Northwich Guardian

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 07:34:41 +0100
Firefighters rescue horse trapped in ditch in Northwich
Animal rescue firefighters free horse trapped in ditch on Cliff Lane in Crowton

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Pervert shopkeeper who assaulted teen during illegal vape sale absconds from court
Convicted sex offender Furqan Khalil absconded before sentencing at Chester Crown Court after assaulting a 14-year-old over a vape. Cheshire Police are looking for him.

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Drivers warned as 70-metre vehicle plus convoy heads through Cheshire towns
Something enormous is travelling through Cheshire, and drivers may face disruption.

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Lyrebird voice technology rolled out across Mid Cheshire hospitals to cut paperwork
Lyrebird voice technology is being rolled out across Mid Cheshire NHS services after successful trials with staff and patients.

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Met Office issues yellow wind warning as 47mph gusts to hit Mid Cheshire
A yellow wind warning has been issued for Mid Cheshire as heavy rain and gusts of up to 47mph are forecast on Friday.

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 17:13:58 +0100
‘He couldn’t have survived that’ car passenger told manager after crash, jury hears
A passenger told her manager ‘he couldn’t have survived that’ when she spoke about the fatal crash she witness the day before, a court has heard.

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:57:18 +0100
Motorists face long delays following crash on M6
MOTORISTS are facing delays on the M6 northbound near Knutsford following a crash this afternoon, Thursday.

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Woman who made bogus rape claim remanded in custody over 'serious risk to public'
Miya Brocklehurst, of Warrington Road, admitted perverting the court of justice with her bogus claim at a hearing in Chester Crown Court on Friday, May 22.

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 09:55:20 +0100
RECAP: Live court updates as car passenger continues evidence in murder trial
A man accused of the murder of much-loved head teacher Michael Mullins is on trial as the prosecution continues its case.

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Young soldier's grieving family honour his memory with festive commemoration
A Northwich family is remembering Royal Armoured Corps soldier, Trooper Warren Hulse, with a Santa dash, raising money for The Army Dependants’ Trust after his sudden death in December.

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Former GP calls for National Trust to seek a bank 'with a better climate record'
National Trust members are voting this month on a resolution calling for the charity to seek a new bank 'with a better climate record' than current partner, Barclays

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 13:39:33 +0100
Man charged after M6 stop uncovers more than 84kg cannabis and 100g cocaine
A MAN has been charged with drug offences following a traffic stop on the M6 southbound in Cheshire.

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New parking rules to protect Mid Cheshire drivers from unfair charges
New private parking code gives UK drivers five-minute grace periods, £20 appeal cap for minor errors and stronger protection from unfair £100 parking charges.

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Special school pupils' nature-inspired art goes on show in town's library
Hebden Green School pupils have put their nature-inspired artwork on display at Winsford Library until October 31.

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 17:36:43 +0100
Eight arrested in police operation to protect children and vulnerable people.
Cheshire Police made eight arrests in Operation Guardians, targeting child exploitation, safeguarding breaches and risks to vulnerable people from October 19 to 21.

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:37:29 +0100
Industrial unit expansion plans which were recommended for refusal could now go ahead
Plans to create a larger industrial storage facility close to the M6 at Sandbach could now go ahead despite planning officers originally recommending the scheme be refused.

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:22:52 +0100
Planners reluctantly grant permission for gambling venue close to new youth zone
Councillors who reluctantly granted planning permission for an adult gaming centre close to a new youth zone are hoping the licensing application will be refused.

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:09:45 +0100
Homes in open countryside approved despite concerns no public transport in village
Plans for 18 homes in the open countryside at Bunbury have been given the go-ahead despite councillors’ concerns about the site being unsustainable with no public transport.

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:58:40 +0100
Man charged with causing death of Cheshire Police officer by dangerous driving
David Millar is charged with causing Cheshire Police officer Alice Mayo’s death by dangerous driving in an A534 crash near Sandbach, due in court November 23.

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:51:27 +0100
Homes approved for former petrol station site subject to acceptable drainage plans
Cheshire East has given the go-ahead for 10 homes at Bradfield Green but only on condition an acceptable drainage strategy is provided.

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 14:13:42 +0100
Disney to open first UK outlet store at Cheshire Oaks
DISNEY is opening its first UK outlet store at Cheshire Oaks.

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 10:43:23 +0100
Gale-force wind weather warning issued as Storm Austen set to hit region
Met Office issues yellow wind warning for north west as Storm Austen brings 55mph gusts, travel disruption, power cuts and coastal impacts on Friday.

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Gruelling 34-mile walk raises thousands for cancer charity in memory of Freya, 9
BusinessComparison colleagues completed Cheshire’s 34-mile Sandstone Trail on September 25, raising £4,500 for cancer charity The Joshua Tree in Freya Jones' memory.

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Guardian Camera Club members capture stunning snaps of local landmarks
LOCAL landmarks have been captured on camera by members of the Guardian Camera Club.

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:22:32 +0100
easyJet to pay for babies’ first passports for families flying from Manchester
Families flying from Manchester Airport will be able to get their babies' first passport for free thanks to easyJet.

