Northwich Guardian

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Free tour for Mid Cheshire Line rail passengers explores Manchester's radical past
Residents from Northwich, Knutsford and other communities along the Mid Cheshire railway line are being invited to uncover Manchester's rich history of political activism on a special guided walking tour.

Sun, 30 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, 30 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0100
The unusual coastal walk you have to try combining history and beauty
Last November, I marked the publication of the first guidebook to the King Charles III England Coast Path by describing a walk from Little Neston on the Wirral coast.

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 21:06:43 +0100
Police confirming missing 13-year-old girl found safe and well
A 13-YEAR-old girl with links to Northwich has been reported missing.

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 17:24:20 +0100
Police, firefighters and paramedics attend crash involving car and HGV
POLICE, firefighters and paramedics attended a crash in Plumley.

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Northwich and Winsford takeaways given a food hygiene rating so far in 2026
The takeaways and sandwich shops in and around Northwich, Winsford, and surrounding areas, which have been given a food hygiene rating so far in 2026.

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Much-loved dentist and 'gentle soul' calls it a day after 35 years serving town
A DENTIST who has cared for generations of Middlewich families is retiring after 35 years at the same practice.

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Kind-hearted friends complete summer of challenges to help people with cancer
County High School, Leftwich friends Kaitlyn O'Neill and Frankie Burton have set about a number of gruelling tasks during the holidays to raise money for Cancer Research UK.

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Family's golf following hits 'massive milestone' within a few weeks on TikTok
Chris Cruse Jr, Chris Cruse Sr and Damion Cruse are behind the 'Big Hits. Big Laughs. Zero Filter' concept of the up-and-coming channel Off the Fairways.

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Farmer urges peers to enter inaugural awards celebrating farming, food and nature
Cheshire farmer Jack Ancell is encouraging farmers and land managers to enter the inaugural Wilder Cheshire Awards.

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 08:23:00 +0100
Step inside Cheshire’s hidden gem with miniature railway and secret woods to explore
IF you’re searching for a fun, family-friendly day out this bank holiday weekend, this hidden gem might be just the ticket.

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0100
Dining out at Cheshire’s hottest new restaurant - on the hottest day of the year
Val and John Allen, and canine companions, dine out at Chester’s hottest new restaurant

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 15:10:33 +0100
Historic British pottery brand Denby closes all remaining stores for the final time
Denby has closed down all of its remaining stores earlier than expected following high demand.

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 13:47:16 +0100
Woman admits dealing Class A and Class B drugs ahead of sentence
Isobel Morrey, 19 and of Tower Road, pleaded guilty at Chester Crown Court on Friday morning to being concerned in the supply of heroin, crack cocaine and cannabis.

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 16:30:00 +0100
WATCH: Couple admit cover-up of crash into pond near Winsford Salt Mine
Jay Price and Kelly Brown, of Cavendish Close, were at Chester Crown Court for a plea and trial preparation hearing on Friday, August 28.

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 14:21:25 +0100
Shopkeeper guilty of sexually assaulting 14-year-old girl amid discount vape sale
Furqan Khalil was convicted by a jury at Chester Crown Court following a four-day trial which concluded on Thursday, August 27.

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 13:33:31 +0100
Burglars steal 'vital' life-saving cutting gear used at car crashes from fire station
Officers believe at around 12.19am on Thursday, August 27, three suspects wearing dark clothes broke into the station to steal the equipment, damaging a fire engine in the process.

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Lung cancer patient's bounce back inspires best friend to climb Africa's highest peak
Samantha Dean, from Northwich, was diagnosed with stage four lung cancer and metastatic bone cancer in December last year, and was told she may have just weeks to live.

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Feel-good festival with music, learning and inspiration coming to Cheshire
OUTDOOR health and wellbeing festival offers a feel-good day of music, learning and inspiration.

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0100
Send us photos of your Mid Cheshire babies born in August 2026
HAVE you welcomed a new bundle of joy into your family this month?

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Cheshire West 'passed 8,500 council tax debts to bailiffs' in 2025/26
Cheshire West and Chester Council passed more than 8,500 council tax debts on to bailiffs in 2025/26, according to national research.

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Sex offender avoids jail despite using secret online alias to breach court order
John Twigg, of Boundary Lane South, Cuddington, was convicted of sex offences in May 2017 at Chester Crown Court.

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Councillor steps down after decade of 'committed service to the community'
Cllr Robin Hunter stepped down on Thursday, August 20, according to the authority.

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 14:18:21 +0100
Where you can see famous Red Arrows in Cheshire and Merseyside this weekend
YOU will have a chance to see the famous Red Arrows in the vicinity this weekend.

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0100
'Are you completely mad?' Farmer laughs off bank loan rejection 40 years ago
Mobberley farm shop serves free bubbly, bangers and burgers at celebration barbecue to mark 40th anniversary.

