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Fri, 27 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0100
River Weaver dredging in Northwich would bring benefits
WEAVER Vale MP Mike Amesbury is backing calls for more dredging on the River Weaver so larger craft – including historic vessels - can travel into Northwich to boost tourism.

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 09:06:23 +0100
Norovirus: symptoms, how to treat it and precautions you can take
There has been a concentration of outbreaks particularly in nursery and childcare facilities, Public health experts have warned.

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 17:14:47 +0100
Manchester City player Benjamin Mendy charged with four counts of rape
MANCHESTER City footballer Benjamin Mendy has been charged with rape and sexual assault, Cheshire Police confirmed today.

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 17:02:55 +0100
Latest Cheshire Covid-19 data as experts say case rates continue to rise in 'most' age groups
CASE rates in England are continuing to rise in most age groups, Public Health England has said.

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 14:00:00 +0100
Bank holiday weekend plans in and around Cheshire
IT’S nearly here.

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 12:30:40 +0100
World class guitarists and songwriters to perform at Lion Salt Works Museum
WORLD class acoustic guitarists and songwriters are coming to Cheshire's Lion Salt Works Museum as part of the Salt Work Sessions.

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 11:51:28 +0100
National Dog Day: 50 pictures of our readers' furry friends
TODAY (August 26) is National Dog Day and our readers have been sending in photographs of their own dogs to celebrate.

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 09:35:33 +0100
Northwich and Winnington Park rugby clubs return to action
AFTER two seasons of curtailments, the new rugby union campaign gets underway this week for Northwich and Winnington Park.

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Artist and brave lymphoma survivor uses Roberts Bakery as inspiration for latest work
AN artist has captured the iconic cooling towers at Roberts Bakery in an original piece of artwork to raise money for a Lymphoma Action support group.

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Road in Comberbach set to close for more than a week next month
A ROAD in Comberbach, near Northwich, is set to close for more than a week due to electrical works.

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Cheshire West Council 'stands ready' to offer sanctuary to Afghan refugees
CHESHIRE West and Chester Council says it is 'committed to playing its part' in providing safety and shelter for people fleeing the current crisis in Afghanistan.

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 17:22:25 +0100
Afghanistan: Who are ISIS-K? The group 'likely' to be behind Kabul explosions
US Pentagon spokesman John Kirby has now confirmed there had been at least two explosions in Kabul.

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 16:02:28 +0100
Kabul explosions: Former Royal Marine targeted in 'chaos' in Afghanistan
A former Royal Marine who was near to the explosion close to Kabul airport has said his vehicle was targeted by a gunman.

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 15:05:57 +0100
Afghanistan: Pentagon confirm explosion at Kabul airport
Mr Kirby took to Twitter to confirm reports of an explosion as thousands try to flee Afghanistan amid Taliban control.

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 09:00:57 +0100
The Queen's favourite burger revealed on National Burger Day
Former Royal chef Darren McGrady recently revealed that Her Majesty enjoys a burger from time to time, although not in the traditional sense.

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 06:00:00 +0100
The role of a lifetime for care leaver Tom
Care leaver Tom found his foster carers after moving around when he was little. They came out of retirement to look after Tom on a long-term basis, something he sees as special and that showed how much they loved him.

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 16:29:00 +0100
Immigration fraudster, 41, dies in Styal Prison, inquest told
AN immigration fraudster was found collapsed on the floor of her prison cell at HMP Styal, an inquest at Warrington heard on Tuesday.

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 06:00:00 +0100
The Lion in Moulton win CAMRA's pub of the year award
A POPULAR Moulton pub has won a ‘thoroughly deserved’ award for pub of the year in North Cheshire.

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 16:42:58 +0100
'Scrotum frogs' on edge of extinction have new home at Chester Zoo
ENDANGERED frogs from South America with a rather unfortunate nickname has gone on display at Chester Zoo for the first time.

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 20:00:00 +0100
Chic star Nile Rodgers thanks Tatton MP for royalties help
Legendary record producer and musician Nile Rodgers - who has worked with stars such as Madonna, David Bowie and Diana Ross - has thanked Esther McVey for leading the fight to ensure artists get their "fair share of the pie" when songs are streamed.

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 19:00:00 +0100
Northwich Community Support donates vital items to Alder Hey
THE founder of a Northwich charity has moved to thank the community after they answered her rallying call to donate thousands of pounds worth of items for Alder Hey Children's Hospital.

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 17:03:32 +0100
Two lanes on M6 southbound closed following accident
TWO lanes have been closed on the M6 southbound following an accident involving a car.

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 16:33:52 +0100
Latest seven-day Covid-19 case rates across Mid Cheshire
MORE than 300 new Covid-19 cases have been reported across Mid Cheshire during the latest 24-hour period.

