Northwich Guardian

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 09:38:41 +0100
Watch the moment murder suspect flees police on foot after high-speed chase
Footage of the moment a man accused of murder fled police on foot after leading them on an alleged high-speed chase has been released.

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Sex offender admits nuisance calls despite court ban after serving prison sentence
Convicted sex offender Neil Owen admitted breaching a criminal behaviour order by making nuisance calls to emergency services. Sentencing is due in Crewe on November 17.

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
AI-powered drive-thru coffee shop approved as part of £12m town centre development
ONE of the UK's first AI-powered drive-thru coffee shops has been given the green light as part of a major £12 million development in Northwich town centre.

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0100
Esther McVey: 'Completely unacceptable demolished bridge has yet to be replaced'
It is completely unacceptable that nearly two years after Pickmere Bridge was damaged and then later demolished, repair works have yet to begin.

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Car servicing firm poised to move into business units after planning green light
A car servicing firm is poised to move in to a row of business units which have been given expanded planning permission.

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:42:01 +0100
Murder suspect showed 'no consideration' for others as he fled police, jury hears
A man accused of murder showed 'no consideration' for others as he embarked on a high speed chase to get away from police officers trying to arrest him.

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0100
Rape victim speak out on four-year 'hell' at hands of 'vile monster' ex-boyfriend
Winsford mum Louise Leech speaks out after ex Damon Furmedge was jailed for 14 years for rape, assault and coercive control on September 10.

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Cubs get their hands dirty in bid to give village biodiversity a boost
On October 12, Norley Cubs planted teasels at Memorial Garden with Norley Wildlife Group, boosting biodiversity and supporting pollinators and birds locally.

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 12:04:56 +0100
Kidnappers tortured victim over 19 hours amid £2k ransom demand to distraught mum
Three Winsford kidnappers jailed for more than 18 years after torturing a man and demanding £2,000 ransom from his mother. Sentenced at Chester Crown Court.

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 09:55:44 +0100
Live court updates from day six of the Michael Mullins murder trial
A man accused of the murder of much-loved head teacher Michael Mullins is on trial as the prosecution continues its case.

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Huge campervan festival announces 2027 dates in at Royal Cheshire Showground
Dubbed Out Festival returns to Royal Cheshire Showground near Knutsford from July 29 to August 1, 2027, after selling out for a fifth year, with campervans only.

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Historic crane at controversial development site awarded grade II-listed status
Northwich’s 1923 Navigation Yard crane gained grade II listed status on October 12, shining a light on Weaver Navigation heritage and site redevelopment plans.

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'Rip off' airport drop-off charges to be reviewed after fees rise by about a third
Airport drop-off charges face a Government review after Mid Cheshire MP Andrew Cooper branded fees at Manchester Airport and elsewhere unfair and excessive.

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:22:10 +0100
Industrial unit expansion plan in open countryside near M6 looks set to be refused
Plans to increase the number of industrial units at an open countryside site close to the M6 at Sandbach have been recommended for refusal.

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:10:23 +0100
Adult gaming centre plan looks set to get go-ahead despite MP and council objections
Plans to turn a vacant Crewe shop into an adult gaming centre have been recommended for approval despite objections from the town council and local MP.

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 17:56:35 +0100
Cyclist was 'physiologically alive' while trapped under car, court hears
A cyclist was 'physiologically alive' after being trapped beneath a car following a collision, a court has heard.

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 17:10:43 +0100
Watch court footage as murder accused drives 'erratically' before fatal crash
Footage of the moment a man accused of murder drove ‘erratically’ shortly before a fatal collision with a cyclist has been released.

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0100
M&S creates more than 300 seasonal jobs across Cheshire at £13.41 an hour
M&S is offering more than 300 Christmas seasonal jobs across Cheshire, including Chester, Crewe and Warrington, paying £13.41 an hour, with starts October 25.

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 15:15:25 +0100
Man dies after crash between lorry and van on M6
One person has died after a van and lorry crashed on the M6 in Merseyside. Northbound lanes between junctions 23 and 24 remain closed for resurfacing works.

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 14:40:00 +0100
Police arrest man after reports of late-night assault at village pub
Officers were called to Northwich Road, Weaverham, at around 10.30pm on Friday night (October 16) after reports of an incident at the Earl of Mercia pub, formerly the known as the Ring O' Bells.

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0100
WATCH: Couple's lies laid bare in bodycam of cover-up of crash near salt mine
Jay Price and Kelly Brown, of Cavendish Close, were at Chester Crown Court to be sentenced on several charges on Monday, October 12.

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Mid Cheshire MP announces return for another year of Christmas Card Competition
Andrew Cooper announced another round of festive fun for primary schoolers with a post on social media.

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 11:13:03 +0100
Live court updates from day five of the Michael Mullins murder trial
A man accused of the murder of much-loved head teacher Michael Mullins is on trial as the prosecution continues its case.

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'Landmark' mansion will light up purple to raise awareness about chronic condition
Postural tachycardia syndrome (PoTS) is a condition which affects the autonomic nervous system and disrupts the body’s response to standing up.

