HERE are 10 amazing close up photographs of insects which Guardian Camera Club members have taken in and around Cheshire.

A DRAMATIC drop in council tax income during the coronavirus pandemic has left authorities in Cheshire West and Chester, and Cheshire East, facing a funding shortfall of millions new figures reveal.

COMEDIAN Jason Manford is performing a live stand-up comedy show in memory of a Cheshire broadcaster who gave him his first big break.

FEELING a bit down, here are 10 simple things scientists say will make you happy.

TWO of Cheshire's best upcoming bands are to play what is hoped will be the first full, restriction-less gig, at The Salty Dog in Northwich.

As the warmer weather approaches, leading housebuilder is encouraging Cheshire homeowners to open the doors on the extra room that is most often forgotten about.

Dog owners are being warned of the dangers of hot conditions as the weather continues to get warmer.

THE lovely weather we have been having looks set to stay over the weekend.

Despite lockdown restrictions throughout the past year, photographers have still managed to get out enough to snap some stunning shots.

Salmonella poisoning, pieces of glass, food allergies and Hepatitis A are just some of the reasons behind a number of product recalls across the UK.

A 'NO-APPOINTMENT' Covid vaccine clinic is coming to Northwich on Monday.

A NORTHWICH care home is at risk of permanent closure following Cheshire West and Chester Council's review of adult social care services.

LAST WEEKEND saw three more trees at the town's new outdoor space snapped in half in yet another act of mindless vandalism.

PETROL prices are reaching a high that has not been seen in almost two years.

TODAY is National Fish and Chips Day and here are the places you love to get your chippy teas from in Northwich.

HIGHWAYS England’s work to construct a congestion-busting new bridge over the M6 at Knutsford is entering its final phase this month.

FOLLOWING the recent Covid outbreak in the town, Northwich Town Council has cancelled its June monthly meeting.

FIREFIGHTERS spent three hours tackling a kitchen fire at a home in Barnton yesterday, Thursday.

WITTON Albion’s Wincham Park will host a celebrity football match on Sunday, June 11, to raise funds for a worthy cause.

YOU cannot beat fish and chips on a Friday night.

A BLIND pensioner from Northwich is walking 1,000 miles around her home town to raise vital funds for Guide Dogs.

The MHRA said the decision follows a “rigorous review” of safety and effectiveness in that age group.

Jet2 has now called for “openness and transparency” on Covid-19 data in the wake of the changes.

A GARDEN is opening to the public in tribute to a much-loved couple.

ALL residents in two Cheshire towns are being advised to book a coronavirus test following an increased number of cases in the towns in the past week.

AFTER a half-a-million pounds transformation, country pub and boutique hotel Hartford Hall is ready to open its doors.

THERE is only a short time left for people from Northwich to nominate folk – and pets – they believe represent ‘The Best Of British’.

COMBERBACH Bowling Club reach an impressive milestone this summer.

A PUB at the centre of a Covid outbreak scare in Northwich has re-opened and moved to reassure the public they are doing everything they can to stop the spread.

DOZENS of Northwich residents have been to get a coronavirus test today, Thursday, following an increased number of cases in the town in the past week.

TWO lanes are closed on the M6 northbound this afternoon, Thursday, due to an accident.

A LEADING housing developer donated a number of wooden honey dippers to a nursery in Northwich to mark World Bee Day (May 20).

CHESHIRE West and Chester pupils, including those from Northwich schools, missed among the least face-to-face teaching in the autumn term due to Covid-19, figures reveal.

New figures released show that in the past 12 months HMRC had received more than one million referrals of suspicious activity from the public.

Mr Gove has now indicated that the scheme, which sees the taxpayer pay money towards workers’ wages, could be extended.

Mr Hancock said while nothing in the data suggests “we are definitively off track” with the UK Government’s plans to unlock England later this month.

Becoming a foster carer can be an exciting but sometimes daunting prospect, but it needn’t be when there is so much help and support available.

TREES snapped in half at the town's new outdoor space are unlikely to be immediately replaced, a leading councillor has said.

A HORSE stuck in a van has been rescued by firefighters.

FAMILIES are being invited to a series of themed food festivals coming to Northwich this summer.

FOODBANKS continue to feed more people than ever due to the ongoing effects of the Covid-19 pandemic.

FOR Cheshire band The Wolf Howls When I Scream Your Name, the future looks bright, with a debut album set to be released.

After asking our readers what shops and services they would like to see come to Northwich, the overwhelming first choice was to see the town have its very own Primark.

RESIDENTS living at a popular park homes site on the outskirts of Northwich are pleading with the owner to see common sense about its plans to demolish a cafe.

Supermarket Aldi has urged shoppers to return a chicken product after salmonella was detected.

The May Bank Holiday weekend in 2022 will be moved to Thursday, June 2, and there will be an additional Bank Holiday on Friday, June 3.

The pro-Brexit pub chain owner has urged Prime Minister Boris Johnson to introduce a "reasonably liberal immigration system".

IN less than a year, Ben and Holly Fog have launched their own spiced rum and won a silver award at the World Rum Awards 2021.

RESIDENTS who responded to Cheshire West and Chester council's waste management strategy consultation said existing boxes were difficult to carry and more recycling capacity is needed for households.

CHESHIRE had one of the highest rates for being charged with cannabis possession last year across England and Wales.