Northwich Guardian
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +010015 spectacular Cheshire gardens inspire visitors from miles around
VISITORS were blown away by a feast of colour and inspiration in a Cheshire village.
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 09:22:44 +010025 pictures as mayor sings praises of last weekend's Northwich Music Festival
The Northwich Music Festival was the new name of what was the Verdin Park Music Festival.
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100New KFC first look as restaurant ready to open to fried chicken fanatics this week
The Road One restaurant will be launching at Winsford Industrial Estate on the morning of Friday, June 19.
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100'Honour and a privilege': New town mayor and deputy look forward to the year ahead
Cllr Bob Cernik has been named Northwich mayor for 2026/27, pledging regeneration, community support and a focus on town centre improvements.
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Academy becomes first in town to win top award for outdoor play and learning
Rudheath Primary Academy earns top OPAL Platinum award after transforming outdoor play with creative, inclusive activities for pupils.
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Beautiful landscapes captured by Guardian Camera Club
LANDSCAPES have been captured on camera by members of the Guardian Camera Club.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 16:41:50 +0100Ex-Olympian cleared of controlling and coercive behaviour towards wife
Curtis Robb, who competed for Great Britain in the 800 metres at the 1992 and 1996 Olympic Games, was said to have assaulted and threatened Sarah Robb.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +010050 Years of Fender show coming to town to celebrate iconic guitar
50 Years of Fender brings live music and storytelling to Northwich, celebrating the iconic Stratocaster. Tickets now available online.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0100Exciting times ahead as primary school appoints new headteacher and deputy
Delamere CofE Academy appoints new head and deputy ahead of September 2026, as long-serving headteacher Julie Clayton prepares to retire.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:45:00 +0100Pub in Middlewich decks out venue ahead of England games
WORLD cup fever has swept the nation, with pubs across the country preparing for plenty of punters ready to cheer England on.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:25:41 +0100Overturned council legal decision has major ramifications
The Supreme Court recently overturned its own decision made back in 2014, redefining what constitutes a ‘deprivation of liberty’.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 09:07:21 +0100'No regrets': England superfan put second home on market to fund World Cup trip
England superfan Andy Milne, from Northwich, put his second home on the market to fund his World Cup 2026 trip to the United States.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Sadness as popular plant shop says it is shutting within weeks
Greens Houseplants is shutting between now and the beginning of next month.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Northwich-born therapist launches resilience course for women
Therapist Carol Hickson launches a 10 module ‘We Bounce Back’ resilience course to help women over 40 heal trauma, ease anxiety and rebuild confidence
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Esther McVey: 'As summer approaches, please remember life-saving water advice'
I chaired the debate in Parliament on water safety, following the unprecedented numbers of deaths from drowning during the heatwave last month.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Woman feared life with an oxygen tank before quitting smoking after 50 years
A Middlewich woman has quit smoking after 50 years with support from a free stop-smoking programme, leading to significant improvements in her health and wellbeing.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Crown court sentencing awaits man caught drug-driving on his birthday
Cameron Law, of Clive Way, appeared at Crewe Magistrates Court on Monday, June 15, where he pleaded guilty to one charge of drug-driving and one of possession of ketamine.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 17:12:27 +0100Vacant office block looks set to be bulldozed to make way for affordable apartments
Plans to bulldoze a vacant office block in Poynton and build 28 affordable apartments on the site have been recommended for approval.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 17:06:11 +0100Investigation into who signed ‘Adlington letter’ in council leaders’ names is ongoing
The investigation into who signed an official letter in the name of Cheshire East’s leader and deputy which appeared to support the Adlington new town proposal is still ongoing.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:58:39 +0100Pub complaints escalate into ‘community tensions’ as authorities ‘let down residents’
Complaints about loud music, late-night noise, and anti-social behaviour from a Macclesfield pub have escalated into ‘community tensions’ because residents ‘have been let down’ by the council, police and brewery, councillors heard.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0100Flying the flag for the World Cup? Show us how you’re supporting England
TODAY, England will play their first World Cup game against Croatia – and we want to know what you’re doing to celebrate.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Chemical firm calls police after YouTuber spotted 'filming illegally' on its land
The man, known only by his YouTube handle, DJ Audits, claims he was legally filming the entrance to THOR Specialities UK, from what he believed was the public highway on Wincham Avenue.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Woman pays the price for stealing from town's branch of bargain chain
Jane Sharp, of Northwich, struck on Tuesday, December 30, of last year at the store in Winsford.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0100Families 'devastated' as rescue bid to save school rejected by governors
HEARTBROKEN families have been left ‘devastated’ after governors rejected a rescue bid to save Alderley Edge School for Girls (AESG).
