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Northwich Guardian

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Small number of Cheshire rape cases see a suspect charged
A VERY small fraction of rape investigations in Cheshire resulted in someone being charged last year, new figures reveal.

Sun, 01 Aug 2021 16:30:00 +0100
What you need to know driving in green-listed countries
AS more countries are being added to the UK green list for travel, you may decide to drive on the continent.

Sun, 01 Aug 2021 20:00:00 +0100
The story of Sir John Brunner’s £700,000 Northwich library
OUR towns are changing as online shopping takes over, shops are shutting, pubs are closing but for different reasons, but libraries seem to be bucking the trend.

Sun, 01 Aug 2021 19:00:00 +0100
'NHS Covid app not to blame for ‘pingdemic’ problem'
How was your ‘big shop’ this week? I ask because mine was a little problematic to say the least.

Sun, 01 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Beautifully restored three bedroomed Edwardian home for sale
THIS elegant home is more than 100 years old and represents a beautiful example of Edwardian architecture.

Sun, 01 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Class of 2021 – Cheshire's year 6 leavers class photos
PRIMARY schools in Cheshire have been sending in their year six class photographs to celebrate the end of a challenging and unique year.

Sun, 01 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Great Balloon Race Extravaganza set for Bolesworth Castle
UK chart topper Sonique is coming to Cheshire next week as one of a trio of pop acts headlining the Great Balloon Race Extravaganza at Bolesworth Castle.

Sat, 31 Jul 2021 17:00:00 +0100
Northwich in bloom as floral yarns appear across town
VISITORS to Northwich will be left in stitches this week as colourful floral themed knitted and crochet displays have appeared on benches across the town.

Sat, 31 Jul 2021 16:30:00 +0100
Knutsford Music Festival showcases talented local musicians
A TWO-DAY summer celebration is back with a weekend jam packed with live acts by talented local artistes.

Sat, 31 Jul 2021 09:00:00 +0100
Man banned from Knutsford shops steals from one in Northwich
A PROLIFIC shoplifter banned from several stores in Knutsford has been caught stealing again, this time from a shop in Northwich.

Sat, 31 Jul 2021 19:00:00 +0100
Meet the Cheshire-based indie/folk/pop artist you'll fall in love with
FOR Cheshire musician Nicky Philips, the return to the stage after lockdown took some getting used to – but now she's raring to go as she looks forward to the release of her EP.

Sat, 31 Jul 2021 13:00:00 +0100
Now you see me, now you don't – Guardian Camera Club's camouflage photography
THERE is something amazing about how animals can be so well camouflaged to fit in with their natural environment.

Sat, 31 Jul 2021 09:36:23 +0100
Northwich Rugby Club Superstars returns on September 5, 2021
NORTHWICH Rugby Club's Superstars programme for youngsters aged three to five will return in September.

Sat, 31 Jul 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Covid app 'pings' more than 3,000 Cheshire West residents in a week
MORE than 3,000 people in Cheshire West and Chester – including Northwich – were contacted by the NHS Covid-19 app and told to isolate in the latest week, figures reveal.

Sat, 31 Jul 2021 19:16:35 +0100
Barnton 1 Wythenshawe FC 2, North West Counties League
BARNTON were unable to hold on to their lead as they suffered a late home defeat to Wythenshawe FC in the 2021-22 season opener.

Sat, 31 Jul 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Winnington Park Rugby Club preparations for new season
PREPARATIONS for the new season at Winnington Park Rugby Club are up and running.

Sat, 31 Jul 2021 00:00:00 +0100
8 business ideas you can actually make money from
Over the last 12 months, we’ve seen a massive increase in people choosing to start up an additional business venture.

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 19:00:00 +0100
Prizewinning gooseberry crop 'sabotaged' by toxic substance
A CHAMPION grower has been left devastated after his prize gooseberry trees were killed with a poisonous chemical.

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 06:50:09 +0100
Team GB men's eight win bronze in final Olympic rowing event
TOM Ford helped Great Britain to their second rowing medal of this year's Olympics in the early hours of this morning.

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 17:30:00 +0100
Covid-19 vaccination walk-in clinics in Northwich next week
Walk-in and mobile, pop-up vaccination clinics will be operating in Northwich next week, offering COVID-19 vaccinations to all adults over the age of 18.

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 15:51:47 +0100
Cheshire Dragons running club appoint Matt Dimbylow chairman
A NEW running club born out of the coronavirus pandemic is growing in size and celebrating its members competing in races.

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 14:21:49 +0100
Dog DNA database petition launched in bid to tackle thefts
A CHESHIRE town councillor has launched a petition calling on the government to tackle the rising number of dog thefts.

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 13:20:01 +0100
Castle Sports Classic final day's play, Saturday, July 31
THE final day of the Castle Sports Classic takes place on Saturday with play commencing at 4pm, writes David O’Brien.

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 12:01:01 +0100
Northwich MP thanks Cheshire Fire Service for Covid-19 work
NORTHWICH'S MP has praised the workforce at Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service for going ‘above and beyond’ during the pandemic.

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 10:35:00 +0100
Vale Royal Crematorium unveil Covid-19 memorial in Northwich
A COVID-19 memorial, featuring the design by a teacher from Winsford, has been unveiled at Vale Royal Crematorium.

