PLANS to transform an 'unplayable' football pitch have been delayed – because the proposed games area needs to move four metres from its original position.

NOW that lockdown restrictions are easing further, here are 17 great ideas for days out, short breaks and staycations across Cheshire and Chester on and after May 17.

A MAN who kidnapped and raped an underage girl subjecting her to 'a day of hell' has been jailed for 15 years

IT'S very much a case of like father like son with Cllr Sam Naylor being named as the new Mayor of Northwich.

OWNERS and fans of Porsche cars across the north west have pledged to make The Christie their charity of the year to turbo-boost funds.

AFTER we ran a story this week about concerns over whether it was right to allow Weaverham fun fair to take place, many of you shared your comments.

DESPITE concerns in some parts of the country about the prevalence of the 'Indian variant' of coronavirus, the next stage of the government's roadmap out of lockdown is due to arrive on Monday (May 17).

TWO braziers caught fire in a Northwich garden.

AN animal rescue has thanked a tree surgeon for saving a frightened cat which was stuck in a tree in Hartford.

Boris Johnson is expected to discuss the spread of the Indian variant of Covid-19 after government data revealed four people in the UK have died.

THE problem with potholes on our region's roads has gained the attention of the country's leading road traffic lawyer.

The message came as Boris Johnson led a Downing Street press conference alongside England's chief medical officer professor Chris Whitty.

David Beckham, Justin Bieber, BTS and James Corden are among the celebrities set to appear on the show.

A HANDFORTH man who whistled a Rolf Harris song through his hedge to annoy his neighbour has avoid jail despite breaching a court order.

FREE, confidential help on a wide range of issues is now available in your neighbourhood.

A CAT stuck on a roof has been rescued in a meticulous operation.

A MAN has died after a car crashed into a bridge on the M6 yesterday afternoon.

CHESHIRE Oaks has confirmed that its many eateries will be reopening indoors next week.

VETERAN angler Keith Wernham would not have expected the day he had when he set up to fish.

TATTON Park is to play host to a 10-week festival over summer with more than 50 socially distanced concerts and family activities.

HIS spell with the club may have been short, but George Melling is still well-loved by all at Northwich Victoria.

A ROAD in Allostock will be closed for three weeks next month.

Every child has the right to a good start in life – this is why Sue and Dave and their family decided to become foster carers.

Here’s what a trip for a spot of retail therapy in England might look like from 17 May.

A WEAVERHAM resident has said the fun fair currently taking place in the village should never have been allowed to happen due to the coronavirus pandemic.

AN iconic landmark is being restored to its former glory to entertain future generations.

THE M6 southbound is closed due to what is being described as a 'serious collision'.

A WOMAN was overcome with smoke in a house fire.

TOURISTS and residents alike are now able to stay in some of the county's hotels ahead of more lockdown restrictions being lifted.

In a statement released by Lancashire Police, Jordan’s family said: “Yesterday our worlds stopped."

FROM open mic nights at Hartford Hall to releasing his first EP, Cheshire songwriter Sam McLaughlin has achieved so much in just a few years.

LOSTOCK Gralam have reached the knockout stages of the Cheshire Football League JB Parker Premier Division Challenge Cup.

ARE you Cheshire's most adventurous over 40-year-old?

ALL Cheshire’s matches in the National Counties T20 competition have now been cancelled due to travel problems caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

A PUB badly hit by the floods in Northwich in January is ready to welcome back its first customers since Christmas.

The news was shared by Spanish tourism minister Reyes Maroto.

MEN from Northwich and Winsford have been arrested on suspicion of burglary after a stolen car was stopped by police in Bostock.

COMEDIAN John Bishop shared a special fun-filled family celebration in the beer garden of a Winsford pub.

A nine-year-old boy has sadly died after being hit by lightning.

AFTER being devastated by flooding at the start of year, children are now back in the classroom and thriving at Witton Church Walk CE Nursery and Primary School.

Odeon in Barons Quay is opening next week as part of the next step in Boris Johnson's Covid 'roadmap'.

IF you fancy an outdoor swim in this pool when it reopens then you had better be quick.

THE £1.5m second phase of work to transform Rudheath Senior Academy is near completion.

A train company that serves Worcester has been criticised for a "cynical and shocking stunt" after sending an email to staff promising the front line workers a bonus only to later reveal it was a cyber security test.

AS we near the next easing of lockdown restrictions, we are taking a look back at one of the symbols of hope which inspired so many people during the first national lockdown – the rainbow.

FIRE crews were called to a fire in the open in Northwich yesterday afternoon, Monday.

YOUNG people across Northwich and Winsford are set to benefit after an exiting collaboration between local business, the police and the voluntary sector.

Boris Johnson thanked the public for their sacrifices amid the coronavirus pandemic.

NORTHWICH MP Mike Amesbury has welcomed extra Covid-19 vaccination facilities for the town after raising concerns on behalf of residents.

DOGS from the Cheshire and North Wales Police Alliance Dog section have now been issued with individual collar numbers and ID cards.