Northwich Guardian

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Win Kit for Kids: Back our local World Cup stars of tomorrow
Junior teams across Northwich, Winsford, Middlewich, and surrounding areas are being given the chance to win £1,000 of sports equipment – and all they need is your support in our World Cup‑themed Win Kit for Kids token collect.

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Party vibes to hit town as UK rap 'legend' drops in for 'banging' hip hop show
Dr Syntax will be appearing at The Salty Dog in Northwich as part of its Annual Diversion festival

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Bully beat up ex-partner during 'toxic relationship tarred by alcohol use'
Jamie Condrey and his ex-partner were in an on-off relationship for several years between 2021 and 2025.

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Man seen naked by schoolgirls twice in two days said it was 'accidental'
Thomas Arcus is on trial over two almost identical alleged incidents on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, and Wednesday, October 16, 2024.

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Guardian camera club members capture pairs in photo challenge
PAIRS have been captured on camera by members of the Guardian Camera Club.

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
GP wife of accused ex-Olympic athlete cross-examined during his abuse trial
Curtis Robb is accused of subjecting his former wife Dr Sarah Robb, 47, to controlling and coercive behaviour during their marriage.

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:15:17 +0100
Police name pair charged with perverting course of justice over car in pond
The charges follow a collision on Thursday, January 22, where a car, a yellow Vauxhall Corsa, was found overturned in a pond off Bradford Road close to Winsford Salt Mine.

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:45:28 +0100
Fire crews tackle blaze involving ‘well alight’ disused caravan
Slaters Way has been home to an officially licenced Travellers' site since 2016.

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:19:16 +0100
Drop-in event to learn more on village's 14-week roadworks to replace water pipes
RESIDENTS in Wincham are being invited to learn more about a £1 million water pipe project which could cause months of disruption on the roads.

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:59:58 +0100
‘Unexpected’ power cut leaves homes and businesses without electricity
HOMES and businesses in Rudheath have been left without electricity following an ‘unexpected’ power cut.

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Man accused of 'sexually touching' 15-year-old girl to stand trial in 2027
Kyle Heywood, of Parliament Street, Northwich, appeared at Chester Crown Court on Friday, May 29

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:50:29 +0100
Crash on motorway sees lane closure along with tailback and warnings of delays
A crash on the M6 has caused lane closures prompting a warning for drivers to expect delays.

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
More than 14k residents summonsed to court over £38m council tax debts in a year
A total of 17,228 Cheshire West and Chester Council residents were behind on council tax payments, with all those accounts subject to some form of debt recovery arrangement.

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Drink-driver caught after police alerted to BMW travelling 'extremely slowly'
Valadomar Neves, of Dane Place,appeared at Chester Crown Court on Tuesday, June 9, where he pleaded guilty to drink-driving.

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Organic farm Jazz Fest ticket giveaway with great food and top line-up
LIVE music, fresh food and a picturesque farm setting are all on the menu in Davenham this summer.

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:04:28 +0100
Controversial plans for up 130 homes in open countryside reluctantly approved
Controversial plans for up to 130 new homes in the open countryside at Alsager have been approved.

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:49:11 +0100
Council to fight controversial 75-home plan after 'ticking time bomb' concern raised
Cheshire East has voted to fight plans for 75 homes in Nantwich at appeal on highways grounds after hearing there’s ‘a ticking time bomb’ caused by unplanned, piecemeal, developments.

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:20:00 +0100
Man guilty of raping and strangling woman in terrifying campaign of abuse
Damon Furmedge was convicted of rape, assault, and two counts of controlling and coercive behaviour, on Friday, May 29, after an eight-day trial.

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
A556 picnic area is being used for public sex after closure of cafe
The Hartford picnic area on Chester Road Bypass is home to what was CafA556.

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Mysterious Granny H honoured for 'spreading joy' with knitted toys as she turns 90
The identity of the mystery knitter was unknown, with children and families only knowing her as Granny H, which she signed on the notes left with each toy.

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:30:00 +0100
Ex-Lioness's charity challenge takes her through Mid Cheshire
Jill Scott's near-400-mile challenge is over the course of five days from Monday, June 8, to Friday, June 12.

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:51:42 +0100
Two cars stolen in Barnton after Land Rover Discovery makes off from police
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after two cars were stolen from Barnton on the same day.

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:13:22 +0100
Former Olympian accused of suffocating wife told her ‘you deserve this’, jury hears
Curtis Robb, 54, is said to have carried out the 'unprovoked attack' on Sarah Robb following a row during a family holiday in the Lake District in April 2023.

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:09:19 +0100
Urgent appeal for Frodsham man missing for more than 24 hours
AN urgent appeal has been made to find a missing man from Frodsham.

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0100
Trial begins for man who 'showed penis to schoolgirls' twice in two days
Thomas Arcus is on trial over almost identical alleged incidents at his home address on Main Road, Moulton.

