Northwich Guardian
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Decision due on legality of parking plans amid opposition to use of open space
Cheshire West and Chester Council is in the process of reviewing a number of legal issues relating to the plans for Verdin Park.
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100The wait is over for this weekend's three-day festival Midsummer Middlewich
Midsummer Middlewich is on Friday, June 19; Saturday, June 20; and Sunday, June 21.
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Hospice announces village shop upgrade with new donation centre
St Luke’s Hartford charity shop will be revamped over six months, with a new mini donation centre opening at Hartford Business Centre in Northwich.
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Witty and heartfelt look at theatre life set to light up town's stage
A Life in the Theatre comes to Northwich this July, bringing wit and emotion to Harlequin Theatre in a powerful two-actor drama.
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Primary school pupils plant colourful flowerbed to brighten street in town
Winsford pupils joined the town council to plant a colourful flowerbed on Hill Street, helping brighten a key gateway into the town.
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Cheshire police officer banned over ‘outrageous’ friendship with child sex fiend
A CHESHIRE Police officer has been banned from the profession over his ‘outrageous’ friendship with a convicted child sex offender.
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Here is the weekend weather forecast for Mid Cheshire
A warm, mostly dry, and increasingly sunny weekend is forecast for Mid Cheshire from Friday, June 19, to Sunday, June 21.
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:30:00 +0100Motorway reopens after responders rush to crash scene where car was on side
The crash was on the northbound carriageway on Thursday, June 18.
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:23:00 +0100Cowboy builder continued to rip off customers despite being jailed for the crime
William King, formerly of Middlewich, was previously jailed in 2022 for defrauding a number of elderly people out of a combined total of more than £200,000 through unnecessary and substandard building work.
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0100Inquest into death of man in car park of railway station after tragic discovery
Michael Hill was discovered dead on the morning of Thursday, May 14.
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0100Primary school enjoying new 'kitchen garden' thanks to volunteers' efforts
Barclays volunteers transform a neglected plot into a kitchen garden at Whitegate CE Primary School, helping pupils learn to grow and harvest their own food.
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:17:07 +0100How colour can improve a disabled person's life and why choice is essential
We should have a choice with our aids, they are our personality, they help us stand up in the world, and they should reflect our character
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 11:55:02 +010013 brilliant pictures from this week's Royal Cheshire Show
THE Royal Cheshire Show showcased the best in farming with a feast of fun and family entertainment.
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +010015 spectacular Cheshire gardens inspire visitors from miles around
VISITORS were blown away by a feast of colour and inspiration in a Cheshire village.
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 09:22:44 +010025 pictures as mayor sings praises of last weekend's Northwich Music Festival
The Northwich Music Festival was the new name of what was the Verdin Park Music Festival.
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100New KFC first look as restaurant ready to open to fried chicken fanatics this week
The Road One restaurant will be launching at Winsford Industrial Estate on the morning of Friday, June 19.
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100'Honour and a privilege': New town mayor and deputy look forward to the year ahead
Cllr Bob Cernik has been named Northwich mayor for 2026/27, pledging regeneration, community support and a focus on town centre improvements.
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Academy becomes first in town to win top award for outdoor play and learning
Rudheath Primary Academy earns top OPAL Platinum award after transforming outdoor play with creative, inclusive activities for pupils.
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Beautiful landscapes captured by Guardian Camera Club
LANDSCAPES have been captured on camera by members of the Guardian Camera Club.
