Northwich Guardian

Mon, 25 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
More than 100 pupils supported as new school nears end of first academic year
New Northwich school OneSchool Global nears end of first full year, supporting more than 100 pupils from Year 3 to Year 13.

Mon, 25 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Town mayor re-elected for third consecutive term at annual meeting
At the town’s annual meeting on Monday, May 8, Cllr Simon Whittaker was duly re-elected by his fellow Middlewich town councillors to lead them through into 2027.

Mon, 25 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
My crash course in the mysterious craft of beekeeping gave me a real buzz
I spent a day learning the fundamentals of beekeeping at Weaver Valley Farm in Bartington.

Mon, 25 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Fundraiser marks Sir David Attenborough's 100th with boost for wildlife charity
Specsavers Northwich raised £255 for Cheshire Wildlife Trust with a fundraiser celebrating Sir David Attenborough’s 100th birthday.

Sun, 24 May 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Cheshire pub set to launch week-long barbecue festival
A CHESHIRE pub is launching a week-long barbecue festival.

Sun, 24 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Inside the Cheshire flower farm growing British blooms with care
WE are blessed here in Cheshire to be surrounded by such beautiful countryside, and there's no shortage of fantastic farms open to the public to visit.

Sun, 24 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Death 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, 24 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
I went to an eatery which is well worth an entry in the Good Food Guide
Cheshire as a county has no more than a handful of entries on it and one of them is in an old post office off Chester Road.

Sun, 24 May 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Latest planning applications and decisions around Northwich and Winsford
EACH week Cheshire West and Chester Council receives and makes decisions on planning applications across the borough.

Sun, 24 May 2026 08:54:00 +0100
A delightful Cheshire river walk - complete with a secret beer garden to finish
This walk is deliberately contrarian.

Sat, 23 May 2026 19:32:01 +0100
Police speak to parents of youths behind town centre anti-social behaviour
Police say they have taken action to combat anti-social behaviour being committed in Northwich town centre.

Sat, 23 May 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Free outdoor cooking class for families in town's secret garden this half term
Claire Curran, a former primary school teacher and founder of Wellness in the Wild, is providing a free outdoor cooking session designed to inspire families to enjoy healthy, homecooked food.

Sat, 23 May 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Paedophile awaits sentence over 700-strong collection of child sex abuse images
Richard Pulman, of Trent Avenue, Winsford, appeared at Chester Magistrates Court on Friday, May 15.

Sat, 23 May 2026 11:13:49 +0100
Five fire engines rush to scene after fire breaks out in Middlewich house
A LARGE fire service presence attended the scene of a house fire in Middlewich.

Sat, 23 May 2026 08:50:00 +0100
The Cuddington-born heartthrob turned bar owner on reviving his pop career
Armand Beasley speaks to the soap star, superstar and Knutsford businessman, who performs at Arley Hall this month

Sat, 23 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Latest episodes of new Canal Boat Diaries showcase Weaver and Trent & Mersey
Two upcoming episodes of the new series of Canal Boat Diaries, which both air on Monday, May 25, will see presenter, Robbie Cumming, arriving in Middlewich before taking a detour in a borrowed boat down the currently isolated River Weaver.

Sat, 23 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Tributes paid to 'courageous' brain tumour support group founder who has died
Eileen Sharman, from Leftwich, was diagnosed with a brain tumour in 1999, which led to she and her husband Steve setting up Northwich's first brain tumour support group.

Sat, 23 May 2026 10:53:15 +0100
Road closure was due to heat causing swing bridge to expand and become stuck
A ROAD leading to a swing bridge near Runcorn was closed after the bridge became stuck.

Sat, 23 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Cheshire Police officer banned from profession over personal business interests
THE personal business interests of a Cheshire Police officer have resulted in him being banned from the profession.

Sat, 23 May 2026 20:21:55 +0100
New Cheshire holiday park welcomes full house of guests in opening weeks
A NEW holiday park has welcomed a full house of guests in its opening weeks.

Fri, 22 May 2026 16:09:08 +0100
'Volatile' criminal behind bars for violence after breaking woman's cheekbone
Dean Ode, of Beaulieu Avenue, punched a woman in the face during an argument, fracturing her cheekbone so badly surgery was needed to fix it.

Fri, 22 May 2026 17:00:00 +0100
This is the best pub in Mid Cheshire according to Tripadvisor
THIS pub is the highest-rated restaurant in Mid Cheshire.

Fri, 22 May 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Cheshire Police close down crime hotspot opposite primary school
Cheshire Police closed down a property opposite Cledford Primary School, on George VI Avenue, by way of a closure order earlier this week.

Fri, 22 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Popular gym gets first full tech and equipment upgrade since opening in 2013
BRIO Winsford is set to get an exciting gym upgrade next month designed to improve customer experience and inspire residents to get moving.

Fri, 22 May 2026 16:16:37 +0100
Councillors raise Peak Cluster concerns with Government
The planned pipeline is designed to capture greenhouse gases from four cement and lime producers in Derbyshire and Staffordshire.

Fri, 22 May 2026 11:20:56 +0100
Crash involving two HGVs and car caused severe delays on M6
A CRASH involving two HGVs and a car caused major delays on the M6 in Knutsford.

