Northwich Guardian
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100'Wilfully neglectful' couple allowed 12-week-old baby to ingest cocaine
Kevin Fields, now of Kirkby, Merseyside, and Ella Jones, of Lostock Gralam, appeared at Chester Crown Court on Wednesday, July 22, for sentencing.
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 09:16:19 +0100These lucky residents have won big in latest Postcode Lottery draw
These lucky residents are celebrating after winning the Postcode Lottery this morning, Friday.
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100New smart dog tag launched to help reunite lost pets with owners quickly and safely
Smart NFC dog tag created by Lost Then Found in Winsford helps reunite missing dogs quickly, sending instant alerts to owners while keeping their personal contact details private.
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100Inquest opens into death of tragic teen in crash which injured two others
George Gaffney died at the scene on Holmes Chapel Road on the evening of Sunday, July 5.
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100Story trails and farm fun for Winnie-the-Pooh’s 100th at Tatton Park
Celebrate 100 years of Winnie-the-Pooh at Tatton Park with storytelling sessions, book signings and creative workshops led by author Jane Riordan this summer.
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100Warm start, wetter finish as Met Office outlines mixed Mid Cheshire weekend
Warm sunshine Friday, heavier showers Saturday and a cooler, breezier Sunday expected across Mid Cheshire, with the best outdoor window late morning into afternoon each day.
Thu, 23 Jul 2026 17:18:10 +0100Crews called into action after combine harvester catches fire in field full of maize
The emergency services were on Park Road, near Little Budworth, after midday on Thursday, July 23.
Thu, 23 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0100Growing junior chess club celebrates five years nurturing town's young talent
A chess club is celebrating five years of nurturing young players.
Thu, 23 Jul 2026 13:19:44 +0100Appeal a week after cyclist struck by car on main road in hit-and-run incident
Cheshire Police said a cyclist was struck by a car on Warrington Road at around 2pm on Tuesday, July 14.
Thu, 23 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0100Canal restrictions in place on Trent & Mersey amid water level warnings
RESTRICTIONS are now into force on the Trent & Mersey Canal in Middlewich amid warnings over low water levels.
Thu, 23 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0100Homecare provider ordered to improve after inspectors uncover regulatory breaches
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) carried out visits to Cheshire Support Services' (CSS) registered office at Wharton Park House, Nat Lane, on April 29 and May 11.
Thu, 23 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0100Unique 200kg steel sculpture lands in town’s Green Flag award-winning park
Northwich Town Council announced the large 3D laser-cut Corten steel artwork, called Astropod, has been unveiled at the Green Flag award-winning Vickersway Park.
Thu, 23 Jul 2026 11:36:26 +0100Police name man charged with intentionally suffocating and assaulting woman
The 41-year-old has since been charged with two counts of criminal damage, one of intentional suffocation, and one of assault causing actual bodily harm.
Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0100Invest in more than A Levels
Choosing a sixth form is about far more than the subjects you study. It's about choosing the environment that will shape your confidence, ambitions and the opportunities that follow.
Thu, 23 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100'Traumatised' mum-of-six's terror after crowbar attack on car by two men
Leon Price and an accomplice attacked a woman's Land Rover Discovery with a weapon outside her home on Friday, May 1, 2024.
Thu, 23 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100Rare seabird sighting reported at country park near Northwich
A STUNNING rare bird has been spotted in Northwich.
Thu, 23 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100Coroner concludes inquest into death of man near railway station
Craig Hughes, from Stoke-on-Trent, was struck at Sandbach Station on the morning of Friday, January 9.
Thu, 23 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100Birds captured on camera by Guardian Camera Club members
BIRDS have been captured on camera by members of the Guardian Camera Club.
Thu, 23 Jul 2026 16:58:20 +0100Plan to convert town centre buildings into 108 apartments looks set to get go-ahead
Plans to extend and convert two prominent commercial buildings in Crewe into 108 town centre apartments have been recommended for approval.
Thu, 23 Jul 2026 16:49:20 +0100Planners recommend approval for 18 new homes in open countryside
Cheshire East planners are recommending councillors give the go-ahead for 18 homes in the open countryside at Congleton.
Thu, 23 Jul 2026 11:46:24 +0100Manchester Airport gets green light to construct surface car park for passengers
Manchester Airport has been given the green light to build a surface car park for passengers on land at Boundary Farm at Styal.
Thu, 23 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100PCC Dan Price: 'Cold water safety matters more than ever'
Cheshire's police and crime commissioner Dan Price has funded the county's new Water Safety Champions programme
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 15:54:20 +0100Update on five-day full road closure after residents taken by surprise
Nantwich Road, A530, closed on Monday, July 20, between the Middlewich Machinery turn off to the south, and Kerridge Close to the north.
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 15:41:31 +0100Six fire engines tackle house fire which spread to neighbouring property
Fire engines from Northwich, Lymm, Knutsford, Winsford, Frodsham, and Warrington responded to reports of a fire on Townshend Road at 1.53am on Wednesday, July 22.
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0100LI~LY by Aiden Byrne named Restaurant of the Year at prestigious awards
LI~LY by Aiden Byrne named Restaurant of the Year at the 2026 Cheshire Life Food & Drink Awards.
