Northwich Guardian

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Whistle-blowers put letter delivery woes at town's sorting office under spotlight
PROBLEMS at Northwich's Royal Mail sorting office are in the spotlight as MPs order the business to explain nationwide allegations parcels are being prioritised over letters.

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Man sent sexual picture to girl, 16, and her mum and asked them for a threesome
Daniel Garner, of Northwich, sent the same picture to the teenage girl's mum when she got in touch with him to tell him to stop.

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Long delays expected at two-way lights near motorway junction lasting seven weeks
Temporary lights on the A54, Holmes Chapel Road, will be in force from Monday, February 23, and will last until Monday, April 13.

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Business's new lease of life after move from forest to girlguiding site
Forest Explorers lost out last year as a result of a review of the outdoor learning provision by forest management Forestry England.

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Could aliens have visited Cheshire? Sightings revealed
According to The National UFO Reporting Centre, it is possible.

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 17:16:10 +0000
Swing bridge closed for one week with pedestrians bussed around via motorway
Sutton Weaver Swing Bridge, which turns 100 years old this year, will close at 12.01am on Sunday, February 15, and remain closed 24 hours a day until it reopens at 12.01am on Sunday February 22.

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0000
Residents asked to have their say ahead of proposed community hub lease renewal
The lease on The Venue is up for renewal, and tenants, Rudheath Parish Council (RPC), is holding a community engagement event to help form plans for the site’s future.

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000
Motorbike theft leaves 16-year-old unable to get to work and college
A MOTORBIKE used by a 16-year-old to get to work and college was stolen in Winsford.

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000
Three Cheshire pubs to offer Matilda-inspired themed menu
MEALTIMES just got a little more marvellous.

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 11:02:36 +0000
Cold health alert issued for Cheshire as freezing temperatures continue
A cold health alert has been issued for the north west as freezing temperatures continue.

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 10:12:44 +0000
‘Hallelujah!’ as town’s station ticket office reopens after nearly five years
Northwich Station ticket office closed since the building’s gable wall collapsed on Tuesday, May 18, 2021, taking part of the ornate Victorian canopy over the Manchester-bound platform along with it.

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0000
Discover the specialist pathways to success at Priestley College
In addition to offering one of the widest ranges of courses in the region, Priestley College provides an outstanding suite of specialist programmes available exclusively at its Warrington campus.

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Police 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 +0000
Much-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 +0000
Meet 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 +0000
Teen'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.

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 15:08:45 +0000
Power cut in village as emergency repairs carried out
Scottish Power has confirmed power has been turned off in the Whitley area, WA4, from 2pm this afternoon, Tuesday.

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0000
More affordable homes now available through Rent to Buy scheme in town
Affordable Rent to Buy homes now available at Weaver Meadows, Winsford, Cheshire. Three to five-bedroom L&Q properties for first-time buyers.

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 17:30:00 +0000
More than 500 roles up for grabs at major Manchester Airport jobs fair
Manchester Airport hosts a jobs fair on March 3 in Wythenshawe, offering more than 500 aviation roles. Meet top employers like Jet2, Boots, Costa, WHSmith and more.

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 14:40:51 +0000
Council leader and deputy set to face vote of no-confidence
Cheshire East’s leader and deputy are expected to face a no-confidence vote at next week’s meeting of the full council – with many councillors saying the outcome is too close to call.

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 12:31:47 +0000
M&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 +0000
Volunteers 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 +0000
Motorcyclist, 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 +0000
Theatregoer'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 +0000
Drink-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 +0000
Anger 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 +0000
Police 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 +0000
Teenager 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 +0000
All 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 +0000
Dragons' 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 +0000
Behind 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 +0000
Road closed as firefighters tackle car fire in town centre
A CAR caught fire in Northwich town centre.

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 09:54:33 +0000
Vandals torch children's playground in town park
VANDALS torched a children’s playground in Middlewich.

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Death 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 +0000
This 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 +0000
Take 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 +0000
Why 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 +0000
Long-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 +0000
Woman 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 +0000
I 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 +0000
9 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 +0000
Traffic 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 +0000
Inside 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 +0000
Firefighters 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 +0000
11 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 +0000
Rollermania 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 +0000
Caravan 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 +0000
Anger 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 +0000
Lots 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.

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