Northwich Guardian

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Do you recognise any of the players in this brilliant 1961 Cheshire team photo?
WE recieved these fantastic photos this week, sharing a glimpse into the past.

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Abuser who strangled wife back in jail after making social media friend request
Sean Stott's social media friend request was a blatant breach of a five-year restraining order from September 2025.

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Jewish gran ‘froze’ and ‘felt violently sick’ encountering auction’s Nazi display
Karen Simpson, who moved to Northwich from Israel in 2019, was visiting Blakemere Village, a family attraction in Cuddington, home to the antiques and fine arts sale room, QC Auctions.

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 07:34:00 +0100
The best kept train station where you slip quietly into another era
John Hulme, founder and president of Cheshire Best Kept Stations, has a brief encounter with the heritage site that transports visitors to train times past

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 13:34:28 +0100
Two men jailed for raping vulnerable 18-year-old woman after night out
Diyar Mohammed Abdulsalm and Dilgash Adil, both of Ledward Street, got into a conversation with the woman on Sunday, December 21, while she was on a night out.

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0100
History of town's railway station unpacked in free guided tours this summer
Mid Cheshire Community Rail Partnership (MCCRP) is hosting two guiding tours of Northwich train station and its surroundings led by railway historian, Trevor Booth.

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Plans to turn country pub dubbed ‘unsustainable’ post-HS2 into stand-alone guesthouse
The Verdin Arms, on Nantwich Road in Wimboldsley, will be familiar to many with its classically Cheshire combination of dark brickwork and half-timbred façade.

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 11:37:46 +0100
Street where homes cost nearly £1m strike lucky on Postcode Lottery
NEIGHBOURS in a street in Tarporley where the average house price is close to £1,000,000 have stuck lucky with a tidy Postcode Lottery win.

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 09:16:19 +0100
These 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 +0100
New 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 +0100
Inquest 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.

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 16:36:17 +0100
Homes at former kennels recommended for approval despite being in open countryside
Plans for eight homes on the site of a former kennels at Hough have been recommended for approval.

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 16:23:33 +0100
Plan for about 100 homes looks set to be refused because of impact on Jodrell Bank
Cheshire East is expected to refuse an application for about 100 homes because the development would impair the efficiency of the Jodrell Bank telescope.

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 13:33:57 +0100
'Billion-pound' football clubs must pay more for policing, chief says
FOOTBALL clubs must shoulder more of the cost for policing outside stadiums, Cheshire Police’s chief constable has said.

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Cheshire Police to recruit new PCSOs after numbers drop below safeguarded 57
Cheshire Police to recruit police community support officers (PCSOs) from September after budget secures 57 posts, with applications via the force website.

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Annual gooseberry show returns amid worries heatwaves have affected berry size
Goostrey gooseberry growers battle heat, drought and pests as they prepare for a tense village show at The Crown, with a champion chasing a fourth title.

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Warm 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.

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Burnham says he wants to ‘get Britain hoping again’ as he opens No 10 North
Prime Minister Andy Burnham opens No 10 North in Manchester, vowing ‘power in every postcode’ and a new era of devolved decision‑making across the UK.

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 17:18:10 +0100
Crews 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 +0100
Growing 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 +0100
Appeal 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 +0100
Canal 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 +0100
Homecare 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 +0100
Unique 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 +0100
Police 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 +0100
Invest 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 +0100
Rare seabird sighting reported at country park near Northwich
A STUNNING rare bird has been spotted in Northwich.

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Coroner 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 +0100
Birds 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 +0100
Plan 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 +0100
Planners 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 +0100
Manchester 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 +0100
PCC 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 +0100
Update 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 +0100
Six 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 +0100
LI~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 +0100
Joy 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 +0100
Primary 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 +0100
WATCH: 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 +0100
Cheshire 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 +0100
Former 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 +0100
Andrew 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 +0100
Mass 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 +0100
Police 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 +0100
Town 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 +0100
Woman 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 +0100
Ward 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 +0100
Six 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.

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