Northwich Guardian

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Opticians pioneering new VR headset which could transform eye care
CATS Optometrist, based on Wheelock Street in Middlewich, introduced the PeriVision VR visual field headset following a recent refurbishment of its practice.

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Market café with £6.50 full English declares 'we're staying put’ as stalls ship out
For 20 years, Andrea Leacy has run The Market Hall Café, serving generations of customers and building what one regular describe as a ‘community asset at the heart of the town’.

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'Best ever' results for sixth form as Class of '26 leaves record-breaking legacy
St Nicholas Catholic High School in Hartford celebrates as its Class of 2026 achieved record-breaking A-level results.

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Sir John Deane's students shine with top grades on A-level Results Day
The school said more than a fifth of entries achieved an A* and more than half of entries achieved an A* or A.

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 13:28:03 +0100
Boat lift U-turn sparks anger as operator scraps lengthy 'essential' redesign plans
The Anderton Boat Lift near Northwich, which allow boats pass between the River Weaver and the Trent & Mersey Canal, has been closed since January 2025 after a cable on one of its gates failed during routine maintenance.

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:08:08 +0100
School ‘enormously proud’ as more than one in three pupils get straight As and A*s
Students at The Grange School were celebrating on Thursday, August 13, after achieving an impressive set of results, securing them places at leading universities, specialist institutions, and competitive apprenticeships.

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Northwich KFC's new look approved by local authority amid rebrand of restaurant
The chain applied for advertisement consent for illuminated signage and non-illuminated signage this year.

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 07:51:22 +0100
Recap: A-level Results Day 2026 at colleges across Cheshire
Students across Cheshire are celebrating after opening their A-level results this morning.

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Age UK Cheshire in hunt for fundraising firewalkers ahead of first-ever event
Age UK Cheshire's event is at Castle Community Centre on Thursday, October 1.

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Man attacked girlfriend and 'Good Samaritan' after night out in town
Cristian Foca, of Woodford Lane, was at Chester Crown Court for sentencing on two charges on Friday, August 11.

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Beautiful flower photographs shared by Guardian Camera Club
FLOWERS have been captured on camera by members of the Guardian Camera Club.

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:22:00 +0100
Heartbroken family pay tribute to ‘heart of gold’ man who died in tunnel crash
THE ‘heartbroken’ family of a Cheshire man with a ‘heart of gold’ who died in a crash in a Mersey tunnel have paid tribute to him.

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 10:03:43 +0100
Refusal recommended for homes plan at former bar over 'inadequate living conditions'
Plans to turn The Cave in Macclesfield into apartments look set to be turned down for a second time because the proposal would not provide adequate living conditions for future occupiers.

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:49:44 +0100
Cheshire man, 24, dies following electric bike crash in Mersey tunnel
A MAN from Cheshire has died following a serious crash in a Mersey tunnel.

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:30:00 +0100
Michelle Keegan spotted filming new Netflix thriller in Cheshire
MICHELLE Keegan, Tom Bateman and James Buckley filming new Netflix thriller in Cheshire.

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:08:00 +0100
Northwich A-Level results 2026: We want to hear from you
IT’S results day! Teenagers across Northwich have been eagerly awaiting today for months as they finally receive their A-Level and BTEC results.

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:30:00 +0100
Dad embarks on epic 630-mile charity trek with his children to support hospice
John McKee, from Winsford, set off with his son Archie and daughter Macie from Minehead in July, to complete the full South West Coast Path around Cornwall.

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 12:39:40 +0100
Drivers face delays on M6 southbound in Cheshire after two-car crash
A two-car crash on the M6 southbound near Knutsford is causing delays and congestion this afternoon, Wednesday.

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 12:33:10 +0100
Drivers warned of three months disruption as roads dug up for new water mains
WINCHAM resident are being warned of up to three months of disruption on the roads due to widespread work to replace water mains.

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0100
One person taken to hospital after two-car crash near town centre
The emergency services were on London Road at around 4pm yesterday, Tuesday.

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 10:01:27 +0100
Tatton Park closes entrance over fears of stags ahead of rutting season
TATTON Park has temporarily closed the Knutsford gate entrance amid fears posed by stags ahead of the rutting season.

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
High Sheriff honours wildlife and countryside volunteers for 25 years dedication
A volunteer group which has spent more than 25 years helping care for Northwich Woodlands has received a prestigious award from the High Sheriff of Cheshire.

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Road signs hidden by trees near crash blackspot where car flipped onto its roof
Road safety signs warning drivers of a dangerous bend on Mereside Road hidden by overgrown vegetation.

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Drivers warned of disruption as abnormal load convoy set to pass through towns
The load will enter the borough at Holmes Chapel Road, A54, in Sproston, then proceed through Middlewich before turning off on to Road One in Winsford Industrial Estate.

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 10:58:48 +0100
Cheshire Police chief calls on PM to prevent early release of PC Harper killers
CHESHIRE Police’s chief constable is among policing leaders from across the UK to pile pressure on Andy Burnham to use ‘every lawful option’ to prevent the early release of PC Andrew Harper’s killers.

