Northwich Guardian

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Northwich life during the war years to be explored in next episode of radio series
Radio Northwich’s Northwich Now and Then series uses expert interviews, artefacts and micro-dramas to explore the town’s history from Roman times to modern day.

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Charity's list of dangerous and exotic animals licensed to live in Cheshire
Charity Born Free said there is a total of more than 2,250 'dangerous wild animals' licensed to live on private premises nationwide.

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Man spat at firefighter called out to tackle wheelie bin blaze on New Year's Eve
Carl Ellis assaulted the emergency workers by spitting at one and throwing a can at the other on New Year's Eve.

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Grade II-listed 'landmark' Georgian villa dating from 1835 on sale for £1.5m plus
Whitehall, which dates back to 1835, is attributed to celebrated architect John Douglas Senior. It offers prospective buyers the chance to own an architectural gem combining the scale and privacy of a country house with the convenience of a prime vil...

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Residents report low or no pressure in water supply amid investigation into issue
United Utilities said they are receiving reports this afternoon from the postcode area of CW9.

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0100
Crews come to rescue of cow in river beneath bridge on dual carriageway
The emergency services were in attendance on the dual carriageway yesterday, Monday.

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0100
'Innovative' farming project 'honoured' by prestigious British Farming Awards
A FARM near Winsford which provides meaningful employment and skills opportunities for adults with learning disabilities and autism has been recognised on the national stage.

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Construction firm set up after redundancy shortlisted for second national award
A family-run construction firm based in Winsford has been shortlisted for another prestigious national for its unique work on a bespoke luxury home.

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 11:44:32 +0100
Van ‘well alight’ sees road closed in both directions as fire crews tackle flames
A VAN ‘well alight’ in Anderton saw a road closed as firefighters worked to get the fire under control.

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 09:40:12 +0100
Queues as multiple lanes closed after crash on motorway involving overturned vehicle
The incident was on the northbound carriageway at around 9am.

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 09:00:56 +0100
Bus crash involving four cars sees road closure, diversions, and delays
A CRASH involving a bus and four other cars closed a road in Rudheath.

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Expanded on-demand bus scheme to launch helping Northwich and Winsford communities
Expanded itravel bus service launches in Cheshire West, improving rural transport links and access to jobs, healthcare and education.

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Strong hints on opening date for town's new and contemporary Chester-style market
A new market is set to open in mid-September.

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 17:36:13 +0100
Council to re-think unpopular tip booking system with plans to scrap it in some areas
Plans to introduce a seven-day-a-week booking system at Crewe’s tip could be scrapped while booking at Knutsford and Alsager looks set to be binned altogether.

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Free open day at Winsford Fire Station and service's HQ this week
Free open day at Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service HQ and Winsford Fire Station, with quiet hour, live drills, vehicle displays, and family safety activities.

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 12:47:39 +0100
Cheshire East slated for ‘abysmal failure’ to manage S106 developer funding
Cheshire East has been slated by a town councillor for its ‘poor record keeping’ and ‘abysmal failure’ to collect outstanding S106 money from developers to benefit local communities impacted by housing schemes.

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Mid Cheshire Charity Scooter Rally and Beer Fest returns this weekend
Northwich scooter rally and beer festival returns with live music, classic cars, artisan market and family fun this weekend.

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Meat Up festival brings celebration of food, music, and farming to Cheshire
Meat Up Festival at Ashley Hall in Cheshire celebrates food, farming and rural life with live fire cooking, music, family fun and camping this August.

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 23:30:00 +0100
EasyJet plane from Manchester diverted following onboard emergency
AN easyJet flight to Copenhagen declared an emergency shortly after taking off from Manchester Airport today, Tuesday.

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 23:20:00 +0100
Fire service called to runway after flight diverts to Manchester Airport
A TURKISH Airlines flight was forced to divert to Manchester Airport today, Tuesday.

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 19:04:00 +0100
Delays as road closed in both directions for five-vehicle crash at rush hour
Middlewich Road was closed near to Parkfield Road at around 5pm on Monday, July 27.

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Woman who used false prescriptions to get codeine set to learn fate next month
Ellen Khoshtinat pleaded guilty to one charge of using a false prescription for a scheduled drug at Chester Magistrates Court.

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:46:22 +0100
Jodrell Bank could close in April 2028 after 'devastating' £2.8m funding cut
Jodrell Bank Observatory, home to the iconic Lovell Telescope, now faces an uncertain future after the UK Research and Innovation agency (UKRI) announced it is withdrawing its annual funding.

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Police seize two e-scooters as part of patrol of main road
A PC seized the two illegal vehicles in the area of Wharton Road.

