TAKE a look at this gorgeous selection of photographs showcasing animals in Cheshire.

NOT long now before an exciting new eaterie fires up its smoker.

AS football fever grips the nation with England's Euro final just hours away, a soccer show with a difference kicks off.

THE NORTHWICH branch of Argos is set to close at the end of July and move into a supermarket in the town centre.

Customers of the supermarket chain are being told to remain vigilant as a new email scam sweeps across the UK.

FOR all of the 40-plus accolades he has won, maybe this does not top it, but it is not a bad nomination to have.

WITH there being such a rush to book cottages, cabins or villas in the UK this summer with many already fully booked, we thought we’d lend you a hand.

AHEAD of the summer holidays, here are some of the best castles and heritage sites in the north west to visit this year.

Myocarditis refers to inflammation of the heart muscle, and pericarditis is inflammation of the outer lining of the heart.

EXCITEMENT is building about England's first visit to a major international tournament final since 1966.

ALISTAIR Coates from Budworth Sailing Club won the very competitive 2021 Laser Open run by his club.

FOOTBALL pre-season friendlies are in full swing, with Witton Albion, 1874 Northwich, Northwich Victoria, Winsford United and Barnton all having been in action this week.

A NORTHWICH business owner has slammed his bank after they closed his account and left him with no access to thousands of pounds of his own money.

FOOTBALL fans can watch the England final in style - beside the stunning lake at Tatton Park.

A DRIVER has died after a serious crash on the M6.

PASSENGERS on Northern Rail are being asked to check before they travel this weekend (July 10/11), as the company deals with the continued impact of Covid-19.

When a child is diagnosed with cancer the whole family’s world is turned upside down.

THE M6 has now fully reopened after a serious crash.

WHAT do England stars Harry Kane, Raheem Sterling, Kyle Walker, Phil Foden, Mason Mount and myself, a journalist have in common?

DELAYS are expected on the M6 following a two-vehicle crash this afternoon.

A CHESHIRE woman who murdered her husband by pouring boiling sugar water over him as he slept was motivated to do so because of allegations of child sexual abuse.

WEAVER Vale MP Mike Amesbury has welcomed a Government decision to reform the benefits system for terminally ill people after backing Cheshire charity campaigners.

ON a wet day with many games hit by rain, the top three clubs scored key victories in the Premier Division of the Cheshire County League.

THE warning for dog owners and other visitors to avoid the water at Shakerley Mere is still in place after blue-green algae was confirmed at the beauty spot.

CHESHIRE exited the County Championship on Sunday when they suffered an overall 29-shot defeat to Derbyshire, writes David O’Brien.

The Prime Minister is now facing pressure to consider a one-off Bank Holiday Monday in the UK to mark what would be a historic occasion. 

According to the Government, you can apply if you own your home, rent, are unemployed or working.

A MAN from Middlewich has been arrested after a crash in Davenham left another man in intensive care.

A Northwich care home has closed permanently after the council approved controversial reforms to its respite care services.

A WOMAN who got her life back after finally beating a battle with the scales is hoping to help other people do the same in Northwich.

Northwich residents who had to be evacuated from their retirement development during Storm Christoph can now enjoy their communal lounge following extensive refurbishment works.

A NORTHWICH-based company played a key role in helping care home residents connect with the outside world during lockdown.

THE M6 has been closed by a serious crash this afternoon.

LONG delays are expected on the M6 due to a collision.

High streets with public wi-fi, digital training for residents and sensors in homes of vulnerable people could be introduced as part of a new digital strategy for Cheshire.

A MOTORCYCLIST was taken to hospital after a crash involving a car.

WITH the final easing of Covid restrictions likely to be eased from July 19, the MP for Northwich has urged people to remain cautious.

A FAMILY has diversified their business and transformed one of their fields into an amazing dog park.

Her Majesty enjoyed a 40-minute tour around the set and the studios of the famous ITV set.

It follows the warning from Chris Whitty that the number of long Covid sufferers will increase, particularly among young people.

Have you got what it takes to foster? Could you become a foster carer and look after children and young people in need? Do you have the skills and qualities needed to be a foster carer?

A former football hooligan who became a drug runner for a ‘County Lines’ gang has been ordered to pay back thousands back into the public purse as recompense for his ill-gotten gains.

A ROAD in Northwich is closed in both directions this afternoon, Wednesday, following a collision between a car and a motorcycle.

THREE people have now been charged after drugs were seized in a police road check.

A WOMAN was overcome by smoke after she fell asleep whilst cooking.

A MOTORIST suffered serious injuries and was placed into intensive care after a crash on a major route.

A DRONE is helping police fight crime from the sky.

Plans to expand a Premier Inn in Northwich have been given the green light despite objections.

ALMOST all lockdown restrictions, including the mandatory use of face coverings, will come to an end later this month.

POLICE have arrested three men in relation to drugs offences in Verdin Park thanks to information from the community.