Northwich Guardian

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Northwich and Winsford pubs named in this year's CAMRA Good Beer Guide
Northwich, Winsford and the surroundings are on the list of more than 4,500 pubs across the country including dozens of pubs in Cheshire.

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Worker-owned pub sees profits channelled into staff's pockets and community projects
Staff at The Gate in Delamere Street held their first ‘board meeting’ as the pub’s owners on Tuesday, September 22, electing each other to a variety of responsible roles.

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Ivy Chester revives Cool Britannia era with great value £19.96 nostalgia menu
The Ivy Chester Brasserie has unveiled its new Cool Britannia Menu, offering two courses for £19.96, a nod to what many regard as the defining year of the cultural movement that swept Britain three decades ago.

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Saturday offers best chance of sunshine in mixed Mid Cheshire weekend
Mid Cheshire faces a mixed weekend with rain on Friday and Sunday, but sunny and dry weather on Saturday.

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 08:45:00 +0100
Liverpool Airport adds two new direct routes to Spain
EASYJET has announced two new routes from Liverpool John Lennon Airport.

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 16:33:14 +0100
Queues as multiple lanes closed for car fire on motorway ahead of rush hour
The incident was on the northbound carriageway at around 3.30pm.

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Plans for five homes at former farm site rejected over affordable housing and biodiversity concerns
Plans for five homes at Golden Nook Farm in Cuddington have been refused by Cheshire West and Chester Council over affordable housing and biodiversity concerns.

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 15:00:00 +0100
Theatre staging 'bold' new production of Shakespeare classic audiences 'will love'
Romeo and Juliet will run at The Grange Theatre from tonight (September 24) to Saturday, October 10.

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Winsford Cross Shopping Centre toilets could be back open after more than a decade
The town council is asking town centre visitors for their views on refurbishing and reopening the toilets in an ongoing online consultation.

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Labour mayoral hopeful pledges 1,000 affordable homes for young buyers
Labour Cheshire and Warrington mayoral candidate Dan Price pledges 1,000 affordable homes for under-35s, with family starter homes on brownfield sites.

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Reform MP has her say on sentencing of dangerous driver who 'somehow avoided prison'
Sarah Pochin said she was in support of mandatory minimum sentences for offenders like Lewis Verdin from Northwich.

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Resident's plan to pay tribute to public services at Public Service Appreciation Day
Mack Ejiro Ubredi, from Rudheath, is the community-minded resident who is responsible for the celebration this weekend at Rudheath's Griffiths Park.

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
More than 250 join funeral directors' Memorial Mile to remember loved ones
More than 250 people joined Fowles Funeral Service's Memorial Mile, raising £730 for St Luke's Hospice.

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 17:02:13 +0100
Plans to bulldoze 44 social-rented bungalows to make way for 77 affordable homes
A social landlord’s plans to bulldoze 44 bungalows in Bollington and replace them with 77 affordable homes has been recommended for approval by council planners.

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 12:30:00 +0100
Tatton Park cancels annual Apple Day after drought and pests ruin harvest
TATTON Park has cancelled its annual Apple Day.

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Guardian Camera Club members capture stunning snaps up close
UP close has been captured on camera by members of the Guardian Camera Club.

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 16:50:00 +0100
Ryanair launches six new routes from Liverpool Airport
RYANAIR has announced a major expansion at Liverpool John Lennon Airport, including six new routes and a sixth aircraft based at the site.

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 09:14:00 +0100
Manchester holiday route named Europe's worst for long delays
A POPULAR holiday flight route has topped the charts for long delays.

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Investigation launched into cause of ‘large’ fire at industrial mineral works
An investigation has been launched into the cause of a ‘large’ fire at AMCOL Minerals Europe in Winsford.

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:01:30 +0100
Inquest opens into death of doctor described as Lucy Letby's ‘boyfriend’
An inquest has opened into the death of Winsford Dr Mark Deakin described as the 'boyfriend' of Lucy Letby.

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Drugged up van driver caught with 'white powder on his nose' banned from the roads
William Worswick, of Old Spot Way, Winsford, was banned from driving for more than three years.

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0100
TV archaeologist reveals hidden history of Cheshire's buildings in new book talk
An award-winning archaeologist who has appeared on popular television shows including Time Team is heading to Northwich to discuss the hidden history lurking behind Britain's oldest buildings.

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 14:11:39 +0100
Weaverham Parish Council defends neighbourhood plan amid criticism
A parish council has lifted the lid on its decision to publish a planning strategy following what it claims has been ‘considerable criticism’.

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 13:25:00 +0100
'Dangerous' HGV driver 'panicked' before leading police on high-speed chase
Ieuan Griffiths appeared at Chester Magistrates Court on Tuesday, September 22, where he pleaded guilty to dangerous driving among other offences.

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Care home helping patients regain independence gets thumbs up from inspectors
Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre, on Roehurst Lane, has been rated Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) following a two-day inspection in April.

