Northwich Guardian

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Councillors oppose plans for 70-acre solar farm in Cheshire
Fury of loss of farmland to create giant solar panel farm in Tabley near Knutsford.

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Drug dealer jailed for taking knife to town just days after walking free from court
Paul Dutton, of Winsford, was sentenced to 18 months, suspended for 12 months, on Friday, July 24.

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New charity partnership launched to help dementia care home's residents
The Rotary Club of Northwich has launched a new three-year charitable partnership with L&M Healthcare.

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 08:10:00 +0100
Why this family enjoyed a 'baptism of fire' after buying a beef farm in the pandemic
Gary Halman of Brode Hall Beef, producing premium grass-fed Aberdeen Angus beef through regenerative farming at Deer Park Farm, Cheshire.

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 12:26:50 +0100
'Smirking' teenage cocaine dealer who started using at 13 walks free from court
The case began when Charlie Joyce, of Beeston Street, was caught on CCTV topping up a known graft phone police had been monitoring for some time.

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 16:19:55 +0100
Crime gang jailed over £30m cash smuggling operation involving Manchester Airport
The criminals smuggled cash hidden in suitcases out of airports, including Manchester Airport

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Toddler set to bag all 214 Wainwright fells before he turns four this month
A TODDLER is set to climb complete all 214 Cumbrian mountains celebrated by renowned climber, Alfred Wainwright, before he turns four.

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Uke club smashes world record for longest jam session in Barons Quay all-nighter
Northwich Ukulele Club's marathon jam lasted 36 hours at Barons Quay, smashing the previous record of 30 hours and one minute.

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Drivers warned of upcoming 12-day road closure for new electricity connections
The closure order was published by Cheshire West and Chester Council (CWAC) on Thursday, October 1.  

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 11:23:02 +0100
Northwich biomethane plant set for approval despite odour concerns
Lostock Gralam biomethane plant recommended for approval despite odour concerns, processing 177,000 tonnes of food waste yearly for the gas grid.

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 09:50:00 +0100
Say hello to the Mid Cheshire babies born in September 2026
IT is time to welcome the latest precious bunch of newborns calling Mid Cheshire their first home.

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Shoplifter with supermarket ban struck seven times in seven months at same store
John Skilling was on a suspended sentence for older offences, along with a supermarket ban, at the time of the newer offences from February to September.

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Coroner warns lack of eating disorder guidance awareness could risk future deaths
A coroner has raised concerns over a lack of awareness of eating disorder guidance among A&E staff at Leighton Hospital after the death of an anorexic woman.

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Opinion: Two towns, one name – the Northwich nobody talks about
I spent the past few days (September 26 to September 30) at the Labour Party conference in Liverpool, less than an hour up the road from Northwich.

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New evening ceramics classes to launch at town's adult college
Winsford adults can get creative after new evening ceramics courses were launched in response to local demand

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 09:51:07 +0100
Parish councillor says homes proposed near hospital are about ‘half a new town’
A local council fighting against plans for nearly 4,000 homes in the open countryside is arranging a parish poll amid fears Leighton is becoming a ‘new town’.

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:35:00 +0100
Jet2 unveils Christmas market breaks from Liverpool Airport
JET2 has announced new Christmas market flights.

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Worker-owned pub launches matchday club with free half-time pints of local beers
The Gate in Winsford is offering football fans a free half-time pint through its new Footy Club rewards scheme.

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Codeine-addicted woman used fake name and prescription to con pharmacy for the drug
Ellen Khoshtinat previously pleaded guilty to submitting false prescription to the Lloyds Pharmacy in Northwich

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New driving test swap rules set to make life easier for learners in force from today
Learner drivers in Northwich could find swapping test dates easier from October as new DVSA rules come into effect

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Two men hit with community orders after violence at two town centre venues
Both Connor Hooks and Sean Tierney were involved in a first incident at The Gate Inn before the latter was involved in a further incident at The Hive.

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Primary school headteacher and mum brave 100ft abseil to support hospice
Rachel Jones, the headteacher at Kingsley St John's Primary School, and her mum Ann Loyden took on the challenge at Wirral's Leasowe Lighthouse.

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Guardian camera club members capture stunning snaps of water
WATER has been captured on camera by members of the Guardian Camera Club.

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Letter: 'If you think Northwich has a market, you're being fooled - we demand better'
Described as 'blending tradition and modernity' on its website, Northwich Market brings together a mix of food, drink, retail, and specialist businesses in what is potentially a major boost for traders all over the town.

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Drivers warned of four-day major road closure with estimated 34-min diversion
Cheshire East Council (CEC) has announced a temporary closure of Knutsford Road, Cranage, between Middlewich Road and the county boundary, to allow Cheshire East Highways to carry out road marking works.