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:35:42 +0100
Watch as murder suspect gets petrol and swaps vehicle after fatal crash
CCTV footage of the moments a man accused of murder filled up with petrol and swapped his vehicle after a fatal crash has been released.

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:49:31 +0100
Murder accused said ‘he’s under the car’ as he dragged man 2.2km, jury hears
A man accused of murder told the passenger in his vehicle ‘he’s under the car’ after hitting a cyclist as he dragged him 2.2km, a court has heard.

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:11:41 +0100
'High-impact' disruption after shed load closes carriageway near busy M6 junction
Drivers face delays after a vehicle shed its load on the A54 near Middlewich, close to M6 junction 18, on October 21.

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:05:24 +0100
Shop shut down again after reopening and continuing illegal tobacco sales
A to Z Convenience Store in High Street, Northwich, was first ordered to cease trading for three months on April 8 earlier this year.

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 13:36:10 +0100
Murder accused heard ‘laughing and drinking’ hours after fatal collision, court told
A man accused of murder was heard ‘laughing and joking’ while drinking and listening to music in the hours after a fatal collision with a cyclist, a court has heard.

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 13:30:00 +0100
New family hubs to launch across Cheshire West this October half-term
Cheshire West and Chester Council launches Best Start Family Hubs in October half term, offering family support in Winsford, Northwich, Ellesmere Port and Chester.

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:03:49 +0100
Live murder trial court updates as car passenger gives evidence
A man accused of the murder of much-loved head teacher Michael Mullins is on trial as the prosecution continues its case.

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 09:38:41 +0100
Watch the moment murder suspect flees police on foot after high-speed chase
Footage of the moment a man accused of murder fled police on foot after leading them on an alleged high-speed chase has been released.

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
AI-powered drive-thru coffee shop approved as part of £12m town centre development
ONE of the UK's first AI-powered drive-thru coffee shops has been given the green light as part of a major £12 million development in Northwich town centre.

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Sex offender admits nuisance calls despite court ban after serving prison sentence
Convicted sex offender Neil Owen admitted breaching a criminal behaviour order by making nuisance calls to emergency services. Sentencing is due in Crewe on November 17.

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 13:30:00 +0100
Hospice auction winner enjoys rare trip deep inside town's salt mine
Retired Winsford librarian Lesley Simons explores the UK’s largest working salt mine after winning St Luke’s Hospice auction tickets, hosted by Compass Minerals.

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0100
Esther McVey: 'Completely unacceptable demolished bridge has yet to be replaced'
It is completely unacceptable that nearly two years after Pickmere Bridge was damaged and then later demolished, repair works have yet to begin.

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Car servicing firm poised to move into business units after planning green light
A car servicing firm is poised to move in to a row of business units which have been given expanded planning permission.

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:21:00 +0100
Manchester Airport named UK's worst for flight delays
MANCHESTER Airport recorded the highest rate of long delays in the UK over the past year.

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:38:00 +0100
300 jobs available as Manchester Airport hosts major recruitment event
MORE than 300 jobs are up for grabs in a major recruitment drive.

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:42:01 +0100
Murder suspect showed 'no consideration' for others as he fled police, jury hears
A man accused of murder showed 'no consideration' for others as he embarked on a high speed chase to get away from police officers trying to arrest him.

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0100
Rape victim speak out on four-year 'hell' at hands of 'vile monster' ex-boyfriend
Winsford mum Louise Leech speaks out after ex Damon Furmedge was jailed for 14 years for rape, assault and coercive control on September 10.

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Cubs get their hands dirty in bid to give village biodiversity a boost
On October 12, Norley Cubs planted teasels at Memorial Garden with Norley Wildlife Group, boosting biodiversity and supporting pollinators and birds locally.

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 12:04:56 +0100
Kidnappers tortured victim over 19 hours amid £2k ransom demand to distraught mum
Three Winsford kidnappers jailed for more than 18 years after torturing a man and demanding £2,000 ransom from his mother. Sentenced at Chester Crown Court.

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 09:55:44 +0100
Live court updates from day six of the Michael Mullins murder trial
A man accused of the murder of much-loved head teacher Michael Mullins is on trial as the prosecution continues its case.

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Huge campervan festival announces 2027 dates in at Royal Cheshire Showground
Dubbed Out Festival returns to Royal Cheshire Showground near Knutsford from July 29 to August 1, 2027, after selling out for a fifth year, with campervans only.

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Historic crane at controversial development site awarded grade II-listed status
Northwich’s 1923 Navigation Yard crane gained grade II listed status on October 12, shining a light on Weaver Navigation heritage and site redevelopment plans.

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'Rip off' airport drop-off charges to be reviewed after fees rise by about a third
Airport drop-off charges face a Government review after Mid Cheshire MP Andrew Cooper branded fees at Manchester Airport and elsewhere unfair and excessive.

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:22:10 +0100
Industrial unit expansion plan in open countryside near M6 looks set to be refused
Plans to increase the number of industrial units at an open countryside site close to the M6 at Sandbach have been recommended for refusal.

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:10:23 +0100
Adult gaming centre plan looks set to get go-ahead despite MP and council objections
Plans to turn a vacant Crewe shop into an adult gaming centre have been recommended for approval despite objections from the town council and local MP.

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