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0100
£1 pizzas all round as fast-growing takeaway chain takes over former Pizza Hut
Tigerbite is launching its latest branch on Chester Road in Castle on Sunday, September 27, and is marking the occasion with a special opening day offer.

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 09:15:08 +0100
Firefighters battle blaze involving fly-tipped waste underneath motorway bridge
They were between the River Weaver and the Weaver Navigation on the night of Tuesday, September 22.

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 11:58:00 +0100
Cheshire farm shop loved by Molly-Mae issues plea to shoppers
A popular Cheshire farm shop that has attracted celebrity visitors including reality star Molly-Mae Hague is asking customers to stop taking photos and videos during its busiest periods.

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Record drinkers at town's revamped beer festival sees top sellers gone in hours
BEER lovers in Northwich raised a glass to the future its annual beer festival after a bumper turnout helped ensure the event lives on.

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 08:13:28 +0100
One Cheshire Police officer facing criminal investigation over arrest
The investigations relate to the arrest of a 35-year-old man outside his property in Blacon in May this year that have led to him being left permanently paralysed.

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Pride for home care company which is good in all areas at inspection by watchdog
Brighter Days Companions' recent rating is a result of a review of the service from June 2026 to July 2026.

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 10:30:00 +0100
Conservative mayoral hopeful unveils business blueprint for Cheshire
Ben Fletcher, the Conservative mayoral candidate, has unveiled a business plan for Cheshire and Warrington focused on investment, skills and growth.

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 15:50:40 +0100
Plans submitted to extend former town pub and convert it into a 13-bed HMO
A former Crewe pub looks set to be converted into a 13-bed HMO if Cheshire East planners give the go-ahead.

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 21:06:00 +0100
Manchester Airport flight declares mid-air emergency
AN easyJet flight travelling from Manchester Airport to Hamburg declared an emergency today, Wednesday.

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 16:50:59 +0100
Pub chef, 22, killed riding pillion in tragic early-hours motorbike crash
Cody Dobbs worked as a chef at the Clock Tower pub on Chester Way in Northwich, where he was well-known to customers as the chef who manned its carvery.

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
WATCH: 'Dangerous' banned driver caused crash which flipped car on Mersey Gateway
Lewis Verdin, 25, was at the wheel of a Ford Focus on the bridge between Runcorn and Widnes.

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Madchester indie icon's return sparks ticket rush for big birthday bash
Inspiral Carpets legend Clint Boon is set to return to the Salty Dog on High Street after a string of recent sell-out appearances

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 11:00:00 +0100
Verdin Exchange blaze believed to have been deliberate fire at disused building
Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service were in attendance on High Street from around 2.45pm yesterday, Monday.

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Five await trial after denying drug offences involving cannabis and cocaine
The two men and three women were at Chester Crown Court for a plea and trial preparation hearing on Friday, September 18.

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Prosecution statement on why couple walked free from court over battered infant
Amy Lamb, 30, and 35-year old Alex Goodwin were both found guilty of causing or allowing a child to suffer serious physical harm after a trial at Chester Crown Court on Monday, June 8.

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
GoodOaks Homecare rated ‘good’ in all five areas at first CQC inspection
GoodOaks Homecare in Cheshire has been rated good in all five areas during its first CQC inspection.

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Growing scaffolding firm opens major new base as expansion continues
Hammac Scaffolding has opened a new Wincham Lane facility as the growing Northwich firm prepares for further expansion.

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 13:19:07 +0100
Police panel raises concerns around force’s use of live facial recognition and AI
Cheshire's police and crime panel has raised concerns around the force’s use of live facial recognition and AI and the impact on human rights.

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 13:06:24 +0100
Police bosses get funding to support victims affected by prisoners’ early release
Cheshire's police commissioner will get £195,000 from the government to support victims affected by the prisoner early release programme.

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Hidden signs of arthritis in cats and dogs highlighted by vets
Ark Vets in Northwich and Mobberley shares key signs of arthritis in cats and dogs.

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Esther McVey: Businesses are being destroyed by repeated tax rises and policy changes
Thriving businesses are vital. They create wealth, grow the economy, drive innovation, job creation and support communities.

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 13:30:00 +0100
Liverpool Airport launches flights to Europe’s best Christmas markets
LIVERPOOL John Lennon Airport is offering flights to some of Europe's best Christmas markets.

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 16:49:26 +0100
Two arrested over suspected terrorist plot in Manchester targeting Jewish community
Two men in their 30s have been arrested over a suspected terrorist plot targeting the Jewish community in the Manchester area, police said.

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 16:43:55 +0100
Firefighters tackling 'large' blaze at industrial site advise precautions
Crews from Northwich, Crewe, and Knutsford, along with the rapid response rescue unit from Tarporley, were called to Weaver Valley Road at around 3.09pm on Monday, September 21.

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 15:55:58 +0100
RECAP: Ongoing fire in Verdin Exchange near town centre sees school evacuated
Firefighters are tackling a blaze in a disused building in Winsford.

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