Northwich Guardian

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 09:51:38 +0100
Live court updates from day four of the Michael Mullins murder trial
A man accused of the murder of much-loved head teacher Michael Mullins is on trial as the prosecution continues its case.

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Gym up for two awards still going from strength to strength after several years
Namix Performance Centre is up for 'Gym Team of the Year' and for 'Hybrid Training Gym of the Year' on Friday, November 27.

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Head's pride as primary school receives positive report card from watchdog
The Park Road primary school is at the expected standard in six areas and at the strong standard in a single area: its early years provision.

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Young performers to stage The Addams Family musical in town this October
Northwich’s Mid Cheshire Youth Theatre will stage The Addams Family musical at The Grange Theatre from October 22-24, marking its 40th anniversary with a young cast.

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Former Guardian graphic designers mark 20 years of creative partnership
Northwich pair Tom Dent and Tom Denton turned newsroom design roles into Rise & Amplify, a growing Altrincham creative agency serving major brands.

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Cheshire Police officer sacked over ‘all-consuming sexual gratification desire’
Cheshire Police officer PC Anthony Spelman sacked and barred after gross misconduct hearing over sexualised messages, on-duty conversations and abuse of position.

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Mid Cheshire weather set to improve after wet and windy Friday
Mid Cheshire faces a wet Friday before sunshine arrives on Saturday, with highs of 13C throughout the weekend.

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 16:56:31 +0100
Man accused of murder reached speeds of 65mph before hitting cyclist, court hears
A Volvo reached speeds of 65.8mph before hitting cyclist Michael Mullins, a court has heard.

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 15:30:00 +0100
Pensioner admits raping man's unconscious wife ahead of crown court trial
Graham Brougham, of Birtwistle Road, was due to go on trial with 10 other men who all deny various allegations involving sexual offending against the same woman.

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 10:04:03 +0100
Live court updates from day three of the Michael Mullins murder trial
A man accused of the murder of much-loved head teacher Michael Mullins is on trial as the prosecution continues its case.

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Inquest into death of biker, 22, opened and suspended over police investigation
Inquest opened into chef Cody Dobbs, 22, who died after a motorbike crash on the A41 near Chester. Proceedings suspended during a police investigation.

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Key rural road to close almost a year for construction of multi-million-pound bypass
Cledford Lane is to close between Briar Pool Farm and Cledford Hall Farm as of Monday, October 26.

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Guardian Camera Club members capture striking street scenes
STREET scenes have been captured on camera by members of the Guardian Camera Club.

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'Dangerous' driver who went wrong way down M56 hard shoulder to be sentenced
Steven Thornber, of Wheelock Street, pleaded guilty to the charges at Chester Crown Court on Wednesday.

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 16:27:12 +0100
Council unanimous in vote to object to controversial £5bn CO2 pipeline proposal
Cheshire East Council has voted unanimously to formally object to the £5 billion Peak Cluster CO2 pipeline proposal.

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 15:55:24 +0100
New interim Cheshire East chief exec appointed at cost of £1,500 a day
Cheshire East’s new interim chief executive starts on Monday – and will cost the council £1,500 a day.

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0100
RSPCA urges poultry owners to prepare for rising bird flu risk over winter
RSPCA urges UK poultry owners to strengthen biosecurity as avian influenza risk rises, with APHA registration and bird welfare advice for backyard flocks.

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Delamere research challenges how addiction recovery success is measured
Delamere and Manchester Metropolitan University are researching broader measures of addiction recovery success.

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Cheshire groups urged to sign up for Aldi’s surplus food scheme before Christmas
Cheshire charities and community groups urged to join Aldi’s Neighbourly surplus food donation scheme, helping food banks and local causes this Christmas.

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 16:55:25 +0100
Police pay tribute to ‘cherished’ woman after biker sentenced over fatal crash
Nicola Connolly, from Runcorn, died on September 17, 2023 after a Northwich crash. Graham Worthington received a suspended sentence for careless driving.

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 16:29:52 +0100
Witnesses followed trail of blood to find cyclist dragged by car, court told
Good Samaritans helped search for the body of a cyclist and tried to save him after the driver who 'dragged him' under his car 'made off at speed', a court has heard.

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0100
70 jobs lost due to demise of online pop culture retailer after three years in town
ZavviGroup Ltd, or Zavvi, announced Chris Skey and Kerry Bailey of BDO LLP were appointed as the joint administrators this week.

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 11:17:47 +0100
Urgent appeal issued in bid to locate man reported missing from home
Merseyside Police appeal for help to find missing Wallasey man Jon Hansen, 42, with links to Warrington, Lymm, Winsford, and Tameside. Call 101 if seen.

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 11:16:20 +0100
Met Office answers question of whether it will snow in Northwich this winter
RESIDENTS hoping for a white winter in Northwich will have to wait a little longer before knowing whether snow is on the cards, according to the Met Office.

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:29:53 +0100
Live court updates as murder trial over death of head teacher continues
A man accused of the murder of a much-loved head teacher is on trial as the prosecution begins its case.

