Northwich Guardian

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Plans to transform disused shower factory site into 34 homes get green light
Weaver Vale Housing Trust and Chapter RE Ltd submitted the proposal to transform the former Contour Showers factory

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'No crime committed' by dog owner in death of cat despite social media story post
Cheshire Police attended the area of Peter Street, in Northwich, at around 6.30pm on Tuesday, August 18.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Man who threatened to hit woman with golf club will learn his fate next month
Robert Warner, of Culver Close in Hartford, pleaded guilty to two charges at Chester Magistrates Court on Tuesday, August 25.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Patients and families name home care provider among the North West's best
Home Instead Northwich and Knutsford has been named among the Top 20 home care providers in North West England.

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 15:45:00 +0100
Huntsman breaks down in tears as he tells court of moment hounds were gunned down
The Cheshire Forest Hunt's professional huntsman, Fraser Campbell, appeared as a prosecution witness in the trial of his then employers, retired vet, Elizabeth Gorse, and her co-defendant, Teryl Knowles, at Chester Magistrates’ Court on Monday, Aug...

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 15:30:00 +0100
Man arrested after armed police attend gunshots in village
The man, from Cuddington, was arrested in the Beauty Bank area at around 5.45pm yesterday, Monday.

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 14:30:00 +0100
Man arrested following fly-tipping incident on rural lane
The man, from Runcorn, was arrested in Widnes over the weekend on Saturday, August 22.

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Ex-Barons Quay business owner had sex with underage girl more than a decade ago
Callum Franchetti was in a secretive sexual relationship with an underage girl for one year after seeing her at De Bees in Winsford.

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Over 60 homes planned on land near pub in village according to application
Breck Homes' application is for an area of agricultural land to the north of Manchester Road.

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Cheshire Police officer banned from profession over supplying steroids allegation
A CHESHIRE Police officer has been struck off and banned from the profession over an allegation that she supplied steroids.

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 15:47:25 +0100
Heartbreak amid 'difficult decision' to end suffering of 15-year-old safari park lion
Knowsley Safari has announced the death of Sam, its beloved 15-year-old African lion, after a sudden decline in health led to a difficult decision.

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Town's 1960s and 1970s heritage put in the spotlight in new radio episode
Northwich Now and Then returns on September 4 with a look at life in the town during the 1960s and 1970s.

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 12:23:16 +0100
Thunder and lightning storms set to batter region as weather warnings issued
RESIDENTS are being told to prepare for some extreme weather, with thunder and lightning storms forecast.

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 11:24:11 +0100
Police urge vigilance following recent spate of reports of online blackmail
CHESHIRE Police is warning residents to be wary of the growing threat of online blackmail, also known as sextortion, following recent reports.

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0100
New baby and parent group launching in town to help families find support
The Baby Social Club launches in Northwich and Macclesfield this October, combining sensory play with parent support.

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 19:28:27 +0100
Jolene singer Dolly Parton has died aged 80, her family has confirmed
Country singer Dolly Parton has passed away aged 80.

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 13:15:00 +0100
Warrant issued for drug dealer previously spared jail after crown court no show
Charlie Moore, of Main Road, was handed a two-year prison sentence, suspended for two years, on Thursday, April 23, after pleading guilty to four offences in January.

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Pals run five marathons in five countries in five days for mitochondrial disease
Joe Owen, 31, from Hartford, and Will Stilwell, from Rode Heath, will begin their challenge in the Republic of Ireland on Wednesday, August 26.

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Drivers warned of upcoming 11-day road closure for underground duct installation
Cuddington Lane, from opposite Mill House to near its junction with the A49, Warrington Road, will close on Monday, September 14.

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 11:52:19 +0100
Contents of HGV that caught fire and led to full-day M6 closure revealed
THE contents of a HGV that caught fire and resulted in a full-day motorway closure has been revealed.

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 11:51:52 +0100
Pictures show how firefighters helped rescue cow after it became stuck in pond
Pictures show how firefighters helped rescue a cow after it got stuck in a pond over the weekend.

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Housing scheme helping first-time buyers save for deposit attracts strong interest
Rent to Buy allows eligible households to rent a new home at around 20 per cent below market rates for up to five years, helping them save towards a deposit while living in the property.

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'Too early to say' whether Mid Cheshire Line village developments get default 'yes'
Under new government proposals announced on Monday, August 17, councils could be expected wave through some housing developments near railway stations, even on certain areas of green belt land.

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0100
Latest planning applications and decisions around Northwich and Winsford
EACH week Cheshire West and Chester Council receives and makes decisions on planning applications across the borough.

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Fly-tippers in Cheshire East face fines of up to £5,000 from September
Cheshire East Council is increasing fly-tipping and littering fines, with penalties of up to £5,000 from September.