Fri, 22 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Plans to transform part of playing field into village orchard and 'home for nature'
Barnton conservation charity, Restore Habitat UK, has announced exciting plans to give the village’s biodiversity a boost at the same time as providing top-class community asset.

Fri, 22 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Croc-wearing Craig overcomes odds to walk all the way to Wembley Stadium
Craig Baller went through the towns of Northwich and Middlewich earlier on during the two-week trek.

Fri, 22 May 2026 10:12:06 +0100
Appeal after attempted burglary at address in early hours
The incident was on Frank Cliffe Way, off St Ann's Road, on Thursday, May 21.

Fri, 22 May 2026 08:44:07 +0100
All lanes reopened on M6 in Knutsford after multi-car crash
DRIVERS are facing long delays and miles of congestion on the M6 in Knutsford due to a multi-vehicle crash.

Fri, 22 May 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Unlimited adventures on offer at Tatton Park as £20 summer pass returns
Tatton Park’s £20 summer pass offers unlimited entry, family activities, and great value days out from July to September.

Fri, 22 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Cub Scouts work together to recycle more than 500 batteries in green campaign
Northwich Cub Scouts recycled more than 500 batteries, earned a Blue Peter Badge and received a letter from the King for their environmental work.

Fri, 22 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
What will the weather be like over the bank holiday weekend in Mid Cheshire?
The Met Office has forecast a warm and sunny late-May bank holiday for Mid Cheshire, from Friday, May 22, to Monday, May 25.

Fri, 22 May 2026 12:30:00 +0100
Passenger flight from Manchester declares emergency after take-off
A PASSENGER plane declared an emergency shortly after takeoff from Manchester Airport yesterday, Thursday.

Fri, 22 May 2026 11:03:18 +0100
Man charged with kidnap of teen girl after arrest at hotel
The charges are in connection with the alleged abduction of a teenage girl in Altrincham on Monday, May 18.

Thu, 21 May 2026 16:36:41 +0100
One lane closed by emergency services for fuel leak from HGV
Cheshire Police and Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service attended this afternoon, Thursday.

Thu, 21 May 2026 10:30:00 +0100
WATCH: Resident's drone footage of devastating fire at industrial premises
The emergency services were on the scene overnight from Wednesday, May 20, into Thursday, May 21.

Thu, 21 May 2026 07:13:46 +0100
Firefighters tackle huge blaze involving five HGV trailers at industrial premises
EIGHT fire crews rushed to the scene of a huge blaze involving five HGV trailers at an industrial premises in Northwich.

Thu, 21 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
17 stunning walks around Cheshire captured on camera
WALKS have been captured on camera by members of the Guardian Camera Club.

Thu, 21 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Plans in for more than 100 homes on green belt in village
Castle Green Homes' application is for an area of green belt land between the A556 and the A559.

Thu, 21 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Man attacked detention officer at custody suite after damaging hospital doors
Jason Jones, of Winsford, was at Chester Crown Court for a sentencing hearing last week.

Thu, 21 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Youngster, 9, to make professional stage debut after landing role in major show
Leo Baker, who attends Davenham CofE Primary School, has been cast in Stafford Gatehouse Theatre’s 2026 production of William Shakespeare's Richard III.

Thu, 21 May 2026 17:29:44 +0100
Homes plan for field is ‘infill rather than isolated countryside development’
Six five-bedroom homes are proposed for a field off Crewe Road at Haslington.

Thu, 21 May 2026 17:09:06 +0100
Controversial plans for 75 homes in open countryside to be decided at appeal
Plans for up to 75 homes in Nantwich will now be decided by a planning inspector after the applicant appealed against Cheshire East’s non-determination of the application.

Thu, 21 May 2026 16:15:00 +0100
New mayor pledges to do utmost to represent town during year in office
Pauline Fitzsimmons elected as Winsford mayor, pledging support for charities tackling loneliness and supporting children with complex needs.

Thu, 21 May 2026 15:58:02 +0100
Appeal for witnesses after cyclist dies following crash with car in Cheshire
POLICE are appealing for information after cyclist died in a fatal collision with a car on Hoole Bridge in Chester in the early hours of this morning.

Thu, 21 May 2026 13:00:00 +0100
The Wolves of Willoughby Chase coming to town's stage next month
The Harlequin Theatre in Northwich has announced its latest production, The Wolves of Willoughby Chase.

Thu, 21 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Aldi asks shoppers to help choose sites for new stores in Cheshire
Aldi invites shoppers to suggest new store locations across Cheshire as part of its £370 million UK expansion drive.

Thu, 21 May 2026 12:17:51 +0100
Police arrest child abduction suspect at hotel after teen girl went missing
A teenage girl had been missing between Monday, May 18, and Tuesday, May 19, from the area around Altrincham.

Wed, 20 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Disgraced ex-police inspector felt ‘above the law’ while ‘making ex’s life a misery’
Several serving Cheshire Police officers involved in the investigation expressed concerns about their former colleague Michelle Boyd’s conduct, which led to criminal proceedings and a suspended prison sentence.

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