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Drivers urged to check tyres before bank holiday road trips
MOTORISTS are being encouraged to check their vehicles before setting off this August Bank Holiday.

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 17:46:22 +0100
Witton Albion 0 South Shields 1, shirt grab pictures
SOUTH Shields’ players certainly liked to grab hold of their opponents’ shirts when they visited Witton Albion at Wincham Park on Saturday.

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 15:45:40 +0100
NHS to offer life-saving test to pregnant women in England
The testing will be available across all of England within the next two years, the NHS said.

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 09:07:02 +0100
Asda, Tesco and Morrisons issue urgent product recall amid salmonella warning
Salmonella infection usually causes diarrhoea, fever and stomach cramps.

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 15:20:38 +0100
Co-op's food shortages at 'worst level' says boss
Current food shortages are at a “worst level” than the boss of one of the UK’s biggest retailers has ever seen.

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 10:42:08 +0100
Spice Girl Mel B to host episode of Steph’s Packed Lunch on Channel 4
Mel B will host an episode of the Channel 4 daytime show Steph’s Packed Lunch as part of the broadcaster’s Black To Front Project.

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Puddle Ducks new swimming pool set to open in Northwich
PUDDLE Ducks’ flagship pool at Barons Quay is coming along swimmingly.

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 22:02:31 +0100
Radcliffe 2 Witton Albion 0, Northern Premier League Premier
WITTON Albion will head to Basford United on Saturday still looking for their first Northern Premier League win of the season.

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 18:57:19 +0100
Latest on Mid Cheshire Bowling League and competition scene
TOM Vickers capped a successful seven days of bowls with his third competition success, writes David O’Brien.

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 17:07:56 +0100
Latest Covid-19 case data across Cheshire
THIS is the number of new Covid-19 cases reported across Mid Cheshire during a 24-hour period.

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 12:38:12 +0100
Bank holiday Northwich weather according to Met Office
WE aren’t saying get your factor 50 out, but on bank holiday weekend it looks like we could be blessed with some good weather, amid some cloud – as ever.

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Cuddington train station will benefit from Northern grant
A RAILWAY station serving a Cheshire village looks set to benefit from a grant to make it more accessible.

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 08:37:22 +0100
Afghan refugees supported by Abda Ltd - how you can help in Northwich
‘HEART-WARMING’.

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0100
St Mary's Church in Weaverham creates 'Covid Corner'
THE Weaverham community is vowing to remember Covid and record experiences for future generations.

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 17:15:53 +0100
New 'Covid-22' variant will be a 'big problem for the coming year'
The scientist, who is based in Europe, warned the new strain could become the most dangerous and warned we face a “big risk”.

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 08:57:27 +0100
Covid antibody tests to launch across the UK today - how to book
Here’s what you need to know about the programme and who is eligible for a test.

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 14:27:03 +0100
Dolphins thrill viewers as Swanage Bay video goes viral
A LUCKY group were treated to a dazzling display by two curious dolphins on the south coast.

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 16:55:13 +0100
Northwich Pina Colada Festival hailed a huge success
YOU could say it was quite apt and prophetic that it rained for Northwich's first ever Pina Colada festival.

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 11:47:39 +0100
Emmerdale and Hollyoaks to play celebrity match in Northwich
A HOST of soap stars are coming to Northwich next month to take part in a celebrity football match.

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 16:17:03 +0100
Farmer pleads guilty to animal cruelty offences at poultry premises
A CHESHIRE man has pleaded guilty to a number of animal cruelty offences.

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 17:02:26 +0100
Total of 280 Cheshire residents test positive for Covid-19 in 24-hour period
THIS is the number of new Covid-19 cases reported across Mid Cheshire during the latest 24-hour period.

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 14:27:17 +0100
Ali Smith flying flag for Northwich at Tokyo Paralympics
FORMER Grange student Ali Smith will be competing in the Tokyo Paralympics.

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 12:57:42 +0100
Emirates FA Cup First Round Qualifying draw, Witton and 1874
WITTON Albion and 1874 Northwich have learned of their opponents in the First Round Qualifying stage of the Emirates FA Cup.

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 11:36:37 +0100
Clitheroe 2 Northwich Victoria 1, FA Cup preliminary round
Pete Tonge gives his take on the Vics' exit from the FA Cup at the preliminary round stage...

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 10:34:36 +0100
Henley Royal Regatta 2021, Northwich Rowing Club impress
NORTHWICH Rowing Club can reflect on making history at the sport’s most prestigious event.

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 09:43:39 +0100
Parents warned over delayed start to new school year in England
Teaching unions have told parents and teachers that it will not be a return to “business as usual”.

Sun, 22 Aug 2021 14:51:23 +0100
The Zangwills are back in action and gigging
HAVEN’t we all missed a dance and a singalong?



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