Northwich Guardian
Sat, 30 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Former British Olympic runner accused of suffocating wife set to stand trial
Curtis Robb, of Arley Road in Northwich, appeared before Chester Crown Court on Friday.
Sat, 30 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Foodies Festival returning to Tatton Park with chefs and live music
Foodies Festival returns to Tatton Park this July with top chefs, live music, cooking demos and family entertainment across three days.
Sat, 30 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100How new zoo has become one of Cheshire's 'hidden treasures' a year on from opening
Holmes Chapel Zoo is situated on land at The Orchards Farm in Twemlow Green, Cheshire
Sat, 30 May 2026 07:11:00 +0100The Cheshire insider who 'loved Diana so much' and doesn't see Camilla as his queen
Paul Burrell, who spent more than two decades serving Queen Elizabeth and Princess Diana, talks to Joanne Goodwin about his remarkable life as the Royal Insider
Fri, 29 May 2026 16:23:00 +0100Family's touching tribute to 'full of light' teen who died at Pickmere Lake
David was pulled out of the lake near Knutsford and Northwich on the evening of Tuesday, May 26.
Fri, 29 May 2026 15:34:24 +0100Sex addict jailed for assaulting female shoppers by squirting semen from bottle
From May to September last year, William Kidd committed a raft of vile offences against women in shops in Handforth, Macclesfield, and Denton.
Fri, 29 May 2026 14:52:00 +0100Send us photos of your Mid Cheshire babies born in May 2026
HAVE you welcomed a new bundle of joy into your family this month?
Fri, 29 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Tributes paid to 'wonderful' session guitarist and music teacher who has died
As a teacher, Dave Speakman inspired generations of young musicians at Middlewich High School, St Ambrose in Altrincham, Sandbach, and others.
Fri, 29 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100From seed shop to popular garden centre: Family marks 200 years in business
Plumleys Garden Centre near Knutsford celebrates 200 years, marking seven generations of family business in Cheshire’s horticulture industry.
Fri, 29 May 2026 13:06:30 +0100Cheshire Police update after tragedy at Pickmere Lake
This is after the recovery of a body of a boy as a result of several hours of searches on the evening of Tuesday, May 26.
Fri, 29 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Dad 'deeply upset' as firms pass buck over new development's playpark
Craig Dentith, who lives on Equan’s Wharton Green development, is frustrated by the estate's playpark on Florence Way.
Fri, 29 May 2026 13:00:00 +0100Popular Annual Diversion music festival returning to town this June
Annual Diversion returns to The Salty Dog in Northwich this June, with three days of live music, poetry, and performances.
Fri, 29 May 2026 13:28:14 +0100Lucky village's new Postcode Lottery win is third in six months
LADY luck has taken quite a shine to Cuddington it seems as a road in the village scoops yet another Postcode Lottery win.
Fri, 29 May 2026 14:31:53 +0100By-election set to take place after councillor steps down
Phil Rimmer, who represented Weaver and Cuddington for the Conservatives, has stepped down with immediate effect.
Fri, 29 May 2026 13:00:00 +0100Ancient woodland get boost as developers fund Weaver Valley habitat restoration
The project will focus on restoring and connecting woodland, meadow, and wetland habitats across the Weaver Valley, including areas close to Northwich, Hartford, Winsford, and Chester.
Fri, 29 May 2026 09:26:24 +0100Car park expansion approved despite claims council’s application was ‘misleading’
Cheshire East has been given the go-ahead to expand the car park at its environmental services hub in Middlewich despite claims its planning application was ‘misleading’.
Fri, 29 May 2026 11:51:07 +0100Vast blaze breaks out at chicken shed bigger than two football pitches
A HUGE blaze in an chicken shed the size of two football pitches sent up a column of smoke visible for miles.
Fri, 29 May 2026 09:36:54 +0100Second driver who died in serious crash named as inquest opened
Andrew David Dean, from Tarvin, has been named as one of the drivers who lost their lives in the Manley Road collision in Frodsham on April 13.
Fri, 29 May 2026 16:58:27 +0100Homes plan in open countryside next to village pub recommended for approval
PLANS for up to eight homes on a parcel of land close to the Rising Sun at Scholar Green have been recommended for approval.
Fri, 29 May 2026 15:46:16 +0100Controversial 116-home estate proposed for village is unanimously refused
Controversial plans for 116 homes in the open countryside at Audlem have been unanimously refused by Cheshire East’s strategic planning board.
Fri, 29 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Here is the weekend weather forecast for Mid Cheshire
Warm, sunny start to the weekend in Mid Cheshire with highs near 24C on Saturday before cooler, breezier and showery conditions move in on Sunday.
Fri, 29 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100EasyJet’s most popular routes from Liverpool Airport revealed
EASYJET'S most popular summer destinations from Liverpool have been revealed.
Thu, 28 May 2026 17:07:57 +0100'Severe' delays on northbound M6 through Cheshire this rush hour
THERE are ‘severe’ delays on the M6 in Cheshire this rush hour.
Thu, 28 May 2026 15:00:09 +0100Firefighters called to tackle blaze in kitchen involving grill pan
One fire crew from Northwich fire station was called to West Avenue to reports of a house fire at 12.18pm on Thursday, May 28.
Thu, 28 May 2026 13:00:00 +0100Town's 'celebration' Water Festival and self-build raft race set to make splash
For the third year in a row, Winsford Water Festival is returning to the town’s scenic Marina Island on Saturday, May 30.
