Northwich Guardian

Fri, 29 May 2026 09:36:54 +0100
Second driver who died in serious crash named as inquest opened
Andrew David Dean, from Tarvin, has been named as one of the drivers who lost their lives in the Manley Road collision in Frodsham on April 13.

Fri, 29 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
From seed shop to popular garden centre: Family marks 200 years in business
Plumleys Garden Centre near Knutsford celebrates 200 years, marking seven generations of family business in Cheshire’s horticulture industry.

Fri, 29 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Dad 'deeply upset' as firms pass buck over new development's playpark
Craig Dentith, who lives on Equan’s Wharton Green development, is frustrated by the estate's playpark on Florence Way.

Fri, 29 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Tributes paid to 'wonderful' session guitarist and music teacher who has died
As a teacher, Dave Speakman inspired generations of young musicians at Middlewich High School, St Ambrose in Altrincham, Sandbach, and others.

Fri, 29 May 2026 09:26:24 +0100
Car park expansion approved despite claims council’s application was ‘misleading’
Cheshire East has been given the go-ahead to expand the car park at its environmental services hub in Middlewich despite claims its planning application was ‘misleading’.

Fri, 29 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Here is the weekend weather forecast for Mid Cheshire
Warm, sunny start to the weekend in Mid Cheshire with highs near 24C on Saturday before cooler, breezier and showery conditions move in on Sunday.

Fri, 29 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
EasyJet’s most popular routes from Liverpool Airport revealed
EASYJET'S most popular summer destinations from Liverpool have been revealed.

Thu, 28 May 2026 17:07:57 +0100
'Severe' delays on northbound M6 through Cheshire this rush hour
THERE are ‘severe’ delays on the M6 in Cheshire this rush hour.

Thu, 28 May 2026 15:00:09 +0100
Firefighters called to tackle blaze in kitchen involving grill pan
One fire crew from Northwich fire station was called to West Avenue to reports of a house fire at 12.18pm on Thursday, May 28.

Thu, 28 May 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Town's 'celebration' Water Festival and self-build raft race set to make splash
For the third year in a row, Winsford Water Festival is returning to the town’s scenic Marina Island on Saturday, May 30.

Thu, 28 May 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Man hit with restraining order after threats to 'blow up' houses of ex and her mum
Kurtis Edwards, of Cuddington, was at Chester Magistrates Court for a sentencing hearing on Tuesday, May 26.

Thu, 28 May 2026 10:33:32 +0100
Councils say to stay away after tragedy at Pickmere Lake
It is after the recovery of a body of a boy as a result of several hours of searches after an initial incident on Tuesday, May 26.

Thu, 28 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'Outstanding' town centre trader to shut up shop after 50 years
Saeed Madani said he is to shut up shop at Xavier Mobile on or around Saturday, May 30.

Thu, 28 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Environment Agency rejects soil dump firm's Wallerscote contaminated land plans
In July 2025, Green Earth Developments (GED) was granted planning permission on appeal to develop a solar farm on top of Tata Chemicals UK's industrial landfill site, know as Wallerscote Lime Beds.

Thu, 28 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Drug dealer involved in supply of cocaine awaiting sentence at crown court
James Cross, of Lyndale Court, Winsford, will appear at Chester Crown Court for sentencing

Thu, 28 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Guardian Camera Club members capture feathers on camera
FEATHERS have been captured on camera by members of the Guardian Camera Club.

Thu, 28 May 2026 17:11:21 +0100
Huge 660-home estate branded 'a recipe for disaster' is narrowly approved
Controversial plans to build 660 homes and a 60-bed care home in the open countryside at Wistaston have been narrowly approved despite being branded ‘a recipe for disaster’ by a ward councillor.

Thu, 28 May 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Half of North West adults spend three hours or less outdoors weekly
Survey finds many North West adults spend three hours or less outdoors weekly as 30 Days Wild encourages people to reconnect with nature.

Thu, 28 May 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Business support firm in town begins next chapter as new owner takes the reins
New owner Laura Davison takes over Northwich-based Pink Spaghetti Mid Cheshire, continuing support for businesses with flexible admin and project services.

Thu, 28 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Andrew Cooper: 'Crackdown will stop rogue waste dump operators exploiting the system'
This month the Government is introducing major new reforms to crack down on waste criminals, something I strongly welcome.

Thu, 28 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Ultra-fast EV charging hub opens at village's shopping centre
Ultra-fast EV charging hub opens at Holmes Chapel with six 300kW connectors, supporting drivers across Cheshire East and key travel routes.

Thu, 28 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Liverpool FC player fined after police stop for using phone on M6 in Cheshire
A LIVERPOOL FC player was busted by police as he watched a video on his phone while driving along the M6 motorway, a court has heard.

Thu, 28 May 2026 13:05:00 +0100
Inside the new luxurious chocolate shop at Manchester’s Trafford Centre
A LUXURIOUS new chocolate shop has opened at the Trafford Centre.

Thu, 28 May 2026 08:43:06 +0100
Public Notice Portal launches new consultation and archive services
The new PNP consultation function enables members of the public to have their say by providing feedback on individual public notices.

Wed, 27 May 2026 11:36:29 +0100
Body found in water during search for missing boy, 17, at Pickmere Lake
POLICE have found a body in Pickmere Lake believed to be that of a missing teenage boy.