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:44:36 +0100
Green light to bulldoze bungalows for new homes despite tenants’ objections
A social housing company has been given the go-ahead to bulldoze 44 bungalows and replace them with 77 affordable homes despite objections from Bollington Town Council and elderly residents facing ‘eviction’.

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0100
New campaign urges patients to bring regular medicines to hospital when admitted
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has launched the campaign to support patient safety, improve care, and reduce waste.

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Immersive show Our Story with David Attenborough set to be shown at Chester Zoo
Chester Zoo is set to show the popular immersive production narrated by Sir David Attenborough, which is heading north for the first time.

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Mid Cheshire Green Voices: Verdin Park campaign enters new stage with consultation
It has been a busy few months for the Friends of Verdin Park.

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
State-of-the-art sensory space opens at Manchester Airport
A new sensory room has opened at an airport to support passengers with non-visible disabilities.

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:30:00 +0100
Manchester Airport passengers can catch later trains after flight delays
Manchester Airport passengers delayed by flights can now catch trains up to three hours later at no extra cost.

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:27:33 +0100
New local media planning tool Raid launches today
The local news media sector's new audience measurement platform Regional Audience Intelligence Data (Raid) has officially launched today, enabling media planners to see local more clearly.

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:24:24 +0100
Young advocate wins Centrepoint Award for her work to change the care system
A 22-year-old advocate from Kent will be recognised for her work to improve the housing system for care leavers at a London awards ceremony this month.

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 13:43:00 +0100
Small village, big reputation: Wine merchant a favourite of Michelin-star restaurants
DeFINE Food & Wine supplies bottles to some of the country's most acclaimed restaurants, including five holding three Michelin stars.

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Urgent search for winner of £1m Lotto ticket bought in Cheshire
Urgent search for someone who has won £1m on a Lotto ticket bought in Cheshire East

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Musical pair heading to national talent show final with their three-piece band
Northwich social care workers' band The Leaping Frogs reaches Care Sector’s Got Talent final at Birmingham NEC on October 7, celebrating inclusive music.

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 11:51:00 +0100
Send us photos of your Mid Cheshire babies born in September 2026
HAVE you welcomed a new bundle of joy into your family this month?

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 09:00:00 +0100
Woman admits dangerous driving on rural road on day of trial for offence
Sophie Quirk, then of Winsford, was behind the wheel of a Vauxhall Corsa on Saturday, April 18.

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Town's police station gets new assignment after force abandons stalled sale plan
Cheshire Police has confirmed the former station will be brought back into use by staff after failing to find a suitable buyer.

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Drivers warned to plan ahead of upcoming road closure with 24-minute diversion
DRIVERS are being warned of road closure and diversion in Allostock with the potential to cause high levels of disruption.

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Spooky Halloween-themed artisan market to feature more than 30 stalls and live music
Winsford Artisan Market returns to Civic Square on October 3 with 30-plus stalls, Halloween treats, street food, crafts, live music and free kids’ slime decorating.

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Special bingo night raises more than £2,000 to help support county's carers
A special bingo night was held at the Meadowbank Social Club in Winsford on Friday, September 18, in aid of the Cheshire & Warrington Carers Trust.

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Andrew Cooper: 'Council right to try something new with Northwich Market'
Have you visited the new Northwich Market yet and, if so, what do you think?

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 12:21:26 +0100
Cheshire Police comment on family and friends' concerns over Sir Ranulph Fiennes
The famed former explorer has not been seen in public for around two years after he spoke out about problems with Parkinson's.

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Firefest to return as date confirmed after fears event had fizzled out
Northwich's annual fireworks spectacular will light up Verdin Park on Saturday, November 7, with organisers promising a night of fireworks, family entertainment, food, and funfair rides.

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 15:51:52 +0100
Convicted harasser wanted on suspicion of breaching suspended sentence order
Andrew MacDonald was handed a 24-week prison sentence, suspended for 18-months, by magistrates in Chester on Wednesday, September 9, 2025.

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 13:55:58 +0100
Wanted fraudster nabbed by off-duty inspector trying to steal £170 Waitrose meat
Jonathan Pardoe, of no fixed address in Northwich, was among a group of men who were spotted trying car door handles on Alderley Road, Penrhyn Road, Woodlea Court, Foxendale Close, and Blossom Heights in Winnington.

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Weaver the River-Bot is new mascot of shopping centre thanks to talented 10-year-old
Alice Dooley's Weaver the River-Bot is a nod to the town's industrial history and innovative future.

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0100
High school's awards nod 'reflects commitment of staff who go above and beyond'
Middlewich High School has been shortlisted for the Most Inspiring Secondary School award at the Educate Awards 2026.

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Drivers warned of disruption as huge abnormal load road convoy takes in towns
DRIVERS are being warned of delays and disruption as a vast abnormal load convoy makes its way through Middlewich, Winsford, and Northwich.

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