Northwich Guardian

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Age UK Cheshire announces first-of-its-kind partnership with Stop Loan Sharks
Age UK Cheshire has been recognised by Stop Loan Sharks, an organisation dedicated to tackling illegal money lending.

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Man accused of murder of much-loved head teacher in crash to stand trial today
A man who has been accused of the murder of a much-loved head teacher following a crash in Lymm is due to stand trial today, Tuesday.

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Cheshire West backs fight against fly-tipping with fortnight-long campaign
Cheshire West and Chester Council is backing Keep Britain Tidy’s Fight Fly-Tipping Fortnight campaign

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The new jobs on offer at Manchester Airport with pay up to £62k a year
MANCHESTER Airport is advertising a number of new job opportunities.

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Developer completes construction of affordable homes several years after approval
New 205-home affordable housing scheme completed on Wharton Road, Winsford, Cheshire, with Jigsaw Homes and Breck Homes delivering homes for local residents.

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:30:00 +0100
'Shaken' teenager has e-mountain bike stolen by boys in balaclavas on playing fields
The 14-year-old boy was on Jubilee Fields, off Winnington Avenue, on the evening of Saturday, October 10.

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Lake visitors up in arms after council locks up disabled toilet for good
The disabled toilet at Shakerley Mere in Allostock had remained available via a RADAR key after the site ladies and gents toilets were shut due to anti-social behaviour.

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 10:45:54 +0100
Appeal after BMW disappears from driveway in keyless car theft in early hours
A BMW 540I disappeared from a driveway on St George's Way in the early hours of Sunday, October 11.

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:31:44 +0100
Police name man charged in relation to fatal crash where 21-year-old woman died
POLICE have named a man charged in relation to a fatal crash which resulted in the death of a 21-year-old woman.

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Cheshire West to consider e-bike and face-covering rules at council meeting
Cheshire West and Chester Council will debate e-bike and e-scooter rules, helmets, insurance and face-covering restrictions amid crime and anti-social behaviour.

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Postie whistleblower blasts Royal Mail over impossible workload and delivery delays
Royal Mail said it is aware of issues on certain routes out of its Northwich delivery office, and management is currently reviewing workloads.

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Veteran who stole £12k components from employer and sold them on eBay avoids jail
At the time, Wayne Scott was employed as an electrician for Cygnet Texkimp, which makes components for the fibre optics industry, on Wincham Lane.

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:33:19 +0100
Planners do U-turn and refuse permission to convert former charity shop into HMO
Plans to convert the former Castaways shop in Crewe into an HMO have been refused after council officers said the property was not marketed for commercial use as long as the applicant claimed, a planning report states.

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:25:27 +0100
Homes and industrial proposal for mill site a decade after devastating explosion
Plans have been submitted for an industrial development and up to 58 homes on the site of a Bosley mill where four people died following a devastating explosion in 2015.

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Council planners explain why new local plan is so important for communities
Cheshire East is busy preparing its new local plan and will be consulting with residents during the process. Council planners explain its importance.

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Nantwich landmark drawings earn artist place on global art shortlist
Weaverham artist Sam Robson’s pen drawings of Nantwich landmarks are shortlisted for VAA Art100 International 2026, putting Cheshire town on global art stage.

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:45:00 +0100
Popular Cheshire farm shop makes major Christmas change
A popular Cheshire farm shop loved by celebrities and influencers has announced that its Christmas shop will be closed at weekends during its busiest period of the year.

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 14:01:12 +0100
New passport rules implemented for all passengers at Manchester Airport
Millions of passengers arriving at Manchester Airport will use a new eGate system that doesn't require a passport.

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 20:02:35 +0100
Cheshire Police update on missing teenager last seen in Winsford
Cheshire Police said missing teenager Jay, 13, has been found 'safe and well'.

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0100
7 of the best-rated pubs in and around Northwich according to Tripadvisor
LOOKING for somewhere to enjoy a pint, Sunday roast or evening meal?

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Latest planning applications around Northwich and Winsford this week
Here we have rounded up the latest validated and determined applications in and around Northwich and Winsford.

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Stunning church stuffed with original features in 'enviable' village hits market
The Methodist Church on Abbey Lane, Oakmere, is being marketed as a 'unique opportunity' for buyers looking to create a bespoke home.

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 10:56:57 +0100
Firefighters called as tractor and trailer ablaze
FIREFIGHTERS were called out after a tractor and trailer were ablaze.

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Death notices and funeral announcements in the Northwich & Winsford Guardian
As well as appearing in print, our death notice pages will remain online as a lasting tribute to the memory of those we have lost.

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Rudimental to headline Delamere Forest as part of next year's Forest Live
Rudimental will headline Forestry England’s Forest Live 2027 at Delamere Forest on June 17, with Girls Don’t Sync and MJ Cole. Tickets go on sale October 16.

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 08:43:00 +0100
Explore Cheshire’s history with a scenic five-mile stroll through National Trust spot
Explore a 5-mile Wilmslow walk along the River Dean, Styal and Quarry Bank Mill, celebrating 20 years of Cheshire’s North Cheshire Way.

