Bradley Thomas fled from the open prison near Preston, Lancashire, past security staff and into a vehicle after a visit by the woman at the wheel.

Kat Hassell is celebrating 15 years of helping the community after starting Northwich-based Home Birth Support Cheshire in 2011.

Kelly Lynskey's House of Groom is on the move in a matter of months to Dean Lodge on Dean Street.

Staff from Cheshire Wildlife Trust share their favourite places to connect with nature

INCENSED teachers have vowed to go on strike over proposed job cuts at Knutsford Academy.

Holmes Chapel Boxing Club’s free ‘Fight Back’ boxing sessions help people with Parkinson’s ease symptoms, build confidence and feel part of a supportive community.

Dragon boats and ducks take over the River Weaver as Northwich River Festival returns with racing, family entertainment and fundraising for charities.

The development site is on grassland situated to the east of School Lane and near Grade II-listed Hartford Hall.

The incident was in the Marbury Country Park car park on Saturday, May 2.

Craig Baller went through the towns of Northwich and Middlewich during day six on Wednesday, May 6.

Luke Latham, of Old Spot Way, Winsford, appeared at Chester Crown Court on Wednesday, May 6, for sentencing on a number of charges.

Around 95 per cent of people are for the proposal versus three per cent who said 'no' and two per cent who said 'not sure'.

Cheshire East councillors will decide next week whether to increase their allowances.

Winsford-based SRL Traffic Systems have appointed a new CEO, Paul Lewis.

Pupils from the School Council at Little Leigh Primary School recently took part in an educational visit to London.

Mostly dry weekend forecast for Mid Cheshire with sunny spells, scattered showers and light south-westerly winds, plus the best times to plan outdoor plans.

North West PROPS Awards return to Manchester this November, celebrating property success while raising funds for children’s charity Variety.

Cheshire charities recognised at President's Awards awards, celebrating grassroots groups making a difference across Warrington and the wider county.

POLICE investigating a crash in which a highly regarded head teacher died are continuing to appeal for witnesses to come forward.

The emergency services were called to the collision at around 12.25pm on Thursday, May 7.

Have your say on plans for a new 200-home sustainable neighbourhood at Weaver Square in Northwich, including public spaces and a potential new bus hub.

Northwich family-run raw dog food business JABullz RAW celebrates its first year, growing loyal Cheshire customers and planning new treats and wider delivery.

Ambitious plans for a huge Winsford warehouse which could create 275 jobs have been given the green light.

New community hub and morning tearoom at Antrobus Village Hall on Knutsford Road, offering coffee, cake and a flexible space for residents.

Trinity Methodist Church applied for planning permission for the community hub on Station Road in September 2025.

The Grade-II listed building is out of action as of more than three years ago when it had extensive, emergency repairs.

Reception children from Grange Community Nursery and Primary School enjoyed a hands-on visit to Winsford Fire Station, learning about fire engines and safety.

IT is time to welcome the latest precious bunch of newborns calling Mid Cheshire their first home.

Free meals for anyone named David at The Village Restaurant in Blakemere, Cheshire, as it marks Sir David Attenborough’s 100th birthday this Friday.

Sadly, the UK is now one of the most nature depleted countries on earth, with habitat loss, pollution and climate change increasingly threatening what we have left.

Ian Baker and Rebecca Macvicar appeared at Chester Crown Court for a plea hearing on Tuesday, May 5.

The emergency services were on Pochin Way for several hours on Wednesday, May 6.

The hotel sits on the same site as the Woodpecker Cookhouse and Pub, with both being owned by hospitality chain Whitbread.

Applicant Peshkawt Qader applied for planning permission for a former nutrition club on High Street in November 2025.

Topspeed Couriers in Winsford has received the 2026 King’s Award for Enterprise in the Sustainable Development category.

Church Walk Paddling Pool is to reopen for the spring and the summer on Saturday, May 16.

Plans have been submitted for a 66-bed care home at Kingsley Fields in Nantwich.

Plans to bulldoze a mechanics’ garage and replace it with three homes are being opposed by Alsager Town Council, Cheshire East’s environmental protection officers  and United Utilities.

A former Sunday School and cottage in Macclesfield look set to be converted into seven apartments and a one-bed dwelling after plans to build eight houses on the site were refused.

Kingsley Players marks 50 years on stage with Blackadder Goes Forth at Kingsley Theatre, with performances running from May 12 to 16.

St Luke’s Hospice lottery in Winsford funds vital care, supporting one in five patients while helping sustain services year-round.

Some councils – such as neighbouring Halton – have an election every three out of four years, where a third of seats are up for grabs.

In England and Wales, desecration of a dead body is not an offence in its own right and that needs to change.

Bluey’s Big Play brings puppetry, music and fun to The Lowry in Salford from 22–31 May, with relaxed, BSL and audio-described shows for families.

Chester Zoo is inviting schools, teachers and youth groups across Cheshire and Merseyside to enter free national awards celebrating outstanding conservation and sustainability education.

James Etherington had been charged with having sexual conversations with the young girls including a game of 's**g, marry, kill'.

A 1.8m feather-board fence has been at the junction of Beauty Bank and Dalefords Lane for a number of years with no planning permission.

Cheshire Cat Marketing, based in Northwich, has been named a finalist in the Service category of the North West Family Business Awards 2026.

Craig Stevenson fell from NCP's Manchester Spinningfields car park on New College Street on Saturday, November 29.

The incident was at the Spar and Texaco on High Street on the night of Monday, May 4.