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:13:21 +0100Homes plan for village refused amid concerns over impact
Planners at Cheshire West and Chester have refused an application to build seven properties on land adjacent to Yew Tree House.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0100Motorist among multiple victims of moving vehicles hit by bricks
Alan Robinson was on the way up Warmingham Lane, Moston, on the evening of Sunday, June 14.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0100History made as first Rose King crowned in 79 years of village Rose Queen fete
HISTORY was made at a village's Rose Queen fete this year as a Rose King was also crowned for the time.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 09:51:49 +0100Royal Cheshire Show opens today showcasing best of farming
THE Royal Cheshire Show celebrating the best of farming and country life opens today, Tuesday.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Win a mouth-watering meal-for-two at restaurant and wine shop
DeFINE Food and Wine is a cafe, deli, restaurant and wine shop on School Lane in Sandiway.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0100Calling all Mid Cheshire pubs: how are you marking England’s first World Cup game?
TOMORROW, England will play their first World Cup game against Croatia – and we want to know what you’re doing to celebrate.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 17:05:44 +0100WATCH: Arrest after car chase from Cheshire to Greater Manchester
Cheshire Police alerted colleagues across the county boundary to a suspected stolen vehicle on Tuesday, June 16.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:02:51 +0100Lord of the Rings concert tour to bring iconic film to life with live orchestra
A huge live concert tour is bringing one of cinema’s most beloved fantasy epics back to the big screen.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 09:21:40 +0100Lucky residents win £1,000 in latest Postcode Lottery draw
LUCKY residents in Frodsham have won big in the latest Postcode Lottery draw.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Opticians donates more than 50kg of food to support people facing crisis
A Specsavers store has donated more than 50kg of food to support people facing crisis.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 12:18:05 +0100Appeal over whereabouts of wanted man with links to Cheshire
David Williams is wanted on recall to prison according to the appeal on Tuesday, June 16.
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Pioneering family hailed Cheshire's 'most innovative' farm-to-bottle dairy
A PIONEERING farm-to-bottle dairy is being hailed as a great success.
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0100Appeal after at least five burglary incidents in early hours crime spree
The investigation is into burglaries and attempted burglaries on Sunday, June 14.
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0100Last chance to have say on sustainable neighbourhood plans for Weaver Square
Residents are being urged to share views on plans for around 200 new homes and public spaces at Weaver Square in Northwich before consultation closes on June 19.
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 13:58:32 +0100Police release image of man they want to speak with about campsite booze theft
POLICE have released CCTV images of a man they want to speak with after alcohol was stolen from behind a bar at a campsite.
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0100Disruption due to six weeks of works on 60-year-old station bridge
There will be a diversion in one direction from around mid July to late August according to Cheshire West and Chester Council.
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0100Barnton DJ launches debut novel inspired by Manchester music scenes
Mick Beatle released Gigging last month, with the launch arriving at a poignant time for Manchester’s music community. The final ever Havok event — the acid-techno night he founded three decades ago — took place on May 9, bringing an influentia...
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 11:27:39 +0100Man charged with murder of head teacher appears before court
Simon Richardson, of no fixed abode, appeared before Manchester Minshull Court via video link from HMP Forest Bank this morning, Monday.
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100The 9 best pubs you need to visit for a pint in Mid Cheshire
IT’S National Beer Day, so why not celebrate with a pint at your local?
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Jealous man sent ex pic of paracetamol and vodka triggering police welfare check
Robert Christie’s ex immediately called the police in a state of distress, prompting officers to go around to his house where they found him asleep.
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Waiting ban proposed amid safety concerns over double yellows parking
The order, announced on Thursday, June 12, covers the junction of Hartford Road and Eaton Lane.
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Inquest hears events before teacher was struck by a train at railway station
An inquest was formally concluded at Warrington Coroner’s Court on Wednesday into the death of Philip Watts.
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Man avoids prison despite sexual assaults at town's railway station
Mark Twite, of Northwich, was at Chester Magistrates Court for sentencing last week.
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 16:57:36 +0100Planning inspector backs council’s decision to refuse homes in open countryside
A planning inspector has upheld Cheshire East’s decision to refuse permission for up to nine affordable homes on land off Plant Lane at Moston near Sandbach.
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 20:31:11 +0100Manchester Airport passengers warned of chaos at major Spanish airport this week
A popular Spanish airport is set for travel chaos this week, affecting passengers, including those from Manchester Airport.
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 13:07:10 +0100Ryanair flight from Manchester Airport forced to divert due to unruly passengers
A Ryanair flight, from Manchester Airport heading to Tenerife, was forced to divert due to disruptive passengers on board