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Mum's growing dog grooming business back open after move to bigger and better site
Kelly Lynskey's House of Groom is now open at Dean Lodge on Dean Street as of Sunday, October 4.

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Celebrity couple 'super excited' to host Cheshire Tourism Awards 2027
CELEBRITY couple, former Coronation Street star Adam Rickitt and TV Good Morning Britain reporter Katy to host Cheshire Tourism Awards 2027.

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Mystery green furball spotted in memorial garden turns out to be insect
The unusual find was made by volunteers from Norley Wildlife Group while carrying out conservation work at the village's Memorial Garden on Post Office Lane.

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Cheshire Police urge parents to discuss legal online behaviour with children
Cheshire Police urges parents to discuss online safety as Cyber Choices highlights illegal hacking risks, the Computer Misuse Act and cyber security careers.

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Murder She Wrote solve-along show returning to town centre theatre for one night only
Solve-Along-A-Murder-She-Wrote will feature a screening of the classic episode A Fashionable Way to Die.

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Much than just road closures: Revamping Victorian underground marvel a mammoth task
From Hatchmere crossroads to Tarporley and now Abbey Lane, road closures have become a familiar experience.

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Councillors urged to save Winsford radio telescope amid budget cuts
Councillors will be urged to protect Winsford’s Darnhall radio telescope as UKRI funding cuts threaten Jodrell Bank and the e-MERLIN network.

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 11:00:00 +0100
Frodsham nursery rated strong for achievement and behaviour by Ofsted
Ofsted says children at Kids Planet Frodsham nursery make consistent progress, with strong behaviour, inclusion and learning standards.

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 09:08:00 +0100
Coleen Rooney on living near Knutsford and her favourite places to go in Cheshire
It's 24 years, four sons, thousands of headlines and 1.5 million Instagram followers since Coleen McLoughlin finished her GCSEs and decided it was time to start dating cheeky Wayne Rooney.

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0100
The Cheshire farm shop loved by Molly-Mae, footballers and A-listers
WITH sites across Cheshire, this family-run business has become a favourite among A-listers, reality stars and footballers.

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Toddler youngest ever to scale all 214 Wainwright fells days before fourth birthday
Three-year-old Navy Moores bagged his final two Wainwrights - Lingmell and Scafell Pike - on Sunday, October 4.

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0100
£80 and bank books found inside boots donated to East Cheshire Hospice shop
EAST Cheshire Hospice shop in Knutsford seeks woman who donated boots containing two bank books and £80 in old notes.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0100
River Weaver paddleboard 'cruise' named safest and best in Cheshire for beginners  
The 9.3-mile route, starting at Newbridge Swing Bridge and ending at Acton Swing Bridge, was revealed as the best beginner-friendly route in Cheshire by Paddle UK, the sport’s national governing body.

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:14:15 +0100
£7,200 fund target to turn derelict snooker hall into table tennis hub
A group of Northwich table tennis players are raising funds as they aim to transform a derelict snooker hall into a hub for their sport

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:00:00 +0100
Unauthorised Traveller encampment remains on business park after three days
The group are said to still be on Osborne Court, on Gadbrook Park, after their arrival on Tuesday, October 6.

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 09:06:42 +0100
Commuters facing extreme delays amid 'infrastructure defect' M6
Commuters are facing extreme delays of almost two hours on the M6 southbound this morning, Friday

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 08:51:54 +0100
Severe delays of almost two hours and lanes closed amid M6 'infrastructure defect'
There are severe delays of almost two hours following an 'infrastructure defect' on the M6 during rush hour this morning, Friday.

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Here are the most difficult primary schools to get into in Northwich and Winsford
With primary school applications already open for the next academic year, we have compiled a list of the most oversubscribed schools in Northwich, Winsford and surrounding areas.

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Reprieve for man and woman sentenced for sex next to main road in night-time tryst
Robert Birchall and Lisa Hockenhull were caught in an area off Holmes Chapel Road on Saturday, August 29.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:11:31 +0100
Town in line for its own community mental health centre after announcement by PM
The £300m-plus plan for centres all over the country was one of the first announcements following the appointment of the Prime Minister.

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Paedophile avoids prison despite haul of indecent images of child sexual abuse
Robert Dickens, of Russet Road, was at Chester Magistrates Court for a sentencing hearing on Monday, October 5.

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Heavy rain to hit Mid Cheshire before brighter spells arrive Sunday
Rain, strong winds and chilly conditions are forecast in Mid Cheshire before brighter weather arrives on Sunday.

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Mid Cheshire Scouts put in strong showing in all categories of annual competition
The Scout District had teams in the top five across all categories of the annual competition.

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Emergency flood barriers to be deployed as town's river defences put through paces
Northwich's £7 million flood defence scheme will be put through its paces this weekend as the Environment Agency carries out a large-scale overnight exercise ahead of winter.

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