Northwich Guardian

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Drivers warned of disruption as huge abnormal load road convoy takes in towns
DRIVERS are being warned of delays and disruption as a vast abnormal load convoy makes its way through Middlewich, Winsford, and Northwich.

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 08:32:39 +0100
Firefighters called out over smoke from commercial premises
FIREFIGHTERS were called to a building after reports of smoke inside a switchroom.

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 08:25:55 +0100
Firefighters rescue horse trapped in one-metre-deep brook
A HORSE trapped in a brook has been rescued by firefighters.

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Key milestone reached as new Leighton Hospital moves into next design phase
Plans for the new Leighton Hospital have reached the next design phase in a major project milestone.

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Public Service Appreciation Day in pictures after first ever event run by resident
Mack Ejiro Ubredi, from Rudheath, was the community-minded resident responsible for the celebration last weekend at Rudheath's Griffiths Park.

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 17:00:00 +0100
6 stunning photos from the Arley Hall fireworks spectacular
WE have been sent some fantastic snaps of the Arley Hall fireworks event that took place on Saturday, September 26.

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 15:44:38 +0100
Winsford Station Bridge now back open in both directions as of this week
The westbound carriageway was set to be closed throughout the school summer holidays but it was still closed in late September.

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 13:19:17 +0100
Man arrested on suspicion of drink-driving then de-arrested after car crash
The emergency services were on Main Road on the afternoon of Sunday, September 27.

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Lady luck shines on as neighbours celebrate handy Postcode Lottery win
Postcode Lottery prizes are announced every day of the month, with £30,000 jackpots and £1,000 prizes for 20 different postcodes every day.

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 10:40:40 +0100
Man appears at court accused of drug offences after vehicle stop in village
Cheshire Police arrested a 33-year-old suspect in a BMW M135 last week on the A49.

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 07:49:13 +0100
Avanti West Coast services to be nationalised from March
AVANTI West Coast services will be under public ownership from March next year, Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander has announced.

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New homes get green light in Northwich despite objections
Cheshire West planners have given the green light for the properties on Leftwich Farm off St George’s Way and Dobells Road.

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
How Mid Cheshire and others would vote in snap general election according to poll
The projection is based on data from more than 16,000 Britons after fieldwork between August 2026 and September 2026.

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Paedophile awaiting sentence over his child sex abuse image collection
Kai Knowles, of Rookery Rise, Winsford, appeared at Chester Magistrates Court on Friday, September 25.

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
200km pipeline route revised after thousands of responses to public consultation
Peak Cluster will run all the way from the Peak District to the sea via settlements in Cheshire East and Cheshire West.

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Charity marks 50 years of providing support to Cheshire's Deaf community
DSN marked 50 years of supporting Deaf people with a celebration in Northwich during International Week of Deaf People.

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 20:36:50 +0100
Traitors star's Cheshire home burgled while he was on family holiday
A FORMER contestant on hit BBC show The Traitors who grew up in St Helens has warned people to think carefully before posting holiday updates online after his home was burgled.

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Tributes paid to dad-of-one and 'everyone's number one cheerleader' who has died
Friends and family remember Wes Quilty as the first person guests would ask for at any party, whose positivity, encouragement, and support touched the lives of countless people in the community.

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Latest planning applications around Northwich and Winsford this week
EACH week Cheshire West and Chester Council receives and makes decisions on planning applications across the borough.

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Home converted from historic estate's billiards room put on market at £325k
A former billiard room at Bostock Hall has been converted into a one-bedroom home and listed for £325,000.

Sun, 27 Sep 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, 27 Sep 2026 07:26:00 +0100
The castle restaurant transforming humble ingredients in 9-course tasting menu
Val and John Allen taste a deceptively simple menu that delivers fine dining full of delicious surprises

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Reimagined Greek classic coming to stage as part of theatre's 80th anniversary
Harlequin Theatre in Northwich will stage a modern adaptation of Antigone from October 13 to 17.

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Lucky neighbours on two streets scoop tidy Postcode Lottery prize
The Postcode Lottery is a subscription game which aims to raise money for charities while also bringing cash prizes to homes across the UK.

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New nursery with ‘home from home vibes’ impresses Ofsted in first inspection
A Northwich nursery has been praised by Ofsted after meeting the expected standard in all areas during its first inspection just months after opening.

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Council blasts plans to favour railway villages for new housing developments
Villages including Ashley, Plumley, Mobberley, and Cuddington potentially fall within the scope of the proposals, releases in August, to direct more new housing towards areas close to railway stations.

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Take a look inside the Cheshire countryside home on sale for nearly £2 million
Meadowvale in Mere has gone on the market for £1,999,995 with gated grounds, landscaped gardens and spacious living areas.

