Northwich Guardian

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0100
CCTV to be installed at 'eyesore' church hall after fly-tipped wasted removed
St John’s Hartford’s Mission Room, on Romanes Street, is described as an ‘eyesore’ by Winnington and Castle ward councillor, Arthur Neil.

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 09:53:02 +0100
Closure after car crashes into telegraph pole on main road
The emergency services were on Nantwich Road, Minshull Vernon, at around 4pm yesterday, Wednesday.

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Ban for teacher who was 'dishonest' about dismissals after allegations
Gary Feldman, a teacher of four decades, was dismissed by the Oaks Academy, near Crewe, and then by the Rudheath Senior Academy in the year to January 2024.

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Manager avoids jail despite stealing more than £30k from workplace over six months
Michelle Glover stole a substantial sum from Liquid Metering Instruments Ltd in six monthly payments from March 2024.

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0100
'Significant' milestone for new hospital as Government rubber-stamps huge investment
The Department of Health and Social Care confirmed that hundreds of millions of pounds of funding would be used to redevelop the Leighton Hospital site.

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 14:00:00 +0100
New plans revealed for next chapter in life of town’s ‘most iconic and loved’ store
NEW plans have been revealed for the next chapter in the life of Northwich’s ‘most iconic and loved’ department store.

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 13:00:00 +0100
Free guidebook explores how town's industrial past shapes its natural present
A NEW free guidebook exploring how Northwich’s industrial heritage has shaped its landscape, wildflowers, and trees has been published.

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Parish council 'very sorry' after 1,000 children's book dumped into skip
The books were dumped outside the Venue Community Centre on Gadbrook Road on Monday, March 24, sparking outrage among some passers-by who got into the skip to save them.

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Retired nurse who laced horse's breakfast with rat poison busted by CCTV
Christine Campey, of Caldwell's Gate Lane, was caught on CCTV slipping rat poison into a horse’s feed at a livery yard on May 16, 2023.

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Man on sex offender's register after collecting indecent images of children
Mark Henderson, of Grove Avenue, appeared at Chester Magistrates Court on April 14 for sentencing on three charges.

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Andrew Cooper: 'I'm proud of the difference Parliament can make when united'
In recent weeks the Government has been trying to work with British Steel’s Chinese owner, Jingye, to put steelmaking in Scunthorpe on to a sustainable footing, and to help the company transition to greener processes.

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 14:00:00 +0100
Kind-hearted schoolchildren donate 52kg of Easter eggs to treat struggling families
Pupils at Whitegate CofE Primary School held a special non-uniform day at the end of the spring term, with children each bringing in a chocolate Easter egg.

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 13:55:59 +0100
Inquest opens after mum-of-three dies following crash with fire engine on 999 call
Judy Lea died after her Lexus NX car was involved in a collision with a fire engine responding to a 999 call, Cheshire Coroners’ Court heard on Wednesday, April 16.

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 17:34:35 +0100
Council ‘worried about child obesity’ approves burger bar next to new youth zone
Cheshire East has given the go-ahead for a new burger bar next door to Crewe Youth Zone despite acknowledging in its planning policy that health experts recommend restricting hot food takeaways around schools.

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 17:15:06 +0100
Residents clash with council amid safety concerns over new park entrance
Crewe residents are furious with Cheshire East over plans for a new park entrance which they say will increase anti-social behaviour near their homes and put children’s safety at risk.

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 17:04:36 +0100
Golf centre seeks permission to serve up padel as new sporting offer
A golf centre has applied for planning permission for four padel courts on part of a former nine-hole course which became unviable after some of the land was purchased for the Poynton Relief Road.

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 13:14:21 +0100
'Vengeful' murderer to serve at least 18 years for killing dad-of-three with knife
Matthew Higgins stabbed drinking partner David Eaton with a kitchen knife on September 28, 2024.

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 17:00:00 +0100
Two arrested on suspicion of drug dealing in stop-and-search
Cheshire Police said they were in the area in response to reports of a range of anti-social behaviour.

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 09:15:00 +0100
Fears raised after long Covid services are withdrawn
The hubs were set up in the aftermath of the pandemic to help those suffering from after-effects of Covid-19.

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 07:00:00 +0100
Middlewich salon takes double honours at regional hair and beauty awards
A MIDDLEWICH salon has proved to be a cut above the rest after scooping two regional hair industry awards.

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Mums take on epic 21-mile swim challenge to help get Jacob treatment in the US
Dominique Kay and Dawn McManus have raised more than £1,300 towards Jacob Hopkins' fundraising campaign by swimming the length of the English Channel.

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 10:00:08 +0100
Recap: Murderer Matthew Higgins handed life sentence with minimum 18-year term
Matthew Higgins is to be sentenced for the murder of David Eaton.

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Council announces extension of domestic abuse refuge contract
A council has pledged to improve domestic abuse support services with the help of a charity.

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 07:41:58 +0100
M6 lanes to remain closed until tonight after huge lorry fire on motorway
The M6 is currently closed between junctions 22 for Winwick and 23 for Haydock as emergency services tackle a huge lorry fire on the motorway.

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Man smashed car windscreen with axe and chased occupant in road rage retaliation
TWO men have avoided jail despite their involvement in a road rage retaliation incident which saw a car windscreen smashed with axe.

