Northwich Guardian

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Cheshire Police recover over 200 knives in week of action across county
The National Police Chiefs' Council's national campaign, Sceptre, ran from Monday, May 18, to Sunday, May 24.

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Artist to auction bespoke painting in aid of cancer charity supporting her nephew
Lydia Mansell will auction her painting, Hope, on Thursday, June 11, in aid of The Joshua Tree charity.

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Pub to pub charity walk in Cheshire raises more than £20,000
Cheshire Pub to Pub walk raises more than £20,000 for CRY and Cancer Research North West, with strong community support across the 13-mile route.

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 06:19:00 +0100
Behind the scenes at Michael Owen’s Cheshire-based cutting-edge racing empire
Nikki Kinsey gets an exclusive pass behind the scenes of Manor House Stables, where Hugo Palmer’s tactical precision meets Michael Owen’s cutting-edge racing empire

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 13:14:28 +0100
Firefighters called to blaze involving a digger
CREWS were called out after a fire broke out in Northwich involving a digger.

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Discover medieval abbey estate with walled garden and world's only fruit tree maze
Combermere Abbey is opening its gates to the public for a special Garden Open Day this June.

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Revised plans for ‘alien’ care home after planners criticise 'incongruous' design
The application by LNT Care Developments, first lodged in October last year, would see Victorian mansion Littler House demolished and replaced with the new facility on its 2.99-acre site on Littler Lane.

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Northwich and Winsford criminals locked up in the last month
These are some of the criminals who were locked up for their crimes as of May 2026.

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
School wins makeover worth £10,000 in national competition
Cuddington Primary School, on Ash Road, was selected as the regional winner of The Big Build Competition, run by building materials supplier National Plastics.

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Hitchcock, harps, and haunting strings performance coming to Vale Royal Abbey
Vale Royal String Orchestra’s summer concert brings Hitchcock’s Psycho, classics, and the harp to Vale Royal Abbey in aid of St Mary’s Church, Whitegate.

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Cheshire Premium Bonds holder wins £1million jackpot
A CHESHIRE resident and Premium Bonds holder has become a millionaire after winning a top prize in the latest monthly draw.

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
RSPCA animal rescue centre in Cheshire to host busy summer fair
RSPCA Stapeley Grange in Nantwich, Cheshire, hosts a summer fair with live music, tours, and family fun to support animal rescue and rehabilitation.

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Policeman denies assaulting man, 80, who ‘became seriously unwell in custody’
A CHESHIRE Police officer has denied assaulting an 80-year-old man who had been taken into police custody.

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0100
This is what JD Wetherspoon's first pub at Manchester Airport will look like
JD Wetherspoon is opening its first pub at Manchester Airport.

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 07:17:00 +0100
Inside the station crowned Cheshire's best of the past year
John Hulme, founder and president of Cheshire Best Kept Stations, talks to the volunteers whose hard work and care is truly First Class

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 14:45:56 +0100
Crash that saw M6 close occurred after driver attempted to make off from police
A crash that caused the M6 to be closed in both directions occurred after a driver attempted to make off from police.

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 14:05:01 +0100
RECAP: M6 delays after driver makes off from police and crashes into HGV
Cheshire Police has closed the M6 in both directions this afternoon following a crash involving a fuel tanker

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Young men to run 150 miles in 24 hours in memory of friend lost to suicide
The challenge, known as the Race to the Walls, will see the group - all 25 or 26 - run continuously through the day and night in roughly three kilometre legs, with one runner always on the move.

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Blow as bargain business to close after less than one year
The Outlet Shop confirmed the closure in a post on social media on Thursday, May 28.

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Shoplifter jailed after stealing hoover, camera, and booze on suspended sentence
Christopher Gregory targeted Asda, Tesco, Morrisons, Sainsbury's, and B&M

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
9 of the best fish and chip shops in Mid Cheshire you need to try
TODAY, Friday, is National Fish and Chip Day, so who fancies fish and chips for tea?

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New 'luxury' barbershop opens its doors offering 'sleek and modern' experience
Room 99 officially opened its doors on Friday, June 5, with owner Adel Soltani, who lives in Northwich, inviting the community to come along and try it out.

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 15:46:39 +0100
Just 51 Cheshire PCSOs in post after residents stump up extra cash to pay for 57
A Cheshire councillor has asked why there are only 51 PCSOs across the county when council taxpayers agreed to pay a higher police precept to fund 57.

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 15:26:09 +0100
‘Two-tier policing’ claim being used as ‘political football to create division’
Cheshire's police and crime panel has asked for an update on officer training and relevant data in the light of allegations nationally regarding ‘two-tier policing’.

