Northwich Guardian

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The Mid Cheshire pub among the 500 best pubs in the country according to list
The Lion, in Moulton, is one of hundreds of pubs to receive recognition this week from The Telegraph.

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Major six-week carriageway closure near busy commuter station starts tomorrow
Drivers and rail users are being warned of a major six-week carriageway closure near Winsford railway station.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:32:00 +0100
Urgent appeal as £1m Lotto ticket bought in Cheshire goes unclaimed
SOMEONE in Cheshire East could be sitting on a life-changing fortune.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Town's new circular bus route to launch in September for year-long trial
Cheshire West and Chester Council has announced a 12-month trial of the improved Winsford circular bus service - the updated W7 service.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0100
WATCH: Rapist who fled to foreign country on final day of trial faces justice
Foisal Ahmed fled to France on the final day of his crown court trial in September 2025.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 11:30:00 +0100
Firefighters attend another deliberate fire two days after several similar incidents
The emergency services were on Forest Road at around 8pm on Thursday, July 16.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 11:22:46 +0100
Fire on agricultural land ravages stubble field and hedgerow
A STUBBLE field and a hedgerow on the edge of Moulton have been ravaged by fire.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:30:00 +0100
Cheshire Police called to crash between car and van as road closed at rush hour
The emergency services were on Stone Heyes Lane on the evening of Thursday, July 16.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Newlyweds open farm shop near to Northwich and Winsford after move from North Wales
Hollie Sturla, 31, and George Sturla, 33, moved along with their animals to Home Farm after around a decade on parcels of land let from other people.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New Northwich-based ticketing platform aims to make events smoother and affordable
Launched by co-founders Mark Pegler and Mark Pointon and based in Northwich, EventPod was created to help organisers sell tickets without high fees or complicated systems

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Cheshire boutique celebrates ‘most successful’ prom year yet
A CHESHIRE boutique is celebrating its “most successful” year to date, selling more prom dresses than ever before.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:40:18 +0100
Council to highlight Jodrell Bank importance to government amid fear of funding cuts
CHESHIRE East is to write to government highlighting the importance of Jodrell Bank amid threats to its future – with one councillor saying cutting its funding would be an act of ‘absolute vandalism’.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:23:07 +0100
Missed bin collections blamed on staff shortages, vehicle breakdowns and hot weather
CHESHIRE East has apologised for missed bin collections which has left rubbish piling up for weeks saying staffing levels, vehicle breakdowns and the hot weather have all been factors.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Sandiway Primary School outdoor project brought to life after years of fundraising
The PTA at Sandiway Primary School had been fundraising for around four years to improve a previously 'overgrown and uninviting' outdoor area

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:08:32 +0100
Police launch summer safety roadshow in town centres across the region
Cheshire Police launch a summer safety roadshow with free events, offering advice on personal safety, consent and support services across the county.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Popular festival returns to ice cream farm this July with family fun day
Mobb Stock returns to Mobberley with ice cream, live music and family fun on July 26. Tickets available now for the popular summer festival.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Sunshine and dry spells expected across Mid Cheshire this weekend
Met Office forecasts a warm, sunny and mostly dry weekend in Mid Cheshire, with highs of 26C and light winds expected throughout.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:30:00 +0100
Accomplice sentenced as luxury car dealers’ fraud fate delayed amid extortion claim
VIP Car Sales, on Mereside Road, kept customers' money after vehicles had been sold, accepted payments from buyers without delivering the goods, and sold cars without the owners' authorisation.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:00:26 +0100
Appeal after cyclist performs public sex act on riverside path near rowing club
The police received a report at around 2pm on Friday, July 10, of suspicious activity on a riverside path.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:40:22 +0100
Prolific offender banned from shops including Tesco, Asda and Sainsbury's
Prolific offender Matthew Hodson, 39, was given a 12-week prison sentence, suspended for one year at Chester Magistrates’ Court.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0100
News plans to help bring 400-year-old pub ravaged by fire back to life
NEW plans have been submitted which will help see a 400-year-old pub ravaged by fire brought back to its former glory.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0100
'Insane': Nigel Farage has his say on flags under investigation in town
The Reform UK leader spoke out ahead of the Three Lions' 2-1 World Cup semi-final loss with a post on social media on Wednesday, July 15.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Burglar'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 +0100
Man 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 09:10:10 +0100
Police 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 05:00:00 +0100
Inside 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 +0100
Breathtaking 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 17:45:34 +0100
Clashes at council meeting over refusal to debate controversial CO2 pipeline project
A tenant farmer told Cheshire East her family would lose their livelihood and home and the countryside would be destroyed if the Peak Cluster CO2 pipeline goes ahead.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:30:52 +0100
Extra security at meeting as police warn council leader of threats made against him
Police were present at yesterday’s meeting of Cheshire East after officers had told council leader Nick Mannion that physical threats had been made against him.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0100
National Trust warns visitors planning to visit Formby beach this summer
THE NATIONAL Trust has issued a warning to those planning on visiting Formby beach this summer.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Town's park recognised with prestigious Green Flag Award
Several Cheshire East parks, including Fountain Fields in Middlewich, have retained prestigious Green Flag Awards recognising their high standards and community value

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 08:31:11 +0100
Cheshire 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 13:00:04 +0100
Police pay rise offer branded 'empty gesture' that will 'put public at risk'
A PAY rise for police announced by the Government has been branded an ‘empty gesture’ by the association representing Cheshire officers.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 09:28:22 +0100
Firefighters 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 +0100
Year 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 +0100
EasyJet 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 +0100
Firefighters 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 +0100
Man 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 +0100
Apple 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 +0100
Manchester 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 +0100
Tidy 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 +0100
Angry 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 +0100
Attraction'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 +0100
Cheshire 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 +0100
United 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 +0100
Crematorium'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 +0100
Northern 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.

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