Northwich Guardian

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Head teacher retires to travel the world and spend more time with 14 alpacas and hens
A HEAD teacher who has spent more than two decades leading a thriving Winsford primary school has retired to travel the world and spend more time with his 14 alpacas.

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Man awaits sentence for strangling attack in town after guilty verdict at trial
Stuart Brazendale was at Chester Magistrates Court on Wednesday, July 29.

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Growing children's music group expands programme of fun and learning
Northwich Moo Music offers fun, interactive early years classes using original songs to help babies and toddlers learn, play and build confidence together.

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Endangered goats given boost with five kids born at Tatton Park
Five rare Royal Golden Guernsey goat kids born at Tatton Park, boosting numbers of the endangered breed and supporting conservation efforts.

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Mixed but pleasant conditions in store for Mid Cheshire over the weekend
Mostly dry, increasingly warm weekend in Mid Cheshire, with the Met Office forecasting the best sunshine and light winds on Sunday for outdoor plans.

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 17:03:58 +0100
Firefighters attend four deliberate fires across town in an hour and a half
The emergency services were at several scenes from 1pm to 2.30pm on Thursday, July 30.

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0100
The 5 best restaurants in Northwich, according to TripAdvisor
FANCY a meal out? There's no shortage of fantastic independent restaurants in Northwich.

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 14:19:13 +0100
Police name man charged with dealing cocaine and cannabis
Police have named a Moulton man charged with dealing cocaine and cannabis.

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 13:32:08 +0100
Aldi eyes up land in desirable village topping its list for likely new stores
ALDI is eyeing up land in Hartford for a new store.

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 12:55:00 +0100
Send us photos of your Mid Cheshire babies born in July 2026
HAVE you welcomed a new bundle of joy into your family this month?

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Charity bike ride at Birches Crematorium raises funds for hospice
Charity bike ride at Birches Crematorium sees staff and funeral directors cycle 97 miles to raise funds for St Luke’s Cheshire Hospice.

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Walkers to honour Freya, 9, with Sandstone Trail charity walk in her memory
Charity 34-mile Sandstone Trail walk in memory of Freya Jones, supporting Northwich-based childhood cancer charity The Joshua Tree.

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Beloved café confirms return to town centre after 'upsetting' snap closure
Kanya Café, which operated from Waters Cross, has confirmed it will reopen on Northwich High Street after ending its time at the retirement development.

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Judge calls out two-year delay to charge drug dealer as 'truly unacceptable'
Judge Steven Everett, the Honorary Recorder of Chester, said a delay of almost two years was 'truly unacceptable'.

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0100
'Don't be afraid to ask for help': Pregnant mum's advice after quitting smoking
Middlewich mum shares how NHS support helped her quit smoking as pregnancy rates fall across Cheshire and Merseyside.

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Summer of roadworks announced but 'not enough money' to repair potholes
Middlewich drivers warned to watch out for roadworks this summer but council says 'there is not enough money' to repair potholes.

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 12:11:52 +0100
Prolific shoplifter barred from town's supermarkets jailed over alcohol thefts
A prolific shoplifter has been jailed after triggering a suspended sentence for theft and assault in Northwich.

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
20 attacks in two years prompt plan for fence to protect park-goers from red stags
An application for planning permission by Cheshire East Council, to Cheshire East Council, is under consideration as of last week.

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 11:33:04 +0100
Two young girls arrested on suspicion of shoplifting in town centre
The youngsters were arrested in the town centre on Monday, July 27.

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 08:35:29 +0100
Call centre nightshift worker wins eye-watering £400k in radio competition
A CALL centre worker from Northwich who has worked permanent night shifts for the last 18 years won an eye-watering £400,000 in a radio competition.

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 11:52:52 +0100
August Competitions Are Here: Win Big This Summer
Step into August with three fantastic competitions offering something for everyone, from a memorable seaside escape to matchday treats and a helpful shopping boost.

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Guardian Camera Club members capture stunning reflections
REFLECTIONS have been captured on camera by members of the Guardian Camera Club.

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 17:07:53 +0100
Green light for final phase of housing development on the site of former kennels
Cheshire East has given the go-ahead for eight homes to be built on the site of a former kennels at Hough.

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 16:57:32 +0100
Homes approved despite nearby residents 'wading through raw sewage' when road floods
Cheshire East has given the go-ahead for 18 homes in Congleton despite hearing existing residents have to wade through raw sewage when the road floods.

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Festival to celebrate musician and teacher who died at 44 after mental health battle
Friends of a much-loved Middlewich musician, sound engineer and guitar teacher who died aged 44 after struggling with his mental health are planning a special music festival in celebration of his life.

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Sons accrue £24k charges on late mum's retirement flat standing empty and unsold
Margaret Hathaway paid £120,000 cash for a flat in Your Housing’s Hazelmere supported living development, on Hambleton Way, in 2022, after being diagnosed with cancer. It sold for £55,000 two years later.

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 11:14:19 +0100
United Utilities update on water supply issue on second day of low or no pressure
United Utilities said a burst pipe was behind the problem which was in the postcode area of CW9.

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:04:46 +0100
One casualty in hospital after two-car crash with emergency services on scene
The collision was on Oakmere Road at around 4.30pm on Tuesday, July 28.

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...

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:35:46 +0100
Green light for apartment plan which will ‘enhance’ town centre and provide 108 homes
Plans to extend and convert two commercial buildings in Crewe into 108 apartments have been approved with councillors praising the design and saying it will enhance the town centre.

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:22:32 +0100
100 home-scheme refused because of impact on Jodrell Bank and nearby business
Cheshire East has refused an application for around 100 homes because of the detrimental impact the development would have on Jodrell Bank and nearby Bespak Pharmaceuticals.

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:55:00 +0100
Ryanair plane from Manchester diverted following onboard emergency
A RYANAIR flight to Funchal declared an emergency shortly after taking off from Manchester Airport in the early hours of this morning, Wednesday.

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.

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