Northwich Guardian

Fri, 01 May 2026 08:26:42 +0100
10 arrested religious group members released pending further police investigation
More than 500 police officers from Cheshire and neighbouring forces raided three addresses in Crewe on Wednesday, April 29, including the headquarters of the Ahmadi Religion of Light and Peace.

Fri, 01 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Revamped village shop invites residents to grand opening after year-long closure
Delamere Stores, which has been closed for more a year, is in the process of being brought back to life.

Fri, 01 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Much-loved mum was on wrong side of road before deadly crash, inquest hears
Lauren Surridge died at Aintree Hospital after a crash on Chester Road, in Delamere, on Thursday, September 25.

Fri, 01 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Teenager arrested for arson with intent to endanger life at community garden
Rod’s Secret Garden was created by Northwich professional gardener, the late Rod Inwood, and now cared for by community and campaign group, Sustainable Northwich.

Fri, 01 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Queens Arms pub celebrates five-star rating after food hygiene inspection
The Queens Arms pub on Dene Drive in Winsford celebrates a five-star Scores on the Doors food hygiene rating from Cheshire West and Chester Council.

Fri, 01 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Sunshine, showers and cooler air on way for Bank Holiday in Mid Cheshire
Mid Cheshire is set for a warm, sunny start to the Bank Holiday before turning cooler and more showery, with Friday best for outdoor plans and Sunday the wettest day.

Fri, 01 May 2026 09:30:00 +0100
Crews attend for fire involving pile of tyres on rural lane
Firefighters were on Booth Bed Lane, in Goostrey, at around 3.45pm on Thursday, April 30.

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:37:25 +0100
Police name 25 religious community members charged with public order offences
POLICE have named 25 people charged with public order offences during a raid on a religious community in Crewe.

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Stunning Cheshire estate named one of the UK’s top picnic spots
A GORGEOUS Cheshire estate has been named one of the UK’s best picnic spots, and it’s an easy day out if you live in the North West.

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:55:00 +0100
Protesters swarm police cells 'demanding immediate release' of religious leader
The protesters – members of the Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light founded by Abdullah Hashem - were filmed gathered on Pochin Way outside Cheshire Police’s Middlewich Custody Suite

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Man denies causing serious injury to cyclist by dangerous driving
Ben Woodrow-Hirst had been accused of the offence in connection with a crash with a cyclist in July 2025.

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:26:29 +0100
Woman taken to hospital after crash that blocked main road through village
Emergency services attended the scene of a crash on the A56 Chester Road in Helsby this morning, Thursday.

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Crooked car sales manager avoids jail after stealing more than £176k from employers
Joe McStein was employed as a sales leader at Evans Halshaw on Chesterway in Northwich in 2023, which gave him privileged access to the firm’s financial systems.

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New Lidl supermarket could be on the cards according to wishlist
The town is on a wishlist along with a number of other towns across Cheshire East and Cheshire West.

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Everything we know after 10 arrested in Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light raids
Police raided Webb House in Victoria Avenue, Crewe, which is the headquarters for the Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light.

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Inquest into death of first of two drivers in crash on country road
Amanda Edwards died on the morning of Monday, April 13, near the junction of Manley Road and New Pale Road.

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0100
New stout and revived iconic beer promise to make festival better than ever
KNUTSFORD Beer Festival promises to be better than ever this year.

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Charity supporting women marks first year in town with new outreach events
Winsford charity Her-Place marks its first year with new women’s health pop-ups, support services and community events at its HerHub base.

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Guardian Camera Club members capture gardens in photo challenge
Each week, we ask our budding amateur photographers to take pictures based on a theme, and this week it was gardens.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Condolence book for ‘irreplaceable’ head teacher as murder suspect appears in court
THOSE wishing to pay tribute to ‘irreplaceable’ head teacher Michael Mullins can do so through a new book of condolence.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:07:29 +0100
Huge plume of smoke as 'controlled fire' spreads to garden shed
Two fire crews, from Northwich and Winsford, responded to a call to Hartford Road at 8.51pm on Tuesday, April 28, to reports a garden fire had got out of control.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:40:10 +0100
Nine people arrested after 500 police officers raid religious group base
NINE men and women have been arrested on suspicion of committing serious offences after more than 500 police officers raided a religious group base.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Grieving sister's quest for interim bans for suspect dangerous drivers forges ahead
THE sister of a man killed by a drink and drug driver in Little Leigh has almost 200,000 supporters in her fight for tougher laws banning suspects from driving while under investigation.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Woman given chance to explain her actions after fleeing scene of A556 crash
Holly Rowlinson, of Chester Road, pleaded guilty to failing to stop or give details after a collision in an incident in Northwich on February 28 this year.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Full steam ahead for weekend of 'old-world charm' at top waterways attraction
One of the Canal and River Trust's (CRT) most successful festivals, Steam at the Lift 2026 takes place at the Anderton Boat Lift on Saturday and Sunday, May 9 and 10.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:42:48 +0100
Arrests made at religious group's base over sex abuse and slavery allegations
The warrants, including one at Webb House, followed a number of allegations made in March this year against members of a group called the Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light in Crewe.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Andrew Cooper: Bypass will unlock opportunities for Cheshire's 'forgotten town'
Construction on the long-awaited Middlewich Bypass finally began on April 24, 2026, after decades of campaigning and hard work

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:11:00 +0100
Send us photos of your Mid Cheshire babies born in April 2026
HAVE you welcomed a new bundle of joy into your family this month?

