Northwich Guardian

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Joy as beauty queen brings Miss Junior Teen Great Britain title to Northwich
Weaverham teenager Eva Louise, 15, wins Miss Junior Teen Great Britain at Blackpool’s Globe Theatre, taking awards for interview, appearance plus Miss Congeniality.

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Man awaits sentence after being found guilty following trial of raping woman
Mark Fowles, of Barnton, was in the dock for around four days at Chester Crown Court.

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Northwich RUFC and County High School Leftwich launch rugby partnership for pupils
NORTHWICH RUFC and County High School Leftwich have entered into a historic rugby partnership

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Magical Harry Potter experience to light up Cheshire this winter
Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience returns to Cheshire this winter with an illuminated trail and new attractions.

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Andrew Cooper: 'We need to do better to encourage more breast cancer screening'
In the past few weeks, you may have seen several MPs, including myself, dressed in pink to mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 16:48:46 +0000
Driver who dragged cyclist under car was ‘selfish’ but not a murderer, jury told
A jury has heard that a driver who hit a cyclist and drove on for 2.2km was ‘selfish’ but not a murderer.

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 14:41:15 +0000
Bridge closures will see town's one-way ring road revert to two-way traffic
Northwich's Town Bridge closes overnight on November 13 and 14 for Canal and River Trust repairs, with temporary two-way traffic via Hayhurst Bridge.

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0000
Kemi Badenoch vows to recruit 10,000 extra officers and 50,000 prison places
CONSERVATIVE leader Kemi Badenoch vows to fight crime and recruit 10,000 extra police officers if she became Prime Minister, on a visit to Cheshire Police HQ on Friday.

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0000
One crew called into action for car fire on main road which was 'well alight'
The emergency services were in attendance on the main road on the afternoon of Monday, October 26.

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0000
Man appears at court accused of driving offences after car chase in village
Lewis Morgan, of Cuddington, appeared at Crewe Magistrates Court for an initial hearing last week.

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 11:10:05 +0000
Three rushed to hospital as police issue update on M6 crash involving car and van
Three people were taken to hospital after a van and car crash on the M6 at Warrington’s Lymm Interchange, causing motorway closures and delays on October 27.

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 10:02:53 +0000
Live court updates from day 10 of the Michael Mullins murder trial
A man accused of the murder of much-loved head teacher Michael Mullins is on trial at Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court.

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 07:55:17 +0000
M6 crash live updates as motorway closed after incident
Motorists are facing long delays on the M6 near Warrington after a crash led to the closure of the motorway in both directions.

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 07:30:27 +0000
M6 closed in both directions following crash, causing severe delays
M6 crash closes both directions at junction 20 near Warrington and Lymm, causing queues towards Croft and Knutsford. Diversion in place on October 27.

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Tatton Services seeks 70 local producers ahead of opening on M56 in spring 2028
New £65m Tebay-style Tatton Services seeks farmers, grocers, food producers and crafts people to supply farm shop and butchery.

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Non-profit developer's Rent to Buy homes open to prospective tenants at special event
L&Q will showcase Earlsbrook Rent to Buy homes in Delamere Forest on October 31, with an open day, lower rents and help saving a deposit for Cheshire families.

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
New business launches helping to immortalise special moments with permanent jewellery
Davenham entrepreneur Karen Murray launches LINX Permanent Jewellery, offering custom-fitted bracelets, rings and more for special occasions and events.

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'Woeful' response as energy firm leaves ‘eyesore’ burned-out car outside home
Burned-out car remains on Winsford's Gladstone Street six weeks after a September 10 fire involving an SP Energy Networks van and two cars.

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 15:22:48 +0000
Plans to convert former pub into coffee shop and drive-through are withdrawn
An application to convert a former Macclesfield pub into a coffee shop and drive-through has been withdrawn.

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 14:27:50 +0000
Refurbished trains to be introduced in north west in £25million investment
Northern's £25m upgrade brings 37 refurbished Class 350 trains to the north west from early 2028, replacing Class 323s with air conditioning and power points.

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 14:14:03 +0000
Planners to consider holiday lodges, café and shop on former poultry farm site
Storage buildings at a former Poynton poultry farm look set to be demolished to make way for holiday lodges, a café and convenience store.

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Middlewich Cricket Club gears up for annual bonfire and fireworks
Middlewich Cricket Club’s bonfire and fireworks night takes place on November 7 at Croxton Lane, with Fantazia Pyrotechnics, street food and fundraising.

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 17:05:00 +0000
Syrian refugee's asylum claim rejected prior to arson suicide attempt at Serco HMO
Syrian refugee Ibrahim Alamin was jailed for 40 months after setting fire to a Serco-owned HMO in Runcorn, Cheshire, endangering residents following asylum claim rejection.

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 17:18:32 +0000
Everything the prosecution said in closing statements in Michael Mullins murder trial
'He did not do the right thing, he chose to drive away' - here is everything the prosecution said in closing statements in the Michael Mullins murder trial.

