Northwich Guardian
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100Drivers 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 +0100New 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 +0100Consultation 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...
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0100All 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 +0100Knutsford's new Tebay-style motorway services gets £65m 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 +0100Death 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 +0100Pride 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 +0100Inside 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 +0100Ryanair 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 +0100Students 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 +0100Sainsbury'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 +0100Tatton 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 +0100The 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 +0100Major 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 +0100Finalists 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 +0100The 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 +0100Urgent 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 +0100Town'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 +0100WATCH: 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 +0100Firefighters attend another deliberate fire two days after several similar incidents
The emergency services were on Forest Road at around 8pm on Thursday, July 16.
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 11:22:46 +0100Fire on agricultural land ravages stubble field and hedgerow
A STUBBLE field and a hedgerow on the edge of Moulton have been ravaged by fire.
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:30:00 +0100Cheshire Police called to crash between car and van as road closed at rush hour
The emergency services were on Stone Heyes Lane on the evening of Thursday, July 16.
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100Newlyweds open farm shop near to Northwich and Winsford after move from North Wales
Hollie Sturla, 31, and George Sturla, 33, moved along with their animals to Home Farm after around a decade on parcels of land let from other people.
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100New Northwich-based ticketing platform aims to make events smoother and affordable
Launched by co-founders Mark Pegler and Mark Pointon and based in Northwich, EventPod was created to help organisers sell tickets without high fees or complicated systems
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100Cheshire boutique celebrates ‘most successful’ prom year yet
A CHESHIRE boutique is celebrating its “most successful” year to date, selling more prom dresses than ever before.
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:40:18 +0100Council to highlight Jodrell Bank importance to government amid fear of funding cuts
CHESHIRE East is to write to government highlighting the importance of Jodrell Bank amid threats to its future – with one councillor saying cutting its funding would be an act of ‘absolute vandalism’.
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:23:07 +0100Missed bin collections blamed on staff shortages, vehicle breakdowns and hot weather
CHESHIRE East has apologised for missed bin collections which has left rubbish piling up for weeks saying staffing levels, vehicle breakdowns and the hot weather have all been factors.
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0100Sandiway Primary School outdoor project brought to life after years of fundraising
The PTA at Sandiway Primary School had been fundraising for around four years to improve a previously 'overgrown and uninviting' outdoor area
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:08:32 +0100Police launch summer safety roadshow in town centres across the region
Cheshire Police launch a summer safety roadshow with free events, offering advice on personal safety, consent and support services across the county.
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100Popular festival returns to ice cream farm this July with family fun day
Mobb Stock returns to Mobberley with ice cream, live music and family fun on July 26. Tickets available now for the popular summer festival.
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100Sunshine and dry spells expected across Mid Cheshire this weekend
Met Office forecasts a warm, sunny and mostly dry weekend in Mid Cheshire, with highs of 26C and light winds expected throughout.
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:30:00 +0100Accomplice sentenced as luxury car dealers’ fraud fate delayed amid extortion claim
VIP Car Sales, on Mereside Road, kept customers' money after vehicles had been sold, accepted payments from buyers without delivering the goods, and sold cars without the owners' authorisation.
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:00:26 +0100Appeal after cyclist performs public sex act on riverside path near rowing club
The police received a report at around 2pm on Friday, July 10, of suspicious activity on a riverside path.
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:40:22 +0100Prolific offender banned from shops including Tesco, Asda and Sainsbury's
Prolific offender Matthew Hodson, 39, was given a 12-week prison sentence, suspended for one year at Chester Magistrates’ Court.
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0100News plans to help bring 400-year-old pub ravaged by fire back to life
NEW plans have been submitted which will help see a 400-year-old pub ravaged by fire brought back to its former glory.
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0100'Insane': Nigel Farage has his say on flags under investigation in town
The Reform UK leader spoke out ahead of the Three Lions' 2-1 World Cup semi-final loss with a post on social media on Wednesday, July 15.
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100Burglar's bloody tissue cracks case of early hours break-in at antiques centre
Dean Pitts, of Winsford, broke into Dagfields Antiques Centre, in Walgherton, in the early hours of Friday, May 22.
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100‘Uproar’ as polo club hikes dog walking permit fees by whopping 380 per cent
DOG walkers who use land at a polo club near Cuddington say they are in 'uproar' after being told permit charges will increase by 380 per cent.
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100Man cleared of rape and sexual assault of woman after crown court trial
However Joshua O'Brien has been convicted already of a less serious offence of sending malicious communications.
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 09:10:10 +0100Police say children under 10 have been reported using illegal e-bikes in town
CHILDREN under the age of 10 have been reported using illegal electric bikes in Warrington.
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100Inside the abandoned garden centre on sale for £3.5m a decade after it shut down
Allostock's All-In-One Garden Centre shut down as its London Road site was 'unsustainable' and 'unviable'.
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100Breathtaking sunrise and sunset photos shared by Guardian Camera Club
SUNRISES and sunsets have been captured on camera by members of the Guardian Camera Club.
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:45:34 +0100Clashes at council meeting over refusal to debate controversial CO2 pipeline project
A tenant farmer told Cheshire East her family would lose their livelihood and home and the countryside would be destroyed if the Peak Cluster CO2 pipeline goes ahead.
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:30:52 +0100Extra security at meeting as police warn council leader of threats made against him
Police were present at yesterday’s meeting of Cheshire East after officers had told council leader Nick Mannion that physical threats had been made against him.
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0100National Trust warns visitors planning to visit Formby beach this summer
THE NATIONAL Trust has issued a warning to those planning on visiting Formby beach this summer.
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0100Town's park recognised with prestigious Green Flag Award
Several Cheshire East parks, including Fountain Fields in Middlewich, have retained prestigious Green Flag Awards recognising their high standards and community value
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 08:31:11 +0100Cheshire Police has been named one of the top performing forces in the country
Cheshire Police has been named one of the top performing forces in the country.
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:00:04 +0100Police pay rise offer branded 'empty gesture' that will 'put public at risk'
A PAY rise for police announced by the Government has been branded an ‘empty gesture’ by the association representing Cheshire officers.
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 09:28:22 +0100Firefighters called to the scene of a huge blaze in a field
Firefighters remain at the scene of a huge blaze in a field in Cheshire.