Northwich Guardian
Sat, 05 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100Claims new homes in railway villages 'unlikely' due to low service frequency
The Mid Cheshire Rail Users Association (MCRUA) says it is still waiting for more detail from the government's proposed transport-led housing plans, but believes villages on the Mid Cheshire line are unlikely to qualify.
Sat, 05 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100Views sought on proposed community of up to 900 homes south of village
Housebuilder Bloor Homes has launched a consultation on its proposal to build a sustainable community on land to the south of Weaverham
Sat, 05 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100Samaritans volunteer to visit town on 6,000-mile fundraising walk
David Matthews MBE will visit Northwich as part of a 6,000-mile walk raising funds and awareness for Samaritans.
Sat, 05 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100Pair 'succumbed' to pressure and transported £34k of cocaine on the M6, court hears
A man and a woman ‘succumbed’ to pressure when they agreed to transport up to £34,000 worth of cocaine down the M6, a court has heard.
Sat, 05 Sep 2026 07:36:00 +0100Meet the Knutsford chef bringing a taste of the Greek Island to his family restaurant
George Hadjiyiannis is the owner and head chef of the Stolen Lamb restaurants in Wilmslow and Knutsford
Fri, 04 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0100Business named for not paying national minimum wage to three employees
Peter Morgan Contractors, based on Northwich Road, underpaid three employees around £9,000, or an average underpayment per employee of around £3,000.
Fri, 04 Sep 2026 12:15:48 +0100Town council asks Cheshire West planners to reject 448-home application
Winsford Town Council urges Cheshire West to reject Müller Property Group’s 448-home Swanlow Lane plans, citing local infrastructure and service concerns.
Fri, 04 Sep 2026 10:57:19 +0100Man, 66, arrested on suspicion of sex offences following raid in Northwich
A man, 66, has been arrested on suspicion of sex offences following a raid in Northwich.
Fri, 04 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100Woman admits almost a dozen fraud offences after previous not guilty plea
Karen Leahy, of Dalefords Lane, was a few weeks away from a crown court trial after previously pleading not guilty.
Fri, 04 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100Man and woman found with fatal injuries in village court told
Gail Russell-Smith and Neil Russell-Smith were found together on Knutsford Road on the night of Sunday, August 2.
Fri, 04 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100Plans to turn derelict 'eyesore' building at gateway to town into affordable bedsits
Developers have submitted plans to convert Riverside House, at 8-10 Winnington Street, from long-vacant offices into 15 one-bedroom studio flats.
Fri, 04 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100Anti-social behaviour measures in alleyway could stay for another three years
The order is one of 14 alley gating PSPOs across the borough which are due to expire in October, and must be reviewed before a decision is made on whether they should continue.
Fri, 04 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100Reminisce festival bans perfume bottles, Meta smart glasses and selfie sticks
Heading to Retrospective or Reminisce at Sherdley Park? Check the banned items list—no glass, selfie sticks, Meta smart glasses or outside food and drink allowed.
Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:29:49 +0100Council sets up webpage to respond to frequently asked questions about Webb House
Cheshire East Council does not have powers to remove the religious group living at Webb House in Crewe and stressed the police investigation is not into the religion itself but the serious allegations that were reported.
Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:00:00 +0100Cheshire Police detective inspector sacked for trying to influence investigation
A DETECTIVE inspector has been sacked by Cheshire Police for attempting to influence an investigation.
Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:36:27 +0100Cheshire East quizzed over when it plans to appoint a new chief executive
Cheshire East is remaining tight-lipped over when it plans to appoint a new chief executive after Rob Polkinghorne left the council by mutual agreement in June following a six-month absence.
Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:18:19 +0100Council leader said balancing the books ‘doesn’t mean cutting services to the bone’
Cheshire East leader Nick Mannion said the council’s road to securing financial sustainability ‘does not mean cutting services to the bone’.
Fri, 04 Sep 2026 14:48:24 +0100Electrician put more than £12,000 worth of stolen items from Northwich job on eBay
Wayne Scott stole electrical items from his Northwich employers Cygnet Texkimp Ltd
Fri, 04 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0100Former Cheshire prison officer had sex with female inmate upon her release
Daniel Hay, 47, and a vulnerable victim had sex at a hotel on one occasion in April 2024.
Fri, 04 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0100Cheshire firefighter goes to US for 110-floor stair climb to mark 25 years since 9/11
Oli Jenner, from Ellesmere Port White Watch, will fly to the US to climb 110 floors - representing the height of the World Trade Center’s North Tower - while wearing full fire kit.
Fri, 04 Sep 2026 10:30:02 +0100Ambitious 'Greater Crewe' city plans could include new rail station near hospital
Cheshire East is looking for a strategic partner to draw up a master plan for its ‘Greater Crewe’ vision which aims to deliver growth and turn the town into a city.
Fri, 04 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100Mid Cheshire set for warmer weekend as temperatures to reach 25C
Mid Cheshire is set for a dry and settled weekend, with temperatures climbing to 25C and plenty of sunshine by Sunday.
Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:19:45 +0100Murderer receives second life sentence for knifepoint kidnapping of teen girl
Paul Sharpe appeared at the crown court for sentencing on Friday, September 4, a few months after he was arrested in the car park of The Cottons Hotel and Spa.
