Northwich Guardian
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Much-loved green space given fresh new look amid effort to support nature
Northwich green space revitalised by Cheshire West and Chester Council with upgraded pond, accessible paths, and wildlife habitat improvements for visitors.
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Police commissioner accused of 'wasting money' by MP over £200k 'vanity projects'
Esther McVey, MP for Tatton, called out Cheshire PCC, Dan Price, for ‘wasting money’ on three citizens assemblies.
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Meet the 'intimidating' giant eagle stunning crowds in dramatic flying shows
A giant eagle with a seven-foot wingspan capable of wiping handlers off their feet is leaving crowds stunned at dramatic flying shows.
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Teen's tragic death in foster home was 'cry for help gone wrong'
Brooke Fittes was discovered dead by her foster carers on the first day following the school summer holidays in September 2025.
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 12:31:47 +0000M&S comments on comeback six years after closure in town
A food store is on its way to the town six and a half years after the closure of a full department store.
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0000Volunteers honoured for looking after three local railway stations
DEDICATED volunteers who painstakingly look after three local railway stations have been honoured.
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 09:22:38 +0000Motorcyclist, 45, suffers 'potentially life changing' injuries in car crash
AN air ambulance was called after a two-vehicle crash in Winsford.
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Theatregoer's months-long mission has a happy-ever-after ending
Louise Mather was not able to go to a performance for several months as a result of a problem with the sound system.
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Drink-driving woman caught more than twice the limit hit with 20-month road ban
Lauren Miller, of Vale Road, Marston, was driving a Fiat 500 along London Road in Warrington when she was caught on January 15.
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000'Exceptional' apprentice joiner picks up top construction award
Ethan Colls, a Weaver Vale Housing Trust apprentice joiner from Middlewich, wins Construction Apprentice of the Year at the Apprenticeship and Skill Awards 2026.
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 17:00:33 +0000Anger as school plan scrapped because of DfE’s lack of communication
Cheshire East has been forced to scrap plans for an alternative provision school in Crewe because the DfE won’t engage with the council over a timeline for the scheme.
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 16:01:20 +0000Police hunt for driver and witnesses over hit-and-run crash on M56
WITNESSES are sought by the police over a hit-and-run crash that occurred early in the morning on the M56.
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 12:25:28 +0000Teenager arrested after M6 police pursuit reaching speeds of up to 150mph
A TEENAGER has been arrested after police officers were involved in a high-speed police pursuit on the M6 in Cheshire.
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 09:05:54 +0000All lanes back open on motorway after multi-vehicle crash
The incident was on the northbound carriageway at around 7.30am on Monday.
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Dragons' Den style event launches new funding and support network for businesses
Cheshire Business Angels launches to back regional startups with funding and expert advice. Investors support healthcare, manufacturing, digital tech and more.
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000Behind the scenes with firefighters at Liverpool Airport
WHEN most of us head to the airport, we’re thinking about security queues, suitcases, and a bit of duty-free shopping - but behind the scenes, a dedicated team stands ready to spring into action if anything goes wrong.
Sun, 15 Feb 2026 15:24:27 +0000Road closed as firefighters tackle car fire in town centre
A CAR caught fire in Northwich town centre.
Sun, 15 Feb 2026 09:54:33 +0000Vandals torch children's playground in town park
VANDALS torched a children’s playground in Middlewich.
Sun, 15 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Death notices and funeral announcements in the Northwich and Winsford Guardian
The Northwich and Winsford Guardian publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have died.
Sun, 15 Feb 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, 15 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000Take a look inside stunning £1.3m lakeside home at popular Cheshire beauty spot
Detached family home for sale on Jacobs Way, Pickmere, Knutsford, with lake views, four bedrooms, luxury kitchen, double garage, and excellent transport links.
Sun, 15 Feb 2026 11:20:00 +0000Why this Chinese is the match of anything in Manchester or Liverpool
One rarely finds a Chinese restaurant of this quality outside London or Manchester's Chinatown, where they are often located down a small street with a dimly lit entrance.
Sun, 15 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Long-serving Northwich leader appointed managing director of UK care company
Ruth Brown appointed managing director of Home Instead UK. She brings 16 years’ care sector expertise to the leading home care provider.
Sun, 15 Feb 2026 21:19:16 +0000Woman dies in crash as two men are arrested by Cheshire Police
CHESHIRE Police is appealing for witnesses following the death of a woman in a crash on the A534 near North Wales.
Sun, 15 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000I went behind the scenes at Liverpool Airport - here's what I thought
LIVERPOOL John Lennon Airport is widely regarded as one of the best airports in the UK, regularly ranking among the top providers in the Which? annual airport survey – and I wanted to find out why.
Sun, 15 Feb 2026 07:00:00 +00009 things to do with the kids in Cheshire this half-term
THIS week is February half-term, and knowing how to keep your little ones entertained can be tricky.
