Northwich Guardian
Wed, 08 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Popular pub to bring taste of the coast to Cheshire with monthly seafood events
The Antrobus Arms will now offer its 'Fruits de Mer' platters on the last Friday of every month, having drawn a full house with its recent Good Friday event.
Wed, 08 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Man sexually assaulted two others in supported living a month after court sentence
Barry Kershaw, 60, and the two victims in their 20s were living together with learning difficulties at the end of last year.
Wed, 08 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Man no longer faces trial over alleged involvement in housing estate armed brawl
Nelson Barreto was in line for a three-day trial this year for possession of an offensive weapon and violent disorder.
Wed, 08 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Esther McVey: 'Beyond belief prison officers do the job without protective gear'
Tatton MP Esther McVey writes a fortnightly column for the Guardian
Wed, 08 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Primary school among first to benefit from new 20mph zones rolled out
New 20mph speed limits are being introduced outside 16 Cheshire West schools, including Whitegate CofE Primary.
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 16:29:49 +0100Serial thief jailed after targeting 13 cars on £8.8k single-night crime spree
Samuel Brooks’ one-man crime spree on Tuesday, November 11, last year, saw him break into 10 vehicles and try to get into three others.
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0100Children excited to meet newborn lambs at Tatton Park farm
CHILDREN were delighted to meet newborn lambs at Tatton Park over Easter.
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Teen's brush with death as car is crushed by tree in terrifying incident
Rossi Stanners was on the way back from his friend's house on the night of Saturday, April 4.
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 10:43:57 +0100Horse 'stuck' in canal gives firefighters runaround
Fire crews were called out to the tow path of the Middlewich branch of the Shropshire Union Canal near Coal Pit Lane to reports of a horse trapped in the water on Monday, April 6.
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Bank to close to customers for more than a month in town centre
The Lloyds Bank in the town centre will be out of action from Thursday, April 16 to Tuesday, May 19.
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100New operator takes over management of tips across Cheshire West
Cheshire West recycling centres now run by council-owned firm Cheshire West Recycling under new eight-year contract.
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 11:22:00 +0100Farm shop in Cheshire offering chance to pick your own tulips this week
A FARM shop is offering people the chance to spend some time picking their own tulips.
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Pharmaceutical firm making inhalers leads new Made in Cheshire East business drive
Bespak, based in Holmes Chapel, has been recognised by Cheshire East Council through its new Made in Cheshire East initiative
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0100Pub shortlisted for top award celebrating the best in Cheshire
A PUB in Mobberley is among three venues nominated for best in Cheshire at the National Pub and Bar Awards 2026.
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 16:04:44 +0100Appeal after motorcyclist dies in crash with car on main road
The incident was on Middlewich Road, Crewe, on Monday, April 6.
Mon, 06 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0100Stalker's whereabouts electronically tracked after nine-month harassment campaign
Andrew Mounfield, of Flower Street, Northwich, appeared at Warrington Magistrates Court on Monday, March 30.
Mon, 06 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0100I went to the new Canaletto exhibition at Tatton Park and was blown away
I WENT to the new Canaletto exhibition at Tatton Park and was absolutely blown away!
Mon, 06 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0100Planners take dim view of 'alien' 66-bed care home on site of Victorian mansion
A planning application for the new care home was submitted in October, last year, on 2.99 acres of land currently occupied by Littler House, on Littler Lane.
Mon, 06 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Northwich and Winsford criminals locked up in the last month
These are some of the criminals who were locked up for their crimes as of March 2026.
Mon, 06 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Dealer carried on drug enterprise despite arrest and being attacked at pub
Adam Hill sold class A and class B substances via a dedicated drug dealing mobile phone, or a graft line, known as the 'Gary Line'.
Mon, 06 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0100Family law specialist secures partner role in solicitors firm promotion drive
Family law specialist Alex Williams promoted to partner at Butcher and Barlow’s Northwich office.
Mon, 06 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0100Pink Floyd Space Dome show returning to Jodrell Bank after sell-out 2025
Discover May half-term shows, films and lectures at Jodrell Bank Observatory in Cheshire for all ages.
Mon, 06 Apr 2026 15:08:58 +0100One person assessed by paramedics after gas leak at premises
The emergency services were in attendance on London Road at around 3.45pm on Sunday, April 5.
Mon, 06 Apr 2026 15:39:00 +0100Nationwide new deals could add £347 cash to your account this year - here's how
Nationwide Building Society is launching new higher-rate ISAs but the housing market could soon feel the impact of global turmoil.
Sun, 05 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0100Magical sci-fi author who channels neurodiversity into storytelling launches new book
Author Danny Williams' fictional universe is one where magic takes centre stage, but it is magic with a twist.
Sun, 05 Apr 2026 09:45:10 +0100Road closed in both directions for incident involving fallen tree
The emergency services were called to the main road in the early hours of Sunday, April 5.
