Northwich Guardian
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Entry open to take on Cheshire 10k runs to help children living with cancer
The Joshua Tree named charity partner for Nantwich 10k and Northwich 10k 2026, supporting families affected by childhood cancer. Sign up to run and fundraise.
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000'Violent' man shoved woman's head towards bathroom counter in 'serious attack'
Lee Fairfield, of Hayes Drive, had been arguing with the woman at an address in Northwich in the early hours of Saturday, August 23, last year.
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Plans approved for up to 83 riverside homes plus revamped marina at shipyard
Cheshire West and Chester planners have backed a project to build a marina building at the site off Saxons Lane.
Sun, 18 Jan 2026 10:34:59 +0000Lucky Winsford residents celebrate People’s Postcode Lottery win
Residents in one area of Winsford have won the People’s Postcode Lottery this weekend.
Sun, 18 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +0000The small artisan business which started life in a Northwich kitchen
HUSBAND and wife Lotty and Paul Headford produce more than 40 seasonings, rubs, curry blends and flavoured sea salts and olive oils.
Sun, 18 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Readers reveal 11 of the best food spots across Mid Cheshire
OUR readers have been sharing the best cafes, pubs, and takeaways in Mid Cheshire.
Sun, 18 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Vibrant market town with bags of North country charm ideal for cosy winter break
In the heart of the awe-inspiring Lune Valley, Kirkby Lonsdale has everything from relaxed cafés and stylish bars and bistros to AA-rosette awarded restaurants and cosy country pubs.
Sun, 18 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Behind the scenes at the Cheshire centre saving seal pups
AT RSPCA Stapeley Grange, caring for seal pups is one of the most demanding aspects of the centre’s work.
Sun, 18 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Death notices and funeral announcements in the Northwich & Winsford Guardian
The Northwich & Winsford Guardian publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have died.
Sun, 18 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Drivers warned of ongoing week-long road closure for sewerage repairs
Main Road closed on Friday, January 16, at the junction with Jack Lane, at the request of United Utilities.
Sun, 18 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000Latest planning applications around Northwich and Winsford
EACH week Cheshire West and Chester Council receives and makes decisions on planning applications across the borough.
Sun, 18 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000Check out this stunning country house for sale at £1.5m in Cheshire
A country house in Allostock is for sale, set within approximately eight acres of gardens, paddocks, and woodland.
Sat, 17 Jan 2026 13:00:00 +0000Mum and daughter slimmers join forces to shed remarkable 7.5st together
Both mum and daughter attend the Winsford Academy Slimming World group, run by consultant Cath Murphy, which meets on Saturday mornings at 8.30am and 10am.
Sat, 17 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000Green light for running repairs planned for historic hall bought by HS2
Stanthorne Hall near Middlewich was subject to a compulsory purchase order as part of the northern leg of HS2.
Sat, 17 Jan 2026 07:33:00 +0000'I miss my family' - Kym Marsh on her villain era and the tough part of touring
'I think I'm in my villain era,' says Kym Marsh with a suitably wicked laugh.
Sat, 17 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Work begins on £4.5m upgrade to nearly 10km of water mains with new pipeline
United Utilities begins £4.5m upgrade of water mains in Cheshire, replacing 9.8km of pipes to boost drinking water reliability and reduce leaks.
Sat, 17 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Council rejects idea to use 'recovered' £36k Cemetery Board money to renovate lodge
At current rental prices, Cemetery Lodge, on Chester Road, could generate around £9,600 a year in revenue for the town rented on the open market.
Sat, 17 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Wild swimmer takes ‘soothing’ solo dip in frozen lake in eight below zero weather
Autumn Lea took the plunge as the sun went down on Monday, January 5, as the whole country was gripped by the deepest cold snap seen this winter.
Sat, 17 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Swing bridge set to close for one week with pedestrians bussed around via motorway
Sutton Weaver Swing Bridge, which turns 100 years old this year, will close at 12.01am on Sunday, February 15, and remain closed 24 hours a day until it reopens at 12.01am on Sunday February 22.
Sat, 17 Jan 2026 14:00:00 +0000Care company leader in Northwich appointed to chair national association board
Ruth Brown, COO of Home Instead, appointed chair of the British Franchise Association board - only the second woman since 1977.
Sat, 17 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000Golf club presents Christmas donation to the Salvation Army
Antrobus Golf Club donates £1,000 from Christmas raffle to the Salvation Army, supporting community welfare work in the region during winter.
Sat, 17 Jan 2026 12:55:00 +0000Discovering the Alpine city rewriting the Christmas getaway
In recent years, the Christmas market pilgrimage has followed a familiar route. Disenchanted with the half-hearted stalls and lukewarm mulled wine back home, British visitors decamp to the continent instead.
Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:30:00 +0000Police name alleged burglar charged with stealing from sandwich shop charity box
Police were called to Turner's Sandwich Bar at around 5am on Thursday, January 15, where it was discovered cash from the till, staff tip jar, and a charity box was missing.
Fri, 16 Jan 2026 13:16:13 +0000Crash between tractor and car sees trapped casualty cut out by firefighters
Part of the B5074 was closed following the smash which saw fire engines from Middlewich and Crewe, plus police and ambulances, called out at 11.43am on Friday, January 16.
