Northwich Guardian

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Drugged up van driver caught with 'white powder on his nose' banned from the roads
William Worswick, of Old Spot Way, Winsford, was banned from driving for more than three years.

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Record drinkers at town's revamped beer festival sees top sellers gone in hours
BEER lovers in Northwich raised a glass to the future its annual beer festival after a bumper turnout helped ensure the event lives on.

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Pride for home care company which is good in all areas at inspection by watchdog
Brighter Days Companions' recent rating is a result of a review of the service from June 2026 to July 2026.

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 08:13:28 +0100
One Cheshire Police officer facing criminal investigation over arrest
The investigations relate to the arrest of a 35-year-old man outside his property in Blacon in May this year that have led to him being left permanently paralysed.

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 16:50:59 +0100
Pub chef, 22, killed riding pillion in tragic early-hours motorbike crash
Cody Dobbs worked as a chef at the Clock Tower pub on Chester Way in Northwich, where he was well-known to customers as the chef who manned its carvery.

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
WATCH: 'Dangerous' banned driver caused crash which flipped car on Mersey Gateway
Lewis Verdin, 25, was at the wheel of a Ford Focus on the bridge between Runcorn and Widnes.

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Madchester indie icon's return sparks ticket rush for big birthday bash
Inspiral Carpets legend Clint Boon is set to return to the Salty Dog on High Street after a string of recent sell-out appearances

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 11:00:00 +0100
Verdin Exchange blaze believed to have been deliberate fire at disused building
Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service were in attendance on High Street from around 2.45pm yesterday, Monday.

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Five await trial after denying drug offences involving cannabis and cocaine
The two men and three women were at Chester Crown Court for a plea and trial preparation hearing on Friday, September 18.

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Prosecution statement on why couple walked free from court over battered infant
Amy Lamb, 30, and 35-year old Alex Goodwin were both found guilty of causing or allowing a child to suffer serious physical harm after a trial at Chester Crown Court on Monday, June 8.

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
GoodOaks Homecare rated ‘good’ in all five areas at first CQC inspection
GoodOaks Homecare in Cheshire has been rated good in all five areas during its first CQC inspection.

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Growing scaffolding firm opens major new base as expansion continues
Hammac Scaffolding has opened a new Wincham Lane facility as the growing Northwich firm prepares for further expansion.

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 13:19:07 +0100
Police panel raises concerns around force’s use of live facial recognition and AI
Cheshire's police and crime panel has raised concerns around the force’s use of live facial recognition and AI and the impact on human rights.

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 13:06:24 +0100
Police bosses get funding to support victims affected by prisoners’ early release
Cheshire's police commissioner will get £195,000 from the government to support victims affected by the prisoner early release programme.

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Hidden signs of arthritis in cats and dogs highlighted by vets
Ark Vets in Northwich and Mobberley shares key signs of arthritis in cats and dogs.

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Esther McVey: Businesses are being destroyed by repeated tax rises and policy changes
Thriving businesses are vital. They create wealth, grow the economy, drive innovation, job creation and support communities.

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 13:30:00 +0100
Liverpool Airport launches flights to Europe’s best Christmas markets
LIVERPOOL John Lennon Airport is offering flights to some of Europe's best Christmas markets.

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 16:49:26 +0100
Two arrested over suspected terrorist plot in Manchester targeting Jewish community
Two men in their 30s have been arrested over a suspected terrorist plot targeting the Jewish community in the Manchester area, police said.

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 16:43:55 +0100
Firefighters tackling 'large' blaze at industrial site advise precautions
Crews from Northwich, Crewe, and Knutsford, along with the rapid response rescue unit from Tarporley, were called to Weaver Valley Road at around 3.09pm on Monday, September 21.

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 15:55:58 +0100
RECAP: Ongoing fire in Verdin Exchange near town centre sees school evacuated
Firefighters are tackling a blaze in a disused building in Winsford.

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Two 10-year-old dancers chosen to perform in professional Swan Lake ballet
Two 10-year-olds from Northwich will perform in English Youth Ballet's Swan Lake at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre.

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Fostered autistic boy ‘very distressed’ after beloved doll taken from McDonald's
The boy's foster carer claims a group of six girls took the doll from his table at McDonald's on Manchester Road shortly after 4pm on Saturday, September 19.

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Mum's stunning transformation by shedding 9.5st after post-pregnancy struggle
Holmes Chapel mum Lorraine Jervis-Garner lost more than nine stone after joining Slimming World in 2023.

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Husband avoids jail despite strangling man he accused of sleeping with his wife
Stuart Brazendale was recently separated at the time of the attack on Saturday, December 13.

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
One week left to cut energy bills with council-backed 'competitive' solar panels
More than 1,300 residents have already signed up to the latest round of Switch Together, a group-buying initiative which offers solar panels, battery storage, and electric vehicle charging solutions.

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Plans submitted for four detached homes in woodland next to River Weaver
The proposed development is in Victoria Park, a close off Beswicks Road to the south of Fury Wood.

