Northwich Guardian

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 09:29:00 +0000
Ex-soldier jailed after trying to rape nine-year-old girl in her own bed
Michael Hale from Barnton was around 22 when he tried to rape the child.

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Plans to convert hairdressers into carpentry and joinery training workshop
A planning application is being considered by Cheshire West and Chester Council (CWAC) for permission to convert Sutton’s hairdresser, 134 Witton Street into a woodworking and joinery training school.

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Man accused of attempted murder of 67-year-old set to stand trial today
Martin Mew, of Warmingham Lane, was charged after a serious assault which took place on Sunday, March 9, 2025, at an address on his own street.

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Cheshire West parents urged to share views and help shape SEND support services
Cheshire West and Chester Parent Carer Forum has launched SEND survey for families to influence local special educational needs and disability services.

Sun, 11 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000
Latest planning applications around Northwich and Winsford
EACH week Cheshire West and Chester Council receives and makes decisions on planning applications across the borough.

Sun, 11 Jan 2026 08:30:00 +0000
10 of the best and most luxurious Cheshire spas to try in 2026
DO you fancy relaxing after a hectic Christmas?

Sun, 11 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Man on early release for knife crime jailed over 'serious unprovoked attack'
James Fox, of Church Road, admitted one count each of assault by beating, having a knife in a public place, and threatening unlawful violence during an incident in Northwich on or around Tuesday, December 30.

Sun, 11 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Death notices and funeral announcements from the Northwich & Winsford Guardian
Death notices and funeral announcements published in the Northwich & Winsford Guardian this week.

Sun, 11 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
National Pizza Week: Where to find the best pizza in Mid Cheshire
THIS week (January 11 - January 17) is National Pizza Week, with restaurants up and down the country celebrating the delicious Italian dish.

Sun, 11 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000
Inside the five-acre 'super luxe' villa in Cheshire for sale at almost £11m
Luxury five-acre villa in Alderley Edge, Cheshire for sale at £10.95 million. Features five en suite bedrooms, indoor pool, eight-car garage, a 4G pitch, and gated grounds.

Sat, 10 Jan 2026 18:57:54 +0000
Casualty treated by paramedics following four-vehicle crash that closed M6
A CASUALTY has been treated by paramedics following a four-vehicle crash that closed the M6.

Sat, 10 Jan 2026 17:00:00 +0000
Did you welcome one of the 2,736 babies born at Leighton Hospital in 2025?
 THERE were 2,736 babies born at Leighton Hospital in 2025 – did you welcome a new arrival last year?

Sat, 10 Jan 2026 13:00:00 +0000
Why Bradley Cooper's 'Is This Thing On?' is based on John Bishop
'Is This Thing On?' is based on the funnyman's first forays into stand-up during a short split-up with wife Melanie Bishop.

Sat, 10 Jan 2026 13:00:00 +0000
MP slams plans to scrap jury trials as backlog of cases continues to soar
CONTENTIOUS plans to scrap jury trials to clear a record backlog of cases have been slammed by an MP.

Sat, 10 Jan 2026 13:00:00 +0000
Bakery finds first high street home after a year and a half in business
The Bake Box Cheshire is setting up shop not in Northwich, but in Middlewich, at a site in the town centre at the start of next month.

Sat, 10 Jan 2026 05:50:00 +0000
Perfect ending for Warrington Dolly Parton singer who got married in Vegas
If you’d told Yazzmin Devoy two years ago she’d be earning her 9 to 5 in platinum blonde wigs, rhinestones and with Tennessee twang, she probably wouldn’t have believed you.

Sat, 10 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Up to £200 grants for winter heating bills available as temperatures plummet
Money is still available from Heating Bank, a fund run by Citizens Advice Cheshire West (CACW) designed to helps low-income and vulnerable families who are struggling with winter energy costs.

Sat, 10 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Woman died in hospital after attending days following surgery elsewhere
An inquest into the death of Carol Miles was opened at Warrington Coroner’s Court on Wednesday.

Sat, 10 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Removal studio offering free service for people given tattoos against their will
Winsford tattoo removal studio Ink2Go is offering free removals for trauma-related tattoos and brandings.

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 13:00:00 +0000
Northwich woman takes on Mark Labbett on ITV's The Chase
A NORTHWICH woman featured on national TV in a popular game show

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'Transformed' pub goes back to roots as hotel amid 'fresh' £300k refurb
The Slow and Easy on Manchester Road is a huge pub by anyone’s standards, so it will come to no surprise to learn it was originally built as an hotel back in 1937.

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 11:00:00 +0000
NHS chiefs warn of avoidable hospital admissions as health service under strain
NHS North West urges early medical help this winter to prevent avoidable hospital admissions. Use NHS 111, Pharmacy First, and GP services for timely care.

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000
'A great testament': Community praised as £22k raised for hit-and-run victim
Raymond Buckley was walking home on New Year's Day when he was hit by a car at junction of High Street and Collingham Way.