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 08:30:00 +0100
Rare bird of prey spotted overhead at Cheshire beauty spot
A STUNNING rare bird has been spotted at Frodsham Marsh.

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 17:30:00 +0100
All emergency services attend crash scene near town centre
A police spokesperson said the incident was at around 4pm today, Tuesday.

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 17:46:01 +0100
Queues as multiple lanes shut for spillage of hydraulic fluid from HGV
The incident was on the northbound carriageway at around 4.45pm.

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Reckless driver hit speeds of 100mph and caused fuel spillage which closed M6
Ideel Shad appeared before Chester Crown Court today, Tuesday, after pleading guilty to dangerous driving and driving with no insurance.

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0100
When is the solar eclipse visible in Northwich and how can I watch?
STARGAZERS across the UK are in for a spectacular treat this month as one of 2026's most impressive astronomical events arrives - a rare and dramatic solar eclipse.

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 16:30:00 +0100
13 nostalgic photos from past A-level results days in Mid Cheshire
STUDENTS across Mid Cheshire are nervously waiting to receive their A-Level results this week, preparing to head off to their chosen colleges and universities, or getting ready to start a new job.

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 12:31:57 +0100
A556 picnic area used for public sex to be closed by council amid concerns
The Chester Road Bypass rest stop, which is home to what was CafA556, is a hotspot for cruising, dogging and other issues, including fly-tipping.

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 10:37:52 +0100
Police arrest two men over alleged large-scale illegal dump on farm near river
The Environment Agency (EA) contacted Cheshire Police on Friday, August 7, for help with an arrest as part of an investigation into a large-scale illegal waste site at a farm on Coal Pit Lane.

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 13:48:05 +0100
Driver charged with multiple offences in connection with chase across Cheshire
Ieuan Griffiths has been charged with dangerous driving and three other counts.

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 11:50:44 +0100
Water main supplying bread factory bursts and floods major road during rush hour
United Utilities says it is supplying Roberts Bakery with an alternative supply of water as it works to repair the leak.

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:28:51 +0100
One person in hospital with burns after blaze involving shed
The emergency services were on Long Lane at around 7.15pm on Monday, August 10.

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Leading vet specialist returns to village practice he founded 27 years ago
Leading veterinary specialist John Williams is returning to operate at Oakwood Veterinary Referrals in Hartford, Cheshire, which he founded in 1999.

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New deluxe tanning 'experience' with state-of-the-art beds set to open in town
Alex Butters, from Weaverham, is set to open Bear Tanning in the former function room at Saxon's pub on Delamere Street, later Rango's Tex Mex restaurant, in the coming weeks.

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Police confirm investigation into death of Cheshire farm worker
Police confirm the death of a Frodsham farm worker is still under investigation.

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Motorcyclist admits causing death of gran by careless driving at crown court trial
Graham Worthington and Nicola Connolly were on a motorcycle on the A533 when it was in a crash on September 15, 2023.

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Flasher exposed himself to two women in incidents less than a month apart
James Scott exposed his genitals to a woman in Crewe in June and another woman in Middlewich in July.

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 14:14:01 +0100
Planning inspector rules in favour of controversial 200-home development
A controversial 200-home development proposed for Macclesfield can go ahead after a planning inspector this week overturned Cheshire East’s decision to refuse it.

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 14:05:33 +0100
Fishery and leisure park gets go-ahead for additional touring caravan pitches
Cheshire East has given the go-ahead for an additional 20 touring pitches for caravans at Coole Acres Fishery and Leisure Park near Nantwich.

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0100
Cheshire Premium Bonds winners scoop nearly £13m in prizes
More than 4,000 Premium Bonds holders in Cheshire have won prizes of £1,000 or more, receiving nearly £13 million in total

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 16:22:23 +0100
Government announces crackdown on betting and vape shops to revitalise high streets
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced plans to crack down on vape shops and betting stores to help revitalise the high street.

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 12:14:54 +0100
Drivers warned of ‘immediate’ and ‘high impact’ road closure and diversion
Chester Road, A559, between Moss Road and High Bank Road, is closed this week at the urgent request of United Utilities.

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 12:03:23 +0100
Crews called into action for large grass fire with police also in attendance
Firefighters were on Griffiths Road on the evening of Sunday, August 9.

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Man to stand trial after denying sharing sex video he made with ex-partner
James Walker, of Forge Mill Lane in Wimboldsley, pleaded not guilty to sharing a film of person in intimate state intending to cause alarm, distress, or humiliation.

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Joy for home care company which is good in all areas at inspection by watchdog
Helping Hands Home Care's recent rating is a result of a review of the service between June 2026 and July 2026.

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 17:30:00 +0100
Why Cheshire is not officially in drought unlike 70 per cent of England
CHESHIRE is one of the few areas in England not currently in drought, despite widespread water shortages affecting most of the country.

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