Wed, 27 May 2026 13:00:00 +0100
‘Proud and happy’ primary school celebrates positive Ofsted after latest inspection
A ‘PROUD and happy’ primary school where pupils are ‘articulate and deeply aware of the world around them’ is celebrating after its first Ofsted inspection under the new grading framework.

Wed, 27 May 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Plans to turn 'redundant' café into licenced restaurant with three-bed flat upstairs
Located at the same site as Kingsley Animal Feeds, on Mill Lane, Mill House Café ceased trading in January 2020, according to the planning application.

Wed, 27 May 2026 09:48:38 +0100
Discarded cig sparks double wheelie bin fire in residential area
FIREFIGHTERS tackled a blaze in Winsford after a lit cigarette thrown in a wheelie bin spread to a second.

Wed, 27 May 2026 09:24:26 +0100
Lady luck shines on as residents celebrate tidy 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.

Wed, 27 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Cherished retirement complex restaurant reopens after campaign
Jolly’s Kafe has reopened at Willowmere in Middlewich after a residents’ campaign, restoring hot meals and a valued community space.

Wed, 27 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
A big boost for high school as it receives report card from watchdog
The Lime Avenue high school is at or above the expected standard in all areas after an inspection two months ago in March 2026.

Wed, 27 May 2026 12:52:27 +0100
No creases on your big day if you're staying at this Cheshire Premier Inn hotel
Premier Inn in Cheshire is part of a bid by Tefal to stop crumpled clothes from ruining the nation’s big-day photos.

Wed, 27 May 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Travel disruption expected as thousands descend for Great Manchester Run
TfGM warns of road closures, busy trams and bus diversions as tens of thousands head into Manchester for the AJ Bell Great Manchester Run on Sunday.

Wed, 27 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Radio show revisits Tudor and Civil War Northwich in June episode
Radio Northwich’s third Northwich Now and Then episode explores Tudor, Civil War and early industrial life in the town with expert insight and drama.

Wed, 27 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Leighton Hospital solar panels to cut bills by nearly £10,000 per year
Solar panels at Leighton Hospital in Crewe will save about £9,500 a year on energy bills, cut carbon emissions and help Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Trust fund patient care.

Tue, 26 May 2026 19:11:26 +0100
Pickmere Lake police presence amid reports of missing teen
Cheshire Police and Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service are on the scene on the evening of Tuesday, May 26.

Tue, 26 May 2026 16:39:30 +0100
Decisive victory for Reform UK candidate in town council's by-election
Reform UK's Cllr Carol Roberts works as a coach at BTB Gym and Brio Leisure, and is a British Masters Olympic weightlifting champion.

Tue, 26 May 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Cheshire women's prison included in probe into restraints on pregnant inmates
Probe to examine use of restraints on pregnant prisoners, including at HMP Styal, with women urged to come forward before August deadline.

Tue, 26 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Disgraced ex-cop barred from policing over 'cynical, persistent abuse of position'
Michelle Boyd was found to have shared sensitive police information relating to a person in custody with a member of the public, and later ordered no further action in the case when she had a clear conflict of interest.

Tue, 26 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Cheshire West sexual health service extended to 2032 after review
Cheshire West sexual health services extended to 2032, with clinics across Northwich, Winsford, Chester, and Ellesmere Port continuing unchanged.

Tue, 26 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Charity hosting Marbury Park walk to mark 20 years of childhood cancer support
Walk Tall returns to Marbury Park this September, raising funds to support families affected by childhood cancers in Cheshire.

Tue, 26 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
St Luke’s Hospice celebrates its volunteers ahead of national awareness week
St Luke’s Hospice has paid tribute to its volunteers ahead of National Volunteers’ Week, which runs from June 1 to June 7.

Tue, 26 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Rapist begins decade behind bars after being found guilty following trial
Nigel Davies, of Manchester Road, was at Chester Crown Court on Thursday, May 21.

Tue, 26 May 2026 16:30:00 +0100
Las Vegas flight to Manchester declares emergency shortly before landing
A PASSENGER plane declared an emergency shortly before landing at Manchester Airport yesterday, Monday.

Mon, 25 May 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Cheshire prepared to play a major role in plans for north to host Olympics
CHESHIRE and Warrington are prepared to play a major role in any plans to bring the Olympics to the north of England.

Mon, 25 May 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Four young dancers to perform at Palace Theatre after landing Swan Lake roles
Four young dancers from Cheshire will perform in English Youth Ballet’s Swan Lake at the Palace Theatre in Manchester this June.

Mon, 25 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
More than 100 pupils supported as new school nears end of first academic year
New Northwich school OneSchool Global nears end of first full year, supporting more than 100 pupils from Year 3 to Year 13.

Mon, 25 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Town mayor re-elected for third consecutive term at annual meeting
At the town’s annual meeting on Monday, May 8, Cllr Simon Whittaker was duly re-elected by his fellow Middlewich town councillors to lead them through into 2027.

Mon, 25 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
My crash course in the mysterious craft of beekeeping gave me a real buzz
I spent a day learning the fundamentals of beekeeping at Weaver Valley Farm in Bartington.

Mon, 25 May 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Mini Olympics helps nursery fundraise for new life-saving defibrillator
A RUDHEATH nursery now boasts a defibrillator after an Olympic-themed fundraising week.

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