Tests revealed drug driver Alex Lewis from Northwich had 32 micrograms of cocaine per 100ml of blood, more than three times the legal limit.

Families can explore Our Wild Space at Cransley School before the outdoor learning project launches in September.

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.

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.

THE best flavours from Mid Cheshire have been recognised at this year's Great Taste Awards.

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.

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.

Shaun Tomlinson, of Chatsworth Close, was jailed in November last year along with three other members of their county lines operation.

New £65m Tebay-style motorway services set to open on the M56 in Cheshire in 2028, creating 400 new jobs.

Emergency crews help farmer to tackle a fire in the engine compartment of farm machinery on Shays Lane in Winsford.

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.

Dennis Oultram, of Salkeld Street, was found to have more than 4,500 images in his possession.

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.

A developer wants to build up to nine homes on green belt land close to the King’s School at Prestbury near Macclesfield.

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.

Up to nine homes could be built in the open countryside on land west of Wrenbury Road at Aston near Nantwich.

Social care is something that touches almost every family at some point in their lives.

MORE destinations are now within easy reach.

Two brothers were caught red handed by baggage reclaim after trying to smuggle cannabis worth more than £200,000 into the UK from Thailand.

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.

IT is time to welcome the latest precious bunch of newborns calling Mid Cheshire their first home.

MP slams £2.8m funding cut that could close iconic observatory Jodrell Bank and put dozens of jobs at risk.

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.

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.

A 53-year-old Mexican woman arrested in Middlewich over alleged human trafficking and child neglect must adhere to strict bail conditions.

PLANS to redevelop an iconic Northwich department store in flats and retail units have been scaled up.

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.

DRIVERS are being warned of week-long closure of the westbound carriageway of a major bypass in Northwich.

Cheshire East has refused an application for up to nine homes on land close to the Macclesfield Canal at Scholar Green.

A former builder’s yard in Middlewich is to be bulldozed and replaced with a two-storey apartment block.

Plans have been submitted for 452 homes and a new spine road on land south of Houndings Lane at Sandbach.

Roadchef has partnered with Chaiiwala to bring Indian street food to Sandbach Southbound Services.

Some holidaymakers have seen their flights delayed at Manchester Airport today, according to Flightradar24.com- here's the full list.

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.

Every week, Northwich & Winsford Guardian publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have died.

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.

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.

EACH week Cheshire West and Chester Council receives and makes decisions on planning applications across the borough.

There are major concerns that ‘unsafe’ items are entering the UK through Manchester Airport.

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Andrew Cooper, Labour MP for Mid Cheshire, welcomed the measures and said they would help ensure local young people can build successful careers without feeling they have to leave the area.

A GIFTED artist has spoken for the first time about Andy Burnham allowing him to paint his portrait.

A GRIEVING husband honoured his cherished late wife’s memory by having a life-saving defibrillator installed in Leftwich in her name.

DRIVERS and rail passengers are reminded a 12-day closure of Station Road in Lostock Gralam starts on Monday.

A teacher and a teaching assistant who have clocked up 57 years service to children at Winsford High Street Primary School are saying goodbye.

THE M56 between Chester and Runcorn is facing delays westbound after an earlier incident.

Summer Plant Hunters’ Fair returns to Capesthorne Hall on August 9, with rare plants, expert advice, garden accessories and family-friendly entry.

Altrincham bills itself as the modern market town.

Cheshire West and Chester Council (CWAC) granted permission on July 22 for Sutton's hairdresser, 134 Witton Street, to be converted into a carpentry and joinery training workshop.

Lake Side Nursing Home, formerly known as Winsford Grange Care Home, is now operated by SAS Care Group Ltd