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Northwich Guardian

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 09:19:15 +0000
Burton and Dorothy Perkins to disappear from the high street
THREE major retailers look set to disappear from the high street following a buy-out from an online-only company.

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Tatton MP wants improved Manchester rail links for Cheshire
PEOPLE are being urged to have their say over plans to improve rail provision in the area.

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 06:30:00 +0000
Junction 19 of M6 closed every night for bridge work
DIVERSIONS will be in place every night this week as the new bridge work continues on the A556 and M6.

Sun, 07 Feb 2021 18:29:00 +0000
Waterlogged Vision Express reopens after yet another flood
A FAMILY-RUN optician devastated by the flood is re-opening on Monday.

Sun, 07 Feb 2021 08:07:03 +0000
Chester Racecourse to be large-scale Covid vaccination centre
CHESTER Racecourse is one of 18 large-scale Covid-19 vaccination centres due to open across England tomorrow (February 8).

Sun, 07 Feb 2021 20:00:00 +0000
Northwich man walking thousands of steps for Cancer Research
A RETIRED scientist from Northwich who is receiving treatment for prostate cancer is urging people across Cheshire to support Cancer Research UK’s latest fundraising campaign, Walk All Over Cancer.

Sun, 07 Feb 2021 16:05:00 +0000
Northwich beautician's tips on combatting effects of screen time
If you are noticing that your eyes are feeling unusually tired, or dry and you are spending a lot of time at a computer screen and other devices, then you could well be suffering from eye strain.

Sun, 07 Feb 2021 11:30:00 +0000
Charity volunteers help Northwich families during lockdown
VOLUNTEERS at an educational charity have been praised for the work they've done for children in Northwich during lockdown.

Sun, 07 Feb 2021 10:45:00 +0000
Tabley House Estate Gate Lodge is property of the week
THIS charming 19th century Gate Lodge sitting in between Knutsford and Northwich is our property of the week.

Sun, 07 Feb 2021 08:00:00 +0000
How yoga can give you some breathing space during lockdown
WHETHER a key worker or you’re working from home, homeschooling, or just struggling with lockdown cabin pressure, there is certainly a way to help you feel a bit more zen.

Sun, 07 Feb 2021 06:26:00 +0000
Cheshire true crime: Police solve murder with box of eggs
LET us start our story today in the office of a moneylender in Manchester in early 1946.

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 20:00:00 +0000
Meet the mum who runs a baby bank for struggling Cheshire families
A MUM is offering a lifeline to struggling families across Mid Cheshire.

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 18:31:00 +0000
Hartford Community Shed offers fun, friendship and new skills
A CREATIVE project that inspired men to learn new skills is being revived.

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 11:30:00 +0000
Cheshire at Covid crossroads as infection rates flatten
CHESHIRE could soon be at a Covid-19 crossroads.

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 16:30:00 +0000
Cheshire schools benefit from donated lockdown devices
AN educational trust's appeal for used laptops to help more children access online lessons has saved local schools approximately £100,000, says its CEO.

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 12:00:00 +0000
Hartford School of Gymnastics activities during lockdown
HARTFORD School of Gymnastics members have kept themselves busy during the lockdowns and proven themselves to be an inspiration to others.

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 08:02:00 +0000
Karting's Jonny Elliott racing for Team X-Kart in 2021
A SUCCESSFUL racer from Northwich is the latest driver to sign for a newly launched kart team.

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 08:02:00 +0000
Northwich riding school calls for change in lockdown rules
OWNERS of a Northwich riding school are urging the Government to rethink lockdown rules that have put the reins on their business and could result in a widespread horse welfare catastrophe.

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 06:30:00 +0000
Dad uplifted by daughter's visit at St Luke's Hospice
PATIENTS at St Luke’s Hospice are now able to safely receive visits from their families thanks to a new pod.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 13:48:11 +0000
Meet the teens who made Handforth Parish Council go viral
HOW did you spend your teenage years? Agonising over acne? Learning to drive? Or following a band you knew you’d love forever?

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 10:47:41 +0000
Handforth Parish Council's 'Jackie Weaver' clip, explained
FOR the uninitiated, this next sentence might be a strange one to read: A clip from Handforth Parish Council’s December 2020 planning and environment committee meeting went viral yesterday (February 5).

