Northwich Guardian
Sat, 20 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Pride as specialist primary school off to positive start in report card from Ofsted
Adventure Wellbeing School is at the expected standard across all areas after an inspection two months ago in April 2026.
Sat, 20 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Royal Cheshire Show 2026 hailed 'tremendous success'
BURSTING with pride and joy, farmers and handlers led their cherished livestock into the judging ring.
Sat, 20 Jun 2026 07:47:00 +0100The amazing Cheshire charity shop where items can sell for £1,000
Who doesn’t love a fuddle around a charity shop?
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0100Long‑lost photo shows future Everton legend in goal for Winsford United
WE have been digging through our archives this week, uncovering hidden gems from Cheshire's past.
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 16:25:00 +010013 great pictures as The Kooks, Garbage, and Du Blonde appear at Delamere Forest
The Kooks, Garbage, and Du Blonde were among the bands appearing at Delamere Forest this week for the Forest Live outdoor concerts
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 14:21:04 +0100Northwich Rowing Club's magnificent seven at recent regatta
Northwich Rowing Club enjoyed a brilliant day of racing last weekend at the Bridgnorth Regatta.
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 14:06:53 +0100Two teenagers aged 15 and 19 arrested over spate of shed burglaries
TWO teenagers have been arrested following a spate of burglaries in Winsford.
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0100Anderton Boat Lift closure in focus as waterways charity hits 80-year milestone
The long-running closure of the Anderton Boat Lift has sparked renewed calls for action.
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 11:48:39 +0100One person treated by paramedics after chip pan blaze
A CHIP pan caught fire after being left unattended in the kitchen of a house in Northwich.
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100The wait is over for this weekend's three-day festival Midsummer Middlewich
Midsummer Middlewich is on Friday, June 19; Saturday, June 20; and Sunday, June 21.
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Hospice announces village shop upgrade with new donation centre
St Luke’s Hartford charity shop will be revamped over six months, with a new mini donation centre opening at Hartford Business Centre in Northwich.
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Witty and heartfelt look at theatre life set to light up town's stage
A Life in the Theatre comes to Northwich this July, bringing wit and emotion to Harlequin Theatre in a powerful two-actor drama.
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Decision due on legality of parking plans amid opposition to use of open space
Cheshire West and Chester Council is in the process of reviewing a number of legal issues relating to the plans for Verdin Park.
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 16:24:42 +0100The Kooks on a summer's night after England win – perfect!
Review – The Kooks celebrate 20 years together at Forest Live in Cheshire.
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0100Vet shares hot weather warning as rising temperatures put pets at risk
Cheshire vet Jeff Pye shares urgent advice on spotting heat stress and keeping dogs, cats and rabbits safe as temperatures rise, with tips on cooling and hydration.
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Primary school pupils plant colourful flowerbed to brighten street in town
Winsford pupils joined the town council to plant a colourful flowerbed on Hill Street, helping brighten a key gateway into the town.
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Cheshire police officer banned over ‘outrageous’ friendship with child sex fiend
A CHESHIRE Police officer has been banned from the profession over his ‘outrageous’ friendship with a convicted child sex offender.
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Here is the weekend weather forecast for Mid Cheshire
A warm, mostly dry, and increasingly sunny weekend is forecast for Mid Cheshire from Friday, June 19, to Sunday, June 21.
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0100Airline announces two new routes from Liverpool Airport
EASYJET has announced two new winter routes from Liverpool John Lennon Airport.
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 14:46:00 +010090s rockers smash it as nostalgia lights up Delamere Forest
We partied like it was 1995.
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:30:00 +0100Motorway reopens after responders rush to crash scene where car was on side
The crash was on the northbound carriageway on Thursday, June 18.
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:23:00 +0100Cowboy builder continued to rip off customers despite being jailed for the crime
William King, formerly of Middlewich, was previously jailed in 2022 for defrauding a number of elderly people out of a combined total of more than £200,000 through unnecessary and substandard building work.
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0100Inquest into death of man in car park of railway station after tragic discovery
Michael Hill was discovered dead on the morning of Thursday, May 14.
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0100Primary school enjoying new 'kitchen garden' thanks to volunteers' efforts
Barclays volunteers transform a neglected plot into a kitchen garden at Whitegate CE Primary School, helping pupils learn to grow and harvest their own food.
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:17:07 +0100How colour can improve a disabled person's life and why choice is essential
We should have a choice with our aids, they are our personality, they help us stand up in the world, and they should reflect our character
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 11:55:02 +010013 brilliant pictures from this week's Royal Cheshire Show
THE Royal Cheshire Show showcased the best in farming with a feast of fun and family entertainment.