Fri, 04 Sep 2026 11:55:48 +0100Cheshire nurse placed on interim order by Nursing and Midwifery Council says report
Nursing and Midwifery Council places Cheshire nurse under interim order for 18 months over allegations.
Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:00:00 +0100Liverpool John Lennon Airport records busiest month with 650,000 passengers
Liverpool John Lennon Airport welcomed more than 650,000 passengers in August, making it the busiest month in its history.
Mon, 06 Jul 2026 13:00:07 +0100Murderer pleads guilty to knifepoint kidnapping of teen girl he sexually assaulted
Paul Sharpe appeared at crown court last week, around six weeks after he was arrested, in the car park of The Cottons Hotel and Spa.
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0100New support centre helping families affected by childhood cancer marks first year
The new Joshua Tree Support Centre in Northwich is marking one year with a free open afternoon for visitors this September.
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0100Lost stately home could have added nearly £1m a year to town's economy
Marbury Hall was remodelled in the 19th century and later played a role during the Second World War, including as a prisoner-of-war camp, before being demolished in 1968.
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100Major road closure ongoing as effluent tankered out after sewage main bursts
New Warrington Road, connecting Northwich to the A559 to the northeast, closed on Sunday, August 16, after a rising sewage main ruptured near the junction with Salt Drive.
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100Gamer picks out Northwich Victoria for 60-hour retro Championship Manager marathon
NORTHWICH Victoria have been chosen to help raise money for a hospice - through a 25-year-old football computer game.
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100A big blow for town centre takeaway fined tens of thousands for illegal worker
Blue Ginger, on Wheelock Street, has to hand over £45,000 to the Home Office's Immigration Enforcement.
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100Memorial bench unveiled to honour community champion's lifelong service
A memorial bench has been unveiled at Lion Salt Works to honour Northwich community champion David Roberts.
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0100Digital Bayeux Tapestry exhibition coming to Cheshire as part of UK-wide programme
Knutsford Heritage Centre will host a digital Bayeux Tapestry exhibition as part of the British Museum's national programme.
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100Mid Cheshire Green Voices: Northwich to follow repair café trend in 2026
Communities all across the UK have been embracing the growing trend for repair cafés.
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100Cheshire East residents invited to shape council services in new survey
Cheshire East Council is inviting residents to share views on services, wellbeing and community life in its 2026 survey.
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100Stunning sunsets and wildlife shots captured by Guardian Camera Club members
BEAUTIFUL sunsets and stunning wildlife have been captured on camera by members of our Guardian Camera Club.
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 07:14:22 +0100Rocky Horror Picture Show star Tim Curry's cause of death confirmed
Rocky Horror Picture Show actor Tim Curry’s cause of death has been confirmed.
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:43:35 +0100Sex offender jailed after sexually assaulting teen rail passenger he was stalking
Stephen Bushell, of School Lane, is under a 10-year sexual harm prevention order made against him in March 2018.
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0100Sherlock Holmes comedy thriller Moriarty heads to Northwich stage
Harlequin Players bring Sherlock Holmes comedy thriller Moriarty to Northwich from September 8 to 12.
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 12:59:18 +0100Report says market door should remain closed over health and safety fears
Traders had called on the council to reopen the side door, which had been closed as part of the town centre’s regeneration.
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 10:56:14 +0100Appeal over whereabouts of wanted woman for breach of bail and harassment
Samantha Bishton is wanted over offences including breaches of bail conditions and harassment.
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 09:02:18 +0100Andy Burnham vows 'we will find a way to save Jodrell Bank'
Andy Burnham vows to save UK's largest telescope Jodrell Bank amid 2.8m funding cut.
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100Girl, 5, runs marathon over summer hols for aunt's stillbirth and baby loss charity
Primrose Boothby launched a fundraising challenge in support of the Lenny Tench Foundation, a charity founded by her aunt, Shell Tench, following the stillbirth of her son Lenny.
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100Town's Pride event returns at new venue as community-led event for first time
Winsford Community Pride takes place at Town Park on Saturday, September 5, with organisers promising a packed day of entertainment and community celebration.
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100Shoplifter behind bars after month-long stealing spree at multiple supermarkets
Glen Mather struck at supermarkets in Kelsall, Northwich and Warrington between May and June.
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100Concerns raised over impact of new developments and farm run off on river health
Cheshire West and Chester Council’s (CWAC) Places Overview and Scrutiny committee is planning to take a deep dive into the sources and impacts of river pollution in the borough.
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100Two-time drug driver's sentence delayed over need for medical certificate
Cameron Law was caught driving with 200 micrograms of ketamine per litre of blood, 10 times the legal limit, on two separate occasions.
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:52:58 +0100Homes proposal for open countryside and green gap recommended for approval
Plans for nine homes within the open countryside and green gap at Shavington have been recommended for approval.
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0100Country house hotel celebrates busy summer of events and weddings
Willington Hall Hotel near Tarporley enjoyed a busy summer of weddings, events, classic cars and BBC filming.
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 10:54:40 +0100Job with The Co-operative Bank returned my confidence after Centerpoint support
Centrepoint were able to place him into accommodation and help him find a job.