Northwich Guardian
Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0100Trial begins for man who 'showed penis to schoolgirls' twice in two days
Thomas Arcus is on trial over almost identical alleged incidents at his home address on Main Road, Moulton.
Tue, 09 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100A556 picnic area is being used for public sex after closure of cafe
The Hartford picnic area on Chester Road Bypass is home to what was CafA556.
Tue, 09 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Cheshire cat Ernie beats once-fatal disease after early diagnosis
Cheshire cat Ernie recovers from once-fatal FIP after early diagnosis at Broom Cottage Veterinary Surgery and Oakwood Veterinary Referrals in Hartford.
Tue, 09 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Mysterious Granny H honoured for 'spreading joy' with knitted toys as she turns 90
The identity of the mystery knitter was unknown, with children and families only knowing her as Granny H, which she signed on the notes left with each toy.
Tue, 09 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Jail for man who breached restraining order by leaving two voicemails for victim
On August 26 last year, Daniel Hutchings was handed a 12-month community order at Warrington Magistrates Court for two counts of assault and two of criminal damage against a woman.
Tue, 09 Jun 2026 09:49:24 +0100Fly the flag for England's World Cup hopes – 'but not on streetlights and signs'
Cheshire West and Chester Council has reminded people that tying flags to streetlights for the World Cup would be a criminal offence.
Tue, 09 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Work begins on new Cheshire East Local Plan to shape future housing and jobs
Cheshire East Council begins work on a new Local Plan to 2045, shaping future housing, jobs, transport and services – with residents urged to have their say.
Mon, 08 Jun 2026 17:03:42 +0100Wife of ex-Olympian feared she 'would end up dead' if she didn't leave marriage
Surgeon Curtis Robb, of Arley near Northwich, is alleged to have repeatedly or continuously engaged in controlling and coercive behaviour towards Sarah Robb between December 2015 and August 2023.
Mon, 08 Jun 2026 17:36:06 +0100Absent chief executive leaves council role by 'mutual agreement'
Cheshire East’s chief executive Rob Polkinghorne has left the council by mutual agreement after being absent for more than six months.
Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:42:00 +0100Say hello to the Mid Cheshire babies born in May 2026
IT is time to welcome the latest precious bunch of newborns calling Mid Cheshire their first home.
Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0100Cheshire firefighters tackle height of Everest in epic five-day challenge
CHESHIRE firefighters and support staff are embarking on an epic five-day challenge.
Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0100Crowds flock to 'fantastic' waterside festival to celebrate river and community
Winsford Water Festival, on Saturday, May 30, offered something for all ages, from the ever-entertaining raft race to family-friendly activities, live entertainment, demonstrations, and a wide range of stalls.
Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0100Japanese band delighted to return to Northwich after sell out first show
NORTHWICH is set to welcome back Japanese band Violent Magic Orchestra after a sell-out show in 2025.
Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0100Court order issued to caravan owner over unauthorised encampment near police HQ
The unauthorised encampment is close to Cheshire Police’s Winsford headquarters.
Mon, 08 Jun 2026 11:12:39 +0100Man charged with dangerous driving after M6 crash with fuel tanker
A man has been charged with dangerous driving following a pursuit and crash which caused the closure of the M6.
Mon, 08 Jun 2026 10:37:05 +0100Nice windfall as neighbours on lucky street celebrate Postcode Lottery win
NEIGHBOURS on a street in Winnington are celebrating as a surprise Postcode Lottery win is set to land extra cash in their bank accounts.
Mon, 08 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100'Aggressive' domestic abuser tormented and controlled ex for more than eight years
Craig Wood’s relentless campaign of torment against his ex-partner began back in July 2016, and went on until August 2024.
Mon, 08 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100North Cheshire CAMRA's top pub is named as first-time winner
The Hayhurst Arms, in Bostock Green, is a first-time winner of the branch's biggest gong.
Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:58:38 +0100Knife crime in Cheshire down 12 per cent with 508 serious offences recorded in 2025
Knife crime in Cheshire is down 12 per cent on the previous year with 508 serious offences recorded in 2025, the deputy police commissioner has said.
Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:46:23 +0100Police carried out more than 13,670 stop searches in Cheshire
Cheshire Police carried out 13,675 stop searches over the past year and 160 strip searches which involved the ‘exposure of intimate parts’.
Mon, 08 Jun 2026 10:36:12 +0100Van catches fire on motorway hard shoulder as passengers scramble
THIS is the moment a van caught fire on the hard shoulder of a motorway – sending its passengers scrambling for safety.
Mon, 08 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Major review of Cheshire East leisure services set to begin
Cheshire East Council launches a major review of leisure services ahead of the 2029 contract end, covering 14 sites and future provision plans.
Mon, 08 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Jodrell Bank unveils packed summer of space-themed events in Cheshire
Jodrell Bank unveils a summer of exhibitions, theatre and space shows, including Cosmic Titans and Space Dome experiences in Cheshire.
Sun, 07 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0100Man accused of stealing DVLA wheel clamp on M6 set to stand trial
Keelan Bell appeared before magistrates in Crewe on Thursday, June 4, where he denied one count of theft.
Sun, 07 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0100Death notices and funeral announcements in the Northwich and Winsford Guardian
Every week, Northwich & Winsford Guardian publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have died.