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 14:40:00 +0100
Ryanair flight to Liverpool declares mid-air emergency
A RYANAIR flight has declared a mid-air emergency this afternoon, Monday.

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 16:30:00 +0100
Iconic British luxury brand Mulberry to open store at Liverpool One
Mulberry will open a new store at Liverpool ONE in November, bringing its luxury leather goods to Keys Court.

Sun, 23 Aug 2026 14:55:03 +0100
Firefighters called to fire in a field in Northwich
Firefighters were called to field fire in Northwich this afternoon, Sunday.

Sun, 23 Aug 2026 14:06:45 +0100
'I have come home' - Rupert Holmes returns to Northwich to sing at Piña Colada Fest
"I have come home" - the singer behind the song which inspired the Piña Colada Festival took to the stage to perform the hit song yesterday, Saturday.

Sun, 23 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Britain's Got Talent stars return for Last Night of the Proms
Britain's Got Talent stars return for Knutsford Last Night of the Proms concert.

Sun, 23 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Stalwart British Legion volunteer and veteran nominated for Pride of Britain award
Royal British Legion volunteer, Dilip Solanki-Koli, who has spent decades supporting veterans and leading fundraising efforts in the town, has been nominated for a Pride of Britain award in recognition of his dedication to the armed forces community.

Sun, 23 Aug 2026 10:15:58 +0100
Firefighters called to rescue cow stuck in a pond near Northwich
Firefighters were called to rescue a cow which had become stuck in a pond.

Sun, 23 Aug 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, 23 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0100
'Character' end-terrace home with countryside views listed for sale at £230,000
A character end-terraced home on Oakwood Lane, Barnton, with countryside views has gone on the market for £230,000.

Sun, 23 Aug 2026 09:25:00 +0100
The community Cheshire pub reborn with a fascinating story
Congleton was granted its market charter in 1272, giving it the right to hold markets and even the power to appoint a dedicated ale taster – an enviable role for any beer enthusiast, including this writer.

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Man admits dangerous driving after multi-car crash on Mersey Gateway
Lewis Verdin, 25, was at the wheel of a Ford Focus on the bridge between Runcorn and Widnes.

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 18:04:16 +0100
Let's raise a hollowed out pineapple full of rum to Piña Colada Festival 2026
Northwich's Piña Colada Festival is officially back, and once again, our proud little town threw down the gauntlet to prove nobody throws a summer street party quite like Northwich.

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0100
New family-run swimming pool set to open near Northwich next week
A new family-run swimming pool in Warrington is set to open its doors next week.

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Van driver caught 80 times the drug-drive limit had 'white powder around his nose'
Mercedes van driver William Worswick, of Winsford, will be sentenced in September for drug-driving at Vicars Cross in Chester.

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Flock of 35 birds of prey take to the skies to save 'critically endangered' vultures
Birds of prey park stages spectacular display and music festival to save endangered vultures.

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Classic house night returns by popular demand featuring K-Klass keyboard legend
Northwich-based children's charity, Tiny Steps, is once again hosting the fundraising DJ night, The Social Part Two, at Grape & Bean in Market Street on Friday, September 4.

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Giant Scout car boot sale and family fun day to raise money for minibus
KNUTSFORD Scouts giant car boot sale and family fun day returns to The Heath.

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Archive photos recall Manchester Airport disaster that killed 55
WE'VE been going back in our archives and found these photos of the 1985 Manchester Airport disaster.

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Top grades and strong progress mark GCSE success at Winsford Academy
Winsford Academy celebrates strong GCSE results, with maths recording its best performance since 2020.

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Plans in for development of dozens of homes after revision and resubmission
Miller Homes' application is for an area of agricultural land near the junction of Jack Lane and London Road.

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 08:35:00 +0100
Manchester Airport flights diverted after person reported on airfield
A NUMBER of aircraft heading to Manchester Airport were forced to divert last night, Friday, following reports of a person on the airfield.

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 09:13:00 +0100
The Cheshire-born actress best known for her portrayal of Nora Batty
Stephen Roberts remembers the actress who will be forever Nora Batty – she of the wrinkled stockings, pinny, hair curlers and the subject of Compo’s unrequited love

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:17:55 +0100
Environment Agency investigating potential environmental damage following lorry fire
THE Environment Agency is investigating potential environmental damage caused following a lorry fire on the M6.

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Meet the chef taking fine dining out of the restaurant and into people's homes
As diners increasingly seek unique experiences, Middlewich private chef Dawid Zukowski is capitalising by swapping restaurant tables for his clients' own dining rooms.

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:05:25 +0100
Road closed in one direction for car fire on same day as disruption on motorway
The incident came on the same morning as a lorry fire on the M6 Northbound.

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