Fri, 16 Jan 2026 10:01:00 +0000Bespak: Advancing sustainable solutions to helping people breathe
Bespak are a global contract development and manufacturing organisation (CDMO) focused on inhaled and nasal drug delivery devices and drug-device combination products
Fri, 16 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Peaceful protesters at animal testing lab could be jailed thanks to 'sneaky' new law
PEACEFUL protesters at an animal testing laboratory near Alderley Edge could be jailed now a ‘sneaky’ new government proposal has been voted into law.
Fri, 16 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Boyhood pals form musical partnership after chance meeting 40 years on
Jonathan Plant, from Kingsmead, had not seen his boyhood pal, Philip Lightfoot, since both were living in Winsford in their early 20s.
Fri, 16 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Man gambled away £19k he conned from seven victims using fake Barclays scheme
A FORMER Winsford man who gambled away nearly £20,000 of money given to him to invest will only have to pay a quarter back.
Fri, 16 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Cheshire Police officer banned from profession over ‘assault’ on work night out
A CHESHIRE Police officer has been banned from the profession over her behaviour on a work night out.
Fri, 16 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Care home joins campaign to banish the blues with 'Brew Monday'
Acorn Meadow Care Home in Northwich hosts a Brew Monday event with Samaritans on January 19, offering tea, chat, and support for mental wellbeing.
Fri, 16 Jan 2026 17:21:30 +0000Driver jailed after police find £4m of cocaine stashed in van during M6 stop
A DRIVER caught with £4m-worth of cocaine in the back of his van has been jailed for nine years today.
Fri, 16 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000What will the weather be like in Mid Cheshire this weekend?
Here's your weekend weather forecast from the Met Office
Fri, 16 Jan 2026 17:10:00 +0000Controversial 'safety works' proposed for reservoir narrowly refused
Controversial plans by Cheshire East Council to undertake disputed ‘safety’ works at Poynton Pool reservoir have been narrowly refused.
Thu, 15 Jan 2026 13:22:17 +0000Police slam 'reckless' intruders for destruction of stone walls at Tatton Park
RECKLESS intruders have left a trail of destruction at Tatton Park.
Thu, 15 Jan 2026 16:33:50 +0000Warning over scam email duping council tax payers into handing over bank details
Cheshire West and Chester Council (CWAC) says fraudsters are targeting households’ financial information by asking for their council tax details
Thu, 15 Jan 2026 13:00:00 +0000Cheshire College hosts first-ever inter-school challenge cup
Year 10 pupils from Cheshire schools competed at Cheshire College’s first Future Minds Challenge Cup, testing skills in maths, business, law, and more.
Thu, 15 Jan 2026 11:03:45 +0000Police name man charged with driving on false plates and having weapon
Police in Northwich have named a man charged with possessing a weapon and driving on false number plates after a stop check in Bartington.
Thu, 15 Jan 2026 09:35:24 +0000Head-on crash between two vehicles sees trapped passenger rescued by firefighters
One fire engine from Middlewich and the station’s rapid response vehicle responded to reports of a head-on crash on Coal Pit Lane at 8.10pm on Wednesday, January 14.
Thu, 15 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Ban for careless driver who caused crash which seriously injured motorcyclist
Christine Spark, of Harrogate, North Yorkshire, was in an Audi A4 which was in a collision with a Triumph Speed Triple RS on Warrington Road on June 10, 2024.
Thu, 15 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Flats plan for former town centre office back on the cards after initial refusal
THE conversion of a former town centre office into a block of five flats is back on the cards after initially being refused.
Thu, 15 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Couple revive restaurant as the bar and distillery of their dreams
Anna Williams and John Whitlow are breathing life back into what was Chime, in Hartford, and is soon to be Whillows Bar & Distillery.
Thu, 15 Jan 2026 14:30:00 +0000'Fantastic and innovative' eco-friendly hillside house plans get green light
Plans for an eco-friendly house set into the hillside at Bosley have been given the green light with councillors praising the ‘fantastic’ and ‘innovative’ scheme.
Thu, 15 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Elvis tribute act puts on 'lively show' for Northwich care home
Daneside Court Care Home in Northwich celebrated Elvis Presley’s birthday with a performance by tribute artist Dave Bushell.
Thu, 15 Jan 2026 15:00:00 +0000Report says one in five emergency callers in North West get alternative care
Nearly one in five emergency 999 callers are now being directed to alternative care without an ambulance.
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 13:30:00 +0000Man, 90, dies from head injury after falling while out walking at night
An inquest was held at Cheshire Coroner’s Court in Warrington on Wednesday, January 14, due to the unnatural nature of his death.
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 16:11:35 +0000Cheshire Police attend A-road for crash between car and van
The incident was on the main road near Lostock Gralam at around midday today, Wednesday.
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 13:00:00 +0000Buy-and-sell shop celebrates 15 years in business on town's high street
Cash Generator in Northwich offers an over-the-counter buying service for jewellery, computers, games consoles, musical instruments, phones, watches, gold coins, and all sorts of other things, which it then sells on either online or instore.
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 13:00:00 +0000Mint condition collectable honouring town's haulage heritage appears on auction site
TRANSPORT buffs and collectors in Northwich have a chance to own a quirky, mint condition piece of the town’s haulage heritage.
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 13:00:00 +0000Cheshire West libraries launch wellbeing week to boost winter mood
Cheshire West and Chester Council's Health and Wellbeing Week will run from Monday, January 19, to Sunday, January 25.
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 12:18:17 +0000Post Office statement on structural issue as main road shut
Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service and Cheshire Police were no longer on scene after attending at around 3pm yesterday, Tuesday.