Northwich Guardian

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Inquest into death of man in crash with unknown vehicle
Kevin Lloyd died at Leighton Hospital on May 25 after a crash on the northbound carriageway on May 23.

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Volunteers sought for libraries for Summer Reading Challenge
Cheshire West and Chester Council is in need of over-13s to support staff over the summer holidays.

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0100
First customers welcomed through the doors at town's new B&M superstore
Discount retailer B&M has officially opened its new premises in Winsford on the former Fountain Court site.

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Drink-driving woman banned after being caught more than three times the limit
Sarah Berrisford, of London Road, Davenham, appeared at Chester Magistrates Court on Tuesday, June 10, to learn her fate after previously admitting the offence.

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0100
'Neighbour from hell', 71, stole items worth 'thousands' from her victim's home
Elaine Kelly, of Mount Pleasant Road in Davenham, was sentenced to a 12-month community order at Chester Magistrates Court on Friday, June 6.

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 13:15:00 +0100
Serial burglar broke into fitness studio only to make off with just £15
Jonathan Heron, of Northwich, broke into CB Fitness on Chester Way on Sunday, June 1.

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 13:00:00 +0100
Supermarket now open to shoppers at ex-community centre
Heron Foods opened on the site of Winsford Neighbourhood Centre, or The Edge, on Thursday, June 5.

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 13:00:00 +0100
Pamper day and garden party among activities as care home opens doors to community
Acorn Meadow Care Home in Northwich will host a series of events as part of Care Home Open Week.

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 12:30:00 +0100
College fined £40k after teen student cuts off three fingers with disc saw
Reaseheath College admitted breaching heath and safety laws after second-year horticulture student, Aaron McGuire, suffered life-changing injuries when his hand came into contact with the mitre saw's cutting disk.

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 11:41:35 +0100
Inquests into deaths of two riders in crash at circuit
Owen Jenner and Shane Richardson were among 11 men who were involved in the crash at Oulton Park on May 5.

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Historians appeal for help to shine a light on town's 162-year railway heritage
Set for this autumn at Weaver Hall Museum and Workhouse, the exhibition curators are keen to talk to anyone who can shed light on railway life in Northwich in years gone by.

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Town's ever-growing LGBTQ+ Pride festival is returning for third year
WINSFORD’S ever-growing Pride festival is returning for a third year.

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Thousands of Winsford homes could be missing out on better broadband service
THOUSANDS of Winsford homes and businesses could be missing out on a better broadband service, a telecom company has warned.

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 10:49:46 +0100
Lucky residents celebrating £1,000 Postcode Lottery win
THERE is a Postcode Lottery win near Northwich this morning, Wednesday.

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 16:34:25 +0100
Proposal for affordable housing estate in open countryside
Plans have been submitted for 55 affordable homes in the open countryside at Winterley.

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 16:26:29 +0100
Special school given go-ahead to expand and increase pupil numbers
A special school will soon be able to cater for an extra 34 pupils after being the given the go-ahead to expand.

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 16:08:41 +0100
MP, school and villagers call on council for safety measures on busy village road
A local MP, head teacher and villagers are calling for traffic calming measures and a crackdown on speeding drivers to protect schoolchildren and residents on a busy village road.

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 15:26:41 +0100
Police searching for wanted man over breach of court order
Martin Connors is wanted for breaching a court order.

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 13:00:00 +0100
Four of UK’s top 100 restaurants are less than half an hour from Mid Cheshire
Four of UK’s top 100 restaurants are less than half an hour from Mid Cheshire

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 13:00:00 +0100
Paedophile amassed and shared huge collection of child sexual abuse images
Connor Johnson, of Stephenson Walk, Winsford, appeared at Chester Crown Court on June 6 for sentencing on seven indecent image charges.

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Andrew Cooper: 'Children across our salt towns deserve the best start in life'
The fight against child poverty drove me to get involved in politics in my 20s, it drove me to stand for election, and it continues to drive me today.

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Thieves steal booze and cash from Indian restaurants in crime spree across region
Mohammed Alam and Faysul Alam both stole from The Indian, in Northwich, while the former also struck at Anmol, in Warrington, and the latter also struck at The Royal Oak, in Walsall.

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Volunteer Sienna, 14, recognised for her efforts helping disabled horse riders
Sienna Clarke has been volunteering at Reaseheath Equestrian Centre  while completing the bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award (DofE).

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 17:51:56 +0100
Plans for special school at council's former HQ in limbo because of government
Plans for improving special needs provision for children are in limbo because the government has not made a decision on Cheshire East’s proposal to convert its former HQ into a school, a councillor said.

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 17:35:01 +0100
‘Faceless’ companies hosting porn and self-harm material ‘must be held to account’
Cheshire East must support families who are campaigning against ‘faceless’ companies which allow pornographic and self-harm material on their platforms, a councillor has said.

