Northwich Guardian

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Sadness as beer bar to close amid struggles after three years in town centre
Barons, on Witton Street, is to close in less than a fortnight's time on Monday, September 28.

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
‘Disbelief’ as second swan in 10 days struck and killed by vehicle at marina
Wildlife Helpers Cheshire said it did not believe the latest incident was accidental.

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Andrew Cooper: 'Should we try to limit billionaire influence in our politics?'
How much influence should billionaires have on our democracy, particularly if they have been based overseas for years? 

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Abuser avoids prison for attack on ex and children after her appeal for 'leniency'
Tony Williams, of Townfield Lane, was the subject of a domestic violence protection order from the start of June this year.

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 09:42:00 +0100
The new jobs on offer at Manchester Airport with pay up to £54k a year
MANCHESTER Airport is advertising a number of new job opportunities.

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 15:47:19 +0100
Firefighters rush to scene after reports of smoke in bin lorry on collection day
The emergency services were on Whitemore Road on the morning of Tuesday, September 15.

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 14:30:04 +0100
WATCH: Five men and women arrested on suspicion of drug offences in dawn raid
Cheshire Police attended an address on Bedford Rise at around 7.30am on Tuesday, September 15.

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Lymphoma patient raises nearly £4,000 with cycling challenge for charity
Northwich's Nathan Harmston has raised nearly £4,000 for Lymphoma Action while undergoing chemotherapy.

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Winsford Station Bridge to be back open in both directions after weeks of works
The westbound carriageway was set to be closed throughout the school summer holidays but it is still closed in mid-September.

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 09:40:13 +0100
Eighth man charged in connection with disturbance the day after seven other suspects
James McPhee has been charged with three offences of arson, criminal damage and violent disorder.

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Paedophile avoids jail despite 4.5k-strong collection of child sex abuse images
Dennis Oultram, of Salkeld Street, Northwich, appeared at Chester Crown Court on Friday, September 11, for sentencing after earlier admitting multiple indecent image offences.

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Coffee shop's charity week for transport team which helped save owners' baby girl
Rosie Pinder and Josh Walton, who own PRESS in Hartford, have been raising money for Connect North West and St Luke's Hospice.

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 13:39:06 +0100
Fears parents will delay children under five starting school if travel policy changes
Parents on low incomes might delay sending their children to school until they are five years old if Cheshire East changes its travel policy, councillors said.

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 13:28:08 +0100
Council facing higher care costs because of influx of children from London
Cheshire East is facing soaring costs to pay for its children in residential care because London boroughs are placing their young people in the North West where housing is cheaper.

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 10:53:46 +0100
Residents tell Cheshire Police they want better lighting and CCTV to feel safer
BETTER lighting and CCTV coverage are among the priorities raised by residents to Cheshire Police to feel safer.

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Plant Hunters’ Fair to bring range of plants and autumn colour to Arley Hall
Plant Hunters’ Fair returns to Arley Hall Gardens with rare plants, expert growers and autumn colour.

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 17:49:37 +0100
Police investigation after bodies of man and woman found at home
POLICE have launched an investigation after the bodies of a man and woman were found at a home in Wilmslow.

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 17:30:24 +0100
How Cheshire's MPs voted on assisted dying bill after debate in House of Commons
The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill was voted down by 286 votes to 270 votes at a second reading at the end of last week.

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 13:39:24 +0100
Arrest as teenager taken to hospital after serious assault in town centre
The attack was in the area of Leicester Street on the evening of Saturday, September 12.

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 12:12:15 +0100
Seven charged in connection with disturbance after arrests over weekend
The Scottish suspects were due at Chester Magistrates Court today after their arrests on Saturday, September 12.

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 08:22:00 +0100
Furniture fire gets out of control in Northwich
Firefighters were called after a furniture fire got out of control on Keepers Walk in Weaverham.

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
National recognition for young radio presenter with BAFTA nod
Michalina Palenik has been working at Radio Northwich since December and now hosts her own weekly pop culture show.

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Jail for drug-driver despite cancer diagnosis after being caught twice in one month
Cameron Law was already on a suspended sentence for other offences when he was caught on Holmes Chapel Road, in Middlewich, and Llandovery Close, in Winsford.

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Network Rail halts 80-home development plan amid mining and landfill concerns
Planalto Consultancy submitted a request for outline planning permission relating to land to the west of Station Road and to the north of the railway line, to Cheshire West and Chester Council (CWAC) on Thursday, August 6.

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 14:41:07 +0100
This is why Cheshire Police wants to speak to this man about a theft
Cheshire Police has issued a CCTV image of a man who it wants to speak to regarding theft of alcohol in a bar in Frodsham.

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0100
Welcome to Hartford Church of England High School
I am extremely proud to be the headteacher of Hartford Church of England High School! We have amazing students, superb and committed staff, caring parents and an excellent Governing Board; all of whom contribute to our vibrant school community.

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 09:48:00 +0100
Liverpool airport named one of the UK’s best for fifth consecutive year
LIVERPOOL John Lennon Airport has once again been named one of the best in the UK.

