Northwich Guardian

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Dog lovers invited to join walkies challenge to help support hospice's vital work
Dog lovers in Cheshire are being invited to take on a 100km walking challenge this September to raise funds for St Luke's Hospice

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Guardian Camera Club members share stunning street scenes
STREET scenes have been captured on camera by members of the Guardian Camera Club.

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Inquest opens into death of man found unresponsive as care concerns raised
AN inquest has been opened into the death of a man from Northwich as care concerns are raised.

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Mid Cheshire Green Voices: 'Evidence shows man-made climate change is here'
July brought wildfires ravaging France, Spain, Canada, and the UK. Record UK temperatures were set in May and June.

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
First look at new family-run swimming pool due to open near Northwich
Take a look inside a new family-run swimming pool which is gearing up to open near Northwich.

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 08:52:00 +0100
Emergency declared on Jet2 flight from Liverpool Airport
A JET2 flight bound for Palma de Mallorca declared an emergency shortly after departing Liverpool John Lennon Airport this morning, Thursday.

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0100
When is the solar eclipse visible in Northwich and how can I watch?
STARGAZERS across the UK are in for a spectacular treat this month as one of 2026's most impressive astronomical events arrives - a rare and dramatic solar eclipse.

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Confusion over end to free pre-10am parking at popular beauty spot resolved
Free parking at Marbury Park in Northwich before 10am is here to stay.

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 12:28:20 +0100
Man to paddle inflatable cow 20 miles down River Weaver for Burundi charity
Jerry Marshall, founder of Cheshire-based charity Transformational Enterprise Network, is set to take on the unusual challenge, called Weaver by Cow, later this month.

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Drug driver more than three times the limit for cocaine banned from roads
Tests revealed drug driver Alex Lewis from Northwich had 32 micrograms of cocaine per 100ml of blood, more than three times the legal limit.

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Sisters join forces to open new nature-based learning space this September
Families can explore Our Wild Space at Cransley School before the outdoor learning project launches in September.

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Plans submitted for large-scale 448-home new estate on agricultural land
Müller Property Group has at last officially applied for planning permission for the large, 60-acre development at Swanlow House Farm, to the east of Swanlow Lane.

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 13:30:00 +0100
Inseparable Toy Story-named cats Jessie and Bullseye are seeking forever home
Two inseparable cats at the RSPCA's Stapeley Grange Cattery are looking for a forever home after receiving no adoption enquiries

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 17:36:37 +0100
One person cut from car after crash on main road with one vehicle overturned
Chester Road, Alpraham, was closed in both directions on Tuesday, August 4.

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 12:45:48 +0100
Manchester United legend's son died of sudden adult death syndrome, inquest hears
THE son of a former Manchester United player who was also a football agent and player died tragically of Sudden Adult Death Syndrome, a coroner’s court heard.

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0100
Witton Albion U8s win £1,000 in Guardian kit contest
EARLIER this year, the Northwich Guardian launched our World Cup-themed Win Kits for Kids competition, which gave junior teams across Mid Cheshire the chance to win £1,000 of sports equipment.

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Great Taste Awards 2026: full list of Mid Cheshire winners
THE best flavours from Mid Cheshire have been recognised at this year's Great Taste Awards.

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:53:15 +0100
Drivers warned of 'high-impact' emergency road closure after watermain bursts
Cheshire East Council reported the closure was requested by United Utilities to allow it to repair a leaking three-inch watermain underneath a nearby footway.

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:01:39 +0100
Water drained from canal ‘purposefully’ leaving narrowboats high and dry
Waterways charity, the Canal and River Trust, said the incident reported on Monday, August 3, was not isolated, confirming it has had to deal with similar occurrences recently.

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Former drugs gang member hauled back to court after month-long shoplifting spree
Shaun Tomlinson, of Chatsworth Close, was jailed in November last year along with three other members of their county lines operation.

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0100
New £65m Tebay-style motorway services set to open on M56 in 2028
New £65m Tebay-style motorway services set to open on the M56 in Cheshire in 2028, creating 400 new jobs.

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 08:18:00 +0100
Crews help farmer tackle fire in engine compartment of farm machinery
Emergency crews help farmer to tackle a fire in the engine compartment of farm machinery on Shays Lane in Winsford.

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Vintage arcade treasure trove at two attractions the perfect nostalgic holiday outing
Vintage arcade machine enthusiast, Darren Hesketh, currently has exhibitions at Hopley House Farm Shop and visitor attraction in Wimboldsley, near Middlewich, and at the Anderton Boat Lift.

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Police find more than 4.5k child sex abuse images stashed on paedophile’s devices
Dennis Oultram, of Salkeld Street, was found to have more than 4,500 images in his possession.

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 17:03:43 +0100
Apartments plan for three floors above clothing store in town centre
More town centre living could be on the way in Crewe with a proposal to convert three floors above the New Look store into apartments.