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 17:12:34 +0100
Fears council could reduce safe accommodation places for domestic abuse victims
Cheshire East has been asked to provide evidence of a fall in domestic abuse amid concerns it could reduce the number of safe accommodation places for victims by a quarter.

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 17:15:00 +0100
Caring schoolgirl Eliza donates locks for ill children who have lost their hair
Davenham Primary School pupil Eliza Wood was inspired to help the Little Princess Trust

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 16:59:08 +0100
Council admits it ‘got it wrong’ in funding dispute with domestic abuse charity
Cheshire East has admitted it 'got it wrong’ following a dispute with the domestic abuse charity My CWA over funding for safe accommodation for victims.

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 15:30:00 +0100
SEND parents 'are now being listened to' as survey helps shape future services
The findings of a survey of families with children who have special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) is helping to shape future services.

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 10:50:00 +0100
Pensioners warned over returning winter fuel payment text scam
PENSIONERS are being warned of a winter fuel scam aimed at tricking them into handing over their banking details.

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 15:56:45 +0100
14 beautiful Cheshire gardens opening in June for you to explore
There are 22 Cheshire gardens opening in June 2025 as part of the National Garden Scheme

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 17:15:26 +0100
Awards for schools that are above national trend regarding equality in sport
Darnhall girls celebrate award for showcasing equality in school sport

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 17:00:00 +0100
Father’s Day 2025: Share a photo of the day you became a dad
IT’S a day you’ll never forget and will always have a special place in your heart – the day you became a dad.

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 09:43:46 +0100
Man charged with causing death by dangerous driving after fatal car crash
Adam Boulton, 36, of Stoke-on-Trent, has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving.

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 16:00:00 +0100
Historic Cheshire hotel recruiting new leadership team ahead of ownership switch
Operations at The Vicarage, in Cranage near Holmes Chapel, had been overseen by Condor Hotels after its previous ownership - Flat Cap Hotels - went into administration in 2024.

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 10:07:43 +0100
Police name man charged with drug dealing after Audi stopped in town
Vincent Parkes, formerly of Adlington Drive, was subsequently charged with two counts of possession with intent to supply Class A drugs (heroin and cocaine).

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Drug dealer avoids jail despite fleeing on bicycle from pursuing police
Bradley Axford was stopped by police officers on London Road for riding a black bicycle through a red light in January 2023.

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 15:00:00 +0100
'Head-banging' tunes aplenty as theatre group set to take audiences back to school
Knutsford-based Together for Theatre Productions has revealed its next major show will be 'School of Rock - The Musical'.

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 13:07:23 +0100
Council staff facing online abuse urged to seek support
Cheshire West has updated its social media policy with a raft of new suggestions and measures.

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Pool-loving mayor kicks off year of fundraising with one-day 14-pub challenge
The 58-year-old plans to pack a lot into his year as Winsford’s first citizen, including raising money for his nominated charities, St Luke’s Hospice, and 4Louis, which supports families who have lost a child.

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0100
'Pure joy on their faces' - Young Cheshire carers given holiday of a lifetime
Nearly 50 young carers from Cheshire enjoyed a much-needed getaway to France, courtesy of Eurocamp and its official charity partner Cheshire Young Carers.

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 13:08:39 +0100
Proposal for 85 affordable homes in open countryside
Plans have been submitted for 85 affordable homes in the open countryside at Crewe.

Sun, 08 Jun 2025 17:00:00 +0100
Share your Father’s Day messages to dads who have sadly passed away
WHEN you’ve lost a loved one, birthdays, Christmas and other special events can be a difficult time.

Sun, 08 Jun 2025 07:00:00 +0100
Share a message for your dad on Father’s Day and tell us why they’re so special
WHAT makes your dad special? What puts him head and shoulders above the rest?

Sun, 08 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Death notices and funeral announcements from 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, 08 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Cheshire castle is set to host entertaining Taskmaster challenges
Beeston Castle near Northwich will transform into a playful battleground this summer as it hosts Taskmaster-themed challenges.

Sun, 08 Jun 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, 08 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +0100
Look inside: Cheshire country house sitting on former Crown Estate land up for sale
A country house in Delamere, with its own indoor swimming pool and sauna, is on the market for a guide price of £3.25 million.

Sun, 08 Jun 2025 10:26:00 +0100
A woodland walk to try in one of Cheshire's mightiest forests
What better time to step out into the warm, welcoming countryside of Cheshire

Sat, 07 Jun 2025 16:00:00 +0100
Landscapers 'delighted' after 'last-minute' RHS Chelsea entry scoops gold meal
The team from Luxe Exteriors had to work night and day to complete the British Red Cross’s entry at RHS Chelsea, called the Here for Humanity Garden.

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