Sun, 07 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Cheshire Police recover over 200 knives in week of action across county
The National Police Chiefs' Council's national campaign, Sceptre, ran from Monday, May 18, to Sunday, May 24.
Sun, 07 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Pub to pub charity half marathon in Cheshire raises more than £20,000
Cheshire Pub to Pub half marathon raises more than £20,000 for CRY and Cancer Research North West, with strong community support across the 13-mile route.
Sun, 07 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0100Latest planning applications around Northwich and Winsford
EACH week Cheshire West and Chester Council receives and makes decisions on planning applications across the borough.
Sun, 07 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Artist to auction bespoke painting in aid of cancer charity supporting her nephew
Lydia Mansell will auction her painting, Hope, on Thursday, June 11, in aid of The Joshua Tree charity.
Sun, 07 Jun 2026 06:19:00 +0100Behind the scenes at Michael Owen’s Cheshire-based cutting-edge racing empire
Nikki Kinsey gets an exclusive pass behind the scenes of Manor House Stables, where Hugo Palmer’s tactical precision meets Michael Owen’s cutting-edge racing empire
Sat, 06 Jun 2026 13:14:28 +0100Firefighters called to blaze involving a digger
CREWS were called out after a fire broke out in Northwich involving a digger.
Sat, 06 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0100Discover medieval abbey estate with walled garden and world's only fruit tree maze
Combermere Abbey is opening its gates to the public for a special Garden Open Day this June.
Sat, 06 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0100Revised plans for ‘alien’ care home after planners criticise 'incongruous' design
The application by LNT Care Developments, first lodged in October last year, would see Victorian mansion Littler House demolished and replaced with the new facility on its 2.99-acre site on Littler Lane.
Sat, 06 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Northwich and Winsford criminals locked up in the last month
These are some of the criminals who were locked up for their crimes as of May 2026.
Sat, 06 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100School wins makeover worth £10,000 in national competition
Cuddington Primary School, on Ash Road, was selected as the regional winner of The Big Build Competition, run by building materials supplier National Plastics.
Sat, 06 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0100Hitchcock, harps, and haunting strings performance coming to Vale Royal Abbey
Vale Royal String Orchestra’s summer concert brings Hitchcock’s Psycho, classics, and the harp to Vale Royal Abbey in aid of St Mary’s Church, Whitegate.
Sat, 06 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0100Cheshire Premium Bonds holder wins £1million jackpot
A CHESHIRE resident and Premium Bonds holder has become a millionaire after winning a top prize in the latest monthly draw.
Sat, 06 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100RSPCA animal rescue centre in Cheshire to host busy summer fair
RSPCA Stapeley Grange in Nantwich, Cheshire, hosts a summer fair with live music, tours, and family fun to support animal rescue and rehabilitation.
Sat, 06 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Policeman denies assaulting man, 80, who ‘became seriously unwell in custody’
A CHESHIRE Police officer has denied assaulting an 80-year-old man who had been taken into police custody.
Sat, 06 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0100This is what JD Wetherspoon's first pub at Manchester Airport will look like
JD Wetherspoon is opening its first pub at Manchester Airport.
Sat, 06 Jun 2026 07:17:00 +0100Inside the station crowned Cheshire's best of the past year
John Hulme, founder and president of Cheshire Best Kept Stations, talks to the volunteers whose hard work and care is truly First Class
Fri, 05 Jun 2026 14:45:56 +0100Crash that saw M6 close occurred after driver attempted to make off from police
A crash that caused the M6 to be closed in both directions occurred after a driver attempted to make off from police.
Fri, 05 Jun 2026 14:05:01 +0100RECAP: M6 delays after driver makes off from police and crashes into HGV
Cheshire Police has closed the M6 in both directions this afternoon following a crash involving a fuel tanker
Fri, 05 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0100Young men to run 150 miles in 24 hours in memory of friend lost to suicide
The challenge, known as the Race to the Walls, will see the group - all 25 or 26 - run continuously through the day and night in roughly three kilometre legs, with one runner always on the move.
Fri, 05 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0100Blow as bargain business to close after less than one year
The Outlet Shop confirmed the closure in a post on social media on Thursday, May 28.
Fri, 05 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Shoplifter jailed after stealing hoover, camera, and booze on suspended sentence
Christopher Gregory targeted Asda, Tesco, Morrisons, Sainsbury's, and B&M
Fri, 05 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +01009 of the best fish and chip shops in Mid Cheshire you need to try
TODAY, Friday, is National Fish and Chip Day, so who fancies fish and chips for tea?
Fri, 05 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100New 'luxury' barbershop opens its doors offering 'sleek and modern' experience
Room 99 officially opened its doors on Friday, June 5, with owner Adel Soltani, who lives in Northwich, inviting the community to come along and try it out.
Fri, 05 Jun 2026 15:46:39 +0100Just 51 Cheshire PCSOs in post after residents stump up extra cash to pay for 57
A Cheshire councillor has asked why there are only 51 PCSOs across the county when council taxpayers agreed to pay a higher police precept to fund 57.
Fri, 05 Jun 2026 15:26:09 +0100‘Two-tier policing’ claim being used as ‘political football to create division’
Cheshire's police and crime panel has asked for an update on officer training and relevant data in the light of allegations nationally regarding ‘two-tier policing’.