Northwich Guardian
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Teammates honour late football coach with Royal Marines' ‘brutal’ endurance test
Beloved football coach, Bob Fullwood, a newsagent from Winnington and dad to one of the lads, Scott Fullwood, died in 2020 aged 69 after a short cancer battle.
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Inquest into death of man 'on fire' in incident at his home
Ian Newport died of several serious injuries in hospital on the same day as an incident on Saturday, March 14.
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Man sentenced for stabbing his dad three times with kitchen knife
Martin Mew, then 37, stabbed Douglas Mew, then 67, at their home on March 9 last year.
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000'Inadequate' care home has a new name and a new owner amid special measures
Park Homes UK Ltd's Winsford Grange Care Home is now SAS Care Group Ltd's Lake Side Nursing Home.
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Family-run car dealership scoops first league award in 20-year history
Oakmere Mazda Northwich, based on Manchester Road, won awards at the Mazda All Star Awards.
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Covid reflection spaces mark six years since opening across borough
Covid Reflections memorial green spaces at Winsford Marina and Marbury Park in Northwich have marked six years since opening
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000See striking places of worship captured by Camera Club members
PLACES of worship have been captured on camera by members of the Guardian Camera Club.
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 17:08:49 +0000Plans lodged to flatten garage and build block of flats
An application has been lodged with Cheshire West and Chester Council to demolish the garage off High Street.
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0000Ancient artifact found in town depicts Rome's most hated and tyrannical emperor
The rare copper coin, discovered in Northwich, dates from between the years 50AD and 70AD, and displays the face of the infamous Nero Augustus.
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +000018-month pub ban for customer who attacked staff trying to escort him off premises
Neil Parry, of London Road, Holmes Chapel, appeared at Crewe Magistrates Court on Monday, March 23, for sentencing on three counts of assault by beating.
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:28:22 +0000Shortlist of groups bidding for cash grants up to £5k at annual council giveaway
Winsford Decides, organised by the town council, sees £25,000 given back to support local groups, charities, and non-profit organisations, split up into grants of between £250 and £5,000.
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 08:25:28 +0000Firefighters called to tackle ‘out of control’ burn at risk of spreading
One fire engine from Northwich fire station responded to a call to a property on Gallowsclough Lane, off Fingerpost Lane, in Norley at 3.35pm on Tuesday, March 24.
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Man did double the speed limit in police pursuit while on drugs
Callum Evans, of Northwich, was in an Audi S3 late last year on Mobberley Road.
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000NHS Trust in bid to be 'centre of excellence' within three years
Mid Cheshire NHS Trust hopes to achieve this status by 2029.
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Free Easter holiday family fun activity a chance to discover town's hidden gems
New Images Youth and Community Centre, on Nixon Drive, is launching its first Easter Treasure Hunt, which gives residents the chance to discover parts of the town they may have never visited, or even knew existed.
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Esther McVey: 'We must ensure rail industry is one women want to choose'
Tatton MP Esther McVey writes a fortnightly column for the Guardian series
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +0000Inquest into death of dad-of-six in crash with crane on motorway
Daniel Hill died on the evening of Tuesday, March 3, on the northbound carriageway of the M6.
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:50:36 +0000Woman found guilty of murdering former partner she met in prison in his Cheshire flat
Prestatyn woman Aurin Makepeace has been found guilty of murdering her former partner, Steven Rothwell, in his flat last summer.
Tue, 24 Mar 2026 12:43:41 +0000One air ambulance in attendance for incident on edge of town centre
The helicopter was on Leicester Street, opposite Kwik Fit, on the morning of Tuesday, March 24.
Tue, 24 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0000Why this four-star hotel in Manchester city centre should be your next getaway
When work gets busy, and the chores pile up, one thing can help push away the stress of everyday life – a city break.
Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0000New police powers to seize livestock-worrying dogs and charge owners for kennelling
POLICE in Cheshire now have the power to seize dogs which worry livestock and charge owners for kennelling them after a new law came into force.
Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0000Pride as independent school shortlisted for national award
The Grange School is in the running for Independent School Operator of the Year at the 2026 EducationInvestor Awards.
Tue, 24 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Proposed 325-home estate one step closer as plans submitted for approval
The location of the proposed development is 53 acres of agricultural land where School Lane meets the A556, close to the village's Blue Bridge.
Tue, 24 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Developer completes construction of affordable homes in place of pub
This multi-phase project dates back several years on the site of what was the Greedy Pig.
Tue, 24 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Firm's free accountancy advice is big boost to businesses
Bennett Brooks in Northwich is offering monthly advice sessions to local businesses.
Tue, 24 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Storage firm donates 50 Easter eggs to St Luke's Hospice
Lock Stock Self Storage gifted the chocolate eggs to St Luke’s Hospice to help spread cheer over the bank holiday weekend.