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:58:31 +0100
Developer seeking permission for homes on green belt land occupied by stables
A developer wants to build up to nine homes on green belt land close to the King’s School at Prestbury near Macclesfield.

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 14:16:36 +0100
Homes plan refused because site is in area at risk of reservoir flooding
Cheshire East planners have refused permission for up to nine homes on green belt land saying the site is in an area at risk of reservoir flooding from Poynton Pool.

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 14:11:36 +0100
Up to nine homes proposed for land in the open countryside
Up to nine homes could be built in the open countryside on land west of Wrenbury Road at Aston near Nantwich.

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Andrew Cooper: 'We have a real opportunity to build a better social care system'
Social care is something that touches almost every family at some point in their lives.

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 12:48:00 +0100
EasyJet launches two new routes from Liverpool airport
MORE destinations are now within easy reach.

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 08:35:19 +0100
Brothers caught attempting to smuggle £220k worth of cannabis into Manchester Airport
Two brothers were caught red handed by baggage reclaim after trying to smuggle cannabis worth more than £200,000 into the UK from Thailand.

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 17:03:34 +0100
Narrowboats stranded amid water shortages on Shropshire Union and Trent and Mersey
The Canal & River Trust (CRT) has been enforcing a navigation stoppage on a 25-mile section of the Trent & Mersey Canal since Saturday, July 25, between Plants Lock near Kidsgrove and Big Lock in Middlewich.

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 16:15:00 +0100
Say hello to the Mid Cheshire babies born in July 2026
IT is time to welcome the latest precious bunch of newborns calling Mid Cheshire their first home.

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 14:03:34 +0100
MP 'vehemently opposes' £2.8m cut that could close iconic Jodrell Bank
MP slams £2.8m funding cut that could close iconic observatory Jodrell Bank and put dozens of jobs at risk.

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 13:32:13 +0100
Unpaid work for lawyer who impersonated cop to get Nando's CCTV footage of woman
Conor Johnstone, formerly of Boots Green Lane, Allostock, set up a fake Cheshire Police email address to help him get his hands on the footage.

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Northwich dad's moving tribute to rugby star son who died of cancer aged just 29
Joe Foulkes was a much loved and respected figure at Holmes Chapel RFC, where he captained the first fifteen for several years, and played a key role in the running of the club.

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 09:13:38 +0100
Woman arrested over alleged human trafficking given strict bail conditions
A 53-year-old Mexican woman arrested in Middlewich over alleged human trafficking and child neglect must adhere to strict bail conditions.

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Developer scales up plans to turn iconic department store into apartments
PLANS to redevelop an iconic Northwich department store in flats and retail units have been scaled up.

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Meet the 'Bipolar Beauty Queen' hoping to break stigma of mental health conditions
Charlotte Core, from Middlewich, was crowned Miss Planet Cheshire 2026 earlier this year, and will compete to become Miss Planet United Kingdom at the end of the month.

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Drivers warned of major bypass carriageway closure expected to last a week
DRIVERS are being warned of week-long closure of the westbound carriageway of a major bypass in Northwich.

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 16:40:46 +0100
Planners refuse proposal for up to nine homes close to canal in open countryside
Cheshire East has refused an application for up to nine homes on land close to the Macclesfield Canal at Scholar Green.

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 16:33:05 +0100
Green light for proposal to replace derelict former builder’s yard with apartments
A former builder’s yard in Middlewich is to be bulldozed and replaced with a two-storey apartment block.

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 16:29:37 +0100
More than 450 homes and new spine road proposed for land in open countryside
Plans have been submitted for 452 homes and a new spine road on land south of Houndings Lane at Sandbach.

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 17:25:00 +0100
Indian street food brand opens first outlet at Sandbach Services on M6
Roadchef has partnered with Chaiiwala to bring Indian street food to Sandbach Southbound Services.

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 13:01:00 +0100
These are the flights cancelled or delayed at Manchester Airport today, August 3
Some holidaymakers have seen their flights delayed at Manchester Airport today, according to Flightradar24.com- here's the full list.

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:01:17 +0100
Teenager’s success story as he becomes Centrepoint's student of the year
A teenager who arrived in the UK alone after a dangerous journey across Europe says he now feels “happy” and “proud” after rebuilding his life through education.

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Death notices and funeral announcements in 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, 02 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Dementia bus tour to return to town next year after successful 2026 event
The dementia bus tour will return to Northwich in 2027 after a successful event this year, helping people understand the challenges of living with the condition.

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Inside stunning £1m Cheshire home complete with cinema room and gym
Take a look inside a £1m five-bedroom Holmes Chapel home with cinema room, bar, hot tub and landscaped gardens on a private gated plot.

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Latest planning applications around Northwich and Winsford
EACH week Cheshire West and Chester Council receives and makes decisions on planning applications across the borough.

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