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 18:00:00 +0100
Did you welcome one of the 239 babies born at Leighton Hospital in March?
Did you welcome one of the 239 babies born at Leighton Hospital in March?

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 15:50:00 +0100
Police investigating after vulnerable man, 21, mugged at knifepoint
POLICE are investigating after a vulnerable young man was mugged at knifepoint and had his phone stolen.

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 13:00:00 +0100
Creative retreat near Northwich to be transformed into woodland
A creative retreat near Northwich is being transformed into a woodland.

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 11:45:06 +0100
Police target 5 Northwich and Winsford ‘cash-intensive businesses’ in crackdown
BARBERS and other ‘cash-intensive’ businesses in Northwich and Winsford have been targeted by police and other law enforcement officers during a three-week crackdown on high street crime.

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Catholic high school praised by Church inspectors for quality of its spiritual life
In its most recent inspection by the Catholic School Inspectorate (CSI) on February 26 and 27, St Nicholas Catholic High School was judged ‘Good’ overall, but ‘Outstanding’ for its Catholic life and mission, and collective worship.

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0100
Tenant confirmed for Ashton Hayes's Golden Lion pub restoration
Following a 12-year closure, The Golden Lion, in Ashton Hayes, will see the appointment of Lance Warburton as its new tenant as the pub gears up to reopen.

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0100
‘One-stop shop’ for household bills launched by former CEO of UKCM
Emma Elston successfully ran Winsford-based UKCM for 25 years before selling it in 2023.

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 17:27:51 +0100
Plans for affordable apartments for older people on site where housing refused
Plans have been submitted for 74 affordable apartments for older people on a Maw Green site where three housing schemes have previously been refused.

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 16:58:49 +0100
Residents oppose HMO plans saying crime and anti-social behaviour is increasing
Residents are objecting to plans to convert a Crewe family home into a house in multiple occupation with some claiming crime and violence has rocketed since other properties became HMOs.

Sun, 13 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Ex-Roberts Bakery worker snapped pic of colleague's intimate photo of girlfriend
A FORMER bakery line manager in Northwich will face ‘all options in sentencing’ next month after he admitted sharing an intimate picture without permission.

Sun, 13 Apr 2025 10:28:10 +0100
Firefighters in attendance for fire in Delamere Forest
Firefighters attended the scene off Station Road at around 6.40pm on Saturday.

Sun, 13 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Death notices and funeral announcements in the Northwich & Winsford Guardian
Every week, the Northwich & Winsford Guardian publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have died.

Sun, 13 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +0100
Latest planning applications and decisions around Northwich and Winsford
EACH week Cheshire West and Chester Council receives and makes decisions on planning applications across the borough.

Sun, 13 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +0100
Stunning eight-bedroom country home with pool on the market for nearly £3m
A stunning eight-bedroom country home, complete with a pool and outdoor entertainment area, is on the market for nearly £3 million.

Sun, 13 Apr 2025 07:55:00 +0100
5 beautiful Cheshire gardens opening in April for you to explore
There are seven Cheshire gardens opening in April 2025 as part of the National Garden Scheme

Sat, 12 Apr 2025 13:00:00 +0100
Couple's second-hand bookshop now open in town centre
Annie Olsen and Tim Olsen, of Winsford, set up Cover2Cover at the start of the week on Witton Street.

Sat, 12 Apr 2025 10:09:58 +0100
Cheshire Police seize off-road bikes in day of action at forest
Their post on social media said the police also seized two vans during the day of action at the forest yesterday, Friday.

Sat, 12 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Pensioners in Mid Cheshire to get £470 boost as Government commits to triple lock
By committing to the pension triple lock, the Government will increase the basic and new state pension by 4.1 per cent.

Sat, 12 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Outstanding special school joins top academy trust for new SEND hub venture
Hebden Green School, on Woodford Lane, is a leading light in the world of special education, and by becoming Cheshire Academies Trust’s 11th school, hopes to extend the impact of its vast knowledge and experience to primary schools all over the cou...

Sat, 12 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Serial offender back behind bars after taking kitchen knife to town centre
Jamie Riley appeared at Chester Crown Court on Tuesday, April 8, to answer for his crimes.

Sat, 12 Apr 2025 13:00:00 +0100
Variety show featuring Justin Moorhouse and Tim McInerny to benefit Winsford charity
CELEBS including top comic Justin Moorhouse, TV superstar Jim Carter and veteran actor Tim McInerny are coming to Cheshire as part of a variety show benefiting a Winsford charity.

Sat, 12 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +0100
'Morning of fun and games' as church to host Easter Extravaganza event
Christ Church, Greenbank, will be holding an Easter Extravaganza on Saturday, April 19, from 10am to 11.30am.

Sat, 12 Apr 2025 07:00:00 +0100
Here are 28 dog friendly pubs in Mid Cheshire perfect for a pit stop
DO you want to make the most of the spring sunshine?

Sat, 12 Apr 2025 07:00:00 +0100
The Northwich day nursery where children are treated like one of the family
FOR 13 years, Little Weavers has provided wrap around childcare for children aged between three months and five years.

Sat, 12 Apr 2025 19:00:00 +0100
Who won Gladiators 2025? See the male and female who were crowned winners
Gym owner Amanda Wah and gymnastics coach Joe Fishburn have been crowned the winners of Gladiators 2025.

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