Tue, 24 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Care home kickstarts the week with music, movement and laughter
The morning began bright and early for residents at Daneside Court Care Home.
Tue, 24 Mar 2026 17:35:16 +0000Planning officers recommend refusal for 22 affordable homes
Plans for 22 affordable homes in Congleton have been recommended for refusal.
Tue, 24 Mar 2026 17:23:47 +0000Concern some schools don’t have time to take up offer of substance misuse lessons
Cheshire East councillors have expressed concern some schools are not taking up a substance misuse education programme with one saying lessons about the harm from drugs are as important as maths.
Tue, 24 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0000Dunham Massey unveils packed 2026 events programme for visitors
National Trust site Dunham Massey has unveiled a packed programme of events for 2026.
Tue, 24 Mar 2026 09:49:00 +0000Ryanair flight from Manchester declares mid-air emergency
A RYANAIR flight has declared a mid-air emergency this morning, Tuesday.
Mon, 23 Mar 2026 13:51:41 +0000Extra buses on Sundays and bank holidays a 'real boost' for weekend travellers
Cheshire East Council (CEC) has announced it is introducing a range of improvements to local weekend services starting on Sunday, March 29.
Mon, 23 Mar 2026 13:52:18 +0000Man banned from road for more than three years for drug-driving
Jamil Shockness-Brown was at the wheel of an Audi A3 on Toft Road on Wednesday, July 23, of last year.
Mon, 23 Mar 2026 12:14:30 +0000Police warning over vehicle relay thefts after Mercedes pick-up targeted
The truck was stolen from outside a home on Chadwick Road, off Warmingham Lane, at 4.47am on Monday, March 23.
Mon, 23 Mar 2026 00:16:57 +0000Drivers warned of two upcoming four- and five-week road closures near high school
DRIVERS in Winsford are being warned of two upcoming road closures near a secondary school set to last up to five weeks.
Mon, 23 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Disney magic helps 'warrior princess' Holly celebrate end of chemotherapy
Holly Hall, from Davenham, had a magical 'bell-ringing'ceremony at Peckforton Castle in Cheshire to mark the end of her chemotherapy treatments.
Mon, 23 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Radio show’s ‘deep dive’ into past brings 2k years of town’s history to life
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Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:24:01 +0000Delight as new town plan rejected but concerns over potential smaller developments
Adlington is celebrating the news the village is no longer on the shortlist of sites for a new town but local councillors fear it could be targeted for smaller housing proposals.
Mon, 23 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0000Week-long celebration to shine spotlight on Cheshire's rich heritage
Cheshire's £4bn visitor economy and rich heritage is set to be celebrated in week-long events for Cheshire Day on March 30.
Sun, 22 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000Meet the Cheshire dad who has worked with Hollywood legends on new Netflix show
Dan Tapster, of Wilmslow, has worked with Steven Spielberg and Morgan Freeman, to create a new Netflix show, The Dinosaurs.
Sun, 22 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Drivers warned of upcoming three-week road closure for power cable replacement
DRIVERS are being warned of an upcoming three-week road closure in Wincham for work on overhead powerlines.
Sun, 22 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Six Mid Cheshire garden centres to visit for a great day out
MID Cheshire has no shortage of garden centres that offer much more than just plants.
Sun, 22 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Death notices and funeral announcements from the Northwich and Winsford Guardian
Every week, the Northwich & Winsford Guardian publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have died.
Sun, 22 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000Latest 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, 22 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000'Iconic' family home which backs onto golf course put on the market for £1.1m
The Gatehouse, in St Mary's Drive, Whitegate, is on the market for £1.1 million in Cheshire.
Sun, 22 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0000Visit Cheshire confirms celebrations confirmed for special county day
Cheshire Day, a celebration of the best in the county, will take place on March 30.
Sun, 22 Mar 2026 06:40:00 +0000Why award-winning chef Aiden Byrne loves having his restaurant in Cheshire
Cheshire has always had a habit of doing things quietly well.
Sat, 21 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0000What it was like feeding highland cows at unique farm experience in Great Budworth
We went to a unique farm experience in Great Budworth where you can get hands on with the animals – here’s what we thought.
Sat, 21 Mar 2026 13:19:00 +0000'Ultimate tribute act' to 90's boyband heartthrobs returns to town's theatre
TAKE That fans in Northwich need only have a little patience as the band’s 'ultimate tribute act' has announced dates for its upcoming tour.
Sat, 21 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0000Manchester Airport new sports bar offers 'incredible' airfield views
A NEW sports bar has opened at Manchester Airport offering ‘incredible’ airfield views from the best vantage point.