Northwich Guardian
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100Burglar's bloody tissue cracks case of early hours break-in at antiques centre
Dean Pitts, of Winsford, broke into Dagfields Antiques Centre, in Walgherton, in the early hours of Friday, May 22.
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100‘Uproar’ as polo club hikes dog walking permit fees by whopping 380 per cent
DOG walkers who use land at a polo club near Cuddington say they are in 'uproar' after being told permit charges will increase by 380 per cent.
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100Man cleared of rape and sexual assault of woman after crown court trial
However Joshua O'Brien has been convicted already of a less serious offence of sending malicious communications.
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100Inside the abandoned garden centre on sale for £3.5m a decade after it shut down
Allostock's All-In-One Garden Centre shut down as its London Road site was 'unsustainable' and 'unviable'.
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100Breathtaking sunrise and sunset photos shared by Guardian Camera Club
SUNRISES and sunsets have been captured on camera by members of the Guardian Camera Club.
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 08:31:11 +0100Cheshire Police has been named one of the top performing forces in the country
Cheshire Police has been named one of the top performing forces in the country.
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 09:10:10 +0100Police say children under 10 have been reported using illegal e-bikes in town
CHILDREN under the age of 10 have been reported using illegal electric bikes in Warrington.
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 09:28:22 +0100Firefighters called to the scene of a huge blaze in a field
Firefighters remain at the scene of a huge blaze in a field in Cheshire.
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0100Year 11 pupils celebrate end of exams at Hartford High School prom
AFTER 12 years of school, Year 11 students are saying goodbye to lessons and exams and looking forward to a well-earned summer break.
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:57:00 +0100EasyJet flight declares emergency on approach to Manchester
AN easyJet flight from Amsterdam declared an emergency on its approach to Manchester Airport today, Wednesday.
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 10:39:00 +0100'Oarsome' young rowers make waves with impressive achievements
Young rowers have made waves with impressive achievements on and off the water
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0100Firefighters attend two fires in less than one hour on scene of sports complex
The emergency services were on the scene of the sports complex on Tuesday, July 14.
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0100'Dilapidated' former pub could be given new lease of life as gym and guest house
Plans have been submitted to transform The Narrowboat pub in Middlewich.
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0100Man hoping for a 'little windfall' celebrating after winning £77k Audi supercar
Winsford man Mark Dunning wins £77,000 Audi R8 in surprise BOTB reveal.
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100Apple fraudster avoids jail for buying laptop and phone on another man's account
Adam O'Conner, of Weaverham, was at Chester Crown Court for a sentencing hearing this week.
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0100Manchester Airport gears up for bumper summer and 6m passengers
MANCHESTER Airport is gearing up for a record-breaking summer.
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 10:57:55 +0100Tidy windfall as neighbours on lucky street celebrate Postcode Lottery win
NEIGHBOURS on a street in Weaverham are celebrating as a surprise Postcode Lottery win is set to land extra cash in their bank accounts.
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100Angry man called ex 1,300 times and tried to force his way into her home
Robert Christie, of Laburnum Road, Rudheath, had previously been in a long-term relationship with the woman but began harassing her when it came to an end.
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100Attraction's waterside sauna is officially open as latest in line of activities
The attraction is already popular for its aqua parks, paddleboarding, swimming and wakeboarding.
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100Cheshire West parks receive recognition in this year's Green Flag Awards
Northwich Woodlands is one of 10 parks under Cheshire West and Chester Council control with one of the awards this year.
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:33:04 +0100United Utilities confirms whether or not north west hosepipe ban is planned
UNITED Utilities has confirmed whether or not it is considering imposing a hosepipe ban in the north west.
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0100Crematorium's green spaces recognised with Green Flag award
Birches Crematorium in Lach Dennis, Cheshire, has been awarded the Green Flag award.
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 09:45:00 +0100Northern renames village rail station to back England in World Cup semi-final
Holmes Chapel station has been temporarily renamed 'It’s Coming Holmes Chapel' as Northern backs England fans ahead of the semi-final against Argentina.
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 11:40:58 +0100Woman, 70, dies and three others hurt in Cheshire crash
CHESHIRE Police has confirmed that a 70-year-old woman has died in a crash on the Welsh Road and Parkgate Road.
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0100Mid Cheshire's class of 2026 shine in stunning Year 11 prom photos
WE have loved seeing your prom photos over the past few weeks.
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 14:09:11 +0100Calls for ethical use of artificial intelligence at council
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) by Cheshire West and Chester Council will come under the spotlight at a meeting this week, with members urged to back calls to ensure its ethical use.
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:43:52 +0100Police hunt for wanted man who could be 'hiding' in Northwich
Carl Sullivan is wanted on warrant after failing to comply with the requirements of a community order.