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 11:51:20 +0100
Firefighters wearing oxygen masks tackle blaze involving tumble dryer
One crew from Northwich fire station responded to a call to Hodge Lane in the village at 10.21am on Saturday, September 12.

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Death notices and funeral announcements in the Northwich and Winsford Guardian
Every week, Northwich and Winsford Guardian publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have died.

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Charity supporting SEND youngsters launches new identity amid major expansion plans
Petty Pool has launched a new brand and website as it expands services and progresses its £13m Project Learn Hive.

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Five-bedroom Cheshire mansion with indoor pool and sauna listed for sale at £2m
A Hartford mansion with an indoor pool, sauna, jacuzzi and annex is on the market for more than £2m.

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Latest planning applications around Northwich and Winsford this week
EACH week Cheshire West and Chester Council receives and makes decisions on planning applications across the borough.

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 08:23:00 +0100
Inside the pretty historic pub which blends tradition with modern dining
Cotebrook, on the outskirts of Tarporley, is the sort of Cheshire village that seems made for a country pub feature: winding lanes, rolling hills and peaceful pockets of countryside, all within easy reach of the wider community.

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 16:04:57 +0100
Masked men armed with axes wreak havoc on home after truck reverses through wall
Masked men armed with axes and baseballs bats attacked a property in Middlewich after a truck was reversed through a wall and burst into flames.

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 15:10:34 +0100
Missing Wilmslow teenager found 'safe and well'
Police are becoming 'increasingly concerned' about a teenager from Wilmslow who went missing two days ago.

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 14:36:54 +0100
Man and boy seen ‘tearing up’ farmer’s winter crop have motorbikes seized
Lewis Leigh, along with a juvenile who can’t be named for legal reasons, were stopped by officers from Cheshire Rural Crime Team on private land near Lostock Gralam on December 27, last year.

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 14:01:48 +0100
Blaze in cab of flatbed truck and two-car crash sees major road closure
Police and fire crews, from Middlewich and Winsford, responded to a call to Holmes Chapel Road A54, near its junction with Aston Way, at 11.35am on Saturday, September 12.

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Community pub group in 'David vs Goliath' struggle with Chinese-owned booze colossus
Cornerstone Inns CIC, which operates The Kings Lock in Middlewich and The Gate Inn in Winsford, is facing opposition from brewing giant, Greene King, over a bid to trademark its name.

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Creative showcase at top attraction celebrates painters, ceramicists, and crafters
Art Fair at the Lift, run by creative collective, Visual Arts Cheshire (VAC), takes place for the first time at the Anderton Boat Lift on Saturday, October 3, 10am to 4pm.

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Popular prehistoric adventure coming to town's stage this October
Ice Age Adventure Live brings prehistoric fun to Northwich Memorial Court on October 29, with audience interaction and adventure.

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Ukulele club set to jam for 36 hours straight in world record attempt for charity
THE sound of ukuleles will be heard for hours on end in Northwich this September as musicians look to break a world record and raise vitals funds for charity.

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Former primary school teacher welcomed as vicar of town's parish church
The Reverend Ruth Gray begins as Vicar of St Helen's, Northwich, after her September 1 installation, with plans for community outreach and children's ministry.

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'Selfish' warehouse workers sold £62k of stolen stock in two years of deceit
Matthew Smith and David Clarke stole approximately £62,000 of stock in from Winsford Industrial Estate's Excel Plastics.

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 06:52:00 +0100
The station volunteers were determined would not be left to history
t is a warm summer's day as I arrive at Goostrey Station.

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 14:23:00 +0100
St Nicholas celebrates success and looks ahead with ambition
St Nicholas Catholic High School is celebrating another year of achievement, with strong academic outcomes, exceptional opportunities and a continued commitment to ensuring every young person thrives.

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Arley Hall and Gardens to host UK debut of acclaimed Disney winter lights trail
Arley Hall and Gardens will host the UK debut of an acclaimed experience for its 2026 winter lights trail.

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 13:59:50 +0100
Offenders help restore Cheshire’s historic Anderton Boat Lift through Community Payback
They say a rising tide lifts all boats, and that was certainly the case after a group of offenders helped spruce up a Cheshire landmark and learned some valuable skills in the process.

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 12:42:40 +0100
Animal neglect case against two hunt masters after hounds shot thrown out of court
Retired vet, Elizabeth Gorse, and her co-defendant Teryl Knowles, were joint master and directors of the Cheshire Forest Hunt when the tragic incident occurred on land off Barnhouse Lane, Great Barrow, on Wednesday, February 12, last year.

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 10:30:00 +0100
Mid Cheshire MP Andrew Cooper backs assisted dying bill as it returns to Parliament
Mid Cheshire MP Andrew Cooper has confirmed he will support the assisted dying bill in Parliament.

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 09:00:00 +0100
Thug strangled partner, pinned her down and punched her after booking wedding
Duane Hallwood, originally of Winsford, who has previous convictions for domestic violence, appeared before Bolton Crown Court last Friday for sentencing.

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