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.

The Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority (IPSA) released its recommendation for the year on Monday, March 2.

Knutsford mum-of-one Faye Evans, known as Faye Emily on social media, runs her own business - Forever Explore Travel

The tragic death of a pedestrian on the M6 in Warrington is not being treated as suspicious, Cheshire Police has confirmed.

Every week, the Northwich & Winsford Guardian publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have died.

FINDING a shop that provides both value for money and excellent customer service is not always easy.

DRIVERS are being warned of an upcoming road closure on one of the main routes to and from Delamere Forest.

EACH week Cheshire West and Chester Council receives and makes decisions on planning applications across the borough.

Historic Grade-II* listed Randle Rode Farm near Sandbach, Cheshire, with minstrel gallery, equestrian facilities and 15 acres, is for sale at £1m+.

WE approached Over Peover from Knutsford, just a few miles away, along a winding country lane on a bright late winter’s day.

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.

Scott Eden, of Walmer Place, Winsford, appeared at Chester Magistrates Court on March 2, for sentencing after previously admitting a series of motoring offences.

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.

A pedestrian died after being 'struck by several vehicles' on the M6 near Warrington.

These are some criminals who were locked up for their crimes as of February 2026.

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.

Cheshire’s tourism stars honoured at the Visit Cheshire Tourism Awards 2026, with Chester Zoo, BeWILDerwood Cheshire, and Nunsmere Hall Hotel among top winners.

Jenna Keller has built one of the region’s most exclusive party planning businesses through a blend of attention to detail,

Soham child killer Ian Huntley has died in hospital days after being attacked in prison at HMP Frankland

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.

Cheshire East will not be introducing weekly food waste collections until the autumn.

WHEN you’ve lost a loved one, birthdays, Christmas, and other special events can be a difficult time.

IT’S a day you’ll never forget and will always have a special place in your heart – the day you became a mum.

Helen Dale started working at Winsford High Street Primary School on November 1, 1991, when her son, now 43, was a pupil there.

John Dixon, 53, of Ruskin Avenue, Liscard, appeared at Chester Magistrates Court today, Friday, March 6.

Charles Darwin Community Primary School is at or above the expected standard in all areas after an inspection at the start of the year.

Adrian Webb, of Carriage Road, pleaded guilty to five child sexual abuse offences at Chester Magistrates Court on Tuesday.

Lenehan Homes resubmitted an application to transform the former NFU Mutual office at Lady Anne's Court in Middlewich

A Nantwich housing application has been deferred with one councillor saying he didn’t want to put his name to a scheme which resulted in somebody’s death because a full traffic assessment hadn’t been done.

A Spitfire, the most famous plane in British history, will fly over Chester, North and Mid Wales and Cheshire as part of 90th anniversary celebrations.

United Utilities is investing £34.4m to upgrade Crewe wastewater works in Cheshire, using innovative technology to boost River Weaver water quality and protect the environment.

John Dixon has been charged with causing the death of Oliver Astin by dangerous driving during an incident in July 2024.

Costumed characters and literary adventures filled the halls of a Winsford school on World Book Day.

Topspeed Couriers in Winsford has renewed its position on the CCS RM6354 framework, securing public sector courier, logistics and storage contracts across the UK for four years.

Northwich, Winsford, Middlewich weekend weather forecast: cool, mostly dry with brief Friday rain, chilly nights, highs of 8–13C, sunny intervals Saturday, light winds. Mid Cheshire updates.

Ian Short, of Weaverham, held her with such force she was in fear for her life during the 'extremely frightening episode' in December 2023.

Winsford Grange Care Home's most recent rating is the result of a two-week inspection starting on Thursday, November 20, of last year.

Scott Lodge and his dad, Brian Lodge were sentenced in December over gas safety and health and safety breaches respectively.

The proposed development, put forward by Crewe-based Hollinshead Properties, was for a three-storey block on a brownfield site on Powell Drive, off St Michael’s Way.

TODAY is World Book Day!

Cheshire West and Chester Council planners have rubber-stamped an application by Premier Inn for its London Road site.

Firefighters in Winsford have alerted police after a wheelie bin fire is believed to have been started deliberately.

Cheshire East has given the go-ahead for up to 120 homes in the open countryside at Congleton – and insisted work must start on the scheme within three years.

Delamere CofE Academy marked World Book Day with a celebration, supported by a donation of books from housebuilder L&Q.

Arley Hall, Cheshire, joins Adventure Cinema’s 2026 UK tour with open-air screenings of classics like Dirty Dancing, Star Wars, and Mamma Mia!

Cheshire Police officers investigating the fatal crash in Lymm are appealing for witnesses to the tragic incident to come forward.

BAD parking on a residential Cheshire street hindered an ambulance attending a 999 call.

THREE police officers have been honoured after selflessly saving the life of a woman who entered a freezing river in Cheshire.

SIGNS of spring have been captured on camera by members of the Guardian Camera Club.

Peak Cluster is a carbon capture and storage (CCS) project.