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Cheshire East and Cheshire West among easiest places to be a child in country
The Childhood Lottery by Dame Rachel de Souza is an analysis of the challenges for the children of each and every local authority.

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Northwich driving test centre ahead of curve as it cuts waiting times by a third
The average wait was around 16 weeks in August of this year in comparison to around 24 weeks in August of last year.

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 17:22:50 +0100
Councillor questions reliability of data which claims town centre footfall is rising
A Cheshire East councillor has challenged the council’s claims that footfall is increasing in the borough’s towns arguing the data its figures are based on isn’t reliable.

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 14:56:38 +0100
‘Heartbroken’ family pay tribute to 27-year-old after fatal M56 collision
Cody Lowndes, 27, died after a car-pedestrian collision on the M56 on October 18

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 14:20:44 +0100
Open-air ice skating returns to Cheshire Oaks this winter with discount offer
THE popular ice rink attraction will be available from Friday, with a 20 per cent discount available.

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 15:41:25 +0100
M6 closure likely to continue into evening after serious crash which led to fire
National Highways says M6 northbound remains closed between junctions 23 and 24 after a van and lorry crash on October 18, with resurfacing and diversions in place.

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 13:52:01 +0100
Manchester Airport passengers to get free cabin bag under EU rules - there's a catch
Manchester Airport passengers can expect EU baggage rules to change in the next year.

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Award-winning theatre group celebrating golden anniversary with hit comedy drama
Kingsley Players will perform Ladies' Day by Amanda Whittington later this month, marking 50 years of productions.

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0100
NWAS and Age UK launch winter sessions to help older people prevent falls
NWAS and Age UK deliver falls prevention sessions for older people this winter, offering exercise, medication, hydration and home safety advice.

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Plan to cut speed limits outside two schools up for consideration by council
The council is consulting on Permanent Traffic Regulation Orders (PTROs) for Hollow Lane, in Kingsley, and for Weaverham Road in Sandiway.

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Death notices and funeral announcements from 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, 18 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
This Cheshire country park walk is perfect for seeing autumn colours
MARBURY Country Park, near Northwich, is a picturesque spot for an autumn walk, with woodland paths, historic tree-lined avenues and attractive views across Budworth Mere.

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Spacious four-bedroom Cheshire farmhouse goes on sale for £1m
Pear Trees Farm in Holmes Chapel is on the market for £1m, offering 2,500 square feet, four to five bedrooms, an acre of land, outbuildings and renovation potential.

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Latest planning applications around Northwich and Winsford this week
EACH week Cheshire West and Chester Council receives and makes decisions on planning applications across the borough.

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 14:54:33 +0100
Driver dies after police pursuit on M56 near Manchester Airport
The road was closed between junction two, Sharston Interchange, and junction five for Manchester Airport.

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 07:32:00 +0100
Meet the senior head chef at one of the region's best-known luxury restaurants
Salvatore Coluccio was born in Messina, Sicily, and brings the heart and soul of Italian cooking into his kitchen.

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 16:33:00 +0100
Why locals regard this town as the Hollywood of the North of England
The town that cares for both its past and its future is proving to be a flagbearer for retail, hospitality and residential growth

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 14:43:25 +0100
One lane closed on motorway due to crash near Knutsford Services
The emergency services were on the scene either side of midday today, Saturday.

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Primary school raises nearly £1,000 with creative scarecrow trail
Whitegate CE Primary School has raised nearly £1,000 for school improvements through a book-themed scarecrow trail created by pupils, staff and families

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Latest progress update on town's new bypass as months-long road closure looms
Middlewich Eastern Bypass works by Balfour Beatty progress, with bridges and drainage taking shape. Cledford Lane closes from October 26 until summer 2027.

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Northwich Library founder’s descendant tours building amid major renovation
Northwich Library welcomes Sir Hugo Brunner as Cheshire renovation continues, restoring its historic building with new community, skills and employment spaces.

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Village community rallies round campaign to help save 'thriving' cricket club
Earlier this summer, Kingsley Cricket Club launched a campaign to raise funds to help it buy The Croft, the ground where it is based.

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Inside the 'stylishly presented' Cheshire family home on the market for £1.15m
Mobberley home Paddock View is on the market for £1.15m, offering four bedrooms, 2,175 sq ft, over half an acre and easy access to Wilmslow and Knutsford.

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 08:08:00 +0100
'I avoided bread for 15 years to become bodybuilding champ - now it is my career'
Nina Ross, who lives in Alderley Edge, has had quite the career, from sports nutrition lecturer to bodybuilder and coach and now to sourdough teacher and business owner.

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 09:50:11 +0100
Halton beats 125 areas to be named England's best place to raise a family
Halton topped a ranking of 126 English local authorities, thanks to its combination of house prices, schools, crime rates, earnings and access to outdoor space.

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:55:00 +0100
Woman put daughter in thousands of pounds of debt with credit card fraud
Karen Leahy, of Dalefords Lane, posed as Lauren Leahy to several banks such as Bank of Ireland, Bank of Scotland, M&S Bank, Tesco Bank, and Virgin Money.

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