Northwich Guardian

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 09:32:21 +0100
Love Island star Olivia Attwood reveals Cheshire home was 'smashed' in burglary
LOVE Island star Olivia Attwood has said police are investigating a break in at the house she shares with her husband Bradley Dack.

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 07:00:00 +0100
Your special thank you messages for the best teachers in Mid Cheshire
THANK you teachers!

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 05:17:00 +0100
The Northwich teen gearing up to compete in European Youth Olympic Festival
NORTHWICH paddler Chloe Holmes will represent Team GB in the Skopje 2025 European Youth Olympic Festival next week

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Cheshire Police seize car from driver after three failed tests
A police patrol seized the car somewhere in Northwich according to a post on social media this week.

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Abuser who strangled his ex is back behind bars for breaching restraining order
Lee Horsfield received the restraining order two and a half years ago for offences of assault and intentional strangulation.

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Mum Nicola publishes debut novel inspired after hearing one word on the radio
Nicola Ashbrook had been listening to the radio one day when she heard the word 'dispensary' which fired up her imagination.

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Toy company's 'daunting' move to make scientifically-accurate dinosaur models
Everything Dinosaur, known for selling dino-themed toys and models, has launched its Everything Dinosaur Evolution line.

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Thunderstorm warning issued for Mid Cheshire this weekend
The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for thunderstorms in Mid Cheshire this weekend.

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 13:00:00 +0100
Much-loved project fostering love of music gets vital lifeline to keep running
The Nest Northwest project, run by Edsential, had been at risk of closing down due to a lack of financial support.

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 12:00:00 +0100
Send us your Class of 2025 graduation photos of Mid Cheshire students
IT’S graduation time – the day when university and college students across the country celebrate their hard work and mark the completion of their studies.

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 11:28:58 +0100
Man wanted for drug offences with links across North West
Cheshire Police said Jack Day is wanted in connection with drug offences in the towns of Northwich and Winsford.

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Inquests open into tragic deaths of two teenagers hit by train in Cheshire
Joshua Myers and Jordan Everett were hit by a train at Poynton Railway Station on July 3.

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 09:32:29 +0100
Investigation into indecent exposure on towpath next to river
The incident was near the Blue Bridge, or the Hartford Bridge, at around 6.30am on Friday, July 11.

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Junction in for disruption during improvements to traffic lights
The work on the junction of Chester Road and Greenbank Lane is likely to last the school holidays.

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Parkland recognised as one of the best in the country in annual awards
Northwich Woodlands is one of 10 parks in the Cheshire West and Chester Council area with one of the awards this year.

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Parents go head-to-head in inflatables in fun run for primary school
Davenham Primary School parents went head-to-head on Tuesday, July 5, at an end-of-year event for Year Six.

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Town council granted High Court injunction over cemetery after 'witch hunt' claims
A HIGH Court judge has granted Middlewich Town Council an injunction which will allow it to take control over a cemetery bank account - after claims of a 'witch hunt' were made at the hearing.

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 17:51:24 +0100
'Snail-like' council needs to up pace of improvement to get back on track
Cheshire East needs to seek government advice on how quickly it can switch to a cabinet system because of the urgent need to speed up decision-making, the Conservatives said.

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 17:34:27 +0100
Bus service improvements drive up passenger numbers
Cheshire East is encouraging more people to hop on board local buses so it can continue to increase its passenger numbers and get more government grants to improve services.

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 11:14:35 +0100
16-year-olds across the UK to vote in next general election as voting age lowered
UK Government plans have confirmed that 16 and 17-year-olds will be able to vote in the next general election as the voting age has been lowered across the UK.

Wed, 16 Jul 2025 17:45:00 +0100
Firefighter returns to transformed old station for reopening as Italian restaurant
Tarporley Fire Station has been transformed into a new restaurant - The Fire Station Social Cucina - by the Cheshire Pub Company, which has worked to preserve the building's historic character while giving it fresh purpose.

Wed, 16 Jul 2025 16:30:00 +0100
Hundreds of Cheshire drivers caught speeding in a single day
Hundreds of drivers have been caught speeding in a single day.

Wed, 16 Jul 2025 15:45:00 +0100
Police issue warning as courier fraud scams see £1.7m lost in Cheshire in a year
Cheshire has recorded one of the highest losses in the country from a rising scam targeting the public.

Wed, 16 Jul 2025 13:30:00 +0100
Man denies stalking woman and causing fear of violence
Jamie McCosh, of Aston Avenue, stands accused of one count of stalking, which allegedly took place between Sunday, March 9, and Wednesday, March 12, this year.

Wed, 16 Jul 2025 13:00:00 +0100
Behind the scenes of Northwich LitFest as curtain closes on 2025 festival
At the helm of this enchanting event, is Winsford resident Susi Osborne who published her first book at the age of 60.

