A LONG-ESTABLISHED Manchester Road business is eyeing up a move to the town centre.

A CHARITY fundraiser is hoping 2021 will see the return of live music with no restrictions as he announced an exciting line up of acts for a festival in a day this summer.

THIS has certainly been 12 months none of us will forget.

ENGLAND will enter a new national lockdown from tomorrow to tackle soaring coronavirus case numbers – with schools closing to most pupils after just one day of term.

OFFICERS investigating an assault in Verdin Park say the same bearded man wearing a skirt could be behind three incidents in the past year.

COUNCIL leader Louise Gittins is seeking powers to potentially halt the reopening of Cheshire West’s schools amid worsening coronavirus case numbers.

PRIMARY school children have returned to classrooms across Cheshire this morning despite safety fears as coronavirus infections continue to surge.

A THIRD national lockdown has been confirmed.

MORE than 500 new cases of coronavirus have been confirmed across Cheshire East and West ahead of Boris Johnson’s next Covid announcement tonight, January 4.

PRIME Minister Boris Johnson will make a televised address tonight outlining the steps to tackle the rise in coronavirus cases.

VACCINATIONS for coronavirus will be rolled out in Northwich, Middlewich, Knutsford and Wilmslow in the next two weeks.

WITH the country now back in a tougher national lockdown, sport will be extremely limited for the foreseeable future.

THE decision to reopen primary schools to all pupils in Cheshire has divided opinion on the first day back from the Christmas holidays.

THIS week, in normal times, would have seen athletes racing in the Cheshire Cross Country Championships.

A HEADTEACHER says anxiety levels over coronavirus among staff and parents went ‘through the roof’ before primary schools reopened today, January 4.

A COMMUNITY group in Northwich is encouraging people of the town to not let Covid-19 restrictions on social gatherings stop them keeping local areas clean and tidy.

WOMEN in Cheshire are around four times more likely to be jailed as those in the area of England and Wales with the lowest rate of female imprisonment, new analysis reveals.

HEALTH Secretary Matt Hancock has refused to rule out another national lockdown amid concerns that the new coronavirus variant is spreading out of control.

THOUSANDS of children are learning to play an instrument, thanks to a team of enthusiastic musicians.

IF the stress of this unusual Christmas has taken its toll, the chances are your thoughts are already turning to booking yourself a break away.

Everything you need to know about when to take your Christmas tree and decorations down.

THERE are fears that chickens could be abandoned in Cheshire following an increase in ownership during lockdown and concerns around bird flu.

A CHURCH in Northwich is inviting people who have questions about the Christian faith to sign up to a free course.

DECADES of Northwich’s heritage went up in smoke 12 months ago today as the town’s outdoor market was ravaged by fire.

Boris Johnson has said parents should send primary-age children back to schools that are open this week, as he hinted at tougher coronavirus measures for England.

TATTON MP Esther McVey has called for GCSEs and A-levels due to be sat this summer to be cancelled as pupils face continued disruption to their education from the pandemic.

THIS stunning former coach house in a quiet location is our Northwich property of the week.

WITH its stunning scenery and beautiful architecture, Cheshire has become a firm favourite for production companies.

From smart water bottles to robot vacuums, these are the top smart gadgets you need to achieve your New Year's resolutions in 2021.

Andrew Simpson talks to the Steve Donnelly as he prepares to leave the Old School House in Spurstow behind

Andrew Simpson talks to the Steve Donnelly as he prepares to leave the Old School House in Spurstow behind

VETERAN players at Northwich’s highest ranked club are anxious about the long-term effect of heading the football repeatedly – even at semi-professional level.

MILLIONS of pounds have been paid out in damages following serious mistakes in care at Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Trust.

A MAGICAL forest has been hailed a dream place to get married.

A NORTHWICH clinic has won a major architectural award — only months after opening its doors.

THERE were smiles all round mid Cheshire last Friday as families marked the 75th anniversary of VE Day – when the Second World War came to an end in Europe.

THERE are a very talented bunch of photographers on our patch here in mid Cheshire and the Guardian Camera Club is inundated with spectacular shots on an almost daily basis.

AS we head into a new year, I don’t think any of us will be sad to see the back of 2020.

Here are 10 items you'll be surprised to know are vegan.

As the Brexit transition period comes to an end what will change for the average Brit in 2021?

THIS time last year, when I was first elected – suffice to say – I wasn’t expecting the difficult and often torrid year that we’ve all just had.

WITH the start of a new year comes hopes and dreams for what the next 12 months will bring.

A MOVE to Tier 4 for Cheshire West is ‘clearly disappointing’, says council leader Louise Gittins.

WELL, it’s the end of another year, I hope Yester Years has given you a peep into the past life of Mid Cheshire.

A FORMER Rudheath guest house could be in line to become a house in multiple occupation (HMO) with nine bedrooms.

I think it’s fair to say I really hope 2021 turns out a lot better than 2020. I’m tempted to say it could hardly be any worse but the way things have been going, it could end up being much, much worse.

BUSINESSES across Cheshire forced to close under the toughest Covid-19 restrictions are sorry to shut their doors but wish customers warm hugs for 2021.

RESIDENTS are being asked to have their say on plans to pay more tax towards the Cheshire Fire Authority.

CHESHIRE has woken up to heavy snow yet again this morning which has caused huge disruption to travel.

A VILLAGER whose window displays have made his community smile for more than a decade has been recognised for his creative efforts.