Northwich Guardian

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Appeal after gardening company hit by two burglaries in two days
The burglaries of Evergreen Cheshire Ltd, on Hough Lane, were on Thursday, March 26, and Saturday, March 28.

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Man accused of causing serious injury to cyclist by dangerous driving
Ben Woodrow-Hirst has also been charged with failing to report the collision and with failing to stop after the collision in July 2025.

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Contractors ‘raring to go’ as work starts on town's Chester-style indoor market  
Contractors at specialist fit-out firm, Medlock, have now started work on Northwich Market at Barons Quay, close to Asda and the Odeon cinema.

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Ground broken on new 99-home town centre estate set to 'reduce council waiting list'
The new estate, on the former site of Cheshire West and Chester Council’s (CWAC) former waste management depot on Clough Road, is a mix of one-, two-, three- and four-bedroom homes.

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Praise for Cheshire honesty box's gluten-free cakes near Delamere
The Honesty Box at Frith, Gluten Free Cake Shed in Delamere, near Chester, has been described as ‘a charming testament to trust and quality’.

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Housing trust takes over large 70-apartment independent living complex in town
Weaver Vale Housing Trust (WVHT) has completed the purchase of Waters Cross, a 70-apartment scheme in Northwich for people aged 55 and over in Northwich.

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 15:12:11 +0100
Woman hospitalised with serious injuries following crash that closed motorway
A WOMAN has been hospitalised with serious injuries following a serious crash that closed the motorway.

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Man found guilty of multiple rapes following four-day trial
Nigel Davies was in the dock for four days last week at Chester Crown Court.

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Cheshire residents to be banned from tips across border in Greater Manchester
The GMCA's aim is to address an uptick in usage of some sites by residents of regions such as Cheshire East, Cheshire West and Warrington.

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 13:49:01 +0100
Nice windfall for residents as street scoops tidy Postcode Lottery win
WINCHAM residents are celebrating a tidy windfall courtesy of the People Postcode Lottery.

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Cheshire's new High Sheriff 'planning to hit the ground running'
Lynn Pegler has been installed as the new High Sheriff of Cheshire in a ceremony on March 27.

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 11:25:42 +0100
'Gift card draining' warning from Cheshire Police after two arrested
CHESHIRE Police have warned people to be aware of 'gift card draining' after two men were arrested in Winsford.

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 16:45:56 +0100
Armed police called to Cheshire village in reported three-hour 'stand-off'
Eyewitnesses have reported a large police presence in the village this afternoon

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 08:11:00 +0100
The gorgeous pub on the edge of Delamere Forest saved by the community
NESTLED on the edge of Delamere Forest and overlooked by Kelsall Hill, Ashton Hayes is a small village eight miles east of Chester, set amid the beauty of the Cheshire countryside.

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 07:25:23 +0100
M6 in Cheshire closed following serious crash in the early hours
THE M6 in Cheshire is partly closed following a serious crash in the early hours.

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Death notices and funeral announcements in the Northwich and Winsford Guardian
Every week, the Northwich & Winsford Guardian publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have died.

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Inside the £2.5m Cheshire home with five bedrooms and acre of garden
Five-bedroom period home on Legh Road, Knutsford, for sale at £2.5m. Set in nearly an acre with double garage, near top schools and Knutsford Station.

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Latest planning applications and decisions around Northwich and Winsford
EACH week Cheshire West and Chester Council receives and makes decisions on planning applications across the borough.

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Rural education centre eyes Cheshire expansion to help more people
Rural education centre Agri-cation plans expansion into Cheshire after helping people into work, training and education through farm-based support.

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Former Cheshire pub to be reborn as relaxed bar and small plates restaurant
The former Elephant pub in Shavington, Cheshire, is set to be transformed into SOLT, a small plates bar and restaurant.

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0100
Families urged to try pharmacies before A&E this Easter
Parents urged to keep children active and use NHS services wisely this Easter, including pharmacies, GP practices and NHS 111 for minor illnesses and injuries.

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0000
Police vow ‘hostile environment’ for county's criminal dump gangsters
Police say by using dodgy waste disposal services, residents could be helping drugs reach their communities, and funding the theft of plant, tools, and farm machinery.

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Sex offender jailed after urinating during bizarre phone call to ambulance staff
Neil Owen, of Abbotts Way, made the bizarre call on Tuesday, March 3, despite a criminal behaviour order specifically banning him from making nuisance calls to emergency services.

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Woman fined after smashing glass over friend's head in Christmas Eve row
Emily Haslam, of Barbers Lane, was caught on CCTV outside the Penny Black pub.

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0000
Reimagined Brontë comedy drama heading to town stage this April
A bold new comedy drama reimagining the Brontë sisters will be staged at Harlequin Theatre in Northwich this April, with tickets now on sale.

