Northwich Guardian

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Crooked car sales manager avoids jail after stealing more than £176k from employers
Joe McStein was employed as a sales leader at Evans Halshaw on Chesterway in Northwich in 2023, which gave him privileged access to the firm’s financial systems.

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Everything we know after 10 arrested in Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light raids
Police raided Webb House in Victoria Avenue, Crewe, which is the headquarters for the Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light.

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Guardian Camera Club members capture gardens in photo challenge
Each week, we ask our budding amateur photographers to take pictures based on a theme, and this week it was gardens.

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New Lidl supermarket could be on the cards according to wishlist
The town is on a wishlist along with a number of other towns across Cheshire East and Cheshire West.

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Inquest into death of first of two drivers in crash on country road
Amanda Edwards died on the morning of Monday, April 13, near the junction of Manley Road and New Pale Road.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Condolence book for ‘irreplaceable’ head teacher as murder suspect appears in court
THOSE wishing to pay tribute to ‘irreplaceable’ head teacher Michael Mullins can do so through a new book of condolence.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:07:29 +0100
Huge plume of smoke as 'controlled fire' spreads to garden shed
Two fire crews, from Northwich and Winsford, responded to a call to Hartford Road at 8.51pm on Tuesday, April 28, to reports a garden fire had got out of control.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:40:10 +0100
Nine people arrested after 500 police officers raid religious group base
NINE men and women have been arrested on suspicion of committing serious offences after more than 500 police officers raided a religious group base.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Grieving sister's quest for interim bans for suspect dangerous drivers forges ahead
THE sister of a man killed by a drink and drug driver in Little Leigh has almost 200,000 supporters in her fight for tougher laws banning suspects from driving while under investigation.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Woman given chance to explain her actions after fleeing scene of A556 crash
Holly Rowlinson, of Chester Road, pleaded guilty to failing to stop or give details after a collision in an incident in Northwich on February 28 this year.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Full steam ahead for weekend of 'old-world charm' at top waterways attraction
One of the Canal and River Trust's (CRT) most successful festivals, Steam at the Lift 2026 takes place at the Anderton Boat Lift on Saturday and Sunday, May 9 and 10.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:42:48 +0100
Arrests made at religious group's base over sex abuse and slavery allegations
The warrants, including one at Webb House, followed a number of allegations made in March this year against members of a group called the Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light in Crewe.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Andrew Cooper: Bypass will unlock opportunities for Cheshire's 'forgotten town'
Construction on the long-awaited Middlewich Bypass finally began on April 24, 2026, after decades of campaigning and hard work

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:11:00 +0100
Send us photos of your Mid Cheshire babies born in April 2026
HAVE you welcomed a new bundle of joy into your family this month?

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:33:47 +0100
Police raids after sexual abuse and slavery allegations at 'religious group'
POLICE officers are raiding three properties this morning following serious allegations involving a religious group.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
NHS trust launches recruitment drive to double hospital ward volunteers
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has launched a recruitment campaign with the aim of doubling its current number of ward volunteers.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:42:56 +0100
Council gives go-ahead for crematorium on field in open countryside
Cheshire East has given the go-ahead for a crematorium to be built on a field in Brereton.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:22:19 +0100
School’s £67m redevelopment and modernisation gets unanimous backing
Cheshire East has backed plans for a £67 million redevelopment and modernisation of the historic Sandbach School - but no official approval can be given until a bat survey has been undertaken.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Ex-prime minister's visit to town's care in the community staff 'genuinely moving'
Rishi Sunak and his wife, Akshata Murty, visited Home Instead’s national office to meet care professionals and clients from area and hear first-hand accounts of the difference home care can makes.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Another car seized in continuation of crackdown in town centre
Cheshire Police were in attendance on the night of Saturday, April 25 into Sunday, April 26.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Man cleared of false imprisonment charge as three defendants await trial
Kyle McCann was one of four charged in January and February this year in connection with an incident in Winsford.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Switch pre-loved togs for fresh fashion choices at town's eco clothes swap event
Sustainable Northwich is hosting its first ever clothes swap event, where people trade in their pre-loved togs and grab some fresh and exciting fashion finds.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Battle lines drawn with threats to disrupt soil trucks en route to solar farm scheme
Green Earth Development Group (GEDG), the company behind the proposed controversial Wallerscote Lime Beds solar farm development, were invited to make a presentation to Barnton parish councillors and residents on Monday, April 20.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Dog trainers recognised among town's unsung heroes for community efforts
Pardus K9 picked up two awards at the annual Winsford Oscar Awards, held at the Meadow Bank Social Club on Saturday, April 18.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Pub crawl with a difference returns in May to support life-saving charity fund
The Pub to Pub Half Marathon Walk is returning on May 31, with a 13-mile walk between Tarporley and Malpas.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:13:32 +0100
Up to 450 homes and new primary school proposed for fields in green gap
Plans have been submitted for up to 450 homes and a new primary school at Shavington.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:02:54 +0100
Seddon submits plans for 92 dwellings next to its proposed 320-home site
Seddon Homes has submitted a full planning application for 92 dwellings on land east of Sydney Road in Crewe.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:37:45 +0100
Planning system’s ‘transparency and fairness’ under fire at meeting
Cheshire East’s planning system has come under fire again – this time from a resident at a public meeting who questioned the ‘transparency and fairness of the process’.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Big band fundraiser returns to Cranage Hall in aid of Alzheimer’s support
Enjoy an afternoon of big band classics at Cranage Hall in Holmes Chapel on May 17, raising funds for the Alzheimer’s Society and Bridge the Gap in Cheshire.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Aldi shares quietest hours to shop in Cheshire this May bank holiday
Aldi reveals the quietest times to shop in Cheshire this May bank holiday, plus opening hours and tips to dodge the crowds at your nearest store.

