Northwich Guardian

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Drivers warned for upcoming 12-day road closure as footway dug up for cable works
Moors Lane, off Swanlow Lane, will close to through traffic on Monday, November 17.

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Parents of SEND children urged to share experiences as council services inspected
PARENTS of children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) are being urged to share their experiences of services in Cheshire West, which are being inspected.

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Council accused of failing to enforce 'perfectly clear law' by leaving flags up
Under section 132 of the Highways Act 1980, it is an offence to attach anything to street furniture without the express permission of the local highways authority, which in the case of Leftwich, is Cheshire West and Chester Council (CWAC).

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Van driver caught drug-driving through town days after 'smoking a joint'
Christian Lee's Ford Transit van was stopped on the A533 in Kingsmead on September 2 this year by a Cheshire Police officer on patrol.

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 09:36:42 +0000
Newsquest extends registration period for popular Young Reporter Scheme
Newsquest's Young Reporter Scheme gives young people a platform to write about the topics that are important to them in their local area.

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 17:00:00 +0000
The 45 reception classes in the Guardian new starters supplement  
IT’S that time of year again!

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 16:00:00 +0000
Driving ban and hefty fine for man who got behind wheel after taking cannabis
Mark Walsh, of Vauxhall Way, was travelling in a Ford Ranger along New Road in Winsford when he was caught on July 23 earlier this year.

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 14:38:29 +0000
Police investigate criminal damage after rock thrown through terraced house window
Police in Northwich were called to Royle Street, off Station Road, at 8.51pm on Monday, October 27 after reports a window had been smashed.

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 13:00:00 +0000
Businessman 'fixed his van' with £1,700 deposit for landscape work he never did
Stephen Garner, of Outfield Chase, pleaded guilty to theft by finding at Chester Magistrates Court on Tuesday.

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Man jailed after attack with rock in street caught on CCTV cameras
Christopher Bennett appeared at Chester Crown Court on Tuesday, October 28.

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Families invited to town's Christmas festival now in new location
Winsford's Christmas Festival will take place on Saturday, November 29, in the town centre.

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 13:00:00 +0000
Voters urged to reapply for postal vote before 2026 deadline
CHESHIRE East voters risk losing their postal ballots if they fail to reapply by January 31, 2026.

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 09:30:00 +0000
Super Scarlett, 8, wins girl's UK title at 'Wimbledon of Chess' competition
Scarlett Sanderson, from Hartford, was crowned champion in the girls’ under-eight category at the Delancey UK Schools’ Chess Challenge Terafinal, held at Blenheim Palace.

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Esther McVey: 'I want everything possible done to reduce knife-related incidents'
This month will see the return of Operation Sceptre, the national campaign to get knives off the streets.

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Firearms offences in Cheshire increased by more than 80% in last decade
THE number of firearms offences in Cheshire has increased by more than 80 per cent in the last decade, according to the latest data from the Home Office.

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 13:00:00 +0000
Mum-of-five enjoys business success as company shortlisted for award
Cheshire Cat Marketing, based in Northwich and founded in 2018 by Rhiannon Birch, is in the running for the Business Growth Award at the West Cheshire and North Wales Chamber of Commerce Annual Recognition Awards 2025.

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 16:47:13 +0000
New estate approved but concerns raised over traffic
The site is vacant land to the north and east of Middlewich Road and to the south of industrial and warehousing units.

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 16:50:44 +0000
Two fire engines head for motorway after call-out to burning car
Fire engines from Knutsford and Lymm responded to a call to the southbound carriageway between junctions 19, M56, and junction 18, for Middlewich and Holmes Chapel, at 2.54pm on Tuesday, November 4.

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 16:00:00 +0000
Drivers warned of ongoing five-week road closure for electricity cable works
Moss Bank is scheduled he closed to through traffic for its entire length from Monday, November 3.

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 15:33:41 +0000
Star Search singing contest victory means 'genuine bucket list moment' for winner
The final of John Barry’s Star Search, which aimed to shine a light on Northwich's top singing talent, took place at The Quayside pub on Witton Street on Sunday, November 2.

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
'Lifeline' hub at risk of closure as charity works to survive funding crisis
Around 90 per cent of the support activity carried out by Down Syndrome Cheshire takes place at its Denton Drive hub, which is described as a 'lifeline' for those who use it.

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Lady luck smiles twice with Postcode Lottery wins on two streets in as many days
The People’s Postcode Lottery is a subscription lottery which aims to raise money for charities while also bringing cash prizes to homes across the UK.

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Parents ‘shut out’ as school revokes open-door policy over ‘aggressive’ behaviour
Parents at Whitegate CofE Primary School now have to arrange a meeting with the school office if they want to talk to their child's teacher for anything more than 'an exchange of information'.

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 13:00:00 +0000
Shadow board for new combined authority holds first meeting amid criticism
Cheshire and Warrington’s devolution agreement will see the area receive at least £650 million of funding over the next 30 years.

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 14:13:08 +0000
Plug pulled on pipeline for controversial hydrogen scheme
The plans were part of the HyNet carbon capture and hydrogen energy project which aims to produce and distribute hydrogen.

