Northwich Guardian

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'Nightmare' alleyway now free from fly-tipping after several months
The rubbish was between Greenall Road and Victoria Road for a long time according to resident Tim Yates.

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Dealer rumbled after police find fingerprints on 1.2kg drug package in stop check
Charlie Moore, of Main Road, Moulton, and James Dowd, of Crewe, were handed suspended sentences at Chester Crown Court.

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Bargains for gardeners as volunteers get ready for church's annual plant sale
Volunteers at St Michael and All Angels Church, in Hightown, are getting ready to hold their annual Spring Plant Sale on Sunday, May 16.  

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Council on why flags were removed from road in early hours of St George's Day
The St George's Flags and Union Flags along Shipbrook Road were removed some time in the early hours of St George's Day.

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 07:49:00 +0100
Volunteers maintain beautiful arboretum and gardens on Cheshire doorstep
If you enjoy visiting gardens, it is sometimes a pleasure to do so in the company of like-minded people.

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:30:00 +0100
WATCH: Jail for drug dealer caught hiding in a cupboard
Dylan Wilson, of no fixed address, was at Chester Crown Court for sentencing on Thursday, April 23.

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:45:18 +0100
Drug dealer behind bars after successful Tesco car park stop and search
The case against Rudheath resident, Ryan Dingle, began on Saturday, December 13, 2025, when police stopped a Blue Kia Sportage at the Tesco supermarket in Manchester Road.

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:10:51 +0100
Police name man charged with murder over death of head teacher in crash
Simon Richardson has been named by the police after being charged with murder following the death of a Weaverham resident and Stretford Grammar School head teacher Michael Mullins in a serious crash in Lymm.

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Man left drug dealer with life-changing injuries in pub attack
Oliver Finney's attack was a part of a larger incident last year at The Quayside on Witton Street.

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Dad-of-two 'scared silly' by new estate play park's lack of accessible equipment
Craig Dentith, who recently bought a brand new home on Equan’s Wharton Green development, says he his 'heart was in his mouth' when he took his two children to the play park on Florence Way on Saturday, April 11.

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:32:35 +0100
Firefighters called into action for fire in area of woodland
They were on Owley Wood Road at around 10.45pm on Thursday, April 23.

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:24:05 +0100
Firefighters tackle blaze involving tractor 'well alight' and muck heap
FIREFIGHTERS we called out to tackle a tractor fire at a farm in Norley also involving a muck heap.

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Walking football club plans 10-hour challenge to support cancer charity
1874 Northwich Walking Football is hosting a 10-hour charity match at Cheshire FA HQ on Wednesday, April 29, to raise funds and awareness for Prostate Cancer UK.

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:47:23 +0100
Cash-strapped council remains tight-lipped over cost of temporary top bosses
Cash-strapped Cheshire East is remaining tight-lipped over how much extra it is costing the council to employ interim bosses to top posts because it hasn’t been able to recruit permanent staff.

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:25:34 +0100
Crematorium plans for field in open countryside recommended for approval
Plans for a crematorium in Brereton have been recommended for approval despite objections from the parish council and some residents.

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Family dog show at Tatton Park Farm promises 'paw-some' Bank Holiday fun
Dog lovers invited to Tatton Park Farm this Bank Holiday for a fun dog show with novelty classes, agility course, trophies and rosettes for winning pets.

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
What will the weather be like over the weekend in Mid Cheshire?
The Met Office has forecast dry, sunny, and increasingly warm weather for Mid Cheshire this weekend, Friday, April 24, to Sunday, April 27.

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:23:28 +0100
Firefighters called to tackle tractor ‘well alight’ in field
FIREFIGHTERS were called to a field in Calveley to tackle a blaze involving a tractor described as ‘well alight’.

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:46:22 +0100
Police hunt man who jumped school fence in Frodsham on Friday
CHESHIRE Police has confirmed a helicopter was used for the search for a man who jumped a Frodsham school fence.

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:10:00 +0100
Hit-and-run driver jailed as man's leg severed in 'horrific' New Year's crash
Anthony Abbott, of Plantagenet Close, went to incredible lengths to conceal his appalling crimes on December 31, 2025, and January 1 to 2, 2026.

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:57:06 +0100
Driver, 70, airlifted to hospital with serious injuries following two-car crash
A DRIVER has been airlifted to hospital with serious injuries following a two-car crash in Oakmere.

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Man jailed for more than a decade after rape and sexual abuse of girl, 15
Guy Ashton, of Hayhurst Avenue, was found guilty following a trial two months ago at Liverpool Crown Court.

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Ex-councillor stripped of prestigious civic honour over links to cemetery scandal
Jean Eaton was made a Freewoman of Middlewich in November 2024, alongside three-time gold medallist Paralympian, Poppy Maskill, and committed charity campaigner, Linda Boden.