Wed, 16 Jul 2025 13:00:00 +0100
Esther McVey: 'Priorities wrong as council spends £2.4m on temporary senior staff'
The latest column from Tatton MP Esther McVey

Wed, 16 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Residents show support for proposal for market's move across town centre
Cheshire West and Chester Council's proposal is to move the market next year to its new site in Barons Quay from its old site in Weaver Square.

Wed, 16 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Fundraiser launched to help school rebuild beloved treehouse destroyed by fire
Firefighters and police were called to Oak View Academy in Winsford at around 9.15pm on Saturday, June 28, following reports of a fire on the school grounds.

Wed, 16 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Crowds brave scorching heat to witness village's 2025 Rose Queen coronation
Crowds braved scorching heat to witness Weaverham's 2025 Rose Queen crowned.

Wed, 16 Jul 2025 12:20:31 +0100
Cheshire devolution mayoral election could be pushed back
The new figurehead would be an elected metro style mayor - similar to the posts held by Steve Rotheram and Andy Burnham.

Wed, 16 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +0100
MMR vaccination rate is steady for children amid concern over measles
NHS England's most recent set of statistics shows the same percentage of children had had two doses before the age of five in 2023/2024 as in 2013/2024.

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 17:00:00 +0100
Send us a special thank you message for your child's teacher
AS the end of term edges nearer, we wanted to give you the opportunity to say thank you to the teachers who have made a big difference to you and your child.

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 17:00:00 +0100
Affordable venues named in Best 100 Local Restaurants 2025 list
THE Good Food Guide has revealed Britain’s 100 Best Local Restaurants 2025 with a handful of venues in Manchester and Liverpool claiming a place on the list.

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 15:23:31 +0100
MP addresses concerns over plans to transform Gadbrook Park office into flats
Former Barclays Bank building in Rudheath could be turned into 66 apartments if plans clear a vital hurdle this week.

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 13:00:00 +0100
Comedian John Bishop appears at country pub on walking trail
Comedian John Bishop appeared at The Royal Oak Kelsall for a stop-off on the Sandstone Trail.

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 13:00:00 +0100
Selfish drivers still parking illegally at Pickmere beauty spot despite fines
SELFISH drivers are still parking illegally at Pickmere Lake.

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 13:00:00 +0100
Cheshire Police's newest recruit is named by public poll
The police asked the public to pick from five names for one of two in-training police dog puppies.

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Man in court accused of causing death of mum-of-three by dangerous driving
Adam Boulton is accused of causing the death by dangerous driving of Paula Chadwick.

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Volunteers get ducks in a row to gear up for popular river festival
VOLUNTEERS have been getting their ducks in a row as they gear up for the popular Northwich River Festival.

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Call to donate unwanted school uniforms to help cut costs for parents in need
Her-Place Charitable Trust, which has bases in Winsford and Crewe, runs a school uniform recycling scheme.

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +0100
'Overwhelming' support for coffee shop opening after newsagents transformation
Press coffee shop officially opened on Saturday, July 5, after work to transform the former ELson newsagents premises in Chester Road, Hartford, was completed earlier this year.

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Drink-driving influencer left party over attention from 'quasi-celebrity status'
Gabriella Bardsley, the daughter of Real Housewives of Cheshire star Tanya Bardsley, was on the way home from a house party in an Audi A3 when she was stopped on Sunday, May 11.

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 17:10:20 +0100
Plans for 80-bed care home look set to get go-ahead
Plans for an 80-bed care home on land previously identified for a school in Nantwich have been recommended for approval.

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 17:00:05 +0100
Cheshire Police close lane on main road for 'carriageway defect'
The closure is on the westbound carriageway between Birches Lane and Penny's Lane.

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 13:00:00 +0100
Manchester Airport recorded 3m passengers in June for first time in history
MORE than three million passengers travelled through Manchester Airport in June.

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 11:35:10 +0100
Predator jailed after subjecting young girls to years of horrendous sexual abuse
Graham Lightfoot, of Hartwell Grove, Winsford, appeared at Liverpool Crown Court on Friday, July 11, for sentencing.

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Three-month summer anti-social behaviour crackdown in Northwich and Winsford
NORTHWICH and Winsford are set to benefit from a summer-long crackdown aimed at tackling anti-social behaviour, as well as retail and street crime.

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +0100
New jobs on offer as fuel cost reduction specialists open new office in town
Fleetmaxx Solutions now has a new regional branch at the Brickfield Business Centre in Manchester Road.

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Data shows the most oversubscribed schools in Northwich and Winsford
THESE are the most oversubscribed schools and undersubscribed schools in Northwich and Winsford according to data from the Department for Education.

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 15:31:00 +0100
Vetting concerns raised after council hires SEND worker later banned from teaching
Cheshire East is facing questions about its staff vetting procedures after hiring an employee for its children’s services department who has since been banned from teaching.

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