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:33:47 +0100
Police raids after sexual abuse and slavery allegations at 'religious group'
POLICE officers are raiding three properties this morning following serious allegations involving a religious group.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
NHS trust launches recruitment drive to double hospital ward volunteers
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has launched a recruitment campaign with the aim of doubling its current number of ward volunteers.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:42:56 +0100
Council gives go-ahead for crematorium on field in open countryside
Cheshire East has given the go-ahead for a crematorium to be built on a field in Brereton.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:22:19 +0100
School’s £67m redevelopment and modernisation gets unanimous backing
Cheshire East has backed plans for a £67 million redevelopment and modernisation of the historic Sandbach School - but no official approval can be given until a bat survey has been undertaken.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Ex-prime minister's visit to town's care in the community staff 'genuinely moving'
Rishi Sunak and his wife, Akshata Murty, visited Home Instead’s national office to meet care professionals and clients from area and hear first-hand accounts of the difference home care can makes.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Another car seized in continuation of crackdown in town centre
Cheshire Police were in attendance on the night of Saturday, April 25 into Sunday, April 26.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Man cleared of false imprisonment charge as three defendants await trial
Kyle McCann was one of four charged in January and February this year in connection with an incident in Winsford.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Switch pre-loved togs for fresh fashion choices at town's eco clothes swap event
Sustainable Northwich is hosting its first ever clothes swap event, where people trade in their pre-loved togs and grab some fresh and exciting fashion finds.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Battle lines drawn with threats to disrupt soil trucks en route to solar farm scheme
Green Earth Development Group (GEDG), the company behind the proposed controversial Wallerscote Lime Beds solar farm development, were invited to make a presentation to Barnton parish councillors and residents on Monday, April 20.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Dog trainers recognised among town's unsung heroes for community efforts
Pardus K9 picked up two awards at the annual Winsford Oscar Awards, held at the Meadow Bank Social Club on Saturday, April 18.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Pub crawl with a difference returns in May to support life-saving charity fund
The Pub to Pub Half Marathon Walk is returning on May 31, with a 13-mile walk between Tarporley and Malpas.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:13:32 +0100
Up to 450 homes and new primary school proposed for fields in green gap
Plans have been submitted for up to 450 homes and a new primary school at Shavington.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:02:54 +0100
Seddon submits plans for 92 dwellings next to its proposed 320-home site
Seddon Homes has submitted a full planning application for 92 dwellings on land east of Sydney Road in Crewe.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:37:45 +0100
Planning system’s ‘transparency and fairness’ under fire at meeting
Cheshire East’s planning system has come under fire again – this time from a resident at a public meeting who questioned the ‘transparency and fairness of the process’.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Big band fundraiser returns to Cranage Hall in aid of Alzheimer’s support
Enjoy an afternoon of big band classics at Cranage Hall in Holmes Chapel on May 17, raising funds for the Alzheimer’s Society and Bridge the Gap in Cheshire.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Aldi shares quietest hours to shop in Cheshire this May bank holiday
Aldi reveals the quietest times to shop in Cheshire this May bank holiday, plus opening hours and tips to dodge the crowds at your nearest store.

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:23:27 +0100
Work underway at last on long-awaited multi-million-pound bypass
The £106m-plus road is a connection between Booth Lane and Pochin Way.

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Shop sold lemon and lime vape to child customer on council operation
The young person was in fact a youth volunteer for the trading standards team at Cheshire West and Chester Council.

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:30:00 +0100
Two fires in two days both believed to have been arson attacks
Crews were on Wallerscote Road on Wednesday, April 22, and on Owley Wood Road on Thursday, April 23.

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Historic pub gets green light to build 23-bedroom guest annexe on its car park
Cheshire West and Chester Council this week approved the proposal for a 23-bedroom standalone extension at the Grade-II listed Vale Royal Abbey Arms in Oakmere.

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Plan for 200km pipeline prompts opposition across Mid Cheshire
Peak Cluster is to run all the way from the Peak District into the sea via settlements in Cheshire East and Cheshire West.

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:40:23 +0100
Gambling disorder contributed to death of woman, 44, inquest concludes
AN inquest into the death of a 44-year-old Cheshire woman has concluded that a gambling disorder contributed to her death.

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