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Bank Holiday weekend weather for Mid Cheshire as rain gives way to sunshine
Mid Cheshire faces a mixed Bank Holiday weekend, with wet weather on Saturday and brighter conditions by Monday.

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 11:32:00 +0100
Home Bargains to close 19 Cheshire stores on major date in retail calendar
Home Bargains stores across Cheshire will be closed on a major retail day later this year.

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 16:36:00 +0100
Tributes paid to father-and-son farmers who died after falling into slurry tank
Tributes have been paid to father and son dairy farmers who died tragically after falling into a slurry tank at their farm in Aston by Budworth.

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Thelwall Viaduct M6 speed limit set for 40mph restriction for more than 12 months
MOTORISTS who regularly use Thelwall Viaduct are being warned of a 40mph speed restriction for more than 12 months.

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Village cafe and deli closes for one week following fire at home of owner
The Orchard, on Lime Avenue, has closed from Wednesday, August 26, to Tuesday, September 1.

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 11:00:58 +0100
Two men killed after falling into industrial slurry tank in tragic farm incident
At around 12.20pm on Wednesday, August 26, emergency services were called to reports of an industrial incident at a farm on Cann Lane, near its junction with Budworth Road.

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 08:48:25 +0100
Police launch appeal for help to trace wanted man in Winsford
Police officers are appealing for help to trace a wanted man in Winsford.

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Guardian camera club members capture weather in photo challenge
WEATHER has been captured on camera by members of the Guardian Camera Club.

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 22:36:00 +0100
EasyJet flight to Manchester diverted after emergency declared
AN easyJet flight from Lisbon declared an emergency on its approach to Manchester Airport today, Thursday.

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 12:54:54 +0100
Manchester Airport apologises as cyber security breach leaked passenger details
Manchester Airport passengers could be affected by a cyber security breach as an 'unauthorised third party' accessed some customer details.

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:45:05 +0100
The popular £10 tickets for Chester Zoo are back until Sunday, September 6
CHESTER Zoo has said it has brought back its £10 tickets back to cap off the summer holidays for families.

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 10:03:49 +0100
Southport Air Show unveils full flying schedule as Red Arrows set for double display
The full Southport Air Show 2026 flying schedule has been released, including Red Arrows display times and a packed programme of military and historic aircraft.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:21:02 +0100
Morrisons store evacuated following reports of leaking refrigerator
MORRISONS in Middlewich was evacuated after reports one of its refrigerators was leaking.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Police officer in firearms unit struck off over ‘familiarity with nitrous oxide’
A CHESHIRE Police officer in the firearms department has been banned from the profession over his ‘familiarity with nitrous oxide’.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 14:25:26 +0100
RECAP: ‘Rescue work ongoing’ after two men fall into industrial tank on farm
Rescue work is ongoing after two men fell into an industrial sized tank on a farm in Aston by Budworth.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0100
New magical skating rink coming to Cheshire farm this Christmas
A new skating rink with a difference is opening in Knutsford this Christmas.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 12:15:00 +0100
Shopkeeper accused of sexually assaulting girl, 14, amid discount illegal vape sale
Furqan Khalil, who worked at Cheshire Mobile and E-Cigarettes in Market Way when the incident took place on February 3, 2024, stands charged with two counts of sexual assault of a girl aged between 13 and 15.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'No crime committed' by dog owner in death of cat despite social media story post
Cheshire Police attended the area of Peter Street, in Northwich, at around 6.30pm on Tuesday, August 18.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Plans to transform disused shower factory site into 34 homes get green light
Weaver Vale Housing Trust and Chapter RE Ltd submitted the proposal to transform the former Contour Showers factory

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 15:45:00 +0100
Huntsman breaks down in tears as he tells court of moment hounds were gunned down
The Cheshire Forest Hunt's professional huntsman, Fraser Campbell, appeared as a prosecution witness in the trial of his then employers, retired vet, Elizabeth Gorse, and her co-defendant, Teryl Knowles, at Chester Magistrates’ Court on Monday, Aug...

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Ex-Barons Quay business owner had sex with underage girl more than a decade ago
Callum Franchetti was in a secretive sexual relationship with an underage girl for one year after seeing her at De Bees in Winsford.

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 15:30:00 +0100
Man arrested after armed police attend gunshots in village
The man, from Cuddington, was arrested in the Beauty Bank area at around 5.45pm yesterday, Monday.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Man who threatened to hit woman with golf club will learn his fate next month
Robert Warner, of Culver Close in Hartford, pleaded guilty to two charges at Chester Magistrates Court on Tuesday, August 25.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 15:21:05 +0100
Council reveals early findings into 'toxic' Cheshire landfill site
BBC show Buried fronted by Welsh actor Michael Sheen recently once again propelled the Alvanley site into the headlines.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 13:21:37 +0100
Warning as cold callers pressured elderly Cheshire woman into agreeing to work
CHESHIRE Police are urging residents to shut down the conversation if they feel pressured to agree to work on their property after an incident in Chester.

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