Northwich Guardian
Tue, 27 Oct 2026 07:55:17 +0000M6 crash live updates as motorway closed in both directions
Motorists are facing long delays on the M6 near Warrington after a crash led to the closure of the motorway in both directions.
Tue, 27 Oct 2026 07:30:27 +0000M6 closed in both directions following crash, causing severe delays
M6 crash closes both directions at junction 20 near Warrington and Lymm, causing queues towards Croft and Knutsford. Diversion in place on October 27.
Tue, 27 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000Tatton Services seeks 70 local producers ahead of opening on M56 in spring 2028
New £65m Tebay-style Tatton Services seeks farmers, grocers, food producers and crafts people to supply farm shop and butchery.
Tue, 27 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000Non-profit developer's Rent to Buy homes open to prospective tenants at special event
L&Q will showcase Earlsbrook Rent to Buy homes in Delamere Forest on October 31, with an open day, lower rents and help saving a deposit for Cheshire families.
Tue, 27 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000New business launches helping to immortalise special moments with permanent jewellery
Davenham entrepreneur Karen Murray launches LINX Permanent Jewellery, offering custom-fitted bracelets, rings and more for special occasions and events.
Tue, 27 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000'Woeful' response as energy firm leaves ‘eyesore’ burned-out car outside home
Burned-out car remains on Winsford's Gladstone Street six weeks after a September 10 fire involving an SP Energy Networks van and two cars.
Tue, 27 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000Middlewich Cricket Club gears up for annual bonfire and fireworks
Middlewich Cricket Club’s bonfire and fireworks night takes place on November 7 at Croxton Lane, with Fantazia Pyrotechnics, street food and fundraising.
Mon, 26 Oct 2026 17:18:32 +0000Everything the prosecution said in closing statements in Michael Mullins murder trial
'He did not do the right thing, he chose to drive away' - here is everything the prosecution said in closing statements in the Michael Mullins murder trial.
Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:31:33 +0000Bad smells warning as plant turning food waste into gas shuts for maintenance
Lostock Gralam and Rudheath residents warned of possible short-term odours as Northwich Biogas at Tata Chemicals shuts down for electrical maintenance on October 26.
Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:49:44 +0000Crews called into action for house fire believed to have been 'an accident'
The emergency services were on Middlewich Road, Minshull Vernon, on the morning of Sunday, October 25.
Mon, 26 Oct 2026 11:29:19 +0000Live court updates from day nine of the Michael Mullins murder trial
A man accused of the murder of much-loved head teacher Michael Mullins is on trial at Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court.
Mon, 26 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000Nurse with terminal cancer holding one last charity night to 'go out with a bang'
Cath Burns, who has been an NHS nurse for 25 years, discovered she had lung cancer in 2024, before doctors told her a year later it is terminal.
Mon, 26 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000School where children 'feel proud to belong' celebrates strong Ofsted results
Moulton School welcomed inspectors from the education watchdog in September, with the results publishing on Friday, October 23.
Mon, 26 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000Bakery giant's new chocolate protein clusters mean 50 news jobs for town
ROBERTS Little Treats bakery in Winsford is creating around 50 new jobs as part of a £500,000 investment.
Mon, 26 Oct 2026 17:10:16 +0000Man's 'horrible' hotel room attack on woman left clumps of her hair on the floor
Michael Kelly, of Manchester, has been jailed for the attack at the Cottons Hotel in Knutsford.
Mon, 26 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0000Policeman’s misconduct ‘could have allowed sex offender to commit more crimes’
Cheshire Police officer Andrew Hein dismissed and barred after failing to seize a sex offender’s tablet and making false records, misconduct hearing finds.
Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:54:00 +0000Homes plan could be scuppered by concerns about harm to peatland
A developer's plans to build up to nine homes in the green belt at Wilmslow could be scuppered by concerns over harm to peatland.
Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:39:43 +0000Plan to convert former Sunday school for residential use recommended for approval
Plans to convert former Sunday school buildings in Macclesfield into seven apartments and a separate one-bed home have been recommended for approval on condition drainage issues are resolved.
Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:33:27 +0000Plans to turn former pub into coffee shop and drive-through look set to be refused
Plans to convert a former pub into a coffee shop and drive-through look set to be refused because of highway safety concerns.
Mon, 26 Oct 2026 10:26:00 +0000Ryanair flight declares emergency before landing at Manchester Airport
A RYANAIR flight from Spain declared an emergency shortly before landing at Manchester Airport after a passenger became unwell.
Mon, 26 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0000Turning Japanese: the all-new Mazda CX-6e reviewed
The CX-6e delivers something the Mazda brand really needs - a visually striking class-competitive family EV.
Sun, 25 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0000Primary pupils from 15 schools brighten up the town with seasonal planting
Fifteen Northwich schools joined Northwich Town Council on October 22 to plant wildlife-friendly flowers and brighten the town centre.
Sun, 25 Oct 2026 13:10:51 +0000RSPCA issues warning to pet owners over dressing up dogs for Halloween
RSPCA warns UK pet owners Halloween costumes can cause stress, discomfort and fear, urging them to spot distress signs and put animal welfare first.
Sun, 25 Oct 2026 10:58:43 +0000Storm Boelo brings delays and cancellations across North West rail network
Storm Boelo causes major North West rail disruption, with flooded tracks, fallen power lines, delays and cancellations as Network Rail assesses damage.
