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Tue, 26 Jan 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Christoph: Bellway defends scheme built on Northwich flood plain
THE firm building one of Northwich’s most controversial housing developments insists it was able to continue work on the site last week despite Storm Christoph.

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 06:30:00 +0000
Techflow Drainage engineers save flooded children's nursery
A FLOODED children's nursery has reopened thanks to 'knights in shining armour' who cleared water and repaired electrics free of charge.

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 08:09:44 +0000
A49 closed from Runcorn Road to Weaverham roundabout due to flooding
THE A49 is closed both ways due to flooding.

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 20:00:00 +0000
Flooded Riverside Inn launches appeal to help evacuated neighbours
A FLOODED village restaurant has launched an appeal to help neighbours whose homes were destroyed by Storm Christoph.

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 13:03:45 +0000
Alex Rodda killer Matthew Mason sentenced to life
A TEENAGE killer has been told he will serve a minimum of 28 years behind bars after being told he had 'an unbreakable intention' to kill his victim.

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 09:42:56 +0000
Alex Rodda's murderer Matthew Mason sentenced to life in prison
We are reporting live from Chester Crown Court as Knutsford teenager Matthew Mason is sentenced for the brutal murder of schoolboy Alex Rodda in Ashley.

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 18:30:00 +0000
Northwich quarry deal reached months after CWAC decision
THE extension of a quarry in Sandiway has finally been signed off — months after councillors unanimously approved the decision.

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 19:09:52 +0000
Less than 200 new Covid cases as Cheshire infection rates fall again
FEWER than 200 new cases of Covid have been confirmed in Cheshire East and West in the latest figures as infection rates continue to fall.

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 16:27:00 +0000
More than 200,000 Covid jabs administered in Cheshire and Merseyside
MORE than 200,000 doses of the coronavirus vaccine have been given to residents in Cheshire and Merseyside.

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 13:56:51 +0000
Alex Rodda's parents speak as son's killer sentenced to life
THE parents of murdered 15-year-old Alex Rodda said how much their 'beautiful baby boy' would be hugely missed by all his friends and family.

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 12:15:40 +0000
Martin Lewis explains how you could pay 0 per cent interest on debt
Martin Lewis’ advice would mean Brits struggling with their finances could pay more off their debt each month rather than paying interest charges.

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 10:50:59 +0000
Pictures of roadworks which closed M6 at junction 19
THIS was the scene at the weekend as the M6 was shut in both directions due to roadworks.

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 08:50:00 +0000
Schools may not open until after Easter, Government fears
EDUCATION Select Committee chairman Robert Halfon has told the BBC he wants the Government to set out a 'route map' for getting children back into schools.

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 08:19:17 +0000
Drivers warned to take extra care on icy roads across Cheshire
ICE and a hard frost has created treacherous road conditions across Cheshire.

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 07:58:00 +0000
'The loss of Mid Cheshire College is felt by all generations'
Five decades. That is how long Mid Cheshire College in Hartford, latterly known as Warrington and Vale Royal College, was an unmistakable landmark of the Northwich area.

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 06:21:00 +0000
Thousands of Cheshire children receive laptops and tablets
MORE than 3,500 laptops and tablets have been made available for disadvantaged children through Cheshire East and Cheshire West and Chester authorities since September, figures show.

Sun, 24 Jan 2021 17:15:23 +0000
New Covid cases fall to 245 in Cheshire boroughs
THE number of people diagnosed with Covid has dropped across Cheshire West and East as infection rates continue to fall.

Sun, 24 Jan 2021 09:50:35 +0000
More snow and ice expected as temperatures expected to plummet
MORE snow could be on its way as temperatures are expected to plummet next week.

Sun, 24 Jan 2021 20:00:00 +0000
Yester Years: Did murder run in the family?
This week we take a look at a man by the name of Samuel Thorley. It’s not 1777, and this Samuel Thorley is not the famous Congleton Cannibal who killed a woman ballad singer called Ann Smith, decapitated her and allowed his landlady to serve ‘...

Sun, 24 Jan 2021 18:30:00 +0000
Anti-maskers are selfish and a tad stupid
I have a couple of questions for you. Firstly, should you have to wear a mask to go shopping given we are in the middle of a pandemic?

Sun, 24 Jan 2021 11:30:00 +0000
Beauty: The best of trends for 2021
As we have kissed 2020 goodbye and we are perhaps thinking of or plans for 2021, I have been reflecting and researching on what may happen for the beauty industry, and the likely trends that may be coming our way over the coming months.

Sun, 24 Jan 2021 11:06:40 +0000
Lifting lockdown is still 'a long, long way off', warns health secretary
HEALTH Secretary Matt Hancock has warned the Government is a 'long, long, long way' from being able to lift coronavirus lockdown restrictions in England.

Sun, 24 Jan 2021 08:30:00 +0000
Northwich mum amazed at support for home schooling help
A NORTHWICH mum says she is 'overwhelmed' by the support of people in the town after launching a scheme to help children who are being home schooled.

