AFTER the Prime Minister confirmed on Monday the next stage in the government's roadmap out of lockdown is on track, all eyes turned to April 12.

AFTER an unseasonably chilly April week, it can be tempting to think of the cold temperatures as pathetic fallacy for Cheshire’s pandemic fightback.

THREE teenagers have been arrested by police investigating incidents of criminal damage in the town centre.

THE Queen's husband, Prince Philip has died, aged 99.

Guardian columnist The Fly in the Ointment talks about a sense of normality now restrictions are being eased; the new traffic light system for overseas travel and not so smart motorways

NORTHWICH has been paying its respects to Prince Philip, after his death was confirmed by Buckingham Palace on Friday.

A SHOPLIFTER has been given a conditional discharge after he struck at the same Aldi supermarket in Winsford on three separate occasions.

A YOUNG animal lover from Davenham has helped an injured dog in Bosnia find a new forever home in the UK.

The Duke of Edinburgh’s death was announced on behalf of the Queen on Friday.

PRINCE Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, has died, Buckingham Palace has sadly announced this afternoon, Friday.

A UNIQUE woodland adventure park and a collection of eco-friendly holiday cabins are two exciting new Cheshire attractions launching next week.

Unfortunately, the new rules have come too late for many stores as consumers moved to online shopping throughout the pandemic.

A MAJOR road in Northwich is blocked after a trailer came off a HGV.

A LATE night 40-mile pursuit on the M6, brought together several police forces to stop an Audi caught travelling in excess of 150mph.

A WEDDING company based in Northwich has won a regional award for its unique venue option.

THE ‘benefits’ of the Oxford/AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine ‘outweigh the risks’, a leading Cheshire NHS official has said.

NEARLY two-thirds of Cheshire’s adult population have now had their Covid-19 vaccine, new data shows.

THE outlook for Cheshire West’s Covid-19 fightback is ‘much more positive’ than in previous weeks.

CHESHIRE Constabulary is urging residents to stay safe ahead of further relaxation of coronavirus restrictions next week.

TAKE a look inside the new Weaverham-based tea room which will soon be opening its doors to customers.

HUNDREDS of jobs have been lost after the collapse of a financial services company.

POLICE have issued a warning to bikers after officers dealt with more than 100 offences over Easter weekend.

HOLIDAYS abroad might currently be illegal in this country, but Manchester Airport has confirmed it is re-opening its popular Runway Visitor Park on Monday.

CARE homes across west Cheshire are now free of Covid-19 infections as almost all residents have been vaccinated.

CHESTER Zoo is preparing to welcome visitors back through the gates next week as lockdown measures gradually ease.

A WARRINGTON Borough Council worker has died from a blood clot on the brain after being given the Oxford AstraZeneca vaccine.

THE managing director of a Cheshire business left his wife feeling anxious and depressed as a result of his controlling and coercive behaviour.

A CARE provider that runs nursing homes in both Northwich and Knutsford has confirmed the rollout of Covid-19 vaccines has resulted in a clear improvement in infection rates.

A BARNTON-based business is proud to announce that is has been featured in The Parliamentary Review for the second time.

A NORTHWICH wellness group brought some much needed cheer this Easter by donating nearly 100 eggs to a local charity close to their hearts.

A FORMER wartime nurse has celebrated turning 101 with a visit from her daughter.

NORTHWICH MP Mike Amesbury has reacted to the news that Bratts will not be reopening its Northwich store.

THE Bluedot festival team has cancelled its event for this year but is hoping to welcome back music and culture lovers in 2022.

LOCKDOWN easing will ‘inevitably’ lead to ‘an increase in infection’ in Cheshire, according to the Prime Minister.

A MOTHER-OF-THREE died after she was attacked by her two American bulldogs following an argument with her daughter, an inquest has heard.

The regulator stressed that this was not proof that the jab was the cause of the clots but conceded that the link was getting stronger.

The warning comes as investigations continue into potential links between the AstraZeneca jab and blood clots.

KEA has said the health and safety of co-workers and customers remains top priority and it has made extensive plans for stores reopening.

New shops and restaurants will open in Manchester’s Trafford Centre on April 12.

BORIS Johnson has not ruled out a return to the regional Covid tier system on a visit to Cheshire today.

THE Prime Minister believes ‘that there will be continuous supply of the Covid vaccine’ after recent messages from the NHS for over-50s to get jabbed while supply is known.

THIS is the number of people who tested positive for coronavirus in Cheshire in the space of one week.

EMERGENCY services were called out after a crash between a car and a bin lorry.

FROM football and rugby to motor racing and archery – sport is back and those involved are loving it!

NORTHWICH Guardian readers have been reacting to the news the town's most iconic store will be closing its doors for good.

NORTHWICH councillor Sam Naylor has described the news department store Bratts is closing as 'a sad day for the town'.

NORTHWICH town centre has been dealt a massive body blow with the news ones of its most famous stores is closing its doors for good.

HIGH street fashion chain Peacocks has been saved by a senior executive with backing from an international consortium, it has been announced.

TWO kind-hearted schoolgirls have raised more than £700 for charity by baking and selling cupcakes.

HAIRDRESSERS, barbers, beauty salons, nail technicians and tattoo artists can find out all they need to know about how to reopen safely with an online event on Thursday (April 8).