Northwich Guardian

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Abuser made ex-partner's life a misery over three years of 'mental torture'
Liam Lloyd, then of Northwich, and his ex-partner, then of Knutsford, were together for around three years.

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Fishermen's anger over 'extreme' restrictions at lake after fish and bird deaths
Though owned by Cheshire West and Chester Council (CWAC), the fishing rights at Shakerley Mere have been leased to Lymm Angling Club for more than 70 years.

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Young band returning to festival stage after Battle of the Bands triumph
A YOUNG up and coming band from Winsford are set to return to the festival stage this year after another Battle of the Bands triumph.

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Learn about Roman-era Northwich with new radio show and museum display
Radio Northwich are launching new history series - Northwich Now and Then - on Friday, April 10.

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Mid Cheshire Green Voices: Join us for People's Emergency Briefing screening
The film will be shown at the Winsford Academy on Friday, May 15.

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Stunning blossom photos shared by Guardian Camera Club
BLOSSOM has been captured on camera by members of the Guardian Camera Club.

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0100
Padgate Academy named SSAT Ambassador School for assessment excellence
Padgate Academy's new SSAT Ambassador School status highlights its commitment to excellent teaching, learning and pupil progress.

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Woman was nearly four times alcohol limit when she took out 15ft of wall in crash
Catherine Howard, of Mara Drive, Delamere, will be sentenced at Chester Magistrates Court after crashing her vehicle in Frodsham on March 1, 2026.

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 10:34:40 +0100
Man wanted by police over alleged breach of restraining order
Police are searching for Kai Dodd and are appealing to the public for help them.

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Sisters' call for help to save hundreds of war-torn dogs from possible euthanasia
Animal lovers Helen Yates and Fran Evans, of Northwich, Cheshire, have issued an appeal on behalf of War Paws, a UK-based charity which aids animals affected by conflict.

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Town's proud and mysterious Easter tradition returns this Good Friday
Good Friday Balls harks back to simpler times when the town’s children would be given brightly painted balls by their salt-mining fathers in lieu of the more luxurious chocolate Easter eggs.

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Extension plans for new school to help address 'urgent need' for SEND provision
Cheshire West and Chester Council has received an application to transform Charnwood House in Rudheath into a SEND secondary school.

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0100
Calls for extraordinary meeting to debate controversial Peak Cluster pipeline plan
Councillors have demanded urgent talks over plans to build 200km of new onshore pipeline to transport high-pressure CO2.

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Middlewich Town Council by-election is second in as many months
The Cledford Ward by-election is the second such by-election for the ward due to back-to-back departures by town councillors Andrew Mizzi and Sam Dutton.

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:06:00 +0100
Say hello to the Mid Cheshire babies born in March 2026
IT is time to welcome the latest precious bunch of newborns calling Mid Cheshire their first home.

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
NHS Trust warns of road closure a few hundred metres from hospital site
The road closure is for around two weeks from Wednesday, April 8, and it is as a result of sewer works by United Utilities.

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 17:26:19 +0100
Housing scheme near burial site passes first planning hurdle
Cheshire East has granted ‘permission in principle’ for four homes next to a natural burial site at Shavington.

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 17:19:44 +0100
Green light for house proposed for open countryside
Cheshire East has given the go-ahead for a new house in the open countryside at Sandbach saying the fact the council doesn’t have a five-year housing land supply weighs heavily in its favour.

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 17:01:19 +0100
Affordable homes scheme refused because of highway dangers
Cheshire East has turned down plans for 22 affordable homes in Congleton with one councillor saying it would be negligent to ignore the recommendation of the highways officer to refuse the application.

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Andrew Cooper: 'Real opportunity to deliver the transport services we deserve'
Reliable, affordable bus services are not a luxury but a lifeline for many, particularly here in Mid Cheshire.

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 07:40:39 +0100
Tragedy as man dies in fall from motorway bridge by Trafford Centre
The tragedy was in the area of Junction 10 of the M60 yesterday, Tuesday.

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 15:34:03 +0100
Subscriber competition offers chance to win two-night stay at Inverness hotel
This April, subscribers have the chance to win an unforgettable two-night stay for two at the newly refurbished Ambassador Hotel, a stunning luxury boutique property in the heart of Inverness, Scotland.

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Man accused of causing serious injury to cyclist by dangerous driving
Ben Woodrow-Hirst has also been charged with failing to report the collision and with failing to stop after the collision in July 2025.

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:45:46 +0100
Pensioner suffers broken collarbone after being struck by car
A PENSIONER suffered a broken collarbone after being struck by a car in Middlewich.

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Ground broken on new 99-home town centre estate set to 'reduce council waiting list'
The new estate, on the former site of Cheshire West and Chester Council’s (CWAC) former waste management depot on Clough Road, is a mix of one-, two-, three- and four-bedroom homes.

