Northwich Guardian

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Joy as children's cancer charity announces partnership with community club
The Joshua Tree's Josh the Giraffe mascot and Northwich RUFC's Staggy mascot were at a launch event last week.

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Primary school marks 140 years with Victorian-themed celebration
Whitegate CofE Primary celebrates 140 years with a Victorian tea party, games, dancing and a special church service in Cheshire.

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
WATCH: Range Rover criminal damage costs couple more than £1,000
The 4 x 4 was parked for less than half an hour on London Road, Northwich, in the early hours of Thursday, July 16.

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Former Cheshire pub gearing up to reopen as small plates restaurant this July
New small plates restaurant and cocktail bar SOLT opens this month in Shavington, offering bold seasonal flavours, sharing plates and expertly crafted drinks

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Andrew Cooper: 'Andy Burnham has the determination to put hope back into politics'
This week, we welcomed Andy Burnham into 10 Downing Street as our new Prime Minister.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:16:44 +0100
Police warning after drivers dodge roadworks with illegal use of one-way street
On Tuesday, July 21, an officer from the Northwich North beat took to social media to remind drivers about what is allowed, and what is not.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Town springs to life as thousands relish return of popular river festival
On Saturday, July 18, the free Barons Quay and town centre event marked its ninth year, celebrating the town's historic connection to its waterways.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 10:54:18 +0100
Woman arrested over alleged human trafficking and child neglect offences
Police have confirmed the 53-year-old, who is from Mexico, was arrested on Monday, July 20.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 10:25:19 +0100
Ward councillors launch campaign to tidy up their area
Felicity Davies and Arthur Neil – Labour councillors for Winnington and Castle – secured a tidy up of what they said was a ‘long-abandoned’ area.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 09:59:25 +0100
Six fire crews tackle blaze in business premises as road closes
Fire engines from Northwich, Winsford, Middlewich, Knutsford, and Chester, as well as the aerial ladder platform from Chester, responded to reports of a fire in a commercial building on Middlewich Road at 10.14pm on Monday, July 20.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Drivers warned of upcoming 10-day road closure for resurfacing works
DRIVERS are being warned of an upcoming 10-day road closure in Davenham for resurfacing works.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Trio awaiting sentence after admitting false imprisonment on first day of trial
Millie McGreavy, Joshua Hastie, and Reece Jackson all changed their pleas at Chester Crown Court on Monday, July 20.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Major changes to tips now in force including mandatory vehicle registration
Cheshire West and Chester Council (CWAC) has announced as of Monday, July 20, its household waste recycling centres (HWRC) will be using an automated number place recognition system at all its household recycling centres.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Town's branch of cafe-bar chain to open within weeks after closure of card shop
Debrito Lounge is to open on Wednesday, October 7, at the old Clinton Cards on Witton Street.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 16:54:16 +0100
Police using drones to catch nuisance riders on illegal e-bikes across the county
Cheshire Police are using drones to crackdown on the use of illegal e-bikes across the county.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 16:39:21 +0100
Missing names of fallen soldiers to be inscribed on war memorial plaques
The event organising committees deemed it was ‘vitally important’ that the eleven service men should be honoured.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:32:51 +0100
Nearly half of the council’s maintained schools had budget deficit at the year-end
Nearly half of Cheshire East’s 49 maintained schools were in deficit at the end of this financial year.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:26:51 +0100
Police boss to meet youth leaders and educators about social media ban
Cheshire's police commissioner has said ‘honest conversations’ need to be had about how to deal with children who work around the forthcoming social media ban.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 14:02:54 +0100
Police boss vows to refund public through precept if PCSO numbers continue to fall
The number of PCSOs in Cheshire has continued to drop and now stands at 49 despite council taxpayers agreeing to pay a higher police precept to fund 57.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Women's wellbeing festival hailed as biggest yet as 1,500 gather near town
Womanifest 2026 at Cherry Orchard Farm brings 1,500 women and girls together for a weekend of wellbeing, confidence, community and personal growth.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Ten young people with SEND set out to become football referees
The group from Petty Pool College in Sandiway, Cheshire, earned a nationally recognised qualification through an adapted eight-week FA Referee Course designed for learners with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 13:34:03 +0100
Cheshire business which is Europe's largest motorbike retailer at risk of collapse
A CHESHIRE business, which is Europe's ‘largest used motorbike retailer’, is at risk of collapse.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 14:02:03 +0100
Drivers warned of full major road closure set to last five days
DRIVERS are being warned of a full major road closure in Middlewich set to last for five days.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 13:10:00 +0100
Council issues statement on Verdin Exchange after asylum seeker claims row
Speculation has circulated about its future use, and Cllr Simon Boone, Independent councillor for Winsford Swanlow, recently took to Facebook.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Wild Shore Delamere is ready for its 'biggest summer yet' in school summer holidays
Wild Shore Delamere, known for its water-based attractions and outdoor experiences, is preparing for what it describes as its 'biggest season yet' in 2026.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0100
'Colour Run' raises more than £200 in memory of member of staff at school
The secondary school held a Colour Run in aid of Cancer Research UK on Tuesday, July 14, raising £251 in memory of member of staff Gaynor Allcock.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Drivers warned of upcoming road closure affecting access to railway station
DRIVERS and commuters are being warned of an upcoming road closure affecting access to Lostock Gralam railway station.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New Leighton Hospital at heart of newly published 10-year plan at NHS Trust
The trust has launched its long-term strategy, A Healthier Future for Mid Cheshire, to shape health and care services over the next decade.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Consultation on plans to axe special school's 'Outstanding' residential provision
Cheshire West and Chester Council (CWAC) is seeking views on the proposed withdrawal of the service at Greenbank School, which provides overnight residential stays for pupils aged 13 to 16 with autism, speech, language, social and communication diffi...

