DAREDEVIL stunts and tricks are among the star attractions at a fun-filled event.

EVERYONE has their own reasons for their choice.

Manchester City footballer Benjamin Mendy has appeared at Chester Magistrates Court this morning, having been charged with rape.

WEAVER Vale MP Mike Amesbury is backing calls for more dredging on the River Weaver so larger craft – including historic vessels - can travel into Northwich to boost tourism.

THE patients of a Warrington Hospital surgeon inspired him throughout as he completed a gruelling cycling challenge for charity.

A FURTHER 100 people have died within 28 days of testing positive for Covid-19 in the UK as of today (August 27), bringing the UK total to 132,243.

MORE than 30 per cent of Cheshire patients are getting a GP appointment on the same day they enquired for one, according to the GP Patient Survey.

CYCLISTS across Cheshire are gearing up for a special charity event this weekend.

Although the Education Secretary has assured parents that consent would always be sought when it comes to 12 to 15-year-olds in England receiving the Covid vaccine, parents have raised concerns about their children receiving the jab.

There has been a concentration of outbreaks particularly in nursery and childcare facilities, Public health experts have warned.

MANCHESTER City footballer Benjamin Mendy has been charged with rape and sexual assault, Cheshire Police confirmed today.

CASE rates in England are continuing to rise in most age groups, Public Health England has said.

IT’S nearly here.

WORLD class acoustic guitarists and songwriters are coming to Cheshire's Lion Salt Works Museum as part of the Salt Work Sessions.

TODAY (August 26) is National Dog Day and our readers have been sending in photographs of their own dogs to celebrate.

AFTER two seasons of curtailments, the new rugby union campaign gets underway this week for Northwich and Winnington Park.

AN artist has captured