Northwich Guardian
Mon, 15 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0100Welcome to Hartford Church of England High School!
Welcome to Hartford Church of England High School!
Mon, 15 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0100St Nicholas Catholic High School: Outstanding in faith, learning and care
St Nicholas Catholic School has been recognised as Outstanding for its Catholic life and mission; every child is valued, supported, and inspired to succeed.
Mon, 15 Sep 2025 09:14:36 +0100Appeal over whereabouts of wanted man for assault and criminal damage
Cheshire Police said Jamie Gudger, 40, is wanted for assault and criminal damage in the town.
Mon, 15 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0100Charity urges people to 'Go Gold' to help raise awareness of childhood cancer
A CHESHIRE charity is urging people to 'Go Gold' this month for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.
Mon, 15 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0100Police praise child victim's bravery after rapist jailed for more than a decade
POLICE have praised a girl for her bravery and courage after a man who subjected her to years of rape and sexual abuse was jailed for more than a decade.
Mon, 15 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0100Driver banned from road after being caught more than twice the drug limit
Ben Walton, of Moorcroft, Plumley, pleaded guilty to drug-driving when the case was heard at Crewe Magistrates’ Court on September 9.
Sun, 14 Sep 2025 16:34:34 +0100Three fire engines called to tackle boat fire in marina
AN investigation is being launched after a boat fire broke out in Northwich.Three fire engines were called to Anderton Marina on Uplands Road shortly after 2pm on Sunday.Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus used hose reels to tackle the fire.Crew...
Sun, 14 Sep 2025 17:28:04 +0100Two lanes closed on M6 northbound in Cheshire causing long delays
DRIVERS face long delays on the M6 in Cheshire following an accident.Two lanes are closed northbound from junction 18 for Middlewich and junction 19 for Knutsford.Lanes three and four are closed.Traffic is queuing for several miles.Emergency services...
Sun, 14 Sep 2025 10:11:11 +0100Horse trapped in brook hoisted to safety in dramatic rescue
A HORSE trapped in a brook was hoisted to safety in a dramatic rescue.Rosie, a 13-year-old horse, fell into a brook in Tabley.Firefighters were called to Pickmere Lane at 4.25pm on Saturday.The animal rescue team from Knutsford used specialist equipm...
Sun, 14 Sep 2025 09:31:14 +0100Firefighters tackle two bin fires and check for hotspots with thermal imaging camera
CREWS tackled two bin fires in Northwich.Firefighters were called to Runcorn Road between Barnton and Little Leigh shortly after 8.30pm on Saturday.Crews used a hose reel to extinguish the fires and monitored the area for hotspots using a thermal ima...
Sun, 14 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0100Death notices in the Northwich & Winsford Guardian this week
Every week, the Northwich & Winsford Guardian publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have died.
Sun, 14 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0100Three women working across town to help support youngsters with mental health
Emily Parker, Fiona Kennedy, and Sarah-Jane Falconer all trained under Northwich psychotherapist Ashley Costello.
Sun, 14 Sep 2025 14:00:00 +0100Festive experience returns to light up winter 2025 at Tatton Park
A FESTIVE adventure is set to return to light up the winter season once again.
Sun, 14 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0100'Beautifully remodelled' five-bed family home in Cheshire for sale at £2.3m
A DETACHED five-bedroom house with five bathrooms and a newly added games room is for sale on Molly Potts Close in Knutsford’s Legh Road Conservation Area.
Sun, 14 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0100Latest planning applications around Northwich and Winsford
EACH week Cheshire West and Chester Council receives and makes decisions on planning applications across the borough.
Sun, 14 Sep 2025 09:52:00 +0100Why Chester has been named among the world's most welcoming cities
Nigel Howle takes a stroll in the city that’s small enough to walk around, but with plenty to see along the way
Sat, 13 Sep 2025 13:25:40 +0100Delays on M6 southbound in Cheshire after vehicle overturned
DRIVERS face delays on the M6 in Cheshire after a vehicle overturned.Traffic is queuing southbound between junction 20 for the M56 at Lymm Interchange and junction 10 for Knutsford.Drivers are advised to allow extra time for their journeys.
Sat, 13 Sep 2025 13:00:00 +0100'I married a stranger on BBC reality dating show' - model reveals what happened
A MODEL who married a stranger in a new BBC reality show has revealed how it changed her life.
Sat, 13 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0100'Thrilling' retelling of Shakespeare classic coming to town this September
The Grange Theatre is set to stage a production of Macbeth, which aims to give audiences a similar feeling to that from a 'Netflix drama' would.
Sat, 13 Sep 2025 07:00:00 +010012 stunning sunset shots showcasing the beauty of Mid Cheshire
STUNNING sunsets were in the frame for budding photographers in Mid Cheshire.
Sat, 13 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0100Tradespeople turn out in force for big reveal at children's charity
The Joshua Tree is now more than twice the size it was around two weeks ago thanks to their hard work.
Sat, 13 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0100Drugs trafficker jailed for trying to smuggle £1m of cocaine in electric wheelchair
A DRUGS trafficker has been jailed for trying to smuggle almost £1 million worth of cocaine into the UK hidden in an electric wheelchair.
Sat, 13 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0100Drivers warned of 12-day road closure in heart of village for main sewerage works
Cheshire West and Chester Council (CWAC) have warned the exact date of the closure could change as the work, undertaken by Sapphire Waste Water, is weather dependant.
Fri, 12 Sep 2025 13:05:27 +0100Rapist forced child to have sex to unlock her phone in 'harrowing' abuse campaign
Steven Hargreaves was only caught when the victim’s mum found sexually explicit messages from him on her daughter’s phone.
Fri, 12 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0100'We are tired': Award-winning coffee shop to close amid claim town 'has changed'
Abda, on Crown Street in Northwich, will be serving its last customers on Sunday, September 21, after more than seven years trading in the town.
Fri, 12 Sep 2025 13:00:00 +0100Baggy-era hitmaker Clint Boon's residency at town's top music pub set to begin
In July, the 'Madchester legend' and Inspiral Carpets stalwart Clint Boon announced a four-gig DJ residency at the Salty Dog on High Street, which starts of Friday, September 19.
Fri, 12 Sep 2025 16:00:00 +0100Immediate redundancies as major tractor dealership and service centre goes to wall
No buyer could be found for the ailing Rea Valley Tractors (RVT), whose Middlewich site opened at The Old Hough on Forge Mill Lane in June 2023.
Fri, 12 Sep 2025 14:45:00 +0100Burglar jailed after twice breaking into bar to steal alcohol and cash
David McElligott burgled The Hive on Market Place on Sunday, September 7, and Tuesday, September 9.
Fri, 12 Sep 2025 13:00:00 +0100Town's ukulele club to take centre stage at rock and roll charity night
Northwich Uke Club is hosting We Will Rock Uke II, a rock and roll charity night
Fri, 12 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0100Legendary former band frontman plays private party in Cheshire
Ali Campbell took to the stage at the private do in Kelsall last weekend in front of a few hundred partygoers.
Fri, 12 Sep 2025 08:09:55 +0100Driver tried to drift around roundabout at town centre supermarket
A post on social media said they were on Leicester Street on the night of Wednesday, September 10.
Fri, 12 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0100Mystery pavement artist ‘spreads the love’ in response to ‘all these flags going up’
The notes have been spotted all over Winsford, including
Fri, 12 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0100Rare hand-crafted salt pig inscribed with brine works' logo going for song on eBay
A beautiful, rare earthenware salt pig, believed to be part of a batch made for the Lion Salt Works in Marston more than 40 years ago, is currently for sale on the online auction site, eBay.
Fri, 12 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0100Duo await sentence for involvement in violent street brawl on housing estate
There was a fight in the area of the Wharton Estate on the afternoon of Tuesday, April 29.
Fri, 12 Sep 2025 15:18:40 +0100Police use of drones to catch speeding e-bike riders ‘will be a gamechanger’
The use of drones to catch people in Cheshire speeding on illegally adapted e-bikes will be a ‘gamechanger’, the county’s police and crime commissioner has said.
Fri, 12 Sep 2025 15:22:15 +0100Accusations fly following council meeting mass walkout
The Conservatives argued the devolution meeting should have been postponed, but the council’s chief executive said it should go ahead.
Fri, 12 Sep 2025 13:00:00 +0100Details announced for Arley Hall 's 2025 Christmas festival
A Christmas festival is coming to Arley Hall and Gardens, in Cheshire.
Fri, 12 Sep 2025 10:41:07 +0100My child has a disability - where can they go to play?
For children with disabilities, playgrounds are often inaccessible, why are councils not making parks inclusive for all mandatory?
Fri, 12 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0100What the weather will be like in Mid Cheshire this weekend?
A mix of sunshine and rain is expected for Mid Cheshire this weekend.
Fri, 12 Sep 2025 11:25:00 +0100First look as work officially begins on major new tourist destination
WORK has officially begun on a major new tourist destination.
Fri, 12 Sep 2025 15:32:07 +0100Applicants’ appeal delays decision on housing scheme council was 'minded to approve'
Cheshire East voted it is ‘minded to approve’ a housing proposal for Wybunbury – but the applicants had already lodged an appeal and could now have to wait months for a planning inspector’s decision.
Thu, 11 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0100Inquest opened into death of boy, 12, thrown from e-bike-propelled roundabout
Logan Carter, of Cedar Grove, died at Wharton Recreation Ground on Ledward Street at around 6pm on Friday, August 29, despite the best efforts of emergency services.
Thu, 11 Sep 2025 17:00:00 +0100Did you welcome one of the 238 babies born at Leighton Hospital in August?
Did you welcome one of the 238 babies born at Leighton Hospital in August?
Thu, 11 Sep 2025 16:00:00 +0100Council's solar plans could see bills slashed and more investment in parks
Plans are afoot to install solar panels on two pavilions at Wharton and Over Recreation Grounds.
Thu, 11 Sep 2025 15:35:00 +0100Council wrongly tried to take away mum's children despite no evidence of harm
Cheshire East Council wrongly started care proceedings process against mum who simply needed support.
Thu, 11 Sep 2025 14:30:00 +0100Man fined after police respond to reports of drunk 'armed with a chainsaw'
Tony Bloor, of Middlewich Road, was arrested shortly after 6.40pm on Saturday, August 2, when officers were called to the grass verge at the junction of Middlewich Road and Malpas Road.
Thu, 11 Sep 2025 13:00:00 +0100Woman guilty of causing crash which seriously injured motorcyclist
Marina Walker, of Marshall Lane, was at Crewe Magistrates Court this week in relation to the incident on the A54 Middlewich Road on July 30, 2024.
Thu, 11 Sep 2025 13:00:00 +0100Disabled woman who had licence revoked caught almost twice the drink-drive limit
Andrea Teece, of John Street, Winsford, appeared at Crewe Magistrates Court on September 9 to face two motoring offence charges.
Thu, 11 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0100Stats show the easiest places to pass the driving test in Cheshire
Northwich driving test centre's pass rate of 54.7 per cent is second to Warrington driving test centre's pass rate of 55.3 per cent.
Thu, 11 Sep 2025 04:59:00 +0100Drivers warned about parking fine scams threatening licence suspension
Drivers in the borough are being warned about a rising parking fine scam, involving fraudulent text messages