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 20:05:00 +0100
Manchester-bound easyJet flight diverts after declaring emergency
AN easyJet flight travelling to Manchester was forced to make an emergency diversion after a technical issue developed mid-flight today, Saturday.

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 07:43:00 +0100
Lymm’s water-shaped history revealed on scenic village heritage walk
Lymm is synonymous with water.

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 16:10:22 +0100
Paedophile ambushed by police en route to rendezvous with 'child' now behind bars
The investigation into Stefan Meek, of Severn Walk, began after he sent sexual messages to someone he believed was a child.

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 15:02:52 +0100
Man wanted for violence and criminal damage offences believed to be in town
Cheshire Police are appealing for help to find Jack Crellin, who they have reason to believe is in the Northwich.

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Corrie bad boy takes role of henchman in town's panto as Snow White cast revealed
Chris Gascoyne became a household name during his long-running stint on Coronation Street, but has since appeared in television dramas including The Feud, Patience, and All Creatures Great and Small.

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 11:35:12 +0100
Trio charged after break-in at building site for housing development in town
The alleged incident was at around 8pm on Monday, June 22, in the area around Orchard View.

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 11:25:18 +0100
Retiring chief constable sets record straight after contract extension refused
Cheshire Police's chief constable, Mark Roberts, will be stepping down from his role this year after more than 30 years in policing.

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 10:10:21 +0100
Five smaller industrial units planned for Northwich site after demand for cheaper workspace
Plans for five affordable industrial, storage and distribution units on Middlewich Road, Rudheath, Northwich, have been submitted to Cheshire West Council.

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Northwich and Winsford pubs named in this year's CAMRA Good Beer Guide
Northwich, Winsford and the surroundings are on the list of more than 4,500 pubs across the country including dozens of pubs in Cheshire.

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Worker-owned pub sees profits channelled into staff's pockets and community projects
Staff at The Gate in Delamere Street held their first ‘board meeting’ as the pub’s owners on Tuesday, September 22, electing each other to a variety of responsible roles.

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Ivy Chester revives Cool Britannia era with great value £19.96 nostalgia menu
The Ivy Chester Brasserie has unveiled its new Cool Britannia Menu, offering two courses for £19.96, a nod to what many regard as the defining year of the cultural movement that swept Britain three decades ago.

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Saturday offers best chance of sunshine in mixed Mid Cheshire weekend
Mid Cheshire faces a mixed weekend with rain on Friday and Sunday, but sunny and dry weather on Saturday.

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 08:45:00 +0100
Liverpool Airport adds two new direct routes to Spain
EASYJET has announced two new routes from Liverpool John Lennon Airport.

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 14:58:43 +0100
Liverpool is home to the most houseproud residents in the north of the UK
Liverpool is home to the most houseproud residents in the north of the UK, research has found.

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 16:33:14 +0100
Queues as multiple lanes closed for car fire on motorway ahead of rush hour
The incident was on the northbound carriageway at around 3.30pm.

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Plans for five homes at former farm site rejected over affordable housing and biodiversity concerns
Plans for five homes at Golden Nook Farm in Cuddington have been refused by Cheshire West and Chester Council over affordable housing and biodiversity concerns.

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 15:00:00 +0100
Theatre staging 'bold' new production of Shakespeare classic audiences 'will love'
Romeo and Juliet will run at The Grange Theatre from tonight (September 24) to Saturday, October 10.

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Winsford Cross Shopping Centre toilets could be back open after more than a decade
The town council is asking town centre visitors for their views on refurbishing and reopening the toilets in an ongoing online consultation.

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Labour mayoral hopeful pledges 1,000 affordable homes for young buyers
Labour Cheshire and Warrington mayoral candidate Dan Price pledges 1,000 affordable homes for under-35s, with family starter homes on brownfield sites.

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Reform MP has her say on sentencing of dangerous driver who 'somehow avoided prison'
Sarah Pochin said she was in support of mandatory minimum sentences for offenders like Lewis Verdin from Northwich.

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Resident's plan to pay tribute to public services at Public Service Appreciation Day
Mack Ejiro Ubredi, from Rudheath, is the community-minded resident who is responsible for the celebration this weekend at Rudheath's Griffiths Park.

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
More than 250 join funeral directors' Memorial Mile to remember loved ones
More than 250 people joined Fowles Funeral Service's Memorial Mile, raising £730 for St Luke's Hospice.

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 17:02:13 +0100
Plans to bulldoze 44 social-rented bungalows to make way for 77 affordable homes
A social landlord’s plans to bulldoze 44 bungalows in Bollington and replace them with 77 affordable homes has been recommended for approval by council planners.

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