Budworth.

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0000
Plans now in for major 495-home development on farmland on edge of desirable village
PLANS have gone in for a huge new 495-home development on farmland just to the west of leafy Hartford.

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000
New ultra-rapid EV chargers installed in KFC car park at town's gateway
Four ultra-rapid 150kW EV charging spaces have been installed at the new KFC restaurant at Winsford Gateway.

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:40:00 +0000
Jury sent out to deliberate in Michael Mullins murder trial
The jury has been sent out to deliberate in the Michael Mullins murder trial after two weeks of evidence.

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:58:14 +0000
Live court updates as jury deliberate in Michael Mullins murder trial
A man accused of the murder of much-loved head teacher Michael Mullins is on trial at Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court.

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Joy as beauty queen brings Miss Junior Teen Great Britain title to Northwich
Weaverham teenager Eva Louise, 15, wins Miss Junior Teen Great Britain at Blackpool’s Globe Theatre, taking awards for interview, appearance plus Miss Congeniality.

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Northwich RUFC and County High School Leftwich launch rugby partnership for pupils
NORTHWICH RUFC and County High School Leftwich have entered into a historic rugby partnership

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Man awaits sentence after being found guilty following trial of raping woman
Mark Fowles, of Barnton, was in the dock for around four days at Chester Crown Court.

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 15:13:57 +0000
New plans submitted to increase number of flats proposed in historic building
Plans have been submitted to convert the locally listed Adlington House in Bollington into eight flats.

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 15:10:06 +0000
Plan to convert historic Churche’s Mansion into family home refused
Plans to convert the historic Churche’s Mansion in Nantwich into a family home have been refused.

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 15:03:38 +0000
More than 50 homes planned for open countryside partly in village conservation area
Plans have been submitted for 52 homes in the open countryside at Wrenbury.

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 14:20:00 +0000
Tributes to RSPCA officer who dedicated more than 12 years to Cheshire wildlife
RSPCA rescuer Sonia Hulme, who spent 12 years serving Merseyside and Cheshire, has died aged 50.

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:40:42 +0000
Cheshire Police releases footage of motorway chase that ended in roundabout crash
CHESHIRE Police has released footage of the moment a motorway police chase ended in a roundabout crash, which saw the driver sentenced to 12 months in prison.

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Magical Harry Potter experience to light up Cheshire this winter
Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience returns to Cheshire this winter with an illuminated trail and new attractions.

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Andrew Cooper: 'We need to do better to encourage more breast cancer screening'
In the past few weeks, you may have seen several MPs, including myself, dressed in pink to mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:16:00 +0000
First look inside Jet2’s brand new business class aircraft
JET2 has unveiled its first aircraft in a dedicated business class configuration.

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 16:48:46 +0000
Driver who dragged cyclist under car was ‘selfish’ but not a murderer, jury told
A jury has heard that a driver who hit a cyclist and drove on for 2.2km was ‘selfish’ but not a murderer.

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 14:41:15 +0000
Bridge closures will see town's one-way ring road revert to two-way traffic
Northwich's Town Bridge closes overnight on November 13 and 14 for Canal and River Trust repairs, with temporary two-way traffic via Hayhurst Bridge.

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0000
Kemi Badenoch vows to recruit 10,000 extra officers and 50,000 prison places
CONSERVATIVE leader Kemi Badenoch vows to fight crime and recruit 10,000 extra police officers if she became Prime Minister, on a visit to Cheshire Police HQ on Friday.

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0000
One crew called into action for car fire on main road which was 'well alight'
The emergency services were in attendance on the main road on the afternoon of Monday, October 26.

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0000
Man appears at court accused of driving offences after car chase in village
Lewis Morgan, of Cuddington, appeared at Crewe Magistrates Court for an initial hearing last week.

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 11:10:05 +0000
Three rushed to hospital as police issue update on M6 crash involving car and van
Three people were taken to hospital after a van and car crash on the M6 at Warrington’s Lymm Interchange, causing motorway closures and delays on October 27.