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +010015 spectacular Cheshire gardens inspire visitors from miles around
VISITORS were blown away by a feast of colour and inspiration in a Cheshire village.
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 09:22:44 +010025 pictures as mayor sings praises of last weekend's Northwich Music Festival
The Northwich Music Festival was the new name of what was the Verdin Park Music Festival.
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100New KFC first look as restaurant ready to open to fried chicken fanatics this week
The Road One restaurant will be launching at Winsford Industrial Estate on the morning of Friday, June 19.
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100'Honour and a privilege': New town mayor and deputy look forward to the year ahead
Cllr Bob Cernik has been named Northwich mayor for 2026/27, pledging regeneration, community support and a focus on town centre improvements.
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Academy becomes first in town to win top award for outdoor play and learning
Rudheath Primary Academy earns top OPAL Platinum award after transforming outdoor play with creative, inclusive activities for pupils.
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Beautiful landscapes captured by Guardian Camera Club
LANDSCAPES have been captured on camera by members of the Guardian Camera Club.
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0100Padgate Academy leading the way in sustainable education
Visitors to Padgate Academy may have noticed some recent changes around the school site. These improvements are part of an exciting project that will help make the school more environmentally friendly while creating new opportunities for students.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 16:41:50 +0100Ex-Olympian cleared of controlling and coercive behaviour towards wife
Curtis Robb, who competed for Great Britain in the 800 metres at the 1992 and 1996 Olympic Games, was said to have assaulted and threatened Sarah Robb.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +010050 Years of Fender show coming to town to celebrate iconic guitar
50 Years of Fender brings live music and storytelling to Northwich, celebrating the iconic Stratocaster. Tickets now available online.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0100Exciting times ahead as primary school appoints new headteacher and deputy
Delamere CofE Academy appoints new head and deputy ahead of September 2026, as long-serving headteacher Julie Clayton prepares to retire.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:45:00 +0100Pub in Middlewich decks out venue ahead of England games
WORLD cup fever has swept the nation, with pubs across the country preparing for plenty of punters ready to cheer England on.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:25:41 +0100Overturned council legal decision has major ramifications
The Supreme Court recently overturned its own decision made back in 2014, redefining what constitutes a ‘deprivation of liberty’.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 09:07:21 +0100'No regrets': England superfan put second home on market to fund World Cup trip
England superfan Andy Milne, from Northwich, put his second home on the market to fund his World Cup 2026 trip to the United States.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Sadness as popular plant shop says it is shutting within weeks
Greens Houseplants is shutting between now and the beginning of next month.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Northwich-born therapist launches resilience course for women
Therapist Carol Hickson launches a 10 module ‘We Bounce Back’ resilience course to help women over 40 heal trauma, ease anxiety and rebuild confidence
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Woman feared life with an oxygen tank before quitting smoking after 50 years
A Middlewich woman has quit smoking after 50 years with support from a free stop-smoking programme, leading to significant improvements in her health and wellbeing.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Crown court sentencing awaits man caught drug-driving on his birthday
Cameron Law, of Clive Way, appeared at Crewe Magistrates Court on Monday, June 15, where he pleaded guilty to one charge of drug-driving and one of possession of ketamine.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Esther McVey: 'As summer approaches, please remember life-saving water advice'
I chaired the debate in Parliament on water safety, following the unprecedented numbers of deaths from drowning during the heatwave last month.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 17:12:27 +0100Vacant office block looks set to be bulldozed to make way for affordable apartments
Plans to bulldoze a vacant office block in Poynton and build 28 affordable apartments on the site have been recommended for approval.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 17:06:11 +0100Investigation into who signed ‘Adlington letter’ in council leaders’ names is ongoing
The investigation into who signed an official letter in the name of Cheshire East’s leader and deputy which appeared to support the Adlington new town proposal is still ongoing.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:58:39 +0100Pub complaints escalate into ‘community tensions’ as authorities ‘let down residents’
Complaints about loud music, late-night noise, and anti-social behaviour from a Macclesfield pub have escalated into ‘community tensions’ because residents ‘have been let down’ by the council, police and brewery, councillors heard.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0100Flying the flag for the World Cup? Show us how you’re supporting England
TODAY, England will play their first World Cup game against Croatia – and we want to know what you’re doing to celebrate.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Chemical firm calls police after YouTuber spotted 'filming illegally' on its land
The man, known only by his YouTube handle, DJ Audits, claims he was legally filming the entrance to THOR Specialities UK, from what he believed was the public highway on Wincham Avenue.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Woman pays the price for stealing from town's branch of bargain chain
Jane Sharp, of Northwich, struck on Tuesday, December 30, of last year at the store in Winsford.