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0100
'Mortgage Man' fraudster and associate swindled four people out of more than £200k
'Mortgage Man' Adam Francis and Robert Kelly pocketed a total of more than £200,000 over a period of several months more than eight years ago.

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 10:38:05 +0100
Cash boost for residents on new development as street bags Postcode Lotto win
NEIGHBOURS in Winsford are celebrating a handy cash injection after winning a prize in the Postcode Lottery.

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
GP practice is no longer in need of improvement at inspection by watchdog
Watling Street Medical Centre's recent rating of good in all areas is a result of a review of the service earlier this year.

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Police say it was ‘miracle’ 12-week-old baby survived after ingesting cocaine
On May 17, last year, Cheshire Police were contacted by a paediatrician who raised concerns over a 12-week-old baby, which had been brought into Leighton Hospital that evening.

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 14:36:08 +0100
Police launch probe into huge Cheshire forest fire believed to be caused by BBQ
POLICE are investigating a large wildfire at a Cheshire forest, thought to have been started by a disposable barbecue.

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0100
10-day craft cider festival coming to town's Wetherspoon pub with £2.99 pints
Northwich’s JD Wetherspoon pub, The Penny Black, is hosting a 10-day craft cider festival from July 31 to August 9.

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Popular motoring event to mark 40th anniversary at Tatton Park
Tatton Park VW Show celebrates 40 years with a vibrant day of Volkswagen and VAG cars, family entertainment and club displays on Sunday, August 2.

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Winsford public safety company shortlisted for major international award
Winsford-based ESM Operations Ltd shortlisted for TPiMEA Awards 2026, recognised for excellence in event health & safety across UK and Middle East venues.

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:50:00 +0100
Liverpool John Lennon Airport set for busiest summer on record
LIVERPOOL John Lennon Airport is preparing for what could be its busiest summer yet.

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0100
Helping people stay independent
The country’s leading mobility and stairlift retailer, Ableworld, is celebrating 25 years of helping people maintain their independence, with a series of customer events, special offers and community celebrations taking place across its nationwide ...

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 10:27:57 +0100
Firefighters use water backpacks to tackle woodland fire
Firefighters tackled a woodland fire on Grange Lane in Winsford on Saturday evening.

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 09:22:59 +0100
Two men arrested for drink and drug driving after Audi overturns and hits pole
TWO men aged 24 and 27 have been arrested on suspicion of drink and drug driving after an Audi Q5 crashed and overturned in Knutsford on Saturday.

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
WATCH: Jail for fraudster who staged theft of car he set on fire in insurance scam
Christopher Wood, of Middlewich, got in touch with Cheshire Police about a missing vehicle on Saturday, June 7, 2025.

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

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Mum-of-two bringing generations of community together through music and movement
Natalie Abrams launched the Knutsford franchise of Popcat's Music Time Ltd, a business offering fun classes for children up to the age of five to help with their development.

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Take a look inside stunning £1m home on one of village's most desirable streets
Inside this £1m six-bed Holmes Chapel home with 1930s features, open-plan living and landscaped gardens.

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0100
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, 26 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Major free children's exhibition opens featuring beloved book characters
Discover Wild Things at The Lowry in Salford, a free interactive exhibition celebrating animals in children’s books for under‑7s, running until November 1.

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 07:44:00 +0100
Meet the chef returning to a much-loved Cheshire restaurant
Luke Richardson is back at Sticky Walnut in Hoole, now as head chef.

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 19:42:01 +0100
Overturned vehicle crashes into telegraph pole blocking road in Knutsford
Emergency crews are dealing with serious crash on Mereside Road in Knutsford after vehicle overturned and hit telegraph pole.

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 20:49:14 +0100
Silver for Poppy Maskill in Commonwealth Games in Glasgow
ENGLAND'S Poppy Maskill has grabbed a silver medal in the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow tonight, Saturday

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 19:08:58 +0100
Silver Jubilee Bridge covered in snow for scenes in new Batman movie
The Silver Jubilee Bridge turned wintry as Hollywood movie makers created snowy scenes for the new Batman movie.

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 14:26:27 +0100
RAF jets scrambled after threat to plane heading for Manchester Airport
TWO RAF jets escorted a Qatar plane to Manchester Airport following a hoax threat.

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Kind-hearted schoolgirl taking on mountain hike to help support nature reserve
Elsie Mae Daniells will tackle a 13.55-mile ‘Walk4Wildlife’ challenge on Saturday, August 8, to raise money for Lower Moss Wood Nature Reserve and Animal Hospital, in Knutsford

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.

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