Sun, 05 Apr 2026 09:09:59 +0100One person assessed by paramedics after fire involving microwave
The emergency services were on Greville Drive at around 6.10pm on Saturday, April 4.
Sun, 05 Apr 2026 08:43:35 +0100Mid Cheshire Line blocked because of obstruction on tracks amid named storm
There was no service this morning at any of the stations between Manchester and Chester.
Sun, 05 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Death notices and funeral announcements in the Northwich and Winsford Guardian
Every week, Northwich & Winsford Guardian publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have died.
Sun, 05 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0100Latest Northwich and Winsford planning applications and decisions
EACH week Cheshire West and Chester Council receives and makes decisions on planning applications across the borough.
Sun, 05 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0100Everest mountaineer George Mallory’s former Cheshire home back on the market
A Grade II-listed country house in Mobberley, Cheshire, once home to famed mountaineer George Mallory, is up for sale with a guide price of £6.5 million.
Sun, 05 Apr 2026 07:09:00 +0100The Cheshire castle that has been home to the same family for more than 160 years
Bolesworth Castle has been a sanctuary for the Barbour dynasty for more than 160 years.
Sun, 05 Apr 2026 20:44:43 +0100Center Parcs ditches extremely popular family service at all UK holiday parks
A popular service at Center Parcs is about to be axed – and it’s going to make life trickier for parents.
Sat, 04 Apr 2026 16:39:05 +0100Amber wind weather warning issued as Storm Dave brings ‘danger to life’ to region
RESIDENTS are being warned that Storm Dave could pose a ‘danger to life’ through strong winds this evening, Saturday, with an amber weather warning issued.
Sat, 04 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0100Nursery worker 'got some pretty funny looks' from toddlers after charity buzzcut
Nic lost her grandad and uncle to cancer, and decided she wanted to give something back to the charity which supported her family so well.
Sat, 04 Apr 2026 08:45:00 +0100How this Cheshire station was saved from obscurity by a band of volunteers
On Tuesday, May 10th, 1842, as the first train approached Handforth Station from Manchester, heading south towards Crewe on the Manchester and Birmingham Railway, a transformation began that would ripple through generations.
Sat, 04 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Funeral of beloved businessman to pass iconic bank buildings he strived to save
Clive Steggel, who died on Wednesday, February 25, aged 77, bought Parr's Bank Buildings on London Road in 1984, ahead of an extensive programme of renovation.
Sat, 04 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Double award win for Middlewich salon at regional hair and beauty awards
A MIDDLEWICH salon is celebrating major success after taking home two top honours at this year’s English Hair & Beauty Awards 2026 – North Edition.
Sat, 04 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Families set to benefit after towns selected for new Sure Start-style hubs
Winsford and Northwich have been selected to receive new Best Start Family Hubs.
Sat, 04 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0100Historian's new book looks at life of 'Shakespeare's Dark Lady' candidate
A WINSFORD historian has published a new book looking at the life of a Cheshire woman who could have been 'Shakespeare's Dark Lady'.
Sat, 04 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Why this Cheshire village has been named among UK’s best
A CHESHIRE village famous for its castle has been named among the best villages to visit this spring.
Sat, 04 Apr 2026 12:49:00 +0100Man in critical condition in hospital after being struck by vehicles on M6
A MAN is in hospital in a critical condition after being struck by vehicles following a fall from a bridge above the M6.
Sat, 04 Apr 2026 16:59:00 +0100'Immaculate' Chester country pub and restaurant on market for £2m
A FULLY refurbished country pub and restaurant near Chester is currently on the market for offers in excess of £2m.
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 09:50:05 +0100Cheshire drivers warned of missing out on £1k compensation from car finance scheme
Drivers could be missing out on over £1,000 in compensation.
Fri, 03 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0100'Concerned' petrol station owner counters criticism by MP
Andrew Cooper had hit out at Kay Group-owned BP in Winsford and EG Group-owned Shell in Middlewich last week in a speech in the House of Commons.
Fri, 03 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0100'Proud' Catholic high school marks six decades of education with jubilee event
St Nicholas Catholic High School, on Greenbank Lane, mark its Diamond Jubilee by bringing together past and present pupils, families, staff, governors, and friends.
Fri, 03 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0100Drivers warned of upcoming 11-days road closure with diversion route
A diversion route will be in place via Booth Lane, Cross Lane, and Warmingham Lane
Fri, 03 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0100Meet Dotty - One of the world's smallest antelopes born at Chester Zoo
One of the world's smallest antelopes has taken her first steps at Chester Zoo.
Fri, 03 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Seven of the best fish and chip shops in Mid Cheshire
IT’S Friday – Good Friday – so who fancies fish and chips for tea?
Fri, 03 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100'Proud' family tackle shop hosts carp fishing titans for golden anniversary bash
Vale Royal Angling Centre, on Station Road, has supplied the needs of Northwich’s coarse fishing community since May 1976.