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 07:55:00 +0000
The Cheshire award-winners who went from making 20 pies a week to 25k a day
Neil and Sarah Broomfield of Cheshire’s Great North Pie Co make some of the tastiest pies. Neil lifts the lid on their story.

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000
Global recognition for Cheshire golf venue named Europe’s best Toptracer range
Need Golf near Nantwich has been named Toptracer Range of the Year 2026, earning recognition as the best facility across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Major sales manager role opens up in Warrington with LOCALiQ
Newsquest Media Group seeks a Sales Manager in Warrington to lead digital advertising for LOCALiQ, drive regional revenue, and manage a high-performing team.

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0000
New 'talking bench' project unveiled to help tackle loneliness in the community
Lostock Gralam Parish Council has launched a 'Talking Bench' initiative to help people meet and make new friends.

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 14:56:00 +0000
New Manchester Airport route to Lapland announced
Manchester Airport has announced a new direct flight to Lapland, giving travellers a fresh option for winter getaways.

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 14:20:00 +0000
EasyJet announce new summer destination from Liverpool airport
EASYJET has added a new location to its Liverpool John Lennon Airport line-up.

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 10:07:00 +0000
Send us photos of your Mid Cheshire babies born in March 2026
HAVE you welcomed a new bundle of joy into your family this month?

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 09:18:00 +0000
Historic Cheshire hotel saved from closure in deal securing 60 jobs
A historic hotel that once hosted The Beatles has been saved from closure in a deal that secures 60 jobs.

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Widow and staff reopen bed shop after cherished owner's sudden fatal stroke
Staff at Cross Keys Beds, in Heron Court, where devastated when their cherished boss and friend, Stephen Dexter, died suddenly on Saturday, January 24.

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Mid Cheshire MP calls out two petrol stations over pump prices
Andrew Cooper challenged the owners of BP in Winsford and of Shell in Middlewich in a short speech this week in the House of Commons.

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Author's 'heartbreaking' supernatural horror is 'suspenseful and unflinchingly eerie’
A J Hodkinson – or Aaron to his friends - published Prey for Me on Monday, March 2.

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Cheshire Police say man stabbed by his son was 'centimetres from death'
Douglas Mew, then 67, was stabbed by Martin Mew, then 37, at their home address on March 9 last year.

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 16:16:20 +0000
Homes plan next to natural burial site looks set to be approved
Shavington residents are fighting a proposal for up to four homes to be built next to a natural burial site.

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:50:56 +0000
Questions over why stables are inappropriate for fields when houses are approved
Cheshire East has refused permission for two stable buildings on fields saying it is inappropriate development in the green belt but admitted a housing application on a similar site might be approved.

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:22:28 +0000
Housing scheme deferred for second time after clash over traffic assessment
A Nantwich housing application has been deferred for a second time for a traffic assessment – with a parish councillor warning ‘until there’s a fatality, nobody’s going to take us seriously’.

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0000
Ukulele group creates singalong atmosphere at care home
Daneside Court Care Home in Northwich welcomed the Lostock Ukuleles for an afternoon of music and laughter.

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Here is the weekend weather forecast for Mid Cheshire
The Met Office forecast a wet weekend in Mid Cheshire this week (Friday, March 27, to Sunday, March 29).

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Ex-football club employee avoids jail over indecent images of child sexual abuse
Daniel Taylor, of Wilmslow, was at Crewe Magistrates Court for a sentencing hearing on Wednesday, March 25.

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 06:06:00 +0000
Red pandas' blind date could lead to more cubs, says Chester Zoo bosses
Chester Zoo has placed two red pandas together on a 'blind date' and is hoping it will lead to new cubs.

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0000
One person in hospital 'as a precaution' after crash between cyclists
The emergency services were on New Road, in Anderton, at around 12.20pm on Thursday, March 26.

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0000
Forest School's neighbourhood birdbox project sees outdoor-loving pupils thrive
FOREST School pupils in Northwich have been getting better acquainted with our feathered friends while learning to be neighbourly in a very hands-on way.

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 12:06:33 +0000
Cheshire Police make 32 arrests as part of county wide action tackling retail crime
Cheshire Police officers have made more than 30 arrests, with multiple people charged, following a week of action targeting retail crime across the county.

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Teammates honour late football coach with Royal Marines' ‘brutal’ endurance test
Beloved football coach, Bob Fullwood, a newsagent from Winnington and dad to one of the lads, Scott Fullwood, died in 2020 aged 69 after a short cancer battle.

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Inquest into death of man 'on fire' in incident at his home
Ian Newport died of several serious injuries in hospital on the same day as an incident on Saturday, March 14.

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Man sentenced for stabbing his dad three times with kitchen knife
Martin Mew, then 37, stabbed Douglas Mew, then 67, at their home on March 9 last year.

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