Northwich Guardian

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Plans to bulldoze corner of ‘outdated’ shopping centre and replace with homes
Winsford Cross Shopping Centre could see buildings demolished for new homes and community uses under CWAC's ongoing regeneration plans.

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
St Luke’s Hospice given free storage unit which will save thousands of pounds
St Luke’s Hospice, based in Winsford, has been given free use of a 20-foot storage container for 12 months by Lock Stock Self Storage at its Nat Lane site.

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Company fined £600k after tyre fitter killed beneath truck on M56
A TYRE fitter was killed when a truck fell on him as he was repairing a blown-out tyre on the M56 in Cheshire.

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Fundraiser hits major milestone for air ambulance in memory of late husband
Northwich fundraiser Suzie Hoyle raises more than £50,000 for North West Air Ambulance Charity, in memory of late husband Christian, after three years of work.

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Motorbike crash plus 'shifting down a gear' triggers poetic bounceback for writer
Northwich poet Ben Zahl explores poetry, therapy, anxiety and recovery, while building a creative community in the town.

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Guardian camera club members capture stunning snaps of sunsets
SUNRISES and sunsets have been captured on camera by members of the Guardian Camera Club.

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Mid Cheshire Green Voices: Are flea treatments for pets killing our birdlife?
There is growing concern that chemical flea treatments for dogs and cats can harm garden birds.

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 09:00:00 +0000
Children's dental health schemes to expand across Cheshire and Merseyside
NHS Cheshire and Merseyside expands All Together Smiling and Mini Mouth Care Matters, bringing supervised toothbrushing and mouth care to more children.

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 09:00:00 +0000
Frodsham's first twilight Christmas market launches in November
Frodsham Main Street will host a new Twilight Christmas Market every Thursday from November 12 to December 17.

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 17:00:00 +0000
Winsford photographer celebrates major national award win
A WINSFORD photographer is celebrating after scooping a major accolade at the British Photography Awards.

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 15:30:00 +0000
Rapist's crimes come to light during crown court trial for nine other men
The husband has admitted he drugged and raped his wife for more than 20 years without her knowledge and allowed others to engage in sexual activity with her.

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 15:14:17 +0000
Two lanes shut off after multi-vehicle smash on motorway involving cars and HGV
The incident was on the northbound carriageway on Wednesday, November 4.

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 13:00:00 +0000
Artist launches pressure-free art workshops for all ages and abilities
Lydia Mansell is launching A Little More Colour, a new project offering expressive, pressure-free workshops for adults and children.

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 13:00:00 +0000
22 women celebrated with activity booklets at libraries across boroughs
Titled 22 Women, the project shares the lives and achievements of women from across the county through a collection of 22 activity booklets

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 13:00:00 +0000
Man to run five kilometres a day for almost five months after mum's diagnosis
Christian Harris's mum Julie Harris has had a breast cancer diagnosis as a result of a routine mammogram.

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
River Weaver users urged to share experiences in council pollution survey
SWIMMERS, anglers, and boaters are being urged to share their experiences of the River Weaver as part of a council investigation into the sources and impacts of river pollution.

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
‘High risk' of bank failure at chemical dump as solar farm developer awaits sign-off
Wallerscote Lime Beds in Winnington faces a high bank failure risk as cracks grow, raising concerns over Green Earth Developments' proposed soil importing solar farm project.

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Author launches second instalment in trilogy inspired by Manchester's club scene
Barnton author and DJ, Mick Beatle, releases The Sacred Pizza Box List, a mystery novel inspired by Manchester’s underground acid-techno scene, on Thursday, October 29.

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Eight Scots admit involvement in violent disorder by armed and masked men
The group were arrested as a result of a disturbance during the morning of Saturday, September 12.

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 17:20:30 +0000
Green light for padel court proposal on out-of-town retail park
Cheshire East has given the go-ahead for five padel courts and a clubhouse on vacant land at the Grand Junction Retail Park in Crewe.

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:20:26 +0000
Councillors furious after hearing socially-rented flats vacant ‘for years’
Cheshire East councillors are furious after learning town centre flats allocated for social renting have been left vacant ‘for years’.

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 19:53:24 +0000
Two dead and two in hospital after horror crash close to railway station
The incident was on Station Road, close to Goostrey Station, at around 3pm on Tuesday, November 3.

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 13:00:00 +0000
Former Mayor of Northwich joins club to continue passion for public service
Cllr Julie Macdonald, who served as mayor during 2025-26, has become the newest member of the Vale Royal Lions Club.

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 13:00:00 +0000
Businesses' kindness gets kids on their bikes after appeal on social media
Hebden Green School in Winsford received five new bicycles, donated by Hayley Millar and Lee Millar from Dream Wins in Winsford.

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 13:00:00 +0000
Council wins gold and others recognised at RHS Britain in Bloom North West Awards
The honour was presented at the RHS Britain in Bloom North West Awards 2026.

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 12:01:10 +0000
Plans submitted for two warehouses at Middlewich industrial estate
Two warehouses could be built on the edge of a Cheshire industrial estate if plans get the go-ahead.