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:23:27 +0100
Work underway at last on long-awaited multi-million-pound bypass
The £106m-plus road is a connection between Booth Lane and Pochin Way.

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Shop sold lemon and lime vape to child customer on council operation
The young person was in fact a youth volunteer for the trading standards team at Cheshire West and Chester Council.

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:30:00 +0100
Two fires in two days both believed to have been arson attacks
Crews were on Wallerscote Road on Wednesday, April 22, and on Owley Wood Road on Thursday, April 23.

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Historic pub gets green light to build 23-bedroom guest annexe on its car park
Cheshire West and Chester Council this week approved the proposal for a 23-bedroom standalone extension at the Grade-II listed Vale Royal Abbey Arms in Oakmere.

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Plan for 200km pipeline prompts opposition across Mid Cheshire
Peak Cluster is to run all the way from the Peak District into the sea via settlements in Cheshire East and Cheshire West.

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:40:23 +0100
Gambling disorder contributed to death of woman, 44, inquest concludes
AN inquest into the death of a 44-year-old Cheshire woman has concluded that a gambling disorder contributed to her death.

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:31:37 +0100
“Crime is falling and we are charging more than ever before” says police chief
THE chief of Cheshire Police says that crime is falling across the county, and that officers are charging more people than ever before.

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:20:39 +0100
Fears controversial Peak Cluster pipeline could impact bypass and housing plans
Peak Cluster could disrupt Cheshire East’s housing plans across a large part of the borough and potentially impact the Middlewich Bypass, council officers fear.

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Dog photography project to debut at iconic venue as it takes off in Cheshire
The Dogs of Great Britain project, created by photographer Gerry Slade, has added capacity to its debut session at Arley Hall and Gardens.

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0100
Discovering global flavours - a Sri Lankan cookery masterclass
Discovering global flavours - a Sri Lankan cookery masterclass.

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0100
World-class gardening expert shares advice at inspirational talk
A RENOWNED horticulturalist is sharing his tips at a special event in Knutsford.

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Death notices and funeral announcements in the Northwich and Winsford Guardian
Every week, Northwich and Winsford Guardian publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have died.

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Latest planning applications and decisions around Northwich and Winsford
EACH week Cheshire West and Chester Council receives and makes decisions on planning applications across the borough.

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Six-bedroom Manor House in Oakmere Hall grounds on the market for £1.9m
Six-bedroom Manor House in Oakmere Hall estate for sale at £1.9m, with gardens, paddock, woodland walks and access to Whitegate Way near Northwich.

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Couple scoop excellence award for transforming much-loved canalside pub
Husband and wife team, Rob and Sammi Garland, who run the Broken Cross as franchisees, reopened it in October 2024 after a month-long refurbishment – turning the pub into a Hive Pub, Greene King’s pub franchise brand.

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 08:04:00 +0100
From Great Fire to cheese - the Cheshire market town not to be missed
The South Cheshire market town looks calm and genteel.

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Drivers warned of 10-day road close on commuter route near popular beauty spot
Marbury Road in Anderton will close to through traffic on Monday, May 11, for around 10 days.

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Council objects to proposed new estate its says 'delivers no meaningful benefit'
While an official planning application is yet to be entered, Miller Homes has formally made Davenham Parish Council (DPC) aware of its intentions to build on land off Jack Lane, to the northwest of the village.

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'Nightmare' alleyway now free from fly-tipping after several months
The rubbish was between Greenall Road and Victoria Road for a long time according to resident Tim Yates.

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Dealer rumbled after police find fingerprints on 1.2kg drug package in stop check
Charlie Moore, of Main Road, Moulton, and James Dowd, of Crewe, were handed suspended sentences at Chester Crown Court.

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