Northwich Guardian

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 09:58:19 +0100
Firefighters called to commercial property fire in the early hours
Firefighters rushed to a reports of a commercial property fire in the early hours.

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Death notices and funeral announcements in the Northwich & Winsford Guardian
Every week, Northwich and Winsford Guardian publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have died.

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Living the sweet life: Shop owner celebrates her first year in business
Harriette Meecham, of Northwich, opened her 'old school-style' shop The Sweet Junction at Blakemere Village on this day, October 4, 2025.

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Brit Fest 2027 tickets on sale as Ocean Colour Scene and Lightning Seeds head line-up
Tickets for The Brit Fest 2027 are on sale now ahead of the four-day festival in Altrincham.

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 08:21:00 +0100
The 250-year-old village pub nestled in one of Cheshire's most beautiful spots
In the quiet south-west Cheshire village of Marbury, where meres, open fields and the Shropshire Union Canal shape the landscape, the Swan feels entirely at home.

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Care worker who insists clients 'belly laugh' every shift shortlisted for award
Anne-Marie Heywood, who works for Northwest Care Cooperative, has been nominated in the home care worker category at the Northwest Regional Care Awards.

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Inquest opens after care concerns raised over woman's death at Leighton Hospital
Care concerns have been raised following the death of a 59-year-old woman at Leighton Hospital.

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Man to stand trial after denying damaging the windows at woman's house
Bradley Rosental appeared at Warrington Magistrates Court on Wednesday, September 30, where he faced one charge of criminal damage and one of attempted criminal damage.

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Councillors oppose plans for 70-acre solar farm in Cheshire
Fury of loss of farmland to create giant solar panel farm in Tabley near Knutsford.

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Drug dealer jailed for taking knife to town just days after walking free from court
Paul Dutton, of Winsford, was sentenced to 18 months, suspended for 12 months, on Friday, July 24.

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Bright future ahead for property care firm after profits soar by 73 per cent
Northwich-based Timberwise reported a 73% rise in profit, with revenue increasing to £14.9 million in 2025.

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New charity partnership launched to help dementia care home's residents
The Rotary Club of Northwich has launched a new three-year charitable partnership with L&M Healthcare.

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 08:10:00 +0100
Why this family enjoyed a 'baptism of fire' after buying a beef farm in the pandemic
Gary Halman of Brode Hall Beef, producing premium grass-fed Aberdeen Angus beef through regenerative farming at Deer Park Farm, Cheshire.

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 12:26:50 +0100
'Smirking' teenage cocaine dealer who started using at 13 walks free from court
The case began when Charlie Joyce, of Beeston Street, was caught on CCTV topping up a known graft phone police had been monitoring for some time.

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 16:19:55 +0100
Crime gang jailed over £30m cash smuggling operation involving Manchester Airport
The criminals smuggled cash hidden in suitcases out of airports, including Manchester Airport

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Toddler set to bag all 214 Wainwright fells before he turns four this month
A TODDLER is set to climb complete all 214 Cumbrian mountains celebrated by renowned climber, Alfred Wainwright, before he turns four.

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Uke club smashes world record for longest jam session in Barons Quay all-nighter
Northwich Ukulele Club's marathon jam lasted 36 hours at Barons Quay, smashing the previous record of 30 hours and one minute.

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Drivers warned of upcoming 12-day road closure for new electricity connections
The closure order was published by Cheshire West and Chester Council (CWAC) on Thursday, October 1.  

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 11:23:02 +0100
Northwich biomethane plant set for approval despite odour concerns
Lostock Gralam biomethane plant recommended for approval despite odour concerns, processing 177,000 tonnes of food waste yearly for the gas grid.

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 09:50:00 +0100
Say hello to the Mid Cheshire babies born in September 2026
IT is time to welcome the latest precious bunch of newborns calling Mid Cheshire their first home.

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Shoplifter with supermarket ban struck seven times in seven months at same store
John Skilling was on a suspended sentence for older offences, along with a supermarket ban, at the time of the newer offences from February to September.

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Coroner warns lack of eating disorder guidance awareness could risk future deaths
A coroner has raised concerns over a lack of awareness of eating disorder guidance among A&E staff at Leighton Hospital after the death of an anorexic woman.

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Opinion: Two towns, one name – the Northwich nobody talks about
I spent the past few days (September 26 to September 30) at the Labour Party conference in Liverpool, less than an hour up the road from Northwich.

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New evening ceramics classes to launch at town's adult college
Winsford adults can get creative after new evening ceramics courses were launched in response to local demand

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 09:51:07 +0100
Parish councillor says homes proposed near hospital are about ‘half a new town’
A local council fighting against plans for nearly 4,000 homes in the open countryside is arranging a parish poll amid fears Leighton is becoming a ‘new town’.

