Northwich Guardian

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 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).

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.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 11:22:46 +0100
Fire 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 +0100
Cheshire 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 +0100
Newlyweds 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 +0100
New 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 +0100
Cheshire 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 +0100
Council 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 +0100
Missed 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 +0100
Sandiway 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 +0100
Police 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 +0100
Popular 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 +0100
Sunshine 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 +0100
Accomplice 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 +0100
Appeal 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 +0100
Prolific 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 +0100
News 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 +0100
Burglar'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.

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