The countdown to Neighbourhood Weekender 2027 is officially on, with big names set to headline Warrington’s Victoria Park across the May Bank Holiday weekend.

AFTER a successful first year, a fairground model show is returning to Winsford 'bigger and better' than before.

Groobox, which farms around 92 acres across Great Budworth, High Legh, and Tarporley, has applied for a water abstraction licence from the Environment Agency.

Robert Barnett was riding his Velocette motorbike along the A533 in Dutton on Wednesday, June 3, when he lost control and fell.

Happy places have been captured on camera by members of the Guardian Camera Club.

David Dickens, who dedicated 40 years to the North West Ambulance Service, died unexpectedly on May 6, aged 76.

Cousins Daisy Eaton and Lexie Grannell took the plunge to launch their own business, Winsford Tanning Studio, on July 13.

More than 150 people attended the Northwich Big Dig, uncovering Roman artefacts and raising £750 for Age UK Cheshire.

Joe Owen, from Hartford, and Will Stilwell, from Rode Heath, battled through crippling foot blisters, painful knees, and tight muscles as they completed the gruelling challenge.

The Winnington Lane hospital site is to close on Saturday, September 19.

Missing cat Oreo was reunited with her Winsford family after vets scanned her microchip and contacted her owner.

A beauty queen from Middlewich has been crowned Miss Planet United Kingdom, in a competition which saw her open up about her experience with bipolar.

A 32-YEAR-OLD Northwich man's life has been 'ruined' due to a decision made by Warrington Hospital.

Kenzie Finlay and Dahir Shariff were due at Chester Magistrates Court on Wednesday, September 9.

Previous loads using this route between Stafford and Ellesmere Port have weighed between 550 and 600 tonnes.

The 16 homes at Wakefield Court, off Clifton Drive and Fairfield Road, were delivered by Weaver Vale Housing Trust (WVHT) and are now being occupied by local families and individuals.

Blossom Farm Nurseries, on High Legh's Northwood Lane, was unsuccessful in a request for retrospective planning permission.

Cheshire East has deferred an application for up to 48 homes at Church Lawton for more information about the access point and the impact of the proposed development on the stability of the land.

Hopley House in Middlewich will host a food and craft market with artisan stalls, family activities and free entry.

Manchester Airport flight delays and cancellations hit passengers, with Jet2, easyJet, Ryanair and British Airways among affected airlines.

On Monday, August 31, police in Runcorn responded to reports of the theft of two HGV trailers loaded with barrels of the popular beer.

Manchester Airport departure flights delayed due to air traffic control 'technical issue'.

Liam Crank is wanted in relation to recent allegations of harassment according to an urgent appeal on Tuesday, September 8.

Although Wendy's death at Winsford Marina is not believed to have been a deliberate act, volunteers are concerned the driver involved did not stop to seek help.

Joshua O'Brien, of Walmer Place, appeared at Chester Crown Court on Friday after previously pleading guilty to a charge of sending communications of an indecent or offensive nature.

The closed side door at Winsford Market has been turned into a ‘divisive issue’ councillors have been told, as it was revealed the door is set to remain shut for safety reasons.

Rumen Nikolov and Iliya Nikolov appeared at Chester Magistrates Court on Friday, September 4.

Specsavers Northwich is celebrating 40 years after growing from six staff to a team of nearly 30.

The eye-catching artwork was completed on Saturday, September 5, with residents helping to add the finishing touches during a community painting day.

Deaf & Sensory Network (DSN) youth worker Jez Matthews will cycle through Northwich during a 50-mile charity challenge.

Acorn Meadow Care Home in Northwich hosted a superhero-themed fundraiser supporting Alzheimer's Society.

After Parliament returned from the summer recess, Andy Burnham addressed the House of Commons as Prime Minister for the first time and set out the direction of his government.

Home Instead is hosting a free wellbeing event in Knutsford on September 17 with advice, support and health services.

Chester’s five-star Grosvenor Hotel will be refurbished and operated by the Martin Property group, it has been confirmed.

Crowned best takeaway in Cheshire at this year's England's Business Awards, Get Smash'd is launching its latest outlet in Winsford on Wednesday, September 9, with a 50 per cent discount on food throughout the day.

Derek Sefton, of Northwich, was arrested at his address on Vicarage Walk during a police raid on the morning of Friday, September 4.

Austin Ford, of New King Street, Middlewich, appeared at Chester Crown Court on September 1 where he was sentenced on a charge of engaging in sexual communication with a child.

These are some of the criminals who were locked up for their crimes as of August 2026.

A review has been ordered of Cheshire West and Chester Council's hiring processes after it was hit with a £40,000 Government fine for employing an illegal worker.

Truckfest North West returns to Knutsford with monster trucks, Gladiators stars, live shows and family entertainment.

RESIDENTS are being warned to stay alert following recent reports of suspected romance fraud cases.

Ahead of World Suicide Prevention Day, John Junior urges people struggling to seek support.

CAR manufacturer Jaguar Land Rover has confirmed plans to axe 4,000 jobs across its global workforce.

CHESHIRE West and Chester Council has responded to figures released nationally for the number of bailiff referrals for council tax.

Plans to convert the former Castaways shop in Crewe into an eight-bed HMO have been recommended for approval.

Plans for a new primary school on the outskirts of Crewe have been recommended for approval despite concerns raised by some councillors about highway safety.

FIREFIGHTERS rushed to an out-of-control burn in Northwich last night, Saturday.

Chester and Cheshire West areas that have increased and decreased in sale value over a year have been revealed.

Esther McVey has been re-selected as the Conservative candidate for Tatton ahead of the next general election.

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