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 12:52:12 +0000
'Bargain' Mega 80s Night tickets include hot buffet and live music for just £10
Winsford town mayor, Cllr Graham Newton, is hosting Mega 80s Night, an evening of nostalgia and retro fun at Winsford Conservative Club on Friday, November 14.

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
How to watch DIY SOS for Children in Need at children's cancer charity
The BBC has revealed when and where DIY SOS for Children in Need will be on air for the first time after filming at the Joshua Tree.

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Life coach launches debut book to help others improve their lives
After several years as a coach and founding her own coaching business Believe & Achieve, Caddi Earl has published her first self-help book, 'Plan A Sh!t Day', which was an Amazon number one bestseller within days of its release.

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Man approaches child in latest in line of suspicious incidents
The latest in a line of similar incidents was on London Road, Davenham, on the afternoon of Monday, October 13.

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 15:00:00 +0000
Kind-hearted girl, 10, sells homemade pens to support hospice caring for brother
Eleanor Trow, from Northwich, began the project to support Hope House Tŷ Gobaith, the hospices who provide respite and nursing care for her younger brother Oscar.

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 13:00:00 +0000
'Seeing through Santa's eyes' among festive events at Jodrell Bank this winter
JODRELL Bank is offering a variety of festive events this winter.

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0000
Classic Austin Metro car restored in wife's memory in line for award
Winsford resident James Cribb has reached the final five in Lancaster Insurance’s Pride of Ownership Best of the Best competition with his restored 1989 Austin Metro City, affectionately nicknamed Gerty.

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 11:16:20 +0000
Missing man, 53, found safe and well after public appeal
Missing man, 53, found safe and well after public appeal

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 16:00:00 +0000
Two rare cheetah brothers arrive at Chester Zoo
TWO rare cheetah brothers have arrived at Chester Zoo.

Sun, 02 Nov 2025 13:30:01 +0000
Cheshire and Merseyside residents praised for '5 buses worth of savings'
NHS Cheshire and Merseyside has praised residents for efforts towards reducing medicines waste in the region, saving the weight of five double-decker buses.

Sun, 02 Nov 2025 18:00:00 +0000
Let’s welcome the babies born in Mid Cheshire in October 2025
IT is time to welcome the latest gorgeous bunch of newborns calling Mid Cheshire their first home.

Sun, 02 Nov 2025 13:00:00 +0000
'He could light up the room': Tribute to loving dad who died suddenly at home
The unexpected death of Rick Woodward, 38, has left his family heartbroken.

Sun, 02 Nov 2025 09:56:22 +0000
Firefighters use hose reel jet to tackle unsafe campfire
CREWS tackled a fire in Winsford on Saturday.

Sun, 02 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
11 of the top-rated cafés in Mid Cheshire according to Tripadvisor
THESE are some of the top-rated cafés in Mid Cheshire, according to reviews on Tripadvisor.

Sun, 02 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Death notices and funeral announcements in the Northwich & Winsford Guardian
Every week, the Northwich & Winsford Guardian publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have died.

Sun, 02 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0000
Contemporary four-bed Cheshire home nestled in private grounds for sale at £1.1m
A CONTEMPORARY four-bedroom detached home set within approximately one acre of landscaped grounds is listed for sale in High Legh.

Sun, 02 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0000
Latest planning applications and decisions around Northwich and Winsford
EACH week Cheshire West and Chester Council receives and makes decisions on planning applications across the borough.

Sun, 02 Nov 2025 06:14:00 +0000
Like being on holiday in Devon - why Lymm village feels like going back in time
LYMM offers something completely different.

Sun, 02 Nov 2025 10:10:22 +0000
Horrific train stabbing leaves nine people with life-threatening injuries
A MASS stabbing on a train which left nine people with life-threatening injuries was an 'isolated attack'.

Sat, 01 Nov 2025 14:22:52 +0000
Major delays on M6 after two crashes on both carriageways of motorway
TWO lanes are closed causing long delays on the M6 following a crash.

Sat, 01 Nov 2025 09:50:45 +0000
Vandals torch wheelie bin on residential street in Halloween arson attack
VANDALS torched a wheelie bin in an arson attack in Winsford.

Sat, 01 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
8 spine-tingling snaps of spooky season in Mid Cheshire
Each week, we ask our budding amateur photographers to take pictures based on a theme, and this week it was Halloween.

Sat, 01 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
WATCH: M6 dangerous driver 'drifted off' before car transporter crash
Michael Brook was in a car transporter between J18, for Middlewich and Winsford, and J19, for Northwich and Knutsford, in the early hours of October 18, 2024.

Sat, 01 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Northwich and Winsford criminals locked up in the last month
These are some criminals who were locked up for their crimes as of October 2025.

Sat, 01 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Free workouts as gym launches ‘I Moustache You a Question’ for men's mental health
Body Tech Fitness in Winsford, on Nat Lane, has launched a month-long festival of events, offers, and engagement activities all designed to raise awareness of the psychological challenges faced by men in particular.

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