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100Joy as children's cancer charity announces partnership with community club
The Joshua Tree's Josh the Giraffe mascot and Northwich RUFC's Staggy mascot were at a launch event last week.
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100Primary school marks 140 years with Victorian-themed celebration
Whitegate CofE Primary celebrates 140 years with a Victorian tea party, games, dancing and a special church service in Cheshire.
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100WATCH: Range Rover criminal damage costs couple more than £1,000
The 4 x 4 was parked for less than half an hour on London Road, Northwich, in the early hours of Thursday, July 16.
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0100Cheshire to host 6,000 young people for major Scouts and Girlguiding Chamboree
Chamboree 2026 will bring 6,000 young people to Cheshire for a week of adventure, teamwork and conservation activities at Tabley showground.
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100Former Cheshire pub gearing up to reopen as small plates restaurant this July
New small plates restaurant and cocktail bar SOLT opens this month in Shavington, offering bold seasonal flavours, sharing plates and expertly crafted drinks
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100Andrew Cooper: 'Andy Burnham has the determination to put hope back into politics'
This week, we welcomed Andy Burnham into 10 Downing Street as our new Prime Minister.
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 16:08:00 +0100Mass mid-air brawl forces Liverpool-bound easyJet flight to turn back
AN easyJet flight was forced to turn around yesterday, Tuesday, after a mid-air brawl broke out.
Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:16:44 +0100Police warning after drivers dodge roadworks with illegal use of one-way street
On Tuesday, July 21, an officer from the Northwich North beat took to social media to remind drivers about what is allowed, and what is not.
Tue, 21 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0100Town springs to life as thousands relish return of popular river festival
On Saturday, July 18, the free Barons Quay and town centre event marked its ninth year, celebrating the town's historic connection to its waterways.
Tue, 21 Jul 2026 10:54:18 +0100Woman arrested over alleged human trafficking and child neglect offences
Police have confirmed the 53-year-old, who is from Mexico, was arrested on Monday, July 20.
Tue, 21 Jul 2026 10:25:19 +0100Ward councillors launch campaign to tidy up their area
Felicity Davies and Arthur Neil – Labour councillors for Winnington and Castle – secured a tidy up of what they said was a ‘long-abandoned’ area.
Tue, 21 Jul 2026 09:59:25 +0100Six fire crews tackle blaze in business premises as road closes
Fire engines from Northwich, Winsford, Middlewich, Knutsford, and Chester, as well as the aerial ladder platform from Chester, responded to reports of a fire in a commercial building on Middlewich Road at 10.14pm on Monday, July 20.
Tue, 21 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100Drivers warned of upcoming 10-day road closure for resurfacing works
DRIVERS are being warned of an upcoming 10-day road closure in Davenham for resurfacing works.
Tue, 21 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100Trio awaiting sentence after admitting false imprisonment on first day of trial
Millie McGreavy, Joshua Hastie, and Reece Jackson all changed their pleas at Chester Crown Court on Monday, July 20.
Tue, 21 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100Major changes to tips now in force including mandatory vehicle registration
Cheshire West and Chester Council (CWAC) has announced as of Monday, July 20, its household waste recycling centres (HWRC) will be using an automated number place recognition system at all its household recycling centres.
Tue, 21 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100Town's branch of cafe-bar chain to open within weeks after closure of card shop
Debrito Lounge is to open on Wednesday, September 30, at the old Clinton Cards on Witton Street.
Tue, 21 Jul 2026 16:54:16 +0100Police using drones to catch nuisance riders on illegal e-bikes across the county
Cheshire Police are using drones to crackdown on the use of illegal e-bikes across the county.
Tue, 21 Jul 2026 16:39:21 +0100Missing names of fallen soldiers to be inscribed on war memorial plaques
The event organising committees deemed it was ‘vitally important’ that the eleven service men should be honoured.
Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:32:51 +0100Nearly half of the council’s maintained schools had budget deficit at the year-end
Nearly half of Cheshire East’s 49 maintained schools were in deficit at the end of this financial year.
Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:26:51 +0100Police boss to meet youth leaders and educators about social media ban
Cheshire's police commissioner has said ‘honest conversations’ need to be had about how to deal with children who work around the forthcoming social media ban.
Tue, 21 Jul 2026 14:02:54 +0100Police boss vows to refund public through precept if PCSO numbers continue to fall
The number of PCSOs in Cheshire has continued to drop and now stands at 49 despite council taxpayers agreeing to pay a higher police precept to fund 57.
Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0100Women's wellbeing festival hailed as biggest yet as 1,500 gather near town
Womanifest 2026 at Cherry Orchard Farm brings 1,500 women and girls together for a weekend of wellbeing, confidence, community and personal growth.
Tue, 21 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100Ten young people with SEND set out to become football referees
The group from Petty Pool College in Sandiway, Cheshire, earned a nationally recognised qualification through an adapted eight-week FA Referee Course designed for learners with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
Tue, 21 Jul 2026 13:34:03 +0100Cheshire business which is Europe's largest motorbike retailer at risk of collapse
A CHESHIRE business, which is Europe's ‘largest used motorbike retailer’, is at risk of collapse.
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 14:02:03 +0100Drivers warned of full major road closure set to last five days
DRIVERS are being warned of a full major road closure in Middlewich set to last for five days.