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Housing trust takes over large 70-apartment independent living complex in town
Weaver Vale Housing Trust (WVHT) has completed the purchase of Waters Cross, a 70-apartment scheme in Northwich for people aged 55 and over in Northwich.

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0100
‘Truly inspiring’ event sees community groups leave with cash windfalls
Winsford Decides 2026 took place on Wednesday, March 25, at Winsford Academy and saw 300 residents vote to allocate grant funding to the 26 community projects which applied.

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 10:45:34 +0100
Shopkeeper caught selling vape to child customer on council operation
The young person was in fact a youth volunteer for the trading standards team at Cheshire West and Chester Council.

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Appeal after gardening company hit by two burglaries in two days
The burglaries of Evergreen Cheshire Ltd, on Hough Lane, were on Thursday, March 26, and Saturday, March 28.

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Contractors ‘raring to go’ as work starts on town's Chester-style indoor market  
Contractors at specialist fit-out firm, Medlock, have now started work on Northwich Market at Barons Quay, close to Asda and the Odeon cinema.

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:18:15 +0100
Cheshire East urged to publicly debate controversial Peak Cluster pipeline plans
Cheshire East has been urged to publicly debate Peak Cluster and its implications locally so concerned residents know the council’s view on it.

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 12:27:29 +0100
Council celebrates being 60pc towards hitting 2030 carbon neutral target
Cheshire East marked its last ever meeting of the environment and communities committee with the news the council has achieved 60 per cent of its target to be carbon neutral by 2030.

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Praise for Cheshire honesty box's gluten-free cakes near Delamere
The Honesty Box at Frith, Gluten Free Cake Shed in Delamere, near Chester, has been described as ‘a charming testament to trust and quality’.

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 15:12:11 +0100
Woman hospitalised with serious injuries following crash that closed motorway
A WOMAN has been hospitalised with serious injuries following a serious crash that closed the motorway.

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Man found guilty of multiple rapes following four-day trial
Nigel Davies was in the dock for four days last week at Chester Crown Court.

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Cheshire residents to be banned from tips across border in Greater Manchester
The GMCA's aim is to address an uptick in usage of some sites by residents of regions such as Cheshire East, Cheshire West and Warrington.

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 13:49:01 +0100
Nice windfall for residents as street scoops tidy Postcode Lottery win
WINCHAM residents are celebrating a tidy windfall courtesy of the People Postcode Lottery.

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Cheshire's new High Sheriff 'planning to hit the ground running'
Lynn Pegler has been installed as the new High Sheriff of Cheshire in a ceremony on March 27.

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 11:25:42 +0100
'Gift card draining' warning from Cheshire Police after two arrested
CHESHIRE Police have warned people to be aware of 'gift card draining' after two men were arrested in Winsford.

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 16:45:56 +0100
Armed police called to Cheshire village in reported three-hour 'stand-off'
Eyewitnesses have reported a large police presence in the village this afternoon

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 08:11:00 +0100
The gorgeous pub on the edge of Delamere Forest saved by the community
NESTLED on the edge of Delamere Forest and overlooked by Kelsall Hill, Ashton Hayes is a small village eight miles east of Chester, set amid the beauty of the Cheshire countryside.

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 07:25:23 +0100
M6 in Cheshire closed following serious crash in the early hours
THE M6 in Cheshire is partly closed following a serious crash in the early hours.

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Death notices and funeral announcements in the Northwich and Winsford Guardian
Every week, the Northwich & Winsford Guardian publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have died.

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Inside the £2.5m Cheshire home with five bedrooms and acre of garden
Five-bedroom period home on Legh Road, Knutsford, for sale at £2.5m. Set in nearly an acre with double garage, near top schools and Knutsford Station.

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Latest planning applications and decisions around Northwich and Winsford
EACH week Cheshire West and Chester Council receives and makes decisions on planning applications across the borough.

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Rural education centre eyes Cheshire expansion to help more people
Rural education centre Agri-cation plans expansion into Cheshire after helping people into work, training and education through farm-based support.

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Former Cheshire pub to be reborn as relaxed bar and small plates restaurant
The former Elephant pub in Shavington, Cheshire, is set to be transformed into SOLT, a small plates bar and restaurant.

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0100
Families urged to try pharmacies before A&E this Easter
Parents urged to keep children active and use NHS services wisely this Easter, including pharmacies, GP practices and NHS 111 for minor illnesses and injuries.

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0000
Police vow ‘hostile environment’ for county's criminal dump gangsters
Police say by using dodgy waste disposal services, residents could be helping drugs reach their communities, and funding the theft of plant, tools, and farm machinery.

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Sex offender jailed after urinating during bizarre phone call to ambulance staff
Neil Owen, of Abbotts Way, made the bizarre call on Tuesday, March 3, despite a criminal behaviour order specifically banning him from making nuisance calls to emergency services.

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