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 10:02:53 +0000
Live court updates from day 10 of the Michael Mullins murder trial
A man accused of the murder of much-loved head teacher Michael Mullins is on trial at Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court.

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 07:55:17 +0000
M6 crash live updates as motorway closed after incident
Motorists are facing long delays on the M6 near Warrington after a crash led to the closure of the motorway in both directions.

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 07:30:27 +0000
M6 closed in both directions following crash, causing severe delays
M6 crash closes both directions at junction 20 near Warrington and Lymm, causing queues towards Croft and Knutsford. Diversion in place on October 27.

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Tatton Services seeks 70 local producers ahead of opening on M56 in spring 2028
New £65m Tebay-style Tatton Services seeks farmers, grocers, food producers and crafts people to supply farm shop and butchery.

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Non-profit developer's Rent to Buy homes open to prospective tenants at special event
L&Q will showcase Earlsbrook Rent to Buy homes in Delamere Forest on October 31, with an open day, lower rents and help saving a deposit for Cheshire families.

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
New business launches helping to immortalise special moments with permanent jewellery
Davenham entrepreneur Karen Murray launches LINX Permanent Jewellery, offering custom-fitted bracelets, rings and more for special occasions and events.

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'Woeful' response as energy firm leaves ‘eyesore’ burned-out car outside home
Burned-out car remains on Winsford's Gladstone Street six weeks after a September 10 fire involving an SP Energy Networks van and two cars.

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 15:22:48 +0000
Plans to convert former pub into coffee shop and drive-through are withdrawn
An application to convert a former Macclesfield pub into a coffee shop and drive-through has been withdrawn.

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 14:27:50 +0000
Refurbished trains to be introduced in north west in £25million investment
Northern's £25m upgrade brings 37 refurbished Class 350 trains to the north west from early 2028, replacing Class 323s with air conditioning and power points.

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 14:14:03 +0000
Planners to consider holiday lodges, café and shop on former poultry farm site
Storage buildings at a former Poynton poultry farm look set to be demolished to make way for holiday lodges, a café and convenience store.

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Middlewich Cricket Club gears up for annual bonfire and fireworks
Middlewich Cricket Club’s bonfire and fireworks night takes place on November 7 at Croxton Lane, with Fantazia Pyrotechnics, street food and fundraising.

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 17:05:00 +0000
Syrian refugee's asylum claim rejected prior to arson suicide attempt at Serco HMO
Syrian refugee Ibrahim Alamin was jailed for 40 months after setting fire to a Serco-owned HMO in Runcorn, Cheshire, endangering residents following asylum claim rejection.

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 17:18:32 +0000
Everything the prosecution said in closing statements in Michael Mullins murder trial
'He did not do the right thing, he chose to drive away' - here is everything the prosecution said in closing statements in the Michael Mullins murder trial.

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:31:33 +0000
Bad smells warning as plant turning food waste into gas shuts for maintenance
Lostock Gralam and Rudheath residents warned of possible short-term odours as Northwich Biogas at Tata Chemicals shuts down for electrical maintenance on October 26.

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:49:44 +0000
Crews called into action for house fire believed to have been 'an accident'
The emergency services were on Middlewich Road, Minshull Vernon, on the morning of Sunday, October 25.

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:30:00 +0000
Man pays price for bank holiday weekend altercation outside Wetherspoon pub
Mark Wynne, of Pinewood Road, appeared at Crewe Magistrates Court on Wednesday, October 21.

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0000
New M&S plans signed off to seal return of retailer after more than seven years
Cheshire West and Chester Council approved planning permission for the food hall last week.

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 11:29:19 +0000
Live court updates from day nine of the Michael Mullins murder trial
A man accused of the murder of much-loved head teacher Michael Mullins is on trial at Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court.

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Nurse with terminal cancer holding one last charity night to 'go out with a bang'
Cath Burns, who has been an NHS nurse for 25 years, discovered she had lung cancer in 2024, before doctors told her a year later it is terminal.

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
School where children 'feel proud to belong' celebrates strong Ofsted results
Moulton School welcomed inspectors from the education watchdog in September, with the results publishing on Friday, October 23.

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