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0100Padgate Academy leading the way in sustainable education
Visitors to Padgate Academy may have noticed some recent changes around the school site. These improvements are part of an exciting project that will help make the school more environmentally friendly while creating new opportunities for students.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 16:41:50 +0100Ex-Olympian cleared of controlling and coercive behaviour towards wife
Curtis Robb, who competed for Great Britain in the 800 metres at the 1992 and 1996 Olympic Games, was said to have assaulted and threatened Sarah Robb.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +010050 Years of Fender show coming to town to celebrate iconic guitar
50 Years of Fender brings live music and storytelling to Northwich, celebrating the iconic Stratocaster. Tickets now available online.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0100Exciting times ahead as primary school appoints new headteacher and deputy
Delamere CofE Academy appoints new head and deputy ahead of September 2026, as long-serving headteacher Julie Clayton prepares to retire.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:45:00 +0100Pub in Middlewich decks out venue ahead of England games
WORLD cup fever has swept the nation, with pubs across the country preparing for plenty of punters ready to cheer England on.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:25:41 +0100Overturned council legal decision has major ramifications
The Supreme Court recently overturned its own decision made back in 2014, redefining what constitutes a ‘deprivation of liberty’.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 09:07:21 +0100'No regrets': England superfan put second home on market to fund World Cup trip
England superfan Andy Milne, from Northwich, put his second home on the market to fund his World Cup 2026 trip to the United States.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Sadness as popular plant shop says it is shutting within weeks
Greens Houseplants is shutting between now and the beginning of next month.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Northwich-born therapist launches resilience course for women
Therapist Carol Hickson launches a 10 module ‘We Bounce Back’ resilience course to help women over 40 heal trauma, ease anxiety and rebuild confidence
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Woman feared life with an oxygen tank before quitting smoking after 50 years
A Middlewich woman has quit smoking after 50 years with support from a free stop-smoking programme, leading to significant improvements in her health and wellbeing.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Crown court sentencing awaits man caught drug-driving on his birthday
Cameron Law, of Clive Way, appeared at Crewe Magistrates Court on Monday, June 15, where he pleaded guilty to one charge of drug-driving and one of possession of ketamine.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Esther McVey: 'As summer approaches, please remember life-saving water advice'
I chaired the debate in Parliament on water safety, following the unprecedented numbers of deaths from drowning during the heatwave last month.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 17:12:27 +0100Vacant office block looks set to be bulldozed to make way for affordable apartments
Plans to bulldoze a vacant office block in Poynton and build 28 affordable apartments on the site have been recommended for approval.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 17:06:11 +0100Investigation into who signed ‘Adlington letter’ in council leaders’ names is ongoing
The investigation into who signed an official letter in the name of Cheshire East’s leader and deputy which appeared to support the Adlington new town proposal is still ongoing.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:58:39 +0100Pub complaints escalate into ‘community tensions’ as authorities ‘let down residents’
Complaints about loud music, late-night noise, and anti-social behaviour from a Macclesfield pub have escalated into ‘community tensions’ because residents ‘have been let down’ by the council, police and brewery, councillors heard.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0100Flying the flag for the World Cup? Show us how you’re supporting England
TODAY, England will play their first World Cup game against Croatia – and we want to know what you’re doing to celebrate.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Chemical firm calls police after YouTuber spotted 'filming illegally' on its land
The man, known only by his YouTube handle, DJ Audits, claims he was legally filming the entrance to THOR Specialities UK, from what he believed was the public highway on Wincham Avenue.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Woman pays the price for stealing from town's branch of bargain chain
Jane Sharp, of Northwich, struck on Tuesday, December 30, of last year at the store in Winsford.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0100Families 'devastated' as rescue bid to save school rejected by governors
HEARTBROKEN families have been left ‘devastated’ after governors rejected a rescue bid to save Alderley Edge School for Girls (AESG).
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:13:21 +0100Homes plan for village refused amid concerns over impact
Planners at Cheshire West and Chester have refused an application to build seven properties on land adjacent to Yew Tree House.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0100Motorist among multiple victims of moving vehicles hit by bricks
Alan Robinson was on the way up Warmingham Lane, Moston, on the evening of Sunday, June 14.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0100History made as first Rose King crowned in 79 years of village Rose Queen fete
HISTORY was made at a village's Rose Queen fete this year as a Rose King was also crowned for the time.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 09:51:49 +0100Royal Cheshire Show opens today showcasing best of farming
THE Royal Cheshire Show celebrating the best of farming and country life opens today, Tuesday.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Win a mouth-watering meal-for-two at restaurant and wine shop
DeFINE Food and Wine is a cafe, deli, restaurant and wine shop on School Lane in Sandiway.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0100Calling all Mid Cheshire pubs: how are you marking England’s first World Cup game?
TOMORROW, England will play their first World Cup game against Croatia – and we want to know what you’re doing to celebrate.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 17:05:44 +0100WATCH: Arrest after car chase from Cheshire to Greater Manchester
Cheshire Police alerted colleagues across the county boundary to a suspected stolen vehicle on Tuesday, June 16.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:02:51 +0100Lord of the Rings concert tour to bring iconic film to life with live orchestra
A huge live concert tour is bringing one of cinema’s most beloved fantasy epics back to the big screen.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 09:21:40 +0100Lucky residents win £1,000 in latest Postcode Lottery draw
LUCKY residents in Frodsham have won big in the latest Postcode Lottery draw.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Opticians donates more than 50kg of food to support people facing crisis
A Specsavers store has donated more than 50kg of food to support people facing crisis.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 12:18:05 +0100Appeal over whereabouts of wanted man with links to Cheshire
David Williams is wanted on recall to prison according to the appeal on Tuesday, June 16.
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Pioneering family hailed Cheshire's 'most innovative' farm-to-bottle dairy
A PIONEERING farm-to-bottle dairy is being hailed as a great success.