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Wed, 03 Feb 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Historic Witton cemetery chapels in Northwich set for repairs
REPAIRS are needed on the chapels at Witton Cemetery in Northwich.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 06:26:00 +0000
No Northwich Town Council tax hike amid hopes of revival
RESIDENTS will pay no additional tax towards Northwich Town Council from April 1.

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 14:39:18 +0000
103mph drink-driver who led police on 14-mile pursuit spared jail
A 103MPH drink-driver who led police on a 14-mile pursuit from Chester city centre to Sandiway has been spared jail.

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 17:18:00 +0000
Cheshire Police officer sentenced after sharing ex-wife’s picture on 'swingers' website
A FORMER Cheshire Police officer has been sentenced for harassing his ex-wife after posting pictures of her on a 'swingers' dating website without her consent.

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 12:30:00 +0000
Northwich flooding petition hits 1,000 signatures
A PETITION calling on authorities to ‘put a plan in place’ to stop Northwich from flooding has gathered more than 1,000 signatures.

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 11:29:00 +0000
Northwich urged to speak out on bin collection changes
RESIDENTS are being urged to speak out and help save their fortnightly bin collection.

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 06:30:00 +0000
Leighton Hospital in bid to extend A & E department
LEIGHTON Hospital’s emergency department could soon expand by more than 4,000 square metres.

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 19:59:00 +0000
Northwich floods: 'Time for action, not words' councillors insist
TOWN councillors insist that now is not the time to start a blame game around the flooding which hit Northwich last month.

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 17:39:26 +0000
Fall in new coronavirus cases across Cheshire East and West
ANOTHER 177 cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed across Cheshire East and West in the latest daily figures.

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 16:06:31 +0000
Seven men charged over Cheshire burglaries and car thefts
DETECTIVES investigating a series of burglaries and car thefts across Cheshire have charged seven men.

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Yoga studio given planning approval for Pickmere farm
APPROVAL has been given to convert a farm outbuilding in the green belt into a yoga studio and nutrition bar in Pickmere.

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 18:30:00 +0000
Rudheath Academy students improve wellbeing in lockdown
PUPILS and staff at The Rudheath Senior Academy took a well-earned break from computer screens in a day designed to promote health and wellbeing.

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 17:00:00 +0000
Cutting Universal Credit will have 'devastating impact', warn campaigners
PLANS to cut Universal Credit will have a 'devastating impact' on families struggling for survival, warns a local charity.

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 16:15:29 +0000
Ruth Elliott-Smith reaches England Golf Medal Northern Final
RUTH Elliott-Smith has won the right to represent her club at the England Golf Medal Northern Final.

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 11:16:04 +0000
Grand Big Mac returns as McDonald's release new menu
The same ingredients as a Big Mac, just bigger and better with the choice to have yours with or without bacon.

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 08:50:56 +0000
Reader's letter, bowler calls for later start to 2021 season
READER'S LETTER:

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 16:09:49 +0000
Captain Sir Tom Moore: national hero dies, aged 100
The 100-year-old charity fundraiser was taken to hospital on Sunday, after being treated for pneumonia and tested positive for Covid-19.

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 18:30:00 +0000
Flood victims in Acton Bridge and Weaverham move into temporary homes
RESIDENTS whose homes were destroyed in the flood are moving into long term temporary accommodation.

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 11:30:00 +0000
Cheshire Gymnastics say paedophile coach has betrayed them
THE gymnastics club where convicted paedophile Ashley Wilson worked as a coach and welfare officer has said they have been left 'betrayed and shocked' by his shocking crimes.

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 06:30:00 +0000
Northwich and Knutsford could finally get a half-hourly train
RAIL passengers in Northwich and Knutsford could finally see a half-hourly service to Manchester and Chester, and travel direct to North Wales, according to a new report.

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 14:07:50 +0000
Fraudster who used stolen card details to buy goods jailed
A FOURTH woman who was part of a gang that committed large-scale fraud offences across Cheshire has been jailed.

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 16:30:00 +0000
Tarporley development next to listed building to be debated
PROPOSALS to build a house next to a listed building in Tarporley are to be discussed by Cheshire West’s planning committee this week.

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 20:00:00 +0000
Helping Hands reaching out to support Northwich community
“OVER the past year, it’s been an extremely difficult time for everyone and the daily challenges have been an uphill battle. But as Northwich always does ­– it rose to those challenges and confronted them head-on.”

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 17:53:00 +0000
Labradoodle puppy is Cheshire Police's new recruit
CHESHIRE Police has welcomed its first well-being dog into the force.

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 17:52:26 +0000
New Covid figures for Cheshire East and West as rates fall again
MORE than 220 new Covid-19 cases have been confirmed across Cheshire East and West as infection rates continue to fall across the two boroughs.

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 16:58:58 +0000
Aldi to introduce 10 hot cross bun varieties
ALDI has stepped up its Easter game with its widest selection of Hot Cross Buns yet.

