Northwich Guardian

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 08:11:09 +0000
Three casualties taken to hospital following crash in Winsford
Three casualties were taken to hospital by ambulance following a two-vehicle crash in Winsford.

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 07:39:38 +0000
Queues building on M6 after vehicle overturns in collision
Queues are building on the M6 after a vehicle overturned in a collision this morning, Thursday.

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Drivers warned of upcoming three-week road closure in picturesque village
Raddel Lane, which connects the village with the A49 to the north, is set to close on Monday, February 9, for United Utilities excavation work.

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Pair plead not guilty to raping vulnerable woman ahead of trial
Dilgash Adil and Diyar Abdulsalm were at Chester Crown Court yesterday, Tuesday.

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Tributes to former head teacher of high school who has died aged 58
Keith Simpson died suddenly and surrounded by his family at his home on Friday, December 26.

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 17:00:00 +0000
Top baby names for new arrivals in Mid Cheshire in 2025
THE special supplement ‘Born in 2025’ is out today, Thursday, and we can reveal the top ten boys’ and girls’ names for babies born in Mid Cheshire last year.

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Anger as funeral car and mourners fined £100 for parking in church car park
St Andrew’s Methodist Church, on Dingle Lane, had requested a blackout of the cameras operated by its parking management company, Creative Car Parks, for a funeral attended by 60 mourners on Thursday, December 18, last year.

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 13:00:00 +0000
Andrew Cooper: 'Children spend too long in front of screens'
Whether it is tablets, laptops or phones, there is growing concern about the impact prolonged screen use is having on children’s development.

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 13:00:00 +0000
Drivers warned three weeks' disruption looms as damaged bridge repairs get underway
The bridge on Croxton Lane, A530, was badly damaged when a man in his 20s crashed a BMW into one of the carriageway walls in November 2025.

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 13:00:00 +0000
National treasure Ricky Tomlinson brings candid 'in conversation' stage show to town
Ricky's on-screen credits include Brookside’s Bobby Grant, Cracker’s DCI Charlie Wise, and not to forget the prodigiously selfish but lovable slob, Jim Royle in the cherished comedy, The Royle Family, which topped UK TV ratings for more than a de...

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Over 1,000 homes on the cards for site south of village
Bloor Homes is in the early stages of preparing a planning application for an area of land next to the railway line.

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Power to the people as residents choose X-Factor-style how tax pounds get spent
Shortlisted projects will be presented to the public at a community voting event on Sunday, March 25, held at the Winsford Lifestyle Centre starting at 7pm.

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Work starts on new 3G sports pitch for school and wider community
Building work has started at Weaverham High School on the new facility, which will serve both students and the wider community once complete.

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Weekly photo challenge sees Guardian Camera Club focus on trees
TREES was captured on camera by members of Guardian Camera Club.

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
After the Flood airs after filming at chemical company HQ
The cameras were close to the junction of Winnington Avenue and Winnington Lane for one day only in March 2025.

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 13:48:28 +0000
Call for council leaders to resign amid claims letter ‘sealed fate of town’
A FURIOUS councillor said a House of Commons select committee hearing into new towns appears to confirm the letter sent by Cheshire East’s leader and deputy had ‘sealed the fate of Adlington’, and both should resign.

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 09:25:09 +0000
Boy, 16, hurt in hit-and-run between bicycle and car on main road
The crash between a bicycle and a car was on Bostock Road at around 6pm on Sunday, January 18.

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Man acquitted of attempted murder after 'stabbing his dad three times'
Martin Mew has been found guilty after five days of the lesser offence of wounding with intent.

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Dangerous driving suspect left country after biker killed in three-way crash
The biker, Anthony Jones of Stockport, suffered fatal injuries and died at Manchester Royal Infirmary the following day, aged just 57.

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 13:10:00 +0000
Northern Lights dazzle Mid Cheshire sky in rare celestial display
THE Northern Lights were visible last night in Mid Cheshire, with glorious colours lighting up the night sky.

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 13:00:00 +0000
Council's garden waste services subscriptions now open after another price rise
The £55-per-year green bin collection services are up from £52.50 per bin last year and £50 per bin the previous year.

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 13:00:00 +0000
Kickstart your engines as weekend-long scooter rally tickets go on sale
For the second year at Northwich Rugby Club on Moss Farm Leisure Complex, scooter fanatics from all over the country will be pootling into town on their mirror-clad mean machines.

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Drivers warned as busy road set to close for six months for water installation
The Cheshire West and Chester (CWAC) closure order comes into force on Tuesday, January 20, and is expected to remain in place for up to 26 weeks.

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Thousands vote for first-ever customer excellence awards
Nearly 7,000 votes cast for Northwich Customer Excellence Awards 2026, celebrating outstanding local businesses in hospitality, retail and more.