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Teacher inspired in classroom to create new tools to help SEND children communicate
Matt Bernal works at Hebden Green School in Winsford and has set up a new business Tactile Tiles to help SEND children

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 07:19:58 +0100
Air ambulance called to two-vehicle crash after person trapped
AN air ambulance was called after a casualty was trapped in a two-car crash in Northwich.

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 08:23:43 +0100
Prolific burglar who 'never seems to learn his lesson' jailed again
A PROLIFIC burglar from Northwich has been jailed again after breaking into a bar in the town.

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New life-saving equipment unveiled in town after 'true' community effort
Middlewich community raises £720 to install a new defibrillator on Queen Street, boosting life-saving support in the town centre.

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Walk of Fame to shine spotlight on heroes in town centre
Walk of Fame at Barons Quay in Northwich invites nominations to honour everyday community heroes as part of a year-long film-themed campaign.

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Radio Northwich to explore town's medieval past in new history series episode
Radio Northwich is set to air the second episode of its historical series, Northwich Now and Then, with a focus on medieval Northwich.

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Guardian camera club members capture movement in photo challenge
MOVEMENT has been captured on camera by members of the Guardian Camera Club.

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
7 of the best places to enjoy bluebells in Mid Cheshire
SPRING has sprung, and plenty of beautiful bluebells have popped up around Mid Cheshire.

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:03:19 +0100
Plans to redevelop and modernise historic school to be considered by councillors
Cheshire East will next week consider plans to redevelop and modernise the historic Sandbach School.

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:30:14 +0100
Plan for 85 homes looks set to go ahead despite council saying it will 'cause harm'
Cheshire East planners are recommending approval for up to 85 homes in the open countryside at Nantwich despite acknowledging ‘the proposed development on this site would cause harm’.

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:19:04 +0100
Homes proposal gets thumbs down as councillor brands grey belt claim as ‘fanciful’
Plans for up to seven homes in Poynton have been refused – with councillors saying the proposal is inappropriate development in the green belt.

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:06:32 +0100
Green light for house plans despite claims ‘grey belt’ interpretation is ‘folly’
Plans for a house in the green belt have been approved despite the ward councillor’s claims it would threaten to close the sensitive gap between Bollington and the village of Kerridge.

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0100
The value of an all through education at The Grange School
The value of an all through education at The Grange School.

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0100
World Car Design of the Year winner: Mazda6e at Oakmere Mazda
The Mazda6e is tailored for the brand’s electric future, representing a balance between movement, harmony and precision deeply rooted in Japanese craftsmanship

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Police warn early action on stalking can save lives during awareness week
Cheshire police warn stalking can escalate to serious violence and urge early intervention during National Stalking Awareness Week.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:06:23 +0100
Police seek help tracing wanted man over alleged assault
Police are searching for John Mitchell who they want to speak to in connection with violence reported to have taken place in Winnington on Saturday, January 17.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:08:31 +0100
Casualty rescued from car by fire crews after two-vehicle crash
Two fire engines, from Middlewich and Knutsford, plus paramedics and police, responded to reports of a two-car crash on Byley Lane at 8.47am on Wednesday, April 22.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:13:34 +0100
Firefighters called into action for fire in disused building
The emergency services were called to the scene shortly before 8am on Wednesday, April 22.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Boy, 16, suffers several injuries in assault in churchyard
The Northwich teen was set upon by a number of others shortly before 10pm on Thursday, April 16.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:03:51 +0100
Force pays tribute as 'formidable' police sniffer dog dies after sudden illness
On Wednesday, April 22, Cheshire Police announced the death of its ‘trusty’ black Labrador, PD Buddy, at the age of nine following a sudden illness.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:30:00 +0100
Man brought back before magistrates for trip to B&M in breach of three-year ban
Luke Weedall went to the bargain chain's branch on Leicester Street on the evening of Monday, March 16, of this year.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:30:00 +0100
Responders rush to overturned vehicle after one-car crash in early hours
The one-car crash was in the early hours of Wednesday, April 22, in the area of Winsford Road, Wettenhall.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The Charlatans' Tim Burgess shouts out two of town's long-lost shops in interview
The Charlatans frontman spoke to the national newspaper for the long-running series Honest Playlist.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Kind-hearted youngster cycles 100 miles in a day to support life-saving hospital
Keen cyclist Alex Spence rode with his dad Christopher from their home to Alder Hey Children's Hospital in Liverpool to raise money for the hospital.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Council shuts play area until further notice after ‘mindless’ vandal attack
Weaverham Parish Council (WPC) has now taken then decision to close Russet Road Play Area, next to Weaverham Library, while the repair work is completed.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:43:25 +0100
Lamborghini seized after police spot it being driven at 130mph on M6
A LAMBORGHINI super car has been seized by the police over the driver’s actions on the M6.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:32:38 +0100
Landmark first meeting of new combined authority takes place
Warrington Youth Zone played host  to the landmark inaugural meeting of the Cheshire and Warrington Combined Authority

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