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 08:04:41 +0000
'Do Not Travel' warning for rail services amid overnight snow storm
Operator London Northwestern Railway said these railway services would not be back in action until at least midday today, Friday.

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Dad beat cancer and kicked 60-cigarette-a-day habit to make daughter's wedding
A Cheshire father-of-four who beat cancer is sharing his story in a new anti-smoking campaign.

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Inquest opened into death of man, 56, who died after serious two-car crash
A MAN has sadly died more than a week after being involved in a serious crash on the A49.

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Man pleads guilty to armed robbery of car on rural lane
Daniel Eckersley appeared at Chester Crown Court on Monday, January 5.

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 17:05:00 +0000
Residents paying a little more in council tax could save all 87 PCSO roles
Cheshire residents are being asked if they would stump up an extra couple of pounds a month towards the police precept to safeguard all 87 PCSOs across the county.

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 13:00:00 +0000
Libraries join call encouraging residents to rediscover the simple joy of reading
Cheshire West and Chester Council’s library service is supporting the National Year of Reading 2026 campaign.

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000
Historic Cheshire venue to hold wedding open days this month
Couples planning their big day are invited to explore a historic venue in Cheshire.

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 10:17:06 +0000
These Mid Cheshire postcodes are eligible for one-off cold weather payment
HOUSEHOLDS in Mid Cheshire will be getting a one-off cold weather payment.

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Olympic medallist partners with car supermarket to back youth rowing charity
Olympic medallist Emily Ford backs FOW Car Supermarket's new partnership with North West charity All Aboard Youth Rowing to empower youth through sport and life skills.

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
What will the weather be like in Mid Cheshire this weekend?
The Met Office has forecast mixed weather for Northwich this weekend.

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0000
Arighi Bianchi launches its biggest ever winter sale
Arighi Bianchi’s biggest-ever Winter Sale is now on, bringing exceptional savings across furniture, interiors and home accessories you won’t find anywhere else in Cheshire

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 14:10:12 +0000
Tragedy as person discovered dead near railway station
The emergency services were near Sandbach Station from around 10.20am today, Friday.

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 10:10:00 +0000
Home could be demolished and replaced with eco-friendly house built into hillside
Revised plans to build an eco-friendly house set into the hillside at Bosley have been recommended for approval.

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 09:45:00 +0000
Home proposal could take next step forward in planning process despite objections
A proposal to build a home on green belt land at Poynton could get permission in principle despite objections, with the council’s planners saying the site meets ‘grey belt criteria’.

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 13:00:00 +0000
Ex-chemical worker diagnosed with rare cancer seeks help from former workmates
Ian Stoneley worked at ICI's Winnington works between 1970 and 1984, and believes he was exposed to asbestos while working there.

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000
Disgraced businessman and money launderer fined after being caught with cocaine
Benjamin Kershaw appeared at Warrington Magistrates' Court to face one count of possessing a class A drug.

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 13:00:00 +0000
Tribute to dad who died after being hit by HGV hours on from celebrating birthday
THE family of Middlewich man Pete Cope who died in a crash, hours after celebrating his birthday, has paid tribute to him.

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 19:43:15 +0000
Man arrested amid police manhunt to find inmate who fled from open prison
POLICE have confirmed that a man has been arrested amid a manhunt to find an inmate who fled from a Warrington prison.

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 10:36:37 +0000
PCSOs act on anti-social behaviour at pond by at least three youths
The pond off Regency Way has had the bin and the bin's contents thrown into it on more than one occasion.

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 09:53:21 +0000
New photos of attempted murder inmate who fled prison as manhunt enters third day
NEW photos have been released of an inmate who has fled from a Warrington prison while serving an attempted murder sentence.

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 07:56:26 +0000
Queues on motorway after oil leak from overturned lorry
The incident was on the westbound carriageway at around 7.30pm yesterday, Wednesday.

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Volunteer group patrols town 'to provide reassurance' amid concern over crime
The Winsford Guardians' first few public patrols were on some of the most popular nights out over Christmas and New Year.

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Man deals police officer 'low blow' in trying to escape stop-and-search
Bradley Axford, of Northwich, was spotted by a police patrol on Cairo Street in the Warrington on the afternoon of Sunday, January 4.

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Mid Cheshire Green Voices: Give litter picking a try in the New Year
Litter is one of our simplest yet most visible environmental problems. A single plastic bottle tossed into a hedge can take centuries to decompose.

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 16:00:06 +0000
WATCH: Hundreds of stolen steam cleaners seized from HGV driven on false plates
POLICE have seized hundreds of stolen steam cleaners from a HGV being driven on false plates on the motorway.

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000
Building restoration company gets national recognition for staff training
Timberwise Northwich wins training and staff development award at the Property Care Awards, recognising excellence in staff training and property care services.

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 17:00:00 +0000
Aldi helps provide over 78,000 meals to people in need in Cheshire
Aldi donated tens of thousands of meals to those in need during the festive season, including 78,400 meals distributed in Cheshire alone over Christmas and New Year

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