Northwich Guardian

Sat, 08 Nov 2025 07:00:00 +0000
First Class 2025: The schools in part two of Guardian reception class supplement
IT’S that time of year again!

Sat, 08 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Composer marks 80th birthday of Jodrell Bank with 'phenomenal' new music
INTRIGUING sounds foraged on a visit to the world’s third largest steerable radio telescope has inspired a unique composition.

Sat, 08 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
8 picturesque photographs of autumn in Mid Cheshire
Each week, we ask our budding amateur photographers to take pictures based on a theme, and this week it was autumn.

Sat, 08 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Nine-home plan to transform 'underused land' near village allotments site
An application has been received by Cheshire West and Chester Council seeking permission in principle to build nine homes at Kingsley Allotments, off Chapel Lane.

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 16:26:43 +0000
Serial thief banned from city centre after targeting vulnerable people and shops
Donna Stewart, of Church Road, was issued with a five-year criminal behaviour order (CBO) on Tuesday, November 4, at Chester Magistrates’ Court.

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 15:34:01 +0000
Man suffers 'serious facial injury' in Saturday night Wetherspoon attack
The attack happened in The Penny Black J. D. Whetherspoon pub on Witton Street in Northwich.

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 15:04:36 +0000
Casualty treated for smoke inhalation by paramedics after basement blaze
One casualty was treated for smoke inhalation by paramedics after a blaze in a basement in Barnton.

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 10:13:57 +0000
Global fast-food chain confirms town’s new drive-thru set to open early 2026
KFC was granted planning permission for its new Winsford Gateway outlet off Road One at the north entrance to Winsford Industrial Estate in June.

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 15:59:11 +0000
'Volatile' stalker left GP living in fear in terrifying eight-month ordeal
David Taylor, previously of Tarbolton Crescent, Hale, launched his eight-month stalking campaign in August last year after he was barred from her practice.

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 16:50:18 +0000
Popular Arley Hall concerts to return next year as all-star line-up revealed
A popular outdoor concert is set to return to a spectacular stately home in Cheshire with even bigger artists than before.

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Campaigner challenges council's legal right to lease Verdin Park for VIN parking
Northwich Town Council is in talks with Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust over plans to lease part of Verdin Park for use as car park at Victoria Infirmary Northwich.

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
First ever 'Christmas on the Canal' event floats into town this month
Middlewich will be hosting its very first 'Christmas on the Canal' event on Saturday, November 29.

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Huge illegal dump with possible links to crime gangs shut down and investigated
Northwich’s illegal dump came to light following the House of Lords’ Environment and Climate Change Committee’s recent investigation into the scale and impact of illegal waste dumping in the UK.

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 17:00:00 +0000
Who deserves our Secondary School Teacher of the Year Award in the 2026 honours?
ANDREA Sadler is dedicated to her work, patient with students and goes above and beyond every day.

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 11:21:06 +0000
Jack Reacher author Lee Child tells all at the Storyhouse
It was a coup for the Chester venue to have Child taking part in an ‘an evening with’ Q&A event, hosted by Louise Minchin.

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0000
'Lockable pouches' £150k funding to be made available for Cheshire schools
Cheshire police and crime commissioner (PCC) Dan Price has announced funding for schools to buy lockable pouches to put away mobile phones.

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 07:00:00 +0000
First Class 2025: The schools in part one of reception class supplement
IT’S that time of year again!

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
What will the weather be like in Mid Cheshire this weekend?
THE Met Office has forecast a mix of sunshine and rain for Mid Cheshire this weekend.

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 14:26:23 +0000
Prolific theft gang jailed after 'crime spree' involving tools, cars, and caravans
Thomas Stokes, 29, Edward Stokes, 26, and Christopher Stokes, 19, all appeared at Chester Crown Court on Thursday, November 6, where they were sentenced to more than eight years in prison.

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 13:42:56 +0000
Busy Bonfire Night for fire crews with 'out of control’ and 'plastic waste' blazes
A busy Guy Fawkes Night for Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service began with a callout to Station Road in Northwich.

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 13:00:00 +0000
Town set to be transformed into a winter wonderland as festive fun returns
NORTHWICH will be transformed into a winter wonderland on Saturday, November 29, for its Christmas Extravaganza.

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 13:00:00 +0000
Pinching Jack Daniels and Lenor sends shoplifter back to jail days after release
Luke Weedall was jailed for eight weeks on October 10 after shoplifting at a number of shops in Northwich.

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 12:51:08 +0000
Police name two men arrested after roadside stop check on A54
Officers from Northwich beat team stopped a grey Volkswagen T-Roc on Middlewich Road, near Holmes Chapel, on Tuesday, November 4.

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 10:54:18 +0000
Two lanes closed on M6 southbound following incident
TWO lanes are closed on the M6 and traffic is building following an incident.

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Parents of SEND children urged to share experiences as council services inspected
PARENTS of children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) are being urged to share their experiences of services in Cheshire West, which are being inspected.