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Driver's £100 parking fine after appeals rejected despite having full payment receipt
Rob Goulding is challenging an ongoing £100 ParkingEye fine which the firm refuses to drop him proving he paid in full.

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
HGV driver's debut novel dreams up breakaway by socialist republic of Scousers
Published by Jackson P. Rice, the pen name of Northwich-based lorry driver Jack Price-Harbach, Managed Decline ‘29 reimagines British history.

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Paedophile avoids prison over hundreds of indecent images of child sexual abuse
Kai Knowles, of Rookery Rise, appeared at Chester Magistrates Court for a sentencing hearing two weeks ago.

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Esther McVey: 'Andy Burnham must address calls to cut VAT'
Before becoming Prime Minister Andy Burnham said he supported reducing VAT from 20 per cent to 10 per cent for the sector.

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
A big blow as caravan dealership collapses into administration after half a century
Leisure Sales had been in business for half a century before an announcement at the end of last week.

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 17:21:31 +0000
Meet the council officer who never took a day off sick in a 41-year career
Cheshire East’s head of democratic services has retired after a 41-year career in local government without ever taking a day off work sick.

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 17:13:56 +0000
Countryside holiday lodge venue gets go-ahead for alcohol and music licence
Cheshire East Council has given the go-ahead for a music and alcohol licence for The Nook at Wrenbury.

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 10:56:41 +0000
My six-year-old took on the UK's longest tubing slide and surprised me
As we hurtled down a 165m slide in a giant doughnut ring at Zip World in Manchester's Heaton Park, it quickly became clear which of us was the adrenaline junkie...and it certainly wasn't me.

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 09:56:58 +0000
Government approves 130MW Frodsham solar farm to power up to 40,000 homes
Government approves Frodsham solar farm, set to power 40,000 homes, create 150 construction jobs and deliver over 130MW of renewable energy by 2030 in Cheshire.

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 17:02:00 +0000
At least one air ambulance in attendance for crash close to railway station
The incident was on Station Road, close to Goostrey Station, at around 3pm on Tuesday, November 3.

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 13:01:31 +0000
Ryanair's luggage rule change to affect Manchester Airport passengers from next week
Ryanair has confirmed it will alter its luggage rules for passengers at its UK airports, including Manchester.

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 17:00:00 +0000
Paw Patrol Live! Heroes Unite is coming to Liverpool in January
Paw Patrol Live! Heroes Unite comes to Liverpool’s M&S Bank Arena on January 30 and 31. Family show tickets go on sale November 10 at 11am.

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 16:41:04 +0000
Everything the judge said as she sentenced man for murder of Michael Mullins
Here is everything the judge said as she sentenced a driver to life imprisonment for the murder of Michael Mullins.

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 16:21:00 +0000
Say hello to the Mid Cheshire babies born in October 2026
IT is time to welcome the latest precious bunch of newborns calling Mid Cheshire their first home.

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 15:57:07 +0000
The shocking list of crimes murderer had committed on the road revealed in court
The shocking list of crimes a man convicted of murder had committed on the road over the course of 15 years has been revealed in court.

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 15:06:37 +0000
Family of Michael Mullins thank those who helped in his final moments
The family of Michael Mullins have thanked those who helped him in his final moments after his killer has been jailed for life.

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 13:37:13 +0000
Crackdown sees more than 21k illegal cigs and 3.6kg tobacco seized from shops
MORE than 21,000 illegal cigarettes and a large quantity of illicit tobacco have been seized from shops in Northwich and Winsford.

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 13:31:13 +0000
Driver who murdered cyclist and dragged him under car for 2.2km jailed for 25 years
A driver who murdered a cyclist after hitting him with his car and dragging him 2.2km while he was trapped underneath has been jailed for a minimum of 25 years.

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 11:27:36 +0000
Live updates as driver sentenced to 25 years for murder of Michael Mullins
A driver is set to be sentenced for the murder of beloved head teacher Michael Mullins.

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 13:00:00 +0000
'Proud' businesswoman named as finalist for four awards across two events
Cheshire businesswoman Emma Guy is shortlisted for She Inspires and Cheshire Club awards, with The Growth Orchard and Aqueous Digital also recognised.

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 13:00:00 +0000
Cheshire Clay Studio goes from strength to strength as it grows into creative hub
Cheshire Clay Studio near Middlewich grows into a creative hub, offering pottery courses and masterclasses after receiving a £10,000 Cheshire East grant.

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 13:00:00 +0000
Former chapel transformed into state-of-the-art 'home from home' respite care centre
Former Moulton Methodist Chapel reopens as The Old Chapel, a specialist respite care centre for adults with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs.

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Town centre toilet revamp nears completion after decade-long closure
THE refurbishment of Winsford town centre's long-closed public toilets is expected to be completed by the end of October, raising hopes a facility absent from the town centre for more than a decade could soon return.

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Mid Cheshire NHS Trust staff paid six-figure sum to park at place of work
The total of £616,853 from staff parking for 2025 / 2026 is an increase of 15 per cent on the total of £537,684 from staff parking for 2024 / 2025.

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