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Class A drug dealer caught with cash, cocaine, and knuckle duster by police
Aaron Whalley, of Birkdale Court, had a role in the supply of Class A controlled drugs in the two months up to Tuesday, March 17.

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:02:40 +0100
Labour councillor loses whip as council balance shifts
The precarious balance of power on Cheshire West and Chester Council has shifted after a member of the ruling Labour group had the whip withdrawn.

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:21:25 +0100
Tatton Park reopens Knutsford gate after two-month closure over rutting stags
TATTON Park has reopened the Knutsford gate after a two-month closure over rutting stags

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'10 out of 10' branch of cafe-bar chain is now open to rave reviews in town centre
Debrito Lounge is now open at the old Clinton Cards, previously M&S, as of the morning of Saturday, October 10.

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Vet offers free dental check-ups for dogs and cats as part of awareness campaign
Ark Veterinary Centre in Northwich is offering free dental assessments for pets aged six and above as part of a new awareness campaign.

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Middlewich firm celebrates 20 years of partnership with Konica Minolta
Middlewich-based Weaver Bomfords celebrates 20 years as a Konica Minolta partner, delivering print technology and customer service for Cheshire businesses.

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 16:03:00 +0100
Flight from Manchester Airport triggers emergency alert mid-air
A BOEING 737 operating a positioning flight from Manchester Airport declared an emergency shortly after take-off this afternoon before landing safely in Birmingham.

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 14:08:14 +0100
Update on whereabouts of missing teen last seen in school uniform two days ago
Cheshire Police said missing teenager Lily-Mae, 15, has been found 'safe and well'.

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:45:40 +0100
Man accused of murder 'dragged' head teacher's body 2km before fleeing - court hears
A man accused of the murder of a head teacher allegedly 'dragged' his body under his car for more than 2km and attempted to dislodge him before fleeing the scene.

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
United Utilities brings developers together to drive North West growth
United Utilities’ 15th Developer Day brings housebuilders, regulators and infrastructure firms together to support sustainable North West growth and investment.

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:18:15 +0100
Appeal over whereabouts of wanted man with links to Northwich and Winsford
Christopher Holden is sought over serious allegations of burglary and harassment according to an appeal on Tuesday, October 13.

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:44:08 +0100
Murder trial starts over death of much-loved head teacher
A man accused of the murder of a much-loved head teacher is set to stand trial today, Tuesday

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0100
Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis lunches at local pub where he was a manager
The financial journalist and the founder of www.moneysavingexpert.com was at Oakmere's Vale Royal Abbey Arms.

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Biker sentenced for causing death of 'force of nature' grandmother in crash
Runcorn man Graham Worthington avoids prison after admitting death by careless driving in Nicola Connolly’s A533 crash on September 15; he gets a two-year ban.

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Family battery business goes from strength to strength after five-year transformation
Holmes Chapel firm Avocet Materials Group exports 99% of its lithium-ion battery components worldwide, after rapid growth supported by Made Smarter North West.

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Garden centre team to take on 150-mile charity cycling challenge for Dementia UK
Staff at Weaver Vale Garden Centre will cycle 150 miles on stationary bikes while visitors enjoy family activities and fundraising events in support of Dementia UK.

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:17:38 +0100
Unauthorised Traveller encampment remains near chemical site since weekend
The group are said to still be near Tata Chemicals, on Winnington Lane, after their arrival on Sunday, October 11.

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:30:00 +0100
Two lanes closed on motorway due to crash near Knutsford Services
The incident was along the northbound carriageway at around 8.30am.

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:30:00 +0100
WATCH: Couple sentenced for cover-up of crash into pond near Winsford Salt Mine
Jay Price and Kelly Brown, of Cavendish Close, were at Chester Crown Court to be sentenced on several charges on Monday, October 12.

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Man accused of murder of much-loved head teacher in crash to stand trial today
A man who has been accused of the murder of a much-loved head teacher following a crash in Lymm is due to stand trial today, Tuesday.

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Age UK Cheshire announces first-of-its-kind partnership with Stop Loan Sharks
Age UK Cheshire has been recognised by Stop Loan Sharks, an organisation dedicated to tackling illegal money lending.

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Cheshire West backs fight against fly-tipping with fortnight-long campaign
Cheshire West and Chester Council is backing Keep Britain Tidy’s Fight Fly-Tipping Fortnight campaign

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:27:08 +0100
Cash-strapped council considering raising salary for chief exec role to up to £230k
Cash-strapped Cheshire East is considering paying its next new permanent chief executive up to £230,000 a year – which could mean a total annual cost of £303,833 to the council.

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Manchester Airport hiring for 23 jobs with salaries up to £62,000
MANCHESTER Airport is advertising a number of new job opportunities.

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Developer completes construction of affordable homes several years after approval
New 205-home affordable housing scheme completed on Wharton Road, Winsford, Cheshire, with Jigsaw Homes and Breck Homes delivering homes for local residents.

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