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 14:17:29 +0100
Hoarding and self neglect to come under the spotlight
A national shift in how hoarding is dealt with has seen it move from an environmental health issue, to one which is viewed as more complex.

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Cheshire cat Ernie beats once-fatal disease after early diagnosis
Cheshire cat Ernie recovers from once-fatal FIP after early diagnosis at Broom Cottage Veterinary Surgery and Oakwood Veterinary Referrals in Hartford.

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Jail for man who breached restraining order by leaving two voicemails for victim
On August 26 last year, Daniel Hutchings was handed a 12-month community order at Warrington Magistrates Court for two counts of assault and two of criminal damage against a woman.

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:32:41 +0100
Plans for new hospital get unanimous backing from councillors
Cheshire East has given the go-ahead for a new Crewe hospital which will ‘secure the future of healthcare provision at Leighton for decades to come’.

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Andrew Cooper: 'We must work together to ensure no young person is left behind'
Mid Cheshire MP Andrew Cooper writes a fortnightly column for the Northwich & Winsford Guardian

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:36:22 +0100
Cheshire Police warns residents to behave when enjoying this year’s World Cup
RESIDENTS are being urged by the police to behave when watching this year’s World Cup and to enjoy the tournament sensibly.

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 09:49:24 +0100
Fly the flag for England's World Cup hopes – 'but not on streetlights and signs'
Cheshire West and Chester Council has reminded people that tying flags to streetlights for the World Cup would be a criminal offence.

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Work begins on new Cheshire East Local Plan to shape future housing and jobs
Cheshire East Council begins work on a new Local Plan to 2045, shaping future housing, jobs, transport and services – with residents urged to have their say.

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:41:32 +0100
Manchester Airport passengers warned of 6-hour airport queues at 3 holiday hotspots
Manchester Airport passengers heading to these three locations should expect longer queues of up to six hours at the airports.

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 17:03:42 +0100
Wife of ex-Olympian feared she 'would end up dead' if she didn't leave marriage
Surgeon Curtis Robb, of Arley near Northwich, is alleged to have repeatedly or continuously engaged in controlling and coercive behaviour towards Sarah Robb between December 2015 and August 2023.

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 17:36:06 +0100
Absent chief executive leaves council role by 'mutual agreement'
Cheshire East’s chief executive Rob Polkinghorne has left the council by mutual agreement after being absent for more than six months.

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:42:00 +0100
Say hello to the Mid Cheshire babies born in May 2026
IT is time to welcome the latest precious bunch of newborns calling Mid Cheshire their first home.

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Cheshire firefighters tackle height of Everest in epic five-day challenge
CHESHIRE firefighters and support staff are embarking on an epic five-day challenge.

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Crowds flock to 'fantastic' waterside festival to celebrate river and community
Winsford Water Festival, on Saturday, May 30, offered something for all ages, from the ever-entertaining raft race to family-friendly activities, live entertainment, demonstrations, and a wide range of stalls.

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Japanese band delighted to return to Northwich after sell out first show
NORTHWICH is set to welcome back Japanese band Violent Magic Orchestra after a sell-out show in 2025.

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Court order issued to caravan owner over unauthorised encampment near police HQ
The unauthorised encampment is close to Cheshire Police’s Winsford headquarters.

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 11:12:39 +0100
Man charged with dangerous driving after M6 crash with fuel tanker
A man has been charged with dangerous driving following a pursuit and crash which caused the closure of the M6.

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 10:37:05 +0100
Nice windfall as neighbours on lucky street celebrate Postcode Lottery win
NEIGHBOURS on a street in Winnington are celebrating as a surprise Postcode Lottery win is set to land extra cash in their bank accounts.

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'Aggressive' domestic abuser tormented and controlled ex for more than eight years
Craig Wood’s relentless campaign of torment against his ex-partner began back in July 2016, and went on until August 2024.

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
North Cheshire CAMRA's top pub is named as first-time winner
The Hayhurst Arms, in Bostock Green, is a first-time winner of the branch's biggest gong.

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:58:38 +0100
Knife crime in Cheshire down 12 per cent with 508 serious offences recorded in 2025
Knife crime in Cheshire is down 12 per cent on the previous year with 508 serious offences recorded in 2025, the deputy police commissioner has said.

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:46:23 +0100
Police carried out more than 13,670 stop searches in Cheshire
Cheshire Police carried out 13,675 stop searches over the past year and 160 strip searches which involved the ‘exposure of intimate parts’.

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 10:36:12 +0100
Van catches fire on motorway hard shoulder as passengers scramble
THIS is the moment a van caught fire on the hard shoulder of a motorway – sending its passengers scrambling for safety.

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Major review of Cheshire East leisure services set to begin
Cheshire East Council launches a major review of leisure services ahead of the 2029 contract end, covering 14 sites and future provision plans.

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Jodrell Bank unveils packed summer of space-themed events in Cheshire
Jodrell Bank unveils a summer of exhibitions, theatre and space shows, including Cosmic Titans and Space Dome experiences in Cheshire.

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