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0100
Cheshire family home sprayed with bullets as UK to Dubai smuggling ring crumbles
The home in Hale belonged to the innocent parents of Emma Rauf, a former Emirates check-in assistant whose role in the £30 million criminal enterprise emerged over the course of a 12-week criminal trial which concluded on Thursday, June 5.

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Bold new chapter for Cheshire Fest with Tatton Park to host in August
Cheshire Fest debuts at Tatton Park this August with live music, DJs, street food and entertainment in a scenic summer setting.

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 12:30:00 +0100
How primary school pupil numbers have changed in Cheshire since 2020
CHESHIRE West and Cheshire East's primary school pupil numbers over the last six years have been revealed.

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Train operator to offer free tickets for families during back to school season
Northern offers free train tickets to help Year 6 pupils practise journeys to secondary school and build confidence before term starts.

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Growing tech firm with Northwich co-founder acquires Liverpool gaming brand
MTX Solutions acquires Liverpool’s Push Play Games to boost defence-focused gaming, simulation and digital engineering work across the North West.

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 13:50:31 +0100
M6 closed in both directions following crash involving fuel tanker
There is heavy traffic on the M6 in Warrington following a crash this afternoon, Friday.

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Here is the weekend weather forecast for Mid Cheshire
Forecasts indicate a cloudy and cool weekend for Mid Cheshire, with showers expected at times, between Friday, June 5, and Sunday, June 7.

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:45:09 +0100
Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Ted Lasso, and Merlin star Anthony Head dies aged 72
Anthony Stewart Head, best known for his role as Rupert Giles in the cult TV series Buffy the Vampire Slayer, has died aged 72.

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:30:00 +0100
Queues as one lane closed due to incident on motorway
The incident was on the northbound carriageway at around lunchtime.

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0100
All aboard the Music Train where the journey is the entertainment
This Music Train is an inventive monthly live music event organised by the Mid Cheshire Community Rail Partnership (MCCRP).

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Northwich Musical Theatre Choir to return to stage for 'special evening'
Northwich Musical Theatre Choir will be bringing an uplifting and unforgettable evening with songs from Les Misérables, The Phantom of the Opera and Wicked.

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
GP practice is good in all areas after inspection by watchdog
Oakwood Medical Centre's recent rating is as a result of a review of the service earlier this year.

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Cheshire West flag removals cost council five-figure sum in one year
The Northwich and Winsford Guardian sent a freedom of information request after the removal of flags from Shipbrook Road, Rudheath, on St George's Day.

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Shoplifter stopped with unusual weapon after he stole from petrol station
Cuey Doherty had on him a snooker ball in a sock at the time of his arrest on Holmes Chapel Road on Thursday, March 19.

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Guardian Camera Club members share stunning sunshine snaps
SUNSHINE has been captured on camera by members of the Guardian Camera Club.

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Northwich Lions part of million-pound aid appeal for Ukraine
The funds were raised through Lions Clubs International’s Winter Is Coming To Ukraine phase three appeal.

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 16:35:47 +0100
Council leader urges out-of-town protesters outside religious HQ to ‘go home’
Cheshire East’s leader has urged out-of-town protesters outside Webb House in Crewe to go home saying they are not helping anyone but are making residents feel very vulnerable.

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:52:18 +0100
More than 40 zombie knives and machetes seized with creepy mask in M6 stop
MORE than 40 blades including zombie knives and machetes have been seized by the police along with a creepy-looking mask during a stop on the M6 in Cheshire.

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:15:30 +0100
Why this woman is banned from all Tesco stores in Cheshire and Merseyside
A PROLIFIC shoplifter has been banned from entering all Tesco stores in Cheshire and Merseyside.

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Mid Cheshire Green Voices: Top tips for growing your own vegetables
We all know that vegetables are good for us, but if you need some reasons to try growing your own rather than just buying them, then read on!

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Developer launches public consultation on huge 450-home ‘extension to town’
Residents have until Friday, June 12, to comment on Müller Property Group’s sustainable and landscape led’ development, which it says ‘responds positively to its surroundings while helping meet local housing needs across the borough’.

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Esther McVey: 'The carbon tax is another attack on farmers'
From January a hefty carbon tax will apply to sectors importing 'carbon intensive goods' such as fertiliser, steel and iron.

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Free health and wellbeing event planned for Northwich residents
The free drop-in event takes place at Northwich Brio Memorial Court, from 11am to 1pm on Tuesday, June 9.

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Man no longer faces trial over hate crime charge after alleged incident
Sean Leigh was in line for a two-day trial this month in relation to an alleged incident on Friday, November 1, 2024.

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Watchdog says care leaver support improving at Cheshire East
Ofsted finds improving support for care leavers at Cheshire East Council, with progress in housing, education and leadership but further work needed.

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Major roadworks project with diversion route in town centre well underway
Witton Street, between Venables Road and Church Road, closed on Wednesday, May 27 for an estimated three weeks.

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