Northwich Guardian
Sat, 07 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000Poppy Appeal volunteers 'amazed' by adopted home town's 'incredible' generosity
Northwich residents’ generosity helps the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal beat £50,000, as town mayor, Cllr Bob Cernik, joins volunteers ahead of Remembrance Sunday.
Sat, 07 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000Northwich and Winsford criminals locked up in the last month
These are some criminals who were locked up for their crimes as of October 2026.
Sat, 07 Nov 2026 06:15:00 +0000Northwich forensic pathologist reveals the cases that defined his 24,000 autopsies
Northwich forensic pathologist Dr Richard Shepherd reveals his career, 24,000 autopsies and high-profile cases including Diana, 9/11 and Stephen Lawrence.
Fri, 06 Nov 2026 17:00:00 +0000Cheshire PC found not guilty of assaulting 80-year-old man in custody
A CHESHIRE Police Constable has been found not guilty of assaulting a man in police custody.
Fri, 06 Nov 2026 13:00:00 +0000Yet more weekend disruption as behemoth mega transformer hauled through towns
Drivers face further weekend disruption as a mega transformer convoy travels through Middlewich, Winsford and Northwich on November 8, heading to Ellesmere Port.
Fri, 06 Nov 2026 13:20:17 +0000New Northwich Costa Coffee now open on site of closed-down charity shop
The coffee shop chain's new outlet is now open on Kingsmead Square off Regency Way.
Fri, 06 Nov 2026 13:00:00 +0000Cheshire MP renews calls for clear halal and kosher labels with parliamentary bill
Esther McVey, MP for Tatton, re-introduced a bill in Parliament on Tuesday, November 3, that would require halal and kosher meat to be clearly labelled.
Fri, 06 Nov 2026 12:57:00 +0000Pub reassures customers it is staying open despite going on market
A CHESHIRE pub has reassured customers that it remains open as usual after being placed on the market by Marston’s.
Fri, 06 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000Group behind thriving community café nominated for King's Award for Voluntary Service
Whitegate Station Community Group nominated for King's Award for Voluntary Service after transforming Whitegate Way's Station House Café into a community hub.
Fri, 06 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000Health and wellbeing event returns with free advice and support
The Winsford Health & Wellbeing Event returns on November 18 with free advice, support and health information.
Fri, 06 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000Disability Positive steps in to secure services after closure of other charity
Northwich-based Disability Positive has taken over key services from Dial West Cheshire (DWC).
Fri, 06 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000Bewildered drivers may soon find themselves going wrong way around town's ring road
Northwich Town Swing Bridge will close overnight on November 13 and 14 for repairs, with diversions and temporary traffic changes on Castle Street and Chester Way.
Fri, 06 Nov 2026 17:17:07 +0000Alternative flood safety scheme put forward for reservoir at local beauty spot
Cheshire East is to consider plans for an alternative flood resilience scheme for the Poynton Pool reservoir.
Fri, 06 Nov 2026 17:06:26 +0000Application submitted for up to 40 homes on safeguarded land
Up to 40 homes are being proposed for safeguarded land north of Henshall Road in Bollington.
Fri, 06 Nov 2026 11:29:40 +0000New corner shop granted alcohol licence despite objections from some residents
A new corner shop proposed for Middlewich will be able to sell alcohol despite objections from some local residents.
Fri, 06 Nov 2026 11:19:41 +0000Residents and parish councils object to plan for up to 450 homes on green belt land
About 60 residents and two parish councils have objected to plans to build up to 450 homes in the green belt at Poynton.
Fri, 06 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000Rail passengers urged to plan ahead as Manchester Christmas markets return
Passengers heading to Manchester Christmas markets are being advised to plan ahead and consider taking earlier trains home.
Fri, 06 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000Mid Cheshire forecast for wet Friday and Saturday before brighter Sunday
The Met Office is forecasting rain and cloud in Mid Cheshire on Friday and Saturday before a brighter and drier Sunday.
Fri, 06 Nov 2026 09:24:50 +0000Memorial appeal for heroic World War II 'Ghost Patrol' soldiers
They were known as the ‘Ghost Patrol’ by opposing Italian forces because the unit often appeared suddenly out of nowhere in the deep desert
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 14:30:00 +0000Cheshire Police shut down cannabis farm at commercial premises on industrial scale
Officers were seen at an abandoned building on Newton Bank during the day on Wednesday, November 4.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 13:00:00 +0000Schools urged to sign up for 'groundbreaking' water safety champions scheme
Cheshire high schools urged to join Water Safety Champions scheme, training pupils and staff to help peers stay safe around rivers, canals, and open water.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 10:40:06 +0000Two men accused of drug offences after arrests at petrol station and property
Ashley Grant, 33, and Tony Whitehead, 44, were arrested at a petrol station and a property in the town respectively.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000Plans to bulldoze corner of ‘outdated’ shopping centre and replace with homes
Winsford Cross Shopping Centre could see buildings demolished for new homes and community uses under CWAC's ongoing regeneration plans.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000St Luke’s Hospice given free storage unit which will save thousands of pounds
St Luke’s Hospice, based in Winsford, has been given free use of a 20-foot storage container for 12 months by Lock Stock Self Storage at its Nat Lane site.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000Company fined £600k after tyre fitter killed beneath truck on M56
A TYRE fitter was killed when a truck fell on him as he was repairing a blown-out tyre on the M56 in Cheshire.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000Fundraiser hits major milestone for air ambulance in memory of late husband
Northwich fundraiser Suzie Hoyle raises more than £50,000 for North West Air Ambulance Charity, in memory of late husband Christian, after three years of work.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000Guardian camera club members capture stunning snaps of sunsets
SUNRISES and sunsets have been captured on camera by members of the Guardian Camera Club.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000Motorbike crash plus 'shifting down a gear' triggers poetic bounceback for writer
Northwich poet Ben Zahl explores poetry, therapy, anxiety and recovery, while building a creative community in the town.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 16:25:54 +0000Shop conversion scheme for former pub is back before planners after initial refusal
A business owner has re-submitted plans to convert an empty Macclesfield pub into a convenience store after the proposal was refused by Cheshire East planners in the summer.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000Mid Cheshire Green Voices: Are flea treatments for pets killing our birdlife?
