Halton topped a ranking of 126 English local authorities, thanks to its combination of house prices, schools, crime rates, earnings and access to outdoor space.

Middlewich Eastern Bypass works by Balfour Beatty progress, with bridges and drainage taking shape. Cledford Lane closes from October 26 until summer 2027.

Northwich Library welcomes Sir Hugo Brunner as Cheshire renovation continues, restoring its historic building with new community, skills and employment spaces.

Earlier this summer, Kingsley Cricket Club launched a campaign to raise funds to help it buy The Croft, the ground where it is based.

Nina Ross, who lives in Alderley Edge, has had quite the career, from sports nutrition lecturer to bodybuilder and coach and now to sourdough teacher and business owner.

Karen Leahy, of Dalefords Lane, posed as Lauren Leahy to several banks such as Bank of Ireland, Bank of Scotland, M&S Bank, Tesco Bank, and Virgin Money.

A head teacher who was struck by a Volvo died as a result of multiple injuries, a court heard.

Plans for three homes at a former equestrian centre on Hillfoot Lane, Kingsley, have been refused by Cheshire West Council over green belt and footpath concerns.

A TRUCK driver has been jailed for killing a 19-year-old woman in a crash on the M6 in Cheshire

Business Secretary Johnathan Reynolds insists Jodrell Bank has a 'secure future' amid fears of closure following a £2.8m funding cut

A nurse who serves as a councillor spoke of her ‘terror’ following a recent e-bike encounter during a debate about taking tougher action over their illegal use, with members also being urged to pursue action over face coverings like balaclavas.

A man accused of the murder of much-loved head teacher Michael Mullins is on trial as the prosecution continues its case.

Namix Performance Centre is up for 'Gym Team of the Year' and for 'Hybrid Training Gym of the Year' on Friday, November 27.

The Park Road primary school is at the expected standard in six areas and at the strong standard in a single area: its early years provision.

Northwich’s Mid Cheshire Youth Theatre will stage The Addams Family musical at The Grange Theatre from October 22-24, marking its 40th anniversary with a young cast.

Northwich pair Tom Dent and Tom Denton turned newsroom design roles into Rise & Amplify, a growing Altrincham creative agency serving major brands.

Plans for 10 homes on land off Middlewich Road at Bradfield Green have been recommended for approval subject to further details regarding drainage.

Plans to build 18 homes in the open countryside at Bunbury have been recommended for approval despite strong opposition from residents and two parish councils.

Cheshire East has increased maximum fly-tipping penalties to £5,000 and is now considering surveillance to crackdown on offenders after issuing just 18 fine notices for 3,800 offences in a year.

Angry Cheshire East councillors have blasted government changes to the planning system as ‘undemocratic’ saying they effectively remove elected members from local decision-making.

M6 Thelwall Viaduct contraflow starts October 19 for bridge joint repairs, with 40mph limits, overnight closures and works continuing until winter 2027-28.

Pete Tong brings Ibiza Classics to Forest Live at Delamere Forest on June 20, with UK dates announced and tickets on sale from October 23.

Cheshire Police officer PC Anthony Spelman sacked and barred after gross misconduct hearing over sexualised messages, on-duty conversations and abuse of position.

Mid Cheshire faces a wet Friday before sunshine arrives on Saturday, with highs of 13C throughout the weekend.

A Volvo reached speeds of 65.8mph before hitting cyclist Michael Mullins, a court has heard.

Graham Brougham, of Birtwistle Road, was due to go on trial with 10 other men who all deny various allegations involving sexual offending against the same woman.

A man accused of the murder of much-loved head teacher Michael Mullins is on trial as the prosecution continues its case.

Inquest opened into chef Cody Dobbs, 22, who died after a motorbike crash on the A41 near Chester. Proceedings suspended during a police investigation.

Cledford Lane is to close between Briar Pool Farm and Cledford Hall Farm as of Monday, October 26.

STREET scenes have been captured on camera by members of the Guardian Camera Club.

Steven Thornber, of Wheelock Street, pleaded guilty to the charges at Chester Crown Court on Wednesday.

Cheshire East Council has voted unanimously to formally object to the £5 billion Peak Cluster CO2 pipeline proposal.

Cheshire East’s new interim chief executive starts on Monday – and will cost the council £1,500 a day.

RSPCA urges UK poultry owners to strengthen biosecurity as avian influenza risk rises, with APHA registration and bird welfare advice for backyard flocks.

Delamere and Manchester Metropolitan University are researching broader measures of addiction recovery success.

Cheshire charities and community groups urged to join Aldi’s Neighbourly surplus food donation scheme, helping food banks and local causes this Christmas.

Nicola Connolly, from Runcorn, died on September 17, 2023 after a Northwich crash. Graham Worthington received a suspended sentence for careless driving.

Good Samaritans helped search for the body of a cyclist and tried to save him after the driver who 'dragged him' under his car 'made off at speed', a court has heard.

ZavviGroup Ltd, or Zavvi, announced Chris Skey and Kerry Bailey of BDO LLP were appointed as the joint administrators this week.

Merseyside Police appeal for help to find missing Wallasey man Jon Hansen, 42, with links to Warrington, Lymm, Winsford, and Tameside. Call 101 if seen.

RESIDENTS hoping for a white winter in Northwich will have to wait a little longer before knowing whether snow is on the cards, according to the Met Office.

A man accused of the murder of a much-loved head teacher is on trial as the prosecution begins its case.

Aaron Whalley, of Birkdale Court, had a role in the supply of Class A controlled drugs in the two months up to Tuesday, March 17.

The precarious balance of power on Cheshire West and Chester Council has shifted after a member of the ruling Labour group had the whip withdrawn.

TATTON Park has reopened the Knutsford gate after a two-month closure over rutting stags

Debrito Lounge is now open at the old Clinton Cards, previously M&S, as of the morning of Saturday, October 10.

Ark Veterinary Centre in Northwich is offering free dental assessments for pets aged six and above as part of a new awareness campaign.

Middlewich-based Weaver Bomfords celebrates 20 years as a Konica Minolta partner, delivering print technology and customer service for Cheshire businesses.

A BOEING 737 operating a positioning flight from Manchester Airport declared an emergency shortly after take-off this afternoon before landing safely in Birmingham.

Cheshire Police said missing teenager Lily-Mae, 15, has been found 'safe and well'.