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:31:33 +0000
Bad smells warning as plant turning food waste into gas shuts for maintenance
Lostock Gralam and Rudheath residents warned of possible short-term odours as Northwich Biogas at Tata Chemicals shuts down for electrical maintenance on October 26.

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:49:44 +0000
Crews called into action for house fire believed to have been 'an accident'
The emergency services were on Middlewich Road, Minshull Vernon, on the morning of Sunday, October 25.

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 11:29:19 +0000
Live court updates from day nine of the Michael Mullins murder trial
A man accused of the murder of much-loved head teacher Michael Mullins is on trial at Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court.

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Nurse with terminal cancer holding one last charity night to 'go out with a bang'
Cath Burns, who has been an NHS nurse for 25 years, discovered she had lung cancer in 2024, before doctors told her a year later it is terminal.

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
School where children 'feel proud to belong' celebrates strong Ofsted results
Moulton School welcomed inspectors from the education watchdog in September, with the results publishing on Friday, October 23.

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Bakery giant's new chocolate protein clusters mean 50 news jobs for town
ROBERTS Little Treats bakery in Winsford is creating around 50 new jobs as part of a £500,000 investment.

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 17:10:16 +0000
Man's 'horrible' hotel room attack on woman left clumps of her hair on the floor
Michael Kelly, of Manchester, has been jailed for the attack at the Cottons Hotel in Knutsford.

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0000
Policeman’s misconduct ‘could have allowed sex offender to commit more crimes’
Cheshire Police officer Andrew Hein dismissed and barred after failing to seize a sex offender’s tablet and making false records, misconduct hearing finds.

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:54:00 +0000
Homes plan could be scuppered by concerns about harm to peatland
A developer's plans to build up to nine homes in the green belt at Wilmslow could be scuppered by concerns over harm to peatland.

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:39:43 +0000
Plan to convert former Sunday school for residential use recommended for approval
Plans to convert former Sunday school buildings in Macclesfield into seven apartments and a separate one-bed home have been recommended for approval on condition drainage issues are resolved.

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:33:27 +0000
Plans to turn former pub into coffee shop and drive-through look set to be refused
Plans to convert a former pub into a coffee shop and drive-through look set to be refused because of highway safety concerns.

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 10:26:00 +0000
Ryanair flight declares emergency before landing at Manchester Airport
A RYANAIR flight from Spain declared an emergency shortly before landing at Manchester Airport after a passenger became unwell.

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0000
Turning Japanese: the all-new Mazda CX-6e reviewed
The CX-6e delivers something the Mazda brand really needs - a visually striking class-competitive family EV.

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0000
Primary pupils from 15 schools brighten up the town with seasonal planting
Fifteen Northwich schools joined Northwich Town Council on October 22 to plant wildlife-friendly flowers and brighten the town centre.

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 13:10:51 +0000
RSPCA issues warning to pet owners over dressing up dogs for Halloween
RSPCA warns UK pet owners Halloween costumes can cause stress, discomfort and fear, urging them to spot distress signs and put animal welfare first.

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 10:58:43 +0000
Storm Boelo brings delays and cancellations across North West rail network
Storm Boelo causes major North West rail disruption, with flooded tracks, fallen power lines, delays and cancellations as Network Rail assesses damage.

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Death notices and funeral announcements from the Northwich & Winsford Guardian
Every week, Northwich & Winsford Guardian publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have died.

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Paranoid schizophrenic in hospital for good after frenzied knife attack on train
Christopher Rawlings, now of Ashworth High Security Hospital, stabbed his victim, a man in his 50s, 18 times aboard a Liverpool to Birmingham train on July 28, 2023.

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
The stunning Cheshire pub walk worth trying this autumn
THERE are few better ways to enjoy autumn than with a countryside pub walk steeped in history.

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000
This week's latest planning applications around Northwich and Winsford
EACH week Cheshire West and Chester Council receives and makes decisions on planning applications across the borough.

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000
Cheshire mansion with cinema room, pool and tennis courts is up for £17.5 million
A MANSION in Cheshire boasting its own cinema, swimming pool and tennis court has been put on the market for an eye-watering £17.5 million.

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 06:36:00 +0000
The 80s star whose surprise Northwich performance was his most meaningful
The Piña Colada Pilgrimage... And why Northwich nearly had a Humphrey Bogart festival

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0100
UK’s longest-running astrophysics podcast celebrates 20 years with live show
The Jodcast marks 20 years with a live astronomy show at Jodrell Bank’s Space Dome on November 19, featuring scientists, cosmic stories and audience Q&A.

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Second British title for female bodybuilder secures place at world finals in Munich
Winnington bodybuilder Tracy Hogg, known as ‘The Machine’, wins her second British Masters Figure title and will represent Great Britain at the world championships.

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Everything the prosecution said in Michael Mullins murder trial
Here is everything the prosecution has said during the Michael Mullins murder trial.

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Visually impaired teen injured after rock thrown as she got off school bus
THE mum of a severely visually impaired teenager who was injured when two boys allegedly threw a rock at her as she got off her school bus is appealing for help to identify those responsible.

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