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 16:06:00 +0000
UK could be 'close to normal' by summer, according to expert
On Sunday, Health Secretary Matt Hancock said he was hopeful of a “free great British summer”.

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 12:16:06 +0000
Winnington Park Rugby Club juniors' home nations challenge
WINNINGTON Park Rugby Club's mini and junior section are coming to the end of their lockdown home nations challenge.

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 09:37:56 +0000
Residents evacuated from Weaverham flats over gas leak fears
RESIDENTS were evacuated from a block of flats in Weaverham overnight as fire crews checked for a possible gas leak.

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 07:57:00 +0000
What is the Covid situation in Cheshire as February begins?
CHESHIRE residents have now been living under the third national coronavirus lockdown for almost four weeks.

Sun, 31 Jan 2021 06:30:00 +0000
Northwich woman jailed for heroin and crack cocaine dealing
A NORTHWICH woman who said she was 'in fear of Scousers' has been jailed for her part in an attempt to supply heroin and crack cocaine in the town.

Sun, 31 Jan 2021 20:00:00 +0000
Snowy Northwich picture helps flooded businesses
THIS stunning picture of a snow storm in Northwich has won much acclaim.

Sun, 31 Jan 2021 18:28:00 +0000
Council tax hike on the cards for Cheshire West residents
NORTHWICH and Winsford residents look set for higher council tax bills from April 1.

Sun, 31 Jan 2021 18:04:14 +0000
Captain Sir Tom Moore tests positive for Covid and is treated for pneumonia
CAPTAIN Sir Tom Moore has tested positive for Covid-19 and is being treated for pneumonia in hospital, his daughter has announced.

Sun, 31 Jan 2021 16:30:00 +0000
Sustainable beauty uncovered
At present there is a lot of discussion about the environment, and how we humans live and the way in which certain lifestyles may have an effect on the environment. 

Sun, 31 Jan 2021 11:30:00 +0000
Grade II listed Pickmere House is our property of the week
THIS stunning Grade II listed Georgian former farmhouse, turned hotel, comes with picturesque views of the surrounding Pickmere countryside.

Sun, 31 Jan 2021 11:22:47 +0000
Cheshire gets snow and ice weather warning from Met Office
RESIDENTS are being warned to expect disruption caused by snow and ice in the next couple of days.

Sun, 31 Jan 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Mid Cheshire pubs for post-war residents
CONTINUING now with our look at lost pubs and taking a rest from documenting ancient murders, although there is another next week.

Sun, 31 Jan 2021 15:06:35 +0000
Co-op, Tesco, Morrisons, Aldi, Asda and more urgent product recalls
If you have bought any of the items mentioned below, return them to the place of purchase to get a refund.

Sat, 30 Jan 2021 06:30:00 +0000
Cheshire's vaccine roll-out strong start clears major hurdle
THE last Local Democracy Reporting Service Weekend Feature examined the enormity of the task in front of the NHS with the Covid-19 vaccination programme.

Sat, 30 Jan 2021 20:00:00 +0000
Northwich rum makers want to create that 'hygge' feeling
IF you’ve been bitten by the sea shanty bug, then you may also enjoy a tipple of rum made by a Northwich husband and wife team to enjoy while you sing.

Sat, 30 Jan 2021 18:30:00 +0000
I became a painter again during the pandemic
A LATENT talent for painting has reawakened in a former Northwich student who’s returned to his brushes and canvases to help manage his mental health during lockdown.

Sat, 30 Jan 2021 17:00:00 +0000
15 TV boxsets you should watch in lockdown
We’ve compiled some of the best,across a range of streaming platforms including Netflix, Disney+, Now TV, Amazon Prime.

Sat, 30 Jan 2021 16:30:00 +0000
RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch inspires our Camera Club pics
THOUSANDS of people are expected to take part in the RSPB's annual Big Garden Birdwatch this weekend.

Sat, 30 Jan 2021 13:55:52 +0000
Drug driving arrest following crash on M6 northbound in Cheshire
A MOTORIST has been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of cannabis following a crash on the M6.

Sat, 30 Jan 2021 12:46:34 +0000
Where Covid rates are rising in Northwich during lockdown
OVERALL Covid infection rates have been falling in both Cheshire East and West throughout January.

Sat, 30 Jan 2021 10:00:00 +0000
Aldi is selling cheap beer - with prices starting at 99p
The initiative to help 13 breweries will see the beers stocked in branches across the UK, rather than being sold directly to pubs.

Sat, 30 Jan 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Northwich war veteran celebrates 100th birthday
GOOD fortune is one of the key components to a long and healthy life according to former Davenham teacher William Palin who celebrates his 100th birthday today.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 20:00:00 +0000
Abda coffee shop overwhelmed after appeal reaches £10k
THE owner of a unique cafe destroyed in the flood has been overwhelmed with support from the community.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 17:34:55 +0000
Paedophile Cheshire sports coach jailed for child rape
A WINSFORD man who subjected a girl to a campaign of sexual abuse, including rape, has been sentenced to serve 15 years in prison.



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