There is growing concern that chemical flea treatments for dogs and cats can harm garden birds.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 16:07:55 +0000£500m leisure resort half an hour from Northwich begins to take shape
Therme Manchester is an estimated £500 million wellbeing resort under construction at TraffordCity.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 09:00:00 +0000Children's dental health schemes to expand across Cheshire and Merseyside
NHS Cheshire and Merseyside expands All Together Smiling and Mini Mouth Care Matters, bringing supervised toothbrushing and mouth care to more children.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 12:49:06 +000052-year-old man arrested after woman found dead at address in Cheshire
A 52-YEAR-old man has been arrested after a woman was found dead at an address in Warrington.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026 17:00:00 +0000Winsford photographer celebrates major national award win
A WINSFORD photographer is celebrating after scooping a major accolade at the British Photography Awards.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026 15:30:00 +0000Rapist's crimes come to light during crown court trial for nine other men
The husband has admitted he drugged and raped his wife for more than 20 years without her knowledge and allowed others to engage in sexual activity with her.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026 15:14:17 +0000Two lanes shut off after multi-vehicle smash on motorway involving cars and HGV
The incident was on the northbound carriageway on Wednesday, November 4.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026 13:00:00 +0000Artist launches pressure-free art workshops for all ages and abilities
Lydia Mansell is launching A Little More Colour, a new project offering expressive, pressure-free workshops for adults and children.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026 13:00:00 +000022 women celebrated with activity booklets at libraries across boroughs
Titled 22 Women, the project shares the lives and achievements of women from across the county through a collection of 22 activity booklets
Wed, 04 Nov 2026 13:00:00 +0000Man to run five kilometres a day for almost five months after mum's diagnosis
Christian Harris's mum Julie Harris has had a breast cancer diagnosis as a result of a routine mammogram.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000River Weaver users urged to share experiences in council pollution survey
SWIMMERS, anglers, and boaters are being urged to share their experiences of the River Weaver as part of a council investigation into the sources and impacts of river pollution.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000‘High risk' of bank failure at chemical dump as solar farm developer awaits sign-off
Wallerscote Lime Beds in Winnington faces a high bank failure risk as cracks grow, raising concerns over Green Earth Developments' proposed soil importing solar farm project.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000Author launches second instalment in trilogy inspired by Manchester's club scene
Barnton author and DJ, Mick Beatle, releases The Sacred Pizza Box List, a mystery novel inspired by Manchester’s underground acid-techno scene, on Thursday, October 29.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000Eight Scots admit involvement in violent disorder by armed and masked men
The group were arrested as a result of a disturbance during the morning of Saturday, September 12.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026 17:20:30 +0000Green light for padel court proposal on out-of-town retail park
Cheshire East has given the go-ahead for five padel courts and a clubhouse on vacant land at the Grand Junction Retail Park in Crewe.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:20:26 +0000Councillors furious after hearing socially-rented flats vacant ‘for years’
Cheshire East councillors are furious after learning town centre flats allocated for social renting have been left vacant ‘for years’.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026 19:53:24 +0000Two dead and two in hospital after horror crash close to railway station
The incident was on Station Road, close to Goostrey Station, at around 3pm on Tuesday, November 3.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026 13:00:00 +0000Former Mayor of Northwich joins club to continue passion for public service
Cllr Julie Macdonald, who served as mayor during 2025-26, has become the newest member of the Vale Royal Lions Club.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026 13:00:00 +0000Businesses' kindness gets kids on their bikes after appeal on social media
Hebden Green School in Winsford received five new bicycles, donated by Hayley Millar and Lee Millar from Dream Wins in Winsford.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026 13:00:00 +0000Council wins gold and others recognised at RHS Britain in Bloom North West Awards
The honour was presented at the RHS Britain in Bloom North West Awards 2026.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026 12:01:10 +0000Plans submitted for two warehouses at Middlewich industrial estate
Two warehouses could be built on the edge of a Cheshire industrial estate if plans get the go-ahead.