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 17:24:39 +0100
Council quizzed over ‘broken promises’ on housing estate after planning blunder
Cheshire East has allowed a developer to bypass the latest conditions on a Crewe estate where previous blunders led to about 250 homes being occupied without planning permission.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 17:12:12 +0100
Government remains ‘very concerned about the scale of challenge’ facing the council
The government has said it remains ‘very concerned’ about the challenge still facing Cheshire East, a year after issuing a best value notice saying it had to improve.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 15:43:44 +0100
Former England manager Kevin Keegan dies aged 75 after cancer diagnosis
Former England manager Kevin Keegan has died aged 75, he's family has announced.

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0100
All of the latest planning applications around Northwich and Winsford
Here we have rounded up the latest validated and determined applications in and around Northwich and Winsford.

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0100
'Contemporary' palatial mansion set in 94-acres hits market for £25 million
Withington Hall, in Lower Withington, is a substantial modern mansion sitting within 94 acres of historic private parkland, formal gardens, woodland, which includes a five-acre lake and several cottages.

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Knutsford's new £65m Tebay-style motorway services gets eight-figure funding boost
Westmorland Farmshop & Co, which also operates the award-winning Tebay, Gloucester, and Cairn Lodge Services, says the funding, provided by HSBC, means the green light for Tatton Services.

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Death notices and funeral announcements in the Northwich & Winsford Guardian
Every week, Northwich Guardian publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have passed away.

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Pride as primary school earns young carers gold award for unwavering support
Weaverham Primary Academy, part of the North West Academies Trust (NWAT), has received the Cheshire Young Carers Gold Award.

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0100
Inside the stunning Cheshire garden featuring 16 unique spaces across six acres
What makes Bridgemere Garden Centre unique among Cheshire’s garden centres – and the reason I enjoy visiting it so much – is that it is home to 16 individual gardens spread across six acres, including nine award-winning designs from major RHS f...

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:20:03 +0100
Ryanair warns Manchester Airport passengers of 'significant' queues at airport
Ryanair has warned Manchester Airport passengers about the long EES queues at 16 major airports this summer.

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Students wow audience in Winsford Academy stage production
WINSFORD Academy students earned a standing ovation for their school production of Beauty and the Beast.

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Sainsbury's Local opens first store at Manchester Airport Terminal 3
SAINSBURY’S has opened its first store at Manchester Airport Terminal 3 arrivals.

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Tatton Perk crowned Best Cafe in Cheshire in Muddy Stilettos Awards 2026
Tatton Perk coffee shop in Chelford wins Best Cafe in Cheshire in Muddy Stilettos 2026 awards.

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The Mid Cheshire pub among the 500 best pubs in the country according to list
The Lion, in Moulton, is one of hundreds of pubs to receive recognition this week from The Telegraph.

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Major six-week carriageway closure near busy commuter station starts tomorrow
Drivers and rail users are being warned of a major six-week carriageway closure near Winsford railway station.

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Finalists revealed for 2027 Visit Cheshire Tourism Awards shortlist
Finalists announced for the 2027 Visit Cheshire Tourism Awards, celebrating top attractions, venues and talent across the region’s visitor economy.

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0100
The Cheshire born actor who went on to gain fame in the Pink Panther films
Burt Kwouk, or Herbert Tsangtse Kwouk was born in Warrington and went on to gain fame in the Pink Panther films

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:32:00 +0100
Urgent appeal as £1m Lotto ticket bought in Cheshire goes unclaimed
SOMEONE in Cheshire East could be sitting on a life-changing fortune.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Town's new circular bus route to launch in September for year-long trial
Cheshire West and Chester Council has announced a 12-month trial of the improved Winsford circular bus service - the updated W7 service.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0100
WATCH: Rapist who fled to foreign country on final day of trial faces justice
Foisal Ahmed fled to France on the final day of his crown court trial in September 2025.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 11:30:00 +0100
Firefighters attend another deliberate fire two days after several similar incidents
The emergency services were on Forest Road at around 8pm on Thursday, July 16.

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