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 08:00:00 +0100
New vegetarian and organic food cafe opens in Northwich
TWO sisters have achieved a life-long ambition by opening up their very own organic cafe on the outskirts of Northwich.

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Inside the new care home with train-travel simulator, mock-up shops and UV cleaning
KITWOOD House – a unique 68 bed centre of excellence in dementia care – is ready to open its doors to the public next month.

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 06:44:18 +0100
Tokyo Olympics Women's rugby sevens, Fiji v Brazil
WEAVERHAM'S Will Broderick had to watch his Brazil women's rugby sevens team fall to a third consecutive heavy defeat in their Group B game in the Tokyo Olympics.

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 10:07:08 +0100
Nationwide, Santander and Barclays issue urgent scam warning over cash machines
The viral clip features a Nationwide Building Society cash point although any ATM could be affected including major banks and supermarkets.

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 11:38:14 +0100
Storm Evert: Met Office issue worrying update as weather warning issued
On social media on Thursday night, people were sharing videos of heavy rain and large waves as the storm began.

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 10:35:00 +0100
Man comes to aid of heartbroken dog owner after appeal
THE owner of the ‘most loving and loyal dog’ is ‘heartbroken’ about its death and hopes that a Northwich man can help provide some of her final photos.

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 20:04:12 +0100
Tour of Britain 2021 stage five, Alderley Park to Warrington
CYCLING'S high-profile Tour of Britain 2021 will be visiting Knutsford on the Cheshire stage five that will start at Alderley Park and end in Warrington.

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 16:19:09 +0100
Number of Covid-19 cases in Cheshire - 10 days on from 'Freedom Day'
HERE are the latest case numbers and Covid-19 rates across Cheshire – 10 days on from ‘Freedom Day’.

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 15:36:23 +0100
Drunk driver stopped after driving in excess of 100mph on M6
A MEMBER of the public detained a speeding driver, who was more than five times over the drink drive limit, just off the M6 in Cheshire.

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 11:51:07 +0100
Mid Cheshire Community Rail Partnership shows support for 74-foot model railway exhibition
THE Mid Cheshire Community Rail Partnership is supporting a 74-foot model railway exhibition on show in Chester.

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Teacher to run London Marathon in memory of best friend who died from cancer
A HIGH school teacher who lost her best friend to cancer two-and-a-half years ago is taking on the London Marathon in her memory.

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 16:52:05 +0100
Number of Cheshire hospital Covid patients continues to rise
THE number of Covid patients being treated in Cheshire hospitals continues to rise.

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 10:03:42 +0100
Amber Plus travel list explained as six million holidaymakers could be affected
Alongside Red, Amber, Green and Green watchlist, Amber Plus is a new level that travellers should become familiar with.

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 08:08:07 +0100
Tokyo Olympics women's rugby sevens, Brazil v Canada and France
WEAVERHAM'S Will Broderick watched his Brazil women's rugby sevens team fall to a heavy defeat in their opening Group B game in the Tokyo Olympics.

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Foster carers became mum and dad, offering endless support for budding actor
Sean has lived with foster carers Pam and Norman since the age of seven, when they became his long-term carers and are now simply mum and dad.

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 11:46:12 +0100
Covid pandemic 'pretty much over' in UK, coronavirus expert says
It comes as Boris Johnson stressed the need for caution despite recent falls in the number of coronavirus cases,

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 07:15:40 +0100
Tom Ford and Team GB men's eight reach Tokyo Olympics final
ROWER Tom Ford and the Team GB men's eight are through to the Tokyo Olympics final.

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 16:25:28 +0100
'Prince Harry-like' bogus trader tries fleecing vulnerable people
POLICE are warning residents to watch out for bogus tradesmen masquerading as driveway cleaners.

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 16:11:09 +0100
Green bin charge branded 'stealth tax' as controversial reforms approved
CONTROVERSIAL waste reforms which include charging £40-per-year for green bin collections have been given the go ahead by councillors.

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 15:44:35 +0100
No quarantine for fully-jabbed EU and US visitors to England
England is to allow US and EU travellers who are fully vaccinated against coronavirus to enter without the need to quarantine.

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 15:30:35 +0100
Northwich's newest bar Grape and Bean opens its doors
NORTHWICH has welcomed an impressive new venue to its town centre, with the opening of The Grape and Bean, a wine bar and coffee lounge serving a wide selection of fantastic wines, many of them made using traditional methods that are both organic and...

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 14:26:34 +0100
Prolific burglar jailed after targeting charity shop four times
A PROLIFIC burglar who broke into a charity shop in Northwich four separate times has been jailed for 14 months.

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 13:10:39 +0100
Sticky Paws Northwich issues statement about breast feeding
A POPULAR family restaurant in Northwich has been forced to issue a statement after a social media post about breast feeding went viral.

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 14:29:10 +0100
Long delays and queuing traffic on M56 after crash
TWO lanes are currently closed on the M56 after a crash this afternoon, Wednesday.

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 13:51:31 +0100
What you should do during a thunderstorm
THERE'S been reports of windows and doors shaking during today's thunderstorm.



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