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 17:45:00 +0000
Northwich flood victims set to demolish and rebuild home
A NORTHWICH homeowner is taking drastic action to avoid flood damage — by demolishing their home of 20 years, and rebuilding it.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 09:18:32 +0000
Handforth Parish Council argument video clip goes viral
A CLIP from a Handforth Parish Council meeting has gone viral — gaining more than 2 million views overnight.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 06:30:00 +0000
Explained: Cheshire West's council tax plans
FEBRUARY is, usually, a marked improvement on January. Days get longer, pancakes are scoffed, and love is in the air.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 17:19:13 +0000
Fall in Covid cases across Cheshire East and West on Friday
NEW Covid-19 case numbers across Cheshire East and Cheshire West have fallen after a one-day surge.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 16:30:00 +0000
Northwich villages in line to benefit from new rural buses
MORE than £1 million of investment could be coming to Cheshire West’s rural bus network.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 19:41:00 +0000
Northwich River Festival 2021 cancelled again over Covid pandemic
ORGANISERS of Northwich River Festival, Northwich Rotary Club have announced that the popular event will not take place this year.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 18:30:00 +0000
Credit to Government and NHS for inspired vaccine roll-out
It’s been a tough and difficult year for most of us because of the effects of the unprecedented pandemic we have all suffered. But of course, there are degrees of difficulty.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 11:28:00 +0000
Covid: Cheshire's number of excess deaths in 2020
NEW figures have revealed the number of excess deaths seen in Cheshire East and West during 2020.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 09:18:42 +0000
Chester Zoo's free virtual zoo brings animals into your home
JUST because you can't go to the zoo doesn't mean you have to miss out on all the fun and excitement.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Northwich businesses encouraged to make use of Covid support
THE Northwich Business Improvement District (BID) is urging companies to make sure they access the Covid-19 funding and support that is available to them.

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 20:00:00 +0000
Northwich Covid-19 centre staff 'disgruntled' with testing
STAFF working at a Covid-19 testing centre in Northwich are ‘disgruntled’ as they have no access to rapid asymptomatic testing kits themselves.

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 15:38:53 +0000
Nine in ten over-75s in Cheshire had first vaccine dose
NEARLY nine in 10 of Cheshire and Merseyside’s over-75 population received their first dose of a Covid-19 vaccine by the end of last month.

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 11:30:00 +0000
'Divisive' Tarporley planning bid approved
UNANIMOUS approval has been given to controversial plans to build a house next to a listed building in Tarporley, despite opposition from neighbouring residents.

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 18:28:00 +0000
This is how much the Eat Out to Help Out scheme cost in Cheshire
DINERS across Cheshire cashed in on more than one million meals during the Government's Eat Out to Help Out scheme last August, new figures have revealed.

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 17:00:00 +0000
Slight rise in Covid cases across Cheshire East and West
A SLIGHT increase in the number of new cases of coronavirus has been confirmed across Cheshire East and West in the latest Public Health England figures.

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 16:31:00 +0000
Surge in demand for children's mental health services in Cheshire
THE number of children and young people referred to mental health services in Cheshire soared in the 12 months before Covid-19 hit the county.

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 15:21:34 +0000
Cheshire Police warning about catalytic converter thefts
POLICE are urging residents across Cheshire to remain vigilant following an increase in in the number of catalytic converter thefts across the county.

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 15:07:03 +0000
Tips from Warrington Gymnastics Club's Olympian Hannah Whelan
DOUBLE Olympian Hannah Whelan is offering advice to youngsters whose sporting routines have been restricted by the coronavirus pandemic.

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 13:45:10 +0000
'Government should reduce student fees' says Esther McVey
THE Government should reduce the annual tuition fees paid by students throughout the pandemic to reflect the change in learning, Tatton MP Esther McVey has said.

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Northwich teenager makes kids smile as superhero Spider-Man
A NORTHWICH teenage superhero has been spinning webs and bringing smiles to the faces of children stuck at home during lockdown.

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 06:32:00 +0000
Opposition builds against bid to ramp up waste at Lostock site
CAMPAIGNERS and councillors are lining up in opposition against plans to burn more waste at the new Lostock sustainable energy plant.

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 05:59:00 +0000
Time to Talk Day: Where to find mental health support
WITH so many of us suffering mentally due to the ongoing impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, today’s annual ‘Time to Talk Day’ is perhaps even more crucial in the current climate.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 16:30:00 +0000
Merseyside man jailed for sexual offences against Northwich child
A MAN from Merseyside has been jailed after he admitted two counts of engaging in sexual communications with a child in Northwich.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 11:16:06 +0000
Council leader calls for 'urgent action' to prevent future flooding in Cheshire West
A PLEA for 'urgent action' has been made to prevent future flooding in Northwich, Acton Bridge and Winsford.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 19:15:11 +0000
Resident reported for dumping rubbish in Rudheath Cemetery bin
PARISH councillors are sick and tired of dealing with household waste being dumped in the bin at Rudheath Cemetery.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 18:50:51 +0000
The latest coronavirus figures for Cheshire East and West
MORE than 200 new cases of coronavirus have been confirmed across Cheshire East and West in the latest Public Health England figures.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 18:25:10 +0000
Northwich accountants offers free advice to flood-hit businesses
A NORTHWICH accountancy firm is offering free advice to any businesses affected by last month's flooding.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 17:38:19 +0000
Covid rates 'alarmingly high' but some signs of hope says PM
BORIS Johnson has celebrated the 'huge signficant milestone' of 10 million people being given their first dose of the coronavirus vaccine.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 17:15:24 +0000
1874 Northwich helping players and fans through lockdown
1874 Northwich club secretary Vicki England tells us how the club have been keeping in touch with their players, coaches and fans during lockdown…



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