Northwich Guardian
Thu, 02 Oct 2025 09:00:00 +0100Who will you nominate in our Mid Cheshire Education Awards 2026?
DO you know a top teacher or a perfect pupil?
Thu, 02 Oct 2025 08:46:28 +0100Four taken to hospital after carbon monoxide detected in fire service call-out
FOUR people were taken to hospital after carbon monoxide was detected during a fire service call-out in Middlewich.
Thu, 02 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +0100Say hello to Mid Cheshire's September 2025 babies
IT’S time to welcome the latest gorgeous bunch of newborns calling Mid Cheshire their first home.
Thu, 02 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100Mid Cheshire Green Voices: 'Campaign to stop HGV dumping plan is real people power'
The latest column from Mid Cheshire Green Voices
Thu, 02 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +01001984 adaptation next up at town centre theatre is 'more relevant than ever'
George Orwell's masterpiece will be on stage at the town centre theatre for four nights this month.
Thu, 02 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100Man ‘with trousers pulled down’ spotted from primary school playground
Police were called to reports of ‘suspicious activity’ on Hannah’s Walk, near Middlewich Primary School, at 2.38pm on Monday, September 29.
Thu, 02 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100‘I’m no squatter!’: Caravan tenant ‘so proud’ after no-fault eviction case collapses
In February, 23 households at Fishpool Farm Holiday Park, on Fishpool Lane, were handed no-fault eviction notices by site owner, William Connor, giving them two months to vacate.
Wed, 01 Oct 2025 12:17:06 +0100WATCH: Dealer filmed himself with cash, cocaine and weapons
Alfie Drummond, of School Road, was at Chester Crown Court for sentencing on Tuesday, September 30.
Wed, 01 Oct 2025 14:33:14 +0100Police searching for man wanted for court order breach appeal to public for help
Kai Dodd is wanted in connection with the breach of a court order.
Wed, 01 Oct 2025 13:35:09 +0100Customer dies after collapsing outside pub despite best efforts of paramedics
Emergency services were called to The Three Greyhounds on Holmes Chapel Road after a man had taken ill and collapsed outside.
Wed, 01 Oct 2025 13:00:00 +0100Charity receives £9,995 donation to fund inclusive dance sessions
Cheshire Dance Workshop, which delivers dance classes across Cheshire, was awarded the funding by the Morrisons Foundation.
Wed, 01 Oct 2025 13:00:00 +0100Mid Cheshire Scouts put in top performance at two-day trek
Thousands of young people from across the county have participated since the first hike in 1964.
Wed, 01 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100A big boost for bed store after it wins national award
The M6 Bed Warehouse, which has a shop in Northwich, received the award from special guest Vernon Kay.
Wed, 01 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100Cyclist taken to hospital after crash with car on major roundabout
Emergency services were called to the A54, near the junction with High Street, at 9.44pm on Monday, September 29, after reports of a road traffic collision.
Wed, 01 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100Burglars steal car from outside home after breaking in for keys
Cheshire Police have issued a warning over car key burglary in Middlewich.
Wed, 01 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100Weaver Vale Garden Centre raises £400 for chosen charity at exercise bike event
The Weaver Vale Garden Centre team rode for around 150 miles over Saturday, September 27, and Sunday, September 28.
Wed, 01 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0100Northern's flash sale sees hundreds of thousands of tickets snapped up
A TRAIN operator's flash sale has seen hundreds of thousands of discounted tickets snapped up in just 24 hours.
Tue, 30 Sep 2025 13:00:00 +0100Granddaughter 'desperate' after grandad dies suddenly on family holiday to Turkey
Bernie Kenny died in hospital in Alanya in the south of the country on Saturday, September 27, after being admitted while suffering confusion caused by high blood sugar.
Tue, 30 Sep 2025 15:28:15 +0100Nursery's appeal over scuppered housing development thrown out
Les Halman Nurseries in Lower Peover submitted an application to convert a building on its premises into a residential development of five properties.
Tue, 30 Sep 2025 13:00:00 +0100Bodybuilding contest now a fixture at town's theatre for 'at least' next two years
The British Physique Association’s annual Superhuman Show was held at the Chesterway venue on Saturday, August 31, and organisers have confirmed the event will now be held there annually for the next two years at least.
Tue, 30 Sep 2025 13:00:00 +0100Couple sentenced for handling more than 40 stolen sets of Lego
Bernard Ward and Bernadette Ward were stopped on the A556 near Northwich towards the start of this year.
Tue, 30 Sep 2025 12:21:03 +0100Drivers escape with no serious injuries after M6 crash involving HGV and car
A CRASH between a HGV and a car caused long delays on the M6 in Cheshire.
Tue, 30 Sep 2025 09:58:52 +0100Car 'well alight' on busy shopping street caused by electrical fault
One fire engine from Winsford was called to Delamere Street at 18.58pm on Monday, September 29, to reports of a car 'well alight'.
Tue, 30 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0100Andrew Cooper: 'Politics should be about talking to others'
One of the most rewarding parts of being your MP is getting the chance to meet people face to face, to listen, to talk, and to learn about what really matters.
Tue, 30 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +01009/11-based musical coming to town for rare performance
The Musical Theatre Company (TMTC) will present Come From Away at Brio Northwich from Wednesday, October 22, to Saturday, October 25.
Tue, 30 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0100Man admits causing death of mum-of-three by dangerous driving
Adam Boulton, of Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, was at Chester Crown Court for a plea hearing on Friday, September 26.