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:35:00 +0100
Jet2 unveils Christmas market breaks from Liverpool Airport
JET2 has announced new Christmas market flights.

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Worker-owned pub launches matchday club with free half-time pints of local beers
The Gate in Winsford is offering football fans a free half-time pint through its new Footy Club rewards scheme.

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Codeine-addicted woman used fake name and prescription to con pharmacy for the drug
Ellen Khoshtinat previously pleaded guilty to submitting false prescription to the Lloyds Pharmacy in Northwich

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New driving test swap rules set to make life easier for learners in force from today
Learner drivers in Northwich could find swapping test dates easier from October as new DVSA rules come into effect

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Two men hit with community orders after violence at two town centre venues
Both Connor Hooks and Sean Tierney were involved in a first incident at The Gate Inn before the latter was involved in a further incident at The Hive.

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Primary school headteacher and mum brave 100ft abseil to support hospice
Rachel Jones, the headteacher at Kingsley St John's Primary School, and her mum Ann Loyden took on the challenge at Wirral's Leasowe Lighthouse.

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Guardian camera club members capture stunning snaps of water
WATER has been captured on camera by members of the Guardian Camera Club.

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Letter: 'If you think Northwich has a market, you're being fooled - we demand better'
Described as 'blending tradition and modernity' on its website, Northwich Market brings together a mix of food, drink, retail, and specialist businesses in what is potentially a major boost for traders all over the town.

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Drivers warned of four-day major road closure with estimated 34-min diversion
Cheshire East Council (CEC) has announced a temporary closure of Knutsford Road, Cranage, between Middlewich Road and the county boundary, to allow Cheshire East Highways to carry out road marking works.

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:44:36 +0100
Green light to bulldoze bungalows for new homes despite tenants’ objections
A social housing company has been given the go-ahead to bulldoze 44 bungalows and replace them with 77 affordable homes despite objections from Bollington Town Council and elderly residents facing ‘eviction’.

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0100
New campaign urges patients to bring regular medicines to hospital when admitted
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has launched the campaign to support patient safety, improve care, and reduce waste.

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Immersive show Our Story with David Attenborough set to be shown at Chester Zoo
Chester Zoo is set to show the popular immersive production narrated by Sir David Attenborough, which is heading north for the first time.

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Mid Cheshire Green Voices: Verdin Park campaign enters new stage with consultation
It has been a busy few months for the Friends of Verdin Park.

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
State-of-the-art sensory space opens at Manchester Airport
A new sensory room has opened at an airport to support passengers with non-visible disabilities.

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:30:00 +0100
Manchester Airport passengers can catch later trains after flight delays
Manchester Airport passengers delayed by flights can now catch trains up to three hours later at no extra cost.

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:27:33 +0100
New local media planning tool Raid launches today
The local news media sector's new audience measurement platform Regional Audience Intelligence Data (Raid) has officially launched today, enabling media planners to see local more clearly.

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:24:24 +0100
Young advocate wins Centrepoint Award for her work to change the care system
A 22-year-old advocate from Kent will be recognised for her work to improve the housing system for care leavers at a London awards ceremony this month.

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 13:43:00 +0100
Small village, big reputation: Wine merchant a favourite of Michelin-star restaurants
DeFINE Food & Wine supplies bottles to some of the country's most acclaimed restaurants, including five holding three Michelin stars.

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Urgent search for winner of £1m Lotto ticket bought in Cheshire
Urgent search for someone who has won £1m on a Lotto ticket bought in Cheshire East

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Musical pair heading to national talent show final with their three-piece band
Northwich social care workers' band The Leaping Frogs reaches Care Sector’s Got Talent final at Birmingham NEC on October 7, celebrating inclusive music.

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 11:51:00 +0100
Send us photos of your Mid Cheshire babies born in September 2026
HAVE you welcomed a new bundle of joy into your family this month?

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 09:00:00 +0100
Woman admits dangerous driving on rural road on day of trial for offence
Sophie Quirk, then of Winsford, was behind the wheel of a Vauxhall Corsa on Saturday, April 18.

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Town's police station gets new assignment after force abandons stalled sale plan
Cheshire Police has confirmed the former station will be brought back into use by staff after failing to find a suitable buyer.

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Drivers warned to plan ahead of upcoming road closure with 24-minute diversion
DRIVERS are being warned of road closure and diversion in Allostock with the potential to cause high levels of disruption.

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Spooky Halloween-themed artisan market to feature more than 30 stalls and live music
Winsford Artisan Market returns to Civic Square on October 3 with 30-plus stalls, Halloween treats, street food, crafts, live music and free kids’ slime decorating.

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