Northwich Guardian
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Blow as town centre temporary toilet to close after anti-social behaviour
This is according to an announcement on social media by town centre councillor Sam Naylor.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Groundworks for £260m aqueduct including 10-week road closure set to begin
A £260 million project to upgrade the Vyrnwy Aqueduct transporting water from deep in the Welsh mountains to one million people in Merseyside and Cheshire has now reached Northwich.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000‘I haven’t looked back’: Grandmother's joy after quitting smoking after 50 years
Grandmother from Middlewich quits smoking after 50 years with NHS support, as Tobacco and Vapes Bill nears final stage in UK Parliament.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Driver pleads guilty after victim loses leg in brutal New Year's Eve hit-and-run
Anthony Abbott, of Plantagenet Close, ran down Winsford man, Raymond Buckley, at the junction of High Street and Collingham Way, before driving off.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000'Careless' woman over drug limit caused car crash which seriously injured driver
Anastasia Dunne's Skoda Karoq was in a crash with another woman's BMW 1 Series on Wednesday, April 30, last year.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Chester Zoo leads campaign against weather forecast 'misleading' app icons
Chester Zoo leads campaign urging the Met Office to improve rain icons on weather apps, citing lost revenue for attractions like Eden Project and RHS Gardens.
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0000'You shouldn't have to put up with it as a woman' - mum on years of pain
NICOLA Whinnett was just 13 when she began suffering severe period pain.
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 16:15:18 +0000Watch as police dog deals with suspects after van dumped following 'dangerous' chase
A POLICE dog dealt swiftly with two suspects in Sandiway after a Ford Transit van was found dumped following a 'dangerous' police chase.
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 15:32:28 +0000Man charged in connection with break-in at bar in town centre
Jonathan Heron appeared at Chester Magistrates Court today, Tuesday.
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 14:33:08 +0000Storage firm which was under investigation has plans rejected
The firm had wanted to convert a car park at Cheshire Business Park in Lostock Gralam into a storage site.
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 09:31:53 +0000Trio arrested within matter of minutes of theft from supermarket
The incident was at the supermarket on London Road at around 5.32pm on Monday.
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000'Do you want to die?' Knifeman's chilling threat to driver before stealing taxi
Daniel Eckersley assailed a taxi driver on Dragons Lane, Moston, near Middlewich, in December 2025.
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Cheapest petrol and diesel prices in Mid Cheshire revealed as cost of oil soars
Oil prices – which have a significant effect on the cost of wholesale fuel – have soared above 100 dollars a barrel for the first time since 2022 in response to the Middle East conflict.
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Late-night bar is new Cheshire venture for owners of popular Italian restaurant
The former Bar Ten in London Road, Alderley Edge, will reopen as Latch on Friday, March 13. Alberto and Claire Halluni are part of the team behind the new venue.
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0000RSPCA's 'sweetest girl' Marmite searching for forever home after 79 days in care
Marmite, a 13-year-old affectionate cat at RSPCA Stapeley Grange Cattery in Nantwich, seeks a forever home after 79 days in care. Adopt her today.
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0000Esther McVey: 'Government's malicious attack on business is economic illiteracy'
Conservative MP Esther McVey writes a fortnightly column for the Guardian series
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0000Thousands of homes and businesses could be missing out on faster broadband
More than 7,100 Middlewich homes and businesses can now access Openreach full fibre broadband, but many haven’t switched. Check eligibility for faster speeds today.
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000100 lucky local secondary school pupils attend one-off gig by Harry Styles
The One Direction star launched his latest album 'Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally' at Co-Op Live, Manchester, on Friday, March 6.
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0000Manchester passengers hit as Dubai flights halted following missile alert
FLIGHTS into Dubai were briefly suspended around 4.30 am GMT on Tuesday following a missile threat from Iran, with aircraft holding for about 30 minutes before operations resumed.
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 16:30:00 +0000One person rescued after two-vehicle crash on main road
The emergency services were called to the main road at around 3pm today, Monday.
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 15:13:38 +0000Biker suffers serious injuries and remains in hospital after crash with van
A biker suffered serious injuries in a crash with a van on the A50, Knutsford Road, near the junction with Goostrey Lane, in Cranage, on Wednesday, March 4.
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0000Appeal over whereabouts of wanted 30-year-old accused of dangerous driving
Callum Talbot is wanted for non-attendance at the magistrates court on Tuesday, February 24.
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 14:25:32 +0000Officers seize e-scooter and drugs during police patrol in town
The successful stop was in the Wharton Road area on Wednesday, March 4.
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0000Bridgerton inspires string quartet to turn pop hits into classical pieces
The newly formed Cheshire String Quartet can convert pop and rock covers into elegant orchestral pieces for weddings, celebrations, or corporate events.
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0000New indoor dog play area filled with sensory activities and toys is now open
Barnyard Dog Den, Northwich’s new indoor dog play area, now open for pre-booked sessions. Safe, accessible space for dogs to play, socialise and wash.
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000More than 60 patients report sexual misconduct within hospital trust since 2022
The figures came to light via a Freedom on Information Act request was made to Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT), which runs Victoria Infirmary Northwich, Elmhurst Immediate Care Centre in Winsford, and Leighton Hospital in Crewe.