Sun, 24 Jan 2021 06:30:00 +0000
Men charged with stealing four Fiats from Allostock garage
TWO men due to face trial after being charged in connection with the theft of four Fiat's from a dealership in Allostock, also face a trial in relation to murder.

Sun, 24 Jan 2021 16:22:00 +0000
Arley Hall introduces luxury Chapel House for holiday stays
FANCY living like a lord if only for a couple of days?

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 18:21:38 +0000
Flooded High Street reopens after massive clean-up operation
A BIG clean-up operation has now cleared the flooded streets in Northwich.

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 06:30:00 +0000
Northwich boutique owner worries for future after floods
THE owner of a Northwich boutique has been left worried about the future of the high street after the devastating floods which left much of the town under water.

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 10:27:26 +0000
10 weeks to repair flood damage at Witton Walk Primary School
A NORTHWICH school has been devastated by the flood.

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 16:33:15 +0000
Storm Christoph: Businessman funds hotel rooms for flood victims
A GENEROUS entrepreneur from Northwich has paid for every hotel room at the Slow and Easy for a week to support families affected by flooding.

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Cheshire's Covid vaccine programme explained, in charts
VACCINES have dominated the conversation on Cheshire’s Covid-19 fightback this week.

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 11:30:00 +0000
Maternity care changes begin following major review
CHANGES in maternity care across Cheshire are set to begin following the release of interim findings from the Ockenden report.

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 09:51:32 +0000
M6 closed for weekend at A556 for new bridge project
DELAYS are expected as the first of two weekend closures of the M6 at junction 19 runs until the early hours of Monday morning.

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 20:01:00 +0000
Northwich floods: Community supports evacuated residents with food
JUST as it did when the market burned down, or when the town was rocked by Covid, Northwich’s community spirit is shining through adversity again.

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 18:33:00 +0000
Northwich floods: Councillor calls for new drainage after Christoph
NORTHWICH’S drainage is system is simply not fit for purpose and should be replaced.

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 17:31:53 +0000
Covid cases continue to fall with 296 new cases across Cheshire boroughs
LESS than 300 new Covid cases have been confirmed across Cheshire West and East in the latest daily figures.

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 16:30:00 +0000
Property of the week: Detached 5 bedroom house oozing with original features
THIS stunning five bedroom detached home is our property of the week.

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 16:30:00 +0000
Northwich floods hit independent businesses the most
A BOUTIQUE shop owner in Northwich has said the devastating floods which destroyed most of her stock could have a massive impact on the future of the town's high street.

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 15:00:00 +0000
Lidl and Aldi middle aisles: Best deals
Lidl and Aldi have revealed the latest items hitting the shelves in the middle aisles of their stores from Sunday, January 24, 2021.

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 11:00:00 +0000
5 meaningful ways you can support the NHS
Web searches for “support the NHS” have increased by 125 per cent since the beginning of the third UK national lockdown.

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 10:42:27 +0000
Northwich wakes up to snow
NORTHWICH woke up to a covering of snow this morning.

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 07:10:00 +0000
Helicopter reveals Storm Christoph’s impact in Cheshire
NETWORK Rail’s helicopter team captured images of the railway in Cheshire as flood waters receded after Storm Christoph.

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 18:28:27 +0000
Environment Agency officer locked in salon after using toilet
A BARBER was so engrossed in conversation while watching the flooding hit Northwich that he forgot he had locked an Environment Agency officer in his salon.

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 18:30:00 +0000
Flood-hit Abda overwhelmed with support from community
THOUSANDS of pounds have been raised to help a unique much-loved cafe recover from the flood.

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 12:43:47 +0000
Storm Christoph: Firefighters rescue driver stuck in flood water
DRIVERS are being warned to take extra care on the roads today with Cheshire reeling from the effects of Storm Christoph.

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 13:14:16 +0000
Lanes reopen on M56 after car crashes into barrier
THERE are three miles of queues on the M56 after a crash near Runcorn.

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 11:13:38 +0000
Pictures show Northwich town centre flood water clearing
PICTURES show that much of the flood water in Northwich town centre has been cleared today.

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 10:17:15 +0000
Northwich floods: Police urge residents to avoid town centre
RESIDENTS are being urged not to travel to Northwich town centre today, January 22.

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 16:50:09 +0000
Covid: 351 new cases in Cheshire boroughs as infection rates fall
MORE than 350 cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed across Cheshire East and West in the latest daily figures.

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 19:30:00 +0000
Weaver dredging not flood risk issue - Environment Agency
DREDGING the River Weaver ‘wasn’t an issue for the flood risk’ when solutions were examined, according to a senior Environment Agency officer.

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 17:25:51 +0000
New UK variant of coronavirus may be linked to a higher death rate, PM says
THE new variant of coronavirus may be associated with ‘a higher degree of mortality’, Boris Johnson has confirmed.



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