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 16:36:20 +0100
DNA spray tagging used to catch balaclava-clad offenders and those fleeing on e-bikes
DNA spray tagging is becoming an increasingly useful tool to catch balaclava-clad criminals who commit an offence thinking they won’t be caught because they’ve covered their face, Cheshire’s police boss said.

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 16:22:29 +0100
Police commissioner quizzed over PCSOs being recruited on 12-month contract
Cheshire's police commissioner has been quizzed on why PCSO numbers are below the agreed level of 57 and why new recruits will only be offered a 12-month fixed-term contract.

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Live at Arley returns with The Three Degrees leading star-studded line-up
The Three Degrees will headline Live at Arley 2027 alongside The Real Thing and Odyssey.

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 12:58:38 +0100
Cheshire Police issues freshers' week warning to students of ketamine risks
Cheshire Police warn students during freshers’ week about ketamine risks, including bladder damage, dependence and prison sentences for possession or supply.

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 11:47:53 +0100
M6 closures confirmed as major Thelwall Viaduct maintenance work begins
M6 Thelwall Viaduct closures: overnight motorway works between junctions 20 and 21 run until October 11, with diversions via the M56, M60 and M62.

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 10:40:29 +0100
Liverpool Lime Street train disruption warned as essential works announced
Liverpool Lime Street rail disruption on November 8 as Network Rail carries out Mossley Hill track works, with diversions, replacement buses and timetables.

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 11:43:37 +0100
Ex-Liverpool star Mo Salah hit with £1k bill and six-month driving ban
The player failed to tell police who was at the wheel when the car was caught by a speed camera driving at 36mph on a 30mph stretch of road in Wilmslow.

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 09:05:08 +0100
Appeal after teen cyclists hit by tipper truck leaving two with serious injuries
The crash was near the Crewe Hall Hotel, on Crewe's Weston Road, at around 8pm on Sunday, September 20.

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 09:15:07 +0100
Manchester Airport delays hit 85 flights with one service running 7 hours late
Manchester Airport flights face delays, with easyJet, Jet2, TUI, Ryanair and Virgin Atlantic among airlines affected, Flightradar24 data shows.

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 11:03:40 +0100
Three fire engines tackle car bursts into flames on M56
THREE fire engines tackled a car fire on the M56 westbound at junction 7 on Saturday, September 19.

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 10:44:44 +0100
Here are 31 of our best pictures from Warrington Running Festival 2026
AROUND 6,000 runners took part in Warrington Running Festival 2026 today, Sunday.

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Plans for new high-tech flood lighting at sports club to extend play into night
An application has been submitted to Cheshire West and Chester Council (CWAC) by Hartford Bowls and Tennis Club, on Chester Road, for a new LED floodlighting system on its existing tarmac courts.

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Death notices and funeral announcements in the Northwich & Winsford Guardian
Every week, Northwich & Winsford Guardian publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have died.

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Five pumpkin patches around Northwich and Knutsford to visit this October
Pumpkin-picking season is almost here, and families across Mid Cheshire are preparing for weekends of wheelbarrows, wellies and finding the perfect pumpkin.

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Latest planning applications around Northwich and Winsford this week
EACH week Cheshire West and Chester Council receives and makes decisions on planning applications across the borough.

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Extended four-bed Cheshire home in sought-after cul-de-sac for sale at £850,000
An extended and remodelled four-bedroom detached home in Knutsford is on the market for £850,000.

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Mini zoo in Cheshire among first in UK to earn rigorous new accreditation
Cheshire's Reaseheath Mini Zoo is among the first to gain accreditation under BIAZA's new scheme.

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 07:29:00 +0100
The former teacher turned MasterChef star from Lymm who wants to break the mould
MasterChef 2026 semi-finalist Frankie Dunn shares healthy, flavour-packed recipes and reveals her private chef and supper club plans across Cheshire.

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0100
'Humble hero' Dilip wins Pride of Britain honour after 26 years serving veterans
Royal British Legion stalwart Dilip Solanki-Koli has been named Fundraiser of the Year, recognising 26 years of fundraising and support for the armed forces community.

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Hunt hits back at police after judge dismisses animal welfare prosecution
The then joint masters and directors of the Cheshire Forest Hunt stood accused of causing unnecessary suffering to hounds after a chaotic incident near Great Barrow in February, last year.

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Modern musical retelling of Tudor history to entertain audiences in Cheshire
Young performers from Cheshire will star in SIX: Teen Edition from September 29 to October 3.

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Posh country fashion retailer with £10m annual turnover opens first physical shop
Hollands Country Clothing, which sells everything from wax jackets and riding boots to flat caps and shooting breeks, has launched its flagship store at Lowe's Farm Shop on Moss Lane.

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Victoria Infirmary outpatient services rated Good by care inspectors
Victoria Infirmary's outpatient services in Northwich have been rated Good by the Care Quality Commission.

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Plaque commemorating landmark American Football match to be unveiled in Northwich
Back on October 2, 1983, the town hosted the first match between two British American Football teams as the Northwich Spartans took on the London Ravens.

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