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 09:43:46 +0000Victim did not disclose offences to officers ahead of assault by ex-boyfriend
The victim was attacked by her ex-boyfriend Ian Short, of Weaverham, when the two were on a trip to the Birmingham Christmas Market in December 2023.
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Cheshire's MPs in line for significant pay rise on way to six-figure salary
The Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority (IPSA) released its recommendation for the year on Monday, March 2.
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 17:04:57 +0000Council investigating who authorised and approved controversial Adlington letter
Cheshire East’s economic development department drafted the controversial letter which appeared to support the Adlington new town proposal and a review is underway into who authorised sending it in the council leaders’ names.
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 16:55:00 +0000Plans submitted for more than 400 homes and new spine road in open countryside
Plans have been submitted for up to 411 homes in the open countryside at Nantwich.
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 13:52:32 +0000WATCH: Men steal 500 tyres and crash lorry during pursuit across three counties
A LORRY driver woke to the sound of two men stealing around 500 tyres from the rear of his HGV.
Sun, 08 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000Meet the teacher turned travel agent hoping to inspire others to start businesses
Knutsford mum-of-one Faye Evans, known as Faye Emily on social media, runs her own business - Forever Explore Travel
Sun, 08 Mar 2026 10:58:12 +0000Tragic pedestrian death on motorway in Warrington ‘not treated as suspicious’
The tragic death of a pedestrian on the M6 in Warrington is not being treated as suspicious, Cheshire Police has confirmed.
Sun, 08 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Meet the team behind this thriving Weaverham business
FINDING a shop that provides both value for money and excellent customer service is not always easy.
Sun, 08 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Death notices and funeral announcements from the Northwich and Winsford Guardian
Every week, the Northwich & Winsford Guardian publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have died.
Sun, 08 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Drivers warned as main route to ever-popular beauty spot set to close for 10 weeks
DRIVERS are being warned of an upcoming road closure on one of the main routes to and from Delamere Forest.
Sun, 08 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000Latest planning applications around Northwich and Winsford
EACH week Cheshire West and Chester Council receives and makes decisions on planning applications across the borough.
Sun, 08 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000Price slashed on grade-II listed Cheshire estate dating back to 16th century
Historic Grade-II* listed Randle Rode Farm near Sandbach, Cheshire, with minstrel gallery, equestrian facilities and 15 acres, is for sale at £1m+.
Sun, 08 Mar 2026 07:45:00 +0000The historic Cheshire pub hidden away in a gorgeous village community
WE approached Over Peover from Knutsford, just a few miles away, along a winding country lane on a bright late winter’s day.
Sat, 07 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0000Line-up for 'cosy and intimate' jazz series plus summer festival announced
Jazz at Davenham, a group of hard-working enthusiasts dedicated to bringing affordable live jazz into the heart of their community, is now publicising its gig programme for 2026.
Sat, 07 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0000'Dangerous' van driver led police on chase through town before dumping vehicle
Scott Eden, of Walmer Place, Winsford, appeared at Chester Magistrates Court on March 2, for sentencing after previously admitting a series of motoring offences.
Sat, 07 Mar 2026 11:55:55 +0000Tragedy as pedestrian dies after being 'struck by several vehicles' on motorway
The northbound carriageway remains closed between junctions 21, for the M56, and junction 21A, for the M62, after police responded to a call to a ‘serious collision’ at 2.50am.
Sat, 07 Mar 2026 08:45:09 +0000Pedestrian dies after being 'stuck by several vehicles' on motorway
A pedestrian died after being 'struck by several vehicles' on the M6 near Warrington.
Sat, 07 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Northwich and Winsford criminals locked up in the last month
These are some criminals who were locked up for their crimes as of February 2026.
Sat, 07 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Cheshire barbershop crowned best in the country for the third time
Crate Cheshire in Northwich wins Barbershop of the Year at the 2026 British Hairdressing Business Awards, entering the Hall of Fame for a third time.
Sat, 07 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0000Chester Zoo, BeWILDerwood and Nunsmere Hall among Cheshire tourism award winners
Cheshire’s tourism stars honoured at the Visit Cheshire Tourism Awards 2026, with Chester Zoo, BeWILDerwood Cheshire, and Nunsmere Hall Hotel among top winners.
Sat, 07 Mar 2026 07:36:00 +0000Meet the Cheshire party planner for Premier League stars and discerning clients
Jenna Keller has built one of the region’s most exclusive party planning businesses through a blend of attention to detail,
Sat, 07 Mar 2026 10:48:19 +0000Soham murderer Ian Huntley dies in hospital days after being attacked in prison
Soham child killer Ian Huntley has died in hospital days after being attacked in prison at HMP Frankland
Fri, 06 Mar 2026 17:21:19 +0000Three arrested after van evades police pursuit by driving on wrong side of A556
At around 7.25pm on Thursday, March 5, a police patrol car was overtaken by a Ford Transit travelling at high speed on the A556.
Fri, 06 Mar 2026 16:42:03 +0000Changes to food waste and black bin collections delayed until autumn
Cheshire East will not be introducing weekly food waste collections until the autumn.