ORGANISERS behind a fundraiser for a flood-hit primary school are overwhelmed by the community's generosity after smashing their initial target more than 20 times over.

DRIVERS are facing five-mile queues and delays of an hour as part of the M6 in Cheshire remains closed this morning, February 17.

AN urgent recruitment drive has been launched for adult care workers to help care for Northwich's most vulnerable at home and in care homes.

Hairdressers were forced to close once more at the start of the year as part of fresh lockdown restrictions.

OFFICERS investigating a robbery which left a Sandiway petrol station worker shaken have released a CCTV image of a man they want to speak to.

A NORTHWICH swimming school is getting ready to make a splash as work gets under way for a new pool in the town centre.

THE southbound carriageway of the M6 in Cheshire is being closed this afternoon, February 16, due to a fuel spillage.

CHESHIRE West and Chester Council will be taking on responsibility for pothole maintenance, hedge cutting and road sweeping services once more, following a shake-up of its Highways Services.

ALMOST 200 motorists have been stopped for using their mobile phones while driving in just two weeks.

DESPITE more than 100 new positive Covid-19 cases being confirmed across Cheshire East and West in the latest daily figures, the overall infection rate continues to fall.

The thin cake, made with batter and fried in a frying pan is perfect for a range of toppings with lemon juice and sugar the most traditional.

NORTHWICH'S MP Mike Amesbury says he is concerned at plans to increase the amount of waste heading for an incinerator.

THE 'world’s fastest Jaguar E-Type with a top speed of 180 mph is up for sale – 20 years after its last race at Oulton Park.

THE VICS COLUMN – by Peter Tonge

The passing of the 15 million vaccinations mark paves the way for the next phase of the the rollout.

Tracker’s analysis of how vehicles are stolen shows keyless theft is at an all-time high.

A FORMER healthcare assistant at a community hospital in Winsford has avoided jail after sexually assaulting a woman.

THE company building HS2 has withdrawn plans to build a temporary compound near Lostock Works.

EXTREME winter weather over the past month has held up work to transform a playing field in Davenham.

A POPULAR Northwich pub and music venue is looking to expand into Winsford, new planning documents show.

MORE than 100 new Covid-19 cases have been confirmed across Cheshire East and West in the latest daily figures.

A HEALTH chief has hailed the heroic effort to protect Cheshire’s most vulnerable residents from Covid-19 and signalled the determination to drive a reduction in health inequalities via the vaccine roll-out.

From getting children back to school to reopening pubs, speculation is rife as to when and how lockdown restrictions might be eased.

HALF term during lockdown does not present many opportunities for youngsters having a break from school.

FOOTBALL may be off the agenda for the foreseeable future, but there is still plenty happening at Townfield.

A ROAD had to be blocked by police on Sunday after a fallen telegraph pole led to a fire in Great Budworth.

HEALTH chiefs are thanking the public following a successful winter flu jab programme in Cheshire.

A SOCIAL housing developer is looking to build hundreds of new homes on a site in Northwich.

A NORTHWICH man stole cash and Christmas presents from his friend of three years after she offered him a place to stay for the night.

THIS stunning detached house on the historic 13th century Vale Royal Abbey Estate is our property of the week.

WORK has begun on a brand new, purpose-built childcare nursery which will open in Winnington in September.

A CHESHIRE MP is urging Government departments to work together to save an industry hit hard by continuing Covid restrictions.

RESIDENTS who are assessed as having an urgent need for social housing will be given priority in a new policy which launches in April.

A FAMOUS proverb says that even ‘a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step’, and in light of the most recent updates in Cheshire’s Covid-19 fightback, it’s especially apt this weekend.

IF you don't fancy cooking on Valentine's Day, a Northwich pub is offering to let you put your feet up.

CORONAVIRUS infection rates have been falling at a fairly consistent rate over the past month across Cheshire.

A VISION to make Northwich, Winsford and the rest of Cheshire West carbon neutral in 24 years has been unveiled.

RENTAL costs in Cheshire East and West are higher than across the north west as a whole, figures reveal.

A MEDITATION centre in Northwich is running a workshop to help people struggling with these difficult times.

FEBRUARY is the season of love – something Northwich Sapphires Netball Club are aiming to tap into.

AN anonymous letter pushed through the door of a Northwich salon brought tears to the eyes of a barber.

VILLAGERS have secured another victory in their battle against dogged developers looking to knock three Hartford homes down and build a care home in their place.

CALLS have been made to improve the standards of councillor conduct by a major local government organisation.

EVEN though St Luke's was unable to collect Christmas trees this year, wellwishers continued to offer support.

MORE than 120 new cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in the latest figures for Cheshire East and West.

I had hoped to avoid the car crash that is Handforth Parish Council but every time I turned on the television or went on Twitter, there was Jackie Weaver who patently had read the standing orders and did have the authority, or at the very least ha...

SPECIAL anniversary celebrations are up in the air for Cheshire Stars Netball Club due to the coronavirus pandemic.

FARMERS across large parts of Northwich, Knutsford and Winsford will soon be able to apply for a grant of up to £20,000 to help them improve the water quality on their land.

DURING this year’s National Apprenticeship Week, colleges and businesses are highlighting how apprenticeships build the skills and knowledge needed for individuals to thrive in their careers.

THE iconic Silver Jubilee Bridge will reopen later this month - four years after it closed.