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 13:10:42 +0000
Green light for one special school but plans for another put on hold
CHESHIRE East’s former Sandbach HQ will be converted into a special school despite arguments from some councillors it should not be at the expense of ‘pausing’ plans for Middlewich.

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 16:36:23 +0000
Woman stopped from driving by Co-op worker when walking back to car over limit
Sandra Few, 56 and of Chapel Lane, appeared at Chester Magistrates Court on Tuesday, January 20.

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 10:47:02 +0000
Another arrest made in rural crime probe as further stolen property recovered
Cheshire Police previously received reports of the theft of a horse box in the High Legh area that left the owner devastated.

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 17:00:00 +0000
Peppa Pig is heading to the stage in a brand new live theatre show
Peppa Pig’s Big Family Show comes to The Lowry, Salford, this February, featuring baby Evie’s stage debut. Book tickets for this UK live theatre event.

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 13:41:34 +0000
Home proposed for green belt land granted permission in principle
A POYNTON councillor said a former habitat for wildlife which had been cleared so a house could be ‘squeezed’ on to the land was now a ‘picture of devastation’.

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 15:59:46 +0000
Lucy Letby will not face further murder charges says CPS as Cheshire Police react
CHESHIRE Police says it will respect the decision by the CPS not to charge Lucy Letby with nine more deaths of children at the Countess of Chester Hospital.

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 16:28:47 +0000
Councillor questions how children will safely get to proposed new school
A NEW school on the outskirts of Crewe is desperately needed but if children can’t access it safely it shouldn’t be built there, a councillor said.

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0000
A magical beginning: Early years at the Grange School
A magical beginning: Early years at the Grange School.

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 15:31:52 +0000
A beloved brand providing delicious, sustainable seafood
A beloved brand providing delicious, sustainable seafood.

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Burglar sentenced for break-in at sandwich shop and other thefts
Jack Didsbury, of Parkfield Road, smashed glass in the door to get inside Turners Sandwich Bar and Catering on London Road on Thursday, January 15.

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'Violent' man shoved woman's head towards bathroom counter in 'serious attack'
Lee Fairfield, of Hayes Drive, had been arguing with the woman at an address in Northwich in the early hours of Saturday, August 23, last year.

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 14:37:30 +0000
Over 550 county air ambulance callouts in the last year
The air ambulance charity's attendance at a total of more than 3,850 overall missions in the north west region is the new yearly record.

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Plans approved for up to 83 riverside homes plus revamped marina at shipyard
Cheshire West and Chester planners have backed a project to build a marina building at the site off Saxons Lane.

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 13:00:00 +0000
Couples invited to view 'perfect dream wedding' venue at Tatton Park
COUPLES looking for somewhere special to get married are invited to view a ‘stunning’ Cheshire venue.

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Entry open to take on Cheshire 10k runs to help children living with cancer
The Joshua Tree named charity partner for Nantwich 10k and Northwich 10k 2026, supporting families affected by childhood cancer. Sign up to run and fundraise.

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0000
Cheshire-based Tata Chemicals is a leading European supplier
Cheshire-based Tata Chemicals is a leading European supplier.

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 16:30:00 +0000
TV couple to take to the stage at the Visit Cheshire Tourism Awards 2026
Kelvin and Liz Fletcher to host the Visit Cheshire Tourism Awards 2026 in Warrington, celebrating Cheshire’s top visitor attractions and tourism businesses.

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 13:23:13 +0000
Police issue statement on Broughton Shopping Park incident
Emergency services, including an air ambulance, were called to the shopping park

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 14:00:00 +0000
Health leaders urge thousands of people to get their free flu jabs this winter
NHS urges North West residents to get free flu jab as cases rise. Vaccination protects vulnerable groups, eases winter pressures on hospitals and GPs.

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 10:34:59 +0000
Lucky Winsford residents celebrate People’s Postcode Lottery win
Residents in one area of Winsford have won the People’s Postcode Lottery this weekend.

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +0000
The small artisan business which started life in a Northwich kitchen
HUSBAND and wife Lotty and Paul Headford produce more than 40 seasonings, rubs, curry blends and flavoured sea salts and olive oils.

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Readers reveal 11 of the best food spots across Mid Cheshire
OUR readers have been sharing the best cafes, pubs, and takeaways in Mid Cheshire.

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Vibrant market town with bags of North country charm ideal for cosy winter break
In the heart of the awe-inspiring Lune Valley, Kirkby Lonsdale has everything from relaxed cafés and stylish bars and bistros to AA-rosette awarded restaurants and cosy country pubs.

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Behind the scenes at the Cheshire centre saving seal pups
AT RSPCA Stapeley Grange, caring for seal pups is one of the most demanding aspects of the centre’s work.

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Death notices and funeral announcements in the Northwich & Winsford Guardian
The Northwich & Winsford Guardian publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have died.

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Drivers warned of ongoing week-long road closure for sewerage repairs
Main Road closed on Friday, January 16, at the junction with Jack Lane, at the request of United Utilities.

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