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Council accused of failing to enforce 'perfectly clear law' by leaving flags up
Under section 132 of the Highways Act 1980, it is an offence to attach anything to street furniture without the express permission of the local highways authority, which in the case of Leftwich, is Cheshire West and Chester Council (CWAC).

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Van driver caught drug-driving through town days after 'smoking a joint'
Christian Lee's Ford Transit van was stopped on the A533 in Kingsmead on September 2 this year by a Cheshire Police officer on patrol.

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Drivers warned for upcoming 12-day road closure as footway dug up for cable works
Moors Lane, off Swanlow Lane, will close to through traffic on Monday, November 17.

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 16:27:36 +0000
Call the police if you see this man wanted on recall to prison
AN appeal has been issued by police to find a man who is wanted on recall to prison.

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 15:52:12 +0000
Beloved folk band to celebrate 50th anniversary with Cheshire show next month
A beloved folk band will return to Cheshire to celebrate their 50th anniversary next month.

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 15:00:00 +0000
Hospice calls on businesses to take part in Christmas Jumper Day
ST Luke's Cheshire Hospice has announced its annual Christmas Jumper Day to raise funds.

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 09:36:42 +0000
Newsquest extends registration period for popular Young Reporter Scheme
Newsquest's Young Reporter Scheme gives young people a platform to write about the topics that are important to them in their local area.

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 17:00:00 +0000
The 45 reception classes in the Guardian new starters supplement  
IT’S that time of year again!

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 16:00:00 +0000
Driving ban and hefty fine for man who got behind wheel after taking cannabis
Mark Walsh, of Vauxhall Way, was travelling in a Ford Ranger along New Road in Winsford when he was caught on July 23 earlier this year.

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 14:38:29 +0000
Police investigate criminal damage after rock thrown through terraced house window
Police in Northwich were called to Royle Street, off Station Road, at 8.51pm on Monday, October 27 after reports a window had been smashed.

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 13:00:00 +0000
Businessman 'fixed his van' with £1,700 deposit for landscape work he never did
Stephen Garner, of Outfield Chase, pleaded guilty to theft by finding at Chester Magistrates Court on Tuesday.

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Man jailed after attack with rock in street caught on CCTV cameras
Christopher Bennett appeared at Chester Crown Court on Tuesday, October 28.

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Families invited to town's Christmas festival now in new location
Winsford's Christmas Festival will take place on Saturday, November 29, in the town centre.

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 13:00:00 +0000
Voters urged to reapply for postal vote before 2026 deadline
CHESHIRE East voters risk losing their postal ballots if they fail to reapply by January 31, 2026.

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 09:30:00 +0000
Super Scarlett, 8, wins girl's UK title at 'Wimbledon of Chess' competition
Scarlett Sanderson, from Hartford, was crowned champion in the girls’ under-eight category at the Delancey UK Schools’ Chess Challenge Terafinal, held at Blenheim Palace.

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Esther McVey: 'I want everything possible done to reduce knife-related incidents'
This month will see the return of Operation Sceptre, the national campaign to get knives off the streets.

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Firearms offences in Cheshire increased by more than 80% in last decade
THE number of firearms offences in Cheshire has increased by more than 80 per cent in the last decade, according to the latest data from the Home Office.

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 13:00:00 +0000
Mum-of-five enjoys business success as company shortlisted for award
Cheshire Cat Marketing, based in Northwich and founded in 2018 by Rhiannon Birch, is in the running for the Business Growth Award at the West Cheshire and North Wales Chamber of Commerce Annual Recognition Awards 2025.

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 16:47:13 +0000
New estate approved but concerns raised over traffic
The site is vacant land to the north and east of Middlewich Road and to the south of industrial and warehousing units.

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 16:50:44 +0000
Two fire engines head for motorway after call-out to burning car
Fire engines from Knutsford and Lymm responded to a call to the southbound carriageway between junctions 19, M56, and junction 18, for Middlewich and Holmes Chapel, at 2.54pm on Tuesday, November 4.

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 16:00:00 +0000
Drivers warned of ongoing five-week road closure for electricity cable works
Moss Bank is scheduled he closed to through traffic for its entire length from Monday, November 3.

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 15:33:41 +0000
Star Search singing contest victory means 'genuine bucket list moment' for winner
The final of John Barry’s Star Search, which aimed to shine a light on Northwich's top singing talent, took place at The Quayside pub on Witton Street on Sunday, November 2.

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
'Lifeline' hub at risk of closure as charity works to survive funding crisis
Around 90 per cent of the support activity carried out by Down Syndrome Cheshire takes place at its Denton Drive hub, which is described as a 'lifeline' for those who use it.

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Lady luck smiles twice with Postcode Lottery wins on two streets in as many days
The People’s Postcode Lottery is a subscription lottery which aims to raise money for charities while also bringing cash prizes to homes across the UK.

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Parents ‘shut out’ as school revokes open-door policy over ‘aggressive’ behaviour
Parents at Whitegate CofE Primary School now have to arrange a meeting with the school office if they want to talk to their child's teacher for anything more than 'an exchange of information'.

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