Tue, 30 Sep 2025 16:44:55 +0100Call for action as council’s ‘upgraded’ planning system under fire again
CHESHIRE East’s ‘upgraded’ planning system has come under fire again with one councillor saying she has been inundated with complaints from residents unable to respond to consultations on the online portal.
Tue, 30 Sep 2025 14:44:26 +0100Brazen thief who stole hot tub banned from every B&Q store in Cheshire
A BRAZEN thief has been banned from every B&Q store in Cheshire after being caught red-handed stealing a hot tub.
Tue, 30 Sep 2025 12:17:10 +0100Tough decisions ahead as council in worse position than some other authorities
CHESHIRE East’s head of finance has warned councillors must be prepared to take tough decisions at the February budget meeting if the council is to balance its books.
Tue, 30 Sep 2025 16:40:49 +0100Mid Cheshire Line services disrupted due to points failure at rush hour
The points failure between Chester and Mouldsworth, near Tarvin, happened on Tuesday afternoon and is expected to cause an issue until around 5pm.
Mon, 29 Sep 2025 16:36:50 +0100Homes evacuated as bomb disposal team detonates suspected WW2 device
HOMES have been evacuated after police believe a World War Two device was found.
Mon, 29 Sep 2025 16:30:00 +0100Great British Food Festival is coming back to Cheshire and tickets launch soon
It has been confirmed that Arley Hall and Gardens will again be hosting the event on May 9 and 10, with tickets on sale soon.
Mon, 29 Sep 2025 14:07:05 +0100Crash on M6 northbound sees lane closures and traffic queueing
DRIVERS face long delays on the M6 in Cheshire this afternoon following a crash.
Mon, 29 Sep 2025 13:00:00 +0100Jodrell Bank announces line-up for the half-term holiday and more
This comes as the observatory unveils a journey to Mars in the Space Dome.
Mon, 29 Sep 2025 12:28:20 +0100Weaver lock failure causes ‘significant financial loss’ for vintage steam ship
The Daniel Adamson is currently trapped on the River Weaver after Weston Marsh Lock near Frodsham, which provides access to the Manchester Ship Canal and River Mersey, failed.
Mon, 29 Sep 2025 10:14:55 +0100October subscriber competitions: luxury breaks, hampers and vouchers up for grabs
Subscribers are being offered the chance to win one of three prizes this October, ranging from a countryside escape to a hamper of treats and shopping vouchers.
Mon, 29 Sep 2025 10:13:08 +0100Woman dies in hospital after head-on crash which saw firefighters cut roof off car
The woman was taken to hospital after the crash on Chester Road, A556, near the junction with Stoney Lane, on Thursday, September 25.
Mon, 29 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0100Council-owned recycling firm get top accolade for employing ex-servicemen and women
Cheshire West Recycling (CWR), owned by Cheshire West and Chester Council (CWAC) has achieved the Gold Award in the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme for organisations supporting the Armed Forces community.
Mon, 29 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0100Delight for day nursery which is good in all areas at inspection
Chrysalis Day Nursery's good grade is the same high score as it got in its last inspection around three years ago.
Mon, 29 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0100Man made ex's life a misery with month-long stalking campaign after break-up
Matthew Douglas, of Sproston, sometimes sent his ex-girlfriend more than a dozen voicemails on a daily basis.
Mon, 29 Sep 2025 17:27:58 +0100Former councillor jailed for attempting to pervert course of justice
Ashley Farrall, who represented Macclesfield Central, was sentenced at Chester Crown Court today (Monday) to 12 months imprisonment.
Sun, 28 Sep 2025 17:00:00 +0100Was your baby born in Mid Cheshire in September 2025? Let’s see your pictures
Was your baby born in Warrington in September 2025? Let’s see your picturesIT'S time to celebrate the babies born in the month that makes them one of the oldest in their school year.And now we're giving them the chance to appear in the Warringto...
Sun, 28 Sep 2025 13:00:00 +0100Popular dementia café with waiting list and 'lots of laughter'open for new guests
A POPULAR dementia-friendly café in Northwich which usually has to run a waiting list is now open to new guests.
Sun, 28 Sep 2025 13:00:00 +0100Latest planning applications and decisions around Northwich and Winsford
Here we have rounded up the latest validated and determined applications in and around Northwich and Winsford.
Sun, 28 Sep 2025 09:02:57 +0100Poppy Maskill lands 2 world records and 5 gold medals in Singapore
POPPY Maskill headed to Singapore without a world title to her name – but she comes home with FIVE
Sun, 28 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0100Expansion plans as mum celebrates milestone for baby sensory development business
Becky Forrest, from Northwich, left her job as a marketing manager after buying Baby Sensory Mid Cheshire at the height of the COVID pandemic in 2020.
Sun, 28 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0100Northwich & Winsford Guardian death notices and funeral announcements this week
The Northwich & Winsford Guardian publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have died.
Sun, 28 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0100Inside the multi-million-pound Victorian villa on the market in Cheshire
A SEVEN-bedroom Victorian villa with over 5,700 square feet of accommodation is on the market in Alderley Edge for £2,250,000.
Sat, 27 Sep 2025 13:00:00 +0100Land under offer for 'residential development opportunity' in 'sought-after village'
The 3.1-acre site, marketed by Legat Owen, is located at the end of Fullerton Road, off Chester Road, near Hartford railway station.
Sat, 27 Sep 2025 13:00:00 +0100Bid for new hospital boosted by approval of business case
Mid Cheshire NHS Trust's Strategic Outline Case was approved by a committee on Wednesday, September 10.