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0100Progress revealed at new ‘Tebay-style’ services as M56 project moves forward
PROGRESS on the long-awaited Tatton Services has been revealed in a new aerial photograph.
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0100Driver flees car crash before search of scene involving police helicopter
The emergency services were in attendance on Warrington Road in the early hours of Tuesday, July 14.
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100'More than just a day on the calendar': Generations celebrate Rose Fete centenary
GLORIOUS sunshine shone down as generations of Weaverham residents gathered to celebrate a beloved tradition reaching its 100th year.
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100Ban for drink-driver who crashed into three cars while twice the legal limit
Nathan Turner, of Winsford, was at the wheel of a Mercedes last November in the area of Wharton Road.
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100Nazi memorabilia including Hitler Youth knife and swastika banners up for auction
Nazi memorabilia, including a Hitler Youth knife, banners, flags, daggers, medals, armbands, and uniform badges, are being sold by Northwich auction house.
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:11:30 +0100Council slated for ‘shutting down’ opposition to CO2 pipeline by refusing debate
Cheshire East’s decision not to debate the controversial Peak Cluster pipeline proposals at tomorrow’s full council meeting is another example of the administration shutting down opposing views, a Tory councillor has said.
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 15:55:07 +0100‘Cramped’ HMO refused because of harmful impact on future tenants and neighbours
Controversial plans to convert a Crewe family home into a ‘cramped’ 13-bed HMO have been refused with planners concerned about poor living conditions for future occupants and the impact on existing neighbours.
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0100Housebuilder backs community garden project to boost outdoor learning
Miller Homes launches charity partnership with Groundwork, supporting outdoor learning and improving Northwich’s Grozone Community Garden.
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0100Open Day event as trailer manufacturer to welcome applications for 20 apprentices
Tiger Trailers in Winsford launches 20 apprenticeships, with an open day offering insight into its engineering training scheme this July.
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:25:03 +0100Inquest opens into death of Cheshire dad restrained on flight amid police probe
The inquest into the death of a Cheshire dad who died after being restrained on a Jet2 flight has been opened while criminal investigations are ongoing.
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100Esther McVey: 'Constituents want and deserve answers on Peak Cluster pipeline'
This week in Westminster, I will lead a debate on the proposed Peak Cluster project.
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:53:19 +0100Manchester Airport liquid rules passengers need to know ahead of all flights
Manchester Airport's liquid rules are clearly marked out and must be followed to avoid any delays or problems before your flight.
Mon, 13 Jul 2026 15:51:15 +0100Large barn fire involving hay bales sparks road closure and warning to residents
A large barn fire near Kingsley has sparked a road closure and a warning to nearby residents.
Mon, 13 Jul 2026 14:08:14 +0100Investigation into building blaze believed to have been arson attack
The emergency services were in attendance on Wallerscote Road, in Weaverham, for several hours on Sunday, July 12.
Mon, 13 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0100Pub now under new management and new ownership after more than a decade
Punch Pubs & Co has announced it has added The White Bear on Wheelock Street to its portfolio of pubs in England, Scotland and Wales.
Mon, 13 Jul 2026 10:43:17 +0100Firefighters warn of 'extremely high risk' of wildfires and urge caution
Firefighters have asked Cheshire residents to help protect the countryside amid the ‘extremely high risk’ of wildfires.
Mon, 13 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100Drivers warned ahead of 12-day closure with potential for peak time disruption
DRIVERS are being warned of an upcoming 12-day road closure with potential to cause rush-hour congestion.
Mon, 13 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100Man awaits sentence for indecent exposure after arrest on residential road
James Scott was arrested on Sycamore Drive on the morning of Wednesday, July 8.
Mon, 13 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100Siblings to take on trek across the Sahara Desert in support of cancer charity
The charity provides emotional health and wellbeing support for families who have been affected by childhood cancers across the North West and North Wales.
Mon, 13 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100Two Mid Cheshire Line stations get art treatment thanks to primary school children
At Delamere Station, guests assembled on platform two where the Mid Cheshire Community Rail Partnership's (MCCRP) community rail officer, Sarah Muir, welcomed attendees before handing over to Delamere C of E Primary pupils, Ellie and Esme.
Mon, 13 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100Joy as community centre celebrates 40th anniversary of working with young people
Middlewich Community and Youth Project, or the Wych Centre, first opened its doors to the community in 1986.
Mon, 13 Jul 2026 12:01:36 +0100Police make 100 arrests amid 500 incidents over latest England game
INCIDENTS linked to England’s latest World Cup match against Norway led to more than 100 arrests being made.
Mon, 13 Jul 2026 13:21:00 +0100Emergency declared as Jet2 flight returns to Manchester Airport
A JET2 flight bound for Palma de Mallorca was forced to return to Manchester Airport after the crew reported fumes in the cockpit shortly after takeoff on July 11.