Sun, 25 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000Death notices and funeral announcements from the Northwich & Winsford Guardian
Every week, Northwich & Winsford Guardian publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have died.
Sun, 25 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000Paranoid schizophrenic in hospital for good after frenzied knife attack on train
Christopher Rawlings, now of Ashworth High Security Hospital, stabbed his victim, a man in his 50s, 18 times aboard a Liverpool to Birmingham train on July 28, 2023.
Sun, 25 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000The stunning Cheshire pub walk worth trying this autumn
THERE are few better ways to enjoy autumn than with a countryside pub walk steeped in history.
Sun, 25 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000This week's latest planning applications around Northwich and Winsford
EACH week Cheshire West and Chester Council receives and makes decisions on planning applications across the borough.
Sun, 25 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Cheshire mansion with cinema room, pool and tennis courts is up for £17.5 million
A MANSION in Cheshire boasting its own cinema, swimming pool and tennis court has been put on the market for an eye-watering £17.5 million.
Sun, 25 Oct 2026 06:36:00 +0000The 80s star whose surprise Northwich performance was his most meaningful
The Piña Colada Pilgrimage... And why Northwich nearly had a Humphrey Bogart festival
Sat, 24 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0100UK’s longest-running astrophysics podcast celebrates 20 years with live show
The Jodcast marks 20 years with a live astronomy show at Jodrell Bank’s Space Dome on November 19, featuring scientists, cosmic stories and audience Q&A.
Sat, 24 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100Second British title for female bodybuilder secures place at world finals in Munich
Winnington bodybuilder Tracy Hogg, known as ‘The Machine’, wins her second British Masters Figure title and will represent Great Britain at the world championships.
Sat, 24 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100Everything the prosecution said in Michael Mullins murder trial
Here is everything the prosecution has said during the Michael Mullins murder trial.
Sat, 24 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100Visually impaired teen injured after rock thrown as she got off school bus
THE mum of a severely visually impaired teenager who was injured when two boys allegedly threw a rock at her as she got off her school bus is appealing for help to identify those responsible.
Sat, 24 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100Village pub's transformation underway by growing destination hospitality firm
Hartford’s Red Lion pub on Chester Road is set for a new chapter as Cheshire Pub Co takes over, with a December reopening planned and hospitality jobs available.
Sat, 24 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0100Northwich and Knutsford home care company to hold recruitment open day
Home Instead Northwich & Knutsford hosts a care jobs open day in Northwich on November 4, with training advice and roles supporting older people in their homes.
Sat, 24 Oct 2026 07:31:00 +0100Meet the Cheshire home cook whose recipes are inspiring a growing Insta audience
Meet Nikki Goddard, Cheshire Life’s new food writer, sharing achievable home recipes, Cheshire produce, restaurant inspiration and autumn favourites.
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0100Male patients urged to speak out after disgraced doctor gave spurious rectal exams
PATIENTS of a holiday resort town doctor who gave rectal examinations to men and boys who presented with minor broken bones are being urged to speak out.
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 13:50:00 +0100Drug dealer who stashed cocaine and scales under mattress now behind bars
A DRUG dealer from Hartford has been jailed after police found cocaine and scales stashed under his mattress.
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0100Bruno Fernandes' £4m home raided by masked gang during match in Italy
MANCHESTER United captain Bruno Fernandes' £4m Cheshire home was raided by masked gang owhile he played football in Italy
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 07:34:41 +0100Firefighters rescue horse trapped in ditch in Northwich
Animal rescue firefighters free horse trapped in ditch on Cliff Lane in Crowton
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100Pervert shopkeeper who assaulted teen during illegal vape sale absconds from court
Convicted sex offender Furqan Khalil absconded before sentencing at Chester Crown Court after assaulting a 14-year-old over a vape. Cheshire Police are looking for him.
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100Drivers warned as 70-metre vehicle plus convoy heads through Cheshire towns
Something enormous is travelling through Cheshire, and drivers may face disruption.
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 11:00:29 +0100Cheshire Police makes 36 arrests and seizes 10 vehicles in week-long crackdown
Cheshire Police made 36 arrests and seized 10 vehicles during Operation Alliances, a week-long crackdown on vehicle crime from September 28 to October 4.
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:47:10 +0100Chester signalling problems delays rail services to Crewe, Liverpool and Manchester
Rail services to Crewe, Liverpool and Manchester Piccadilly are facing delays because of signalling problems at Chester railway station.
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100Lyrebird voice technology rolled out across Mid Cheshire hospitals to cut paperwork
Lyrebird voice technology is being rolled out across Mid Cheshire NHS services after successful trials with staff and patients.
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100Met Office issues yellow wind warning as 47mph gusts to hit Mid Cheshire
A yellow wind warning has been issued for Mid Cheshire as heavy rain and gusts of up to 47mph are forecast on Friday.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 17:13:58 +0100‘He couldn’t have survived that’ car passenger told manager after crash, jury hears
A passenger told her manager ‘he couldn’t have survived that’ when she spoke about the fatal crash she witness the day before, a court has heard.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:57:18 +0100Motorists face long delays following crash on M6
MOTORISTS are facing delays on the M6 northbound near Knutsford following a crash this afternoon, Thursday.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0100Woman who made bogus rape claim remanded in custody over 'serious risk to public'
Miya Brocklehurst, of Warrington Road, admitted perverting the court of justice with her bogus claim at a hearing in Chester Crown Court on Friday, May 22.