Thu, 28 May 2026 13:00:00 +0100Man hit with restraining order after threats to 'blow up' houses of ex and her mum
Kurtis Edwards, of Cuddington, was at Chester Magistrates Court for a sentencing hearing on Tuesday, May 26.
Thu, 28 May 2026 10:33:32 +0100Councils say to stay away after tragedy at Pickmere Lake
It is after the recovery of a body of a boy as a result of several hours of searches after an initial incident on Tuesday, May 26.
Thu, 28 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100'Outstanding' town centre trader to shut up shop after 50 years
Saeed Madani said he is to shut up shop at Xavier Mobile on or around Saturday, May 30.
Thu, 28 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Environment Agency rejects soil dump firm's Wallerscote contaminated land plans
In July 2025, Green Earth Developments (GED) was granted planning permission on appeal to develop a solar farm on top of Tata Chemicals UK's industrial landfill site, know as Wallerscote Lime Beds.
Thu, 28 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Drug dealer involved in supply of cocaine awaiting sentence at crown court
James Cross, of Lyndale Court, Winsford, will appear at Chester Crown Court for sentencing
Thu, 28 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Guardian Camera Club members capture feathers on camera
FEATHERS have been captured on camera by members of the Guardian Camera Club.
Thu, 28 May 2026 17:11:21 +0100Huge 660-home estate branded 'a recipe for disaster' is narrowly approved
Controversial plans to build 660 homes and a 60-bed care home in the open countryside at Wistaston have been narrowly approved despite being branded ‘a recipe for disaster’ by a ward councillor.
Thu, 28 May 2026 13:00:00 +0100Half of North West adults spend three hours or less outdoors weekly
Survey finds many North West adults spend three hours or less outdoors weekly as 30 Days Wild encourages people to reconnect with nature.
Thu, 28 May 2026 13:00:00 +0100Business support firm in town begins next chapter as new owner takes the reins
New owner Laura Davison takes over Northwich-based Pink Spaghetti Mid Cheshire, continuing support for businesses with flexible admin and project services.
Thu, 28 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Andrew Cooper: 'Crackdown will stop rogue waste dump operators exploiting the system'
This month the Government is introducing major new reforms to crack down on waste criminals, something I strongly welcome.
Thu, 28 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Ultra-fast EV charging hub opens at village's shopping centre
Ultra-fast EV charging hub opens at Holmes Chapel with six 300kW connectors, supporting drivers across Cheshire East and key travel routes.
Thu, 28 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Liverpool FC player fined after police stop for using phone on M6 in Cheshire
A LIVERPOOL FC player was busted by police as he watched a video on his phone while driving along the M6 motorway, a court has heard.
Thu, 28 May 2026 13:05:00 +0100Inside the new luxurious chocolate shop at Manchester’s Trafford Centre
A LUXURIOUS new chocolate shop has opened at the Trafford Centre.
Thu, 28 May 2026 08:43:06 +0100Public Notice Portal launches new consultation and archive services
The new PNP consultation function enables members of the public to have their say by providing feedback on individual public notices.
Wed, 27 May 2026 11:36:29 +0100Body found in water during search for missing boy, 17, at Pickmere Lake
POLICE have found a body in Pickmere Lake believed to be that of a missing teenage boy.
Wed, 27 May 2026 13:00:00 +0100‘Proud and happy’ primary school celebrates positive Ofsted after latest inspection
A ‘PROUD and happy’ primary school where pupils are ‘articulate and deeply aware of the world around them’ is celebrating after its first Ofsted inspection under the new grading framework.
Wed, 27 May 2026 13:00:00 +0100Plans to turn 'redundant' café into licenced restaurant with three-bed flat upstairs
Located at the same site as Kingsley Animal Feeds, on Mill Lane, Mill House Café ceased trading in January 2020, according to the planning application.
Wed, 27 May 2026 09:48:38 +0100Discarded cig sparks double wheelie bin fire in residential area
FIREFIGHTERS tackled a blaze in Winsford after a lit cigarette thrown in a wheelie bin spread to a second.
Wed, 27 May 2026 09:24:26 +0100Lady luck shines on as residents celebrate tidy Postcode Lottery win
Postcode Lottery prizes are announced every day of the month, with £30,000 jackpots and £1,000 prizes for 20 different postcodes every day.
Wed, 27 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Cherished retirement complex restaurant reopens after campaign
Jolly’s Kafe has reopened at Willowmere in Middlewich after a residents’ campaign, restoring hot meals and a valued community space.
Wed, 27 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100A big boost for high school as it receives report card from watchdog
The Lime Avenue high school is at or above the expected standard in all areas after an inspection two months ago in March 2026.
Wed, 27 May 2026 12:52:27 +0100No creases on your big day if you're staying at this Cheshire Premier Inn hotel
Premier Inn in Cheshire is part of a bid by Tefal to stop crumpled clothes from ruining the nation’s big-day photos.
Wed, 27 May 2026 12:00:00 +0100Travel disruption expected as thousands descend for Great Manchester Run
TfGM warns of road closures, busy trams and bus diversions as tens of thousands head into Manchester for the AJ Bell Great Manchester Run on Sunday.
Wed, 27 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Radio show revisits Tudor and Civil War Northwich in June episode
Radio Northwich’s third Northwich Now and Then episode explores Tudor, Civil War and early industrial life in the town with expert insight and drama.
Wed, 27 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Leighton Hospital solar panels to cut bills by nearly £10,000 per year
Solar panels at Leighton Hospital in Crewe will save about £9,500 a year on energy bills, cut carbon emissions and help Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Trust fund patient care.