Sat, 14 Feb 2026 18:55:40 +0000Traffic queues in Winsford as Station Road closed both ways following crash
STATION Road in Winsford is closed both ways following a crash.
Sat, 14 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000Inside the full-size 747 cockpit hidden in the Cheshire countryside
IN the middle of rural Cheshire, down winding country lanes close to Tattenhall, sits something you would never expect to find: the fully operational cockpit of a British Airways Boeing 747.
Sat, 14 Feb 2026 09:41:10 +0000Firefighters help occupier salvage property from fire-ravaged garden shed
A GARDEN shed caught fire in Middlewich on Friday night.
Sat, 14 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +000011 stunning Cheshire wedding venues you’ll fall in love with
ARE you getting hitched soon? For couples looking for the perfect place to say 'I do', there are several beautiful locations in Cheshire where you can spend your special day.
Sat, 14 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Rollermania returns as 'original Tartan Army’ supergroup booked for summer festival
The intense popularity of The Bay City Roller's countless hits including Summerlove Sensation, Bye Bye Baby, Shang-a-Lang, and Saturday Night has ensured them an eternal place in the pop hall of fame.
Sat, 14 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Caravan park to reopen in April as new owners look to turn it into major destination
A holiday firm has taken the reins at a Cheshire caravan park with plans to turn it into a major destination.
Sat, 14 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Anger at penalty for parking in unmarked space in council car park
Celia Axford, from Antrobus, received the £50 PCN after parking in the council's car park on Hadfield Street in Northwich.
Sat, 14 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0000Lots of laughs expected as timeless panto story comes to the stage at half-term
FAMILIES can expect a lot of laughs as a timeless pantomime story hits the stage during half-term.
Sat, 14 Feb 2026 10:53:00 +0000Meet the residents and discover what makes these secret Cheshire villages tick
CHESHIRE'S three Ts, Tarporley, Tarvin, and Tattenhall, offer an impressive surprising range of independent shops and facilities within their communities.
Sat, 14 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0000Care home residents enjoy Valentine's Day celebrations filled with fun and laughter
Residents at Daneside Court Care Home in Northwich are marking Valentine’s Day with poetry, memories and a nostalgic celebration of lasting love.
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 17:37:19 +0000M&S comeback confirmed six years after closure in town centre
That is according to the local councillor, Sam Naylor, who said there will be a food hall next to Aldi.
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 13:19:01 +0000Predator jailed for 26 years for 'horrific' sexual abuse of four young girls
A 'MANIPULATIVE' predator has been jailed for 26 years after raping two young girls and sexually abusing two others.
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 15:40:00 +0000Drug dealer spurned chance to avoid jail by continuing to sell cannabis
Kaya Scullion, of Cedar Close, Lostock Gralam is now behind bars after being given a 16-month sentence at Chester Crown Court on Tuesday, February 10.
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 14:40:15 +0000Reckless riders of electric bikes putting lives at risk, warn police
RECKLESS riders of e-bikes are putting lives at risk, warn police.
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 13:16:00 +0000Grab your ruby slippers and follow the yellow brick road to the magical Land of Oz
Mid Cheshire Musical Theatre Company is bringing its stylish, high-energy production of The Wizard of Oz Northwich Memorial court from Wednesday, February 18.
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0000Joiner who became Army reservist after 9/11 reaches 'exceptional' career milestone
Cheshire Army reservist Chris Poole becomes first Queens Own Yeomanry soldier promoted to Warrant Officer Class One and appointed Sergeant Major.
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 11:11:06 +0000Major UK construction firm collapses after completing 500 projects
A GROUNDBREAKING construction firm with more than 500 completed projects across the UK has collapsed.
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 10:31:17 +0000Drug dealer knocked girl off bike with his car after realising mum had seen handover
Charlie Farrell and Louis Clayton appeared at Chester Crown Court on Tuesday, February 10, where they were sentenced to a total of eight years in prison.
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Woman charged in connection with two-car crash which caused 'serious injuries'
Anastasia Dunne has been charged with causing serious injury by careless driving on Wednesday, April 30, of last year.
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Plans to honour ‘one off’ councillor with memorials at heritage sites he helped save
Cllr Charlie Parkinson died on Saturday, January 24, after a brief illness, aged 79.
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Roberts Bakery workers warned to contact pension fund or risk losing retirement pot
The trustee of Frank Roberts and Sons Ltd Pension Scheme has announced it is in the process of winding up the company's final salary pension fund.
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Sentence handed to paedophile who shared sex abuse images 'not unduly lenient'
Gary McVeigh, of Winsford, is serving one year and two months in prison after a sentencing hearing on Tuesday, January 6.
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Grade-II listed pub's restoration progresses after devastating fire
The Smoker, in Plumley, is closed after the devastating fire off the A556 Chester Road in October 2024.
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 17:20:02 +0000Residents object to plans for up to seven homes on green belt land
More than 30 residents have objected to plans to build up to seven homes on green belt land in Poynton.