IT'S been a snowy start to 2026, with Mid Cheshire experiencing wintry showers over the weekend and into the week.

Sonny Singh appeared at Chester Magistrates Court for a plea hearing on Friday, January 2.

A THRIVING theatre company in Kingsley is kicking off its golden anniversary year with an original panto by its very own musical director.

Pupils at Oak View Academy in Winsford helped to raise more than £3,700 for St Luke’s Hospice with a festive Elf Run.

Openreach’s £6.9 million investment brings gigabit-capable full fibre broadband to 90 per cent of Northwich homes and businesses.

Primary school children shined brightly as they dazzled with their production of Elf the Musical.

Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service were on Princess Road for several hours on the afternoon of Monday, January 5.

Raymond Buckley, who has lived in Winsford all his life, had part of his left leg amputated, and is understood to need more surgery.

Quarry Bank in Cheshire tops new UK ranking for National Trust sites with best visitor facilities and accessibility.

THERE were 195 babies born at Leighton Hospital in December 2025 – did you welcome a new arrival?

Newsquest, the UK’s leading local media group, is pleased to announce a major £4 million partnership with Centrepoint, the UK’s leading youth homelessness charity.

Although for some it was a cause of disruption, for others it was a cause of delight.

MANCHESTER Airport is operating as usual today despite the wintry weather.

Clive Galley was last seen leaving the hospital on Middlewich Road at around 7am on Friday, December 19.

A WOMAN who was arrested after a crash that saw a man and a four-year-old boy hospitalised has been released under investigation.

These primary schools and secondary schools fell foul of snow and sub-zero temperatures.

The incident was on the southbound carriageway at around 6.45am today.

Ian Muir entered the plea during a recent hearing before the magistrates’ court regarding him exposing himself in public in Runcorn.

Louise Mather has had hearing loss since she was in her mid-40s when her daughter realised she had the volume too high on the radio and the TV.

The Berries Caravan and Camping applied for planning permission last month for the site between Antrobus and Appleton Thorn.

THE snow has disrupted bin collections with Cheshire East saying it has not been safe or possible for crews to go out so far today (Monday) because of the adverse weather.

CHESHIRE East Council insists main routes across the borough have been gritted but says the salt used isn’t as effective when the temperature plummets to sub-zero temperatures like last night.

A LANDOWNER has applied for permission in principle for up to four self-build homes next to a natural burial site at Shavington.

The land in Winnington Street, 50 metres from Town Bridge, current has planning permission in principle for four town houses.

EACH week Cheshire West and Chester Council receives and makes decisions on planning applications across the borough.

Zach Parry, of Cromwell Road, targeted Waitrose and Tesco Express six times between November 26 and December 29, last year.

EVERY week, the Northwich & Winsford publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have died.

A yellow weather warning will come into place today, Sunday, as Cheshire is predicted to be hit with ice and snow.

Oulton Hall, seat of the Grey-Egerton baronets, was razed to the ground by fire on Sunday, February 14, 1926, leaving nothing but a charred shell.

Firefighters gave first aid to a casualty after a kitchen fire in Northwich.

HAVE you had a baby in Mid Cheshire in 2025?

These are the criminals who were locked up for the longest time in each month in 2025.

For the first time since 2015, an Environment Agency survey has found infant salmon in the River Bollin, which means adult fish have not only returned to the river, but they are also breeding there.

I used five tips from Sort Your Life Out star Stacey Solomon to help declutter and organise my home.

A pedestrian, a 62-year-old Winsford man, suffered serious injuries to his legs and was taken to the Royal Stoke University Hospital.

Emergency services were called to Gorsey Lane, Clock Face, near St Helens, shortly after 11am this morning, Friday, January 2.

IT is time to welcome the latest gorgeous bunch of newborns calling Mid Cheshire their first home.

James Harrison and Anthony Hayes struck at the Chester Way store on the evening of Monday, September 15.

Cheshire Police has opened recruitment for new police constables, with information sessions scheduled in January to support individuals interested in starting a policing career.

RESIDENTS are being warned that snow showers and icy patches could be on the way over the weekend.

DRIVERS are being warned of a further upcoming road closure In Cotebrook starting early in January.

Full-time carer, Joe Terry, launched Clean Kickz Club in 2020 during lockdown after impressing friends and family with the job he did making their old trainers shop fresh again.

Tails Animal Rescue has dozens of cats in its care as well as a wide array of other furry animals with its foster carers.

The emergency services were on the scene at around midday on Friday, January 2.

BLOOR Homes has lodged an appeal against Cheshire East’s refusal to grant permission for up to 325 homes in Sandbach.

A 62-YEAR-old man has been left with life-changing injuries following a hit and run in Winsford.

The Leftwich Meadows Conservation Group received the Conservation and Environment Award at this year’s Cheshire West Voluntary Action (CWVA) Volunteer Awards.

Make a resolution to explore the great Cheshire outdoors.

These are some criminals who were locked up for their crimes as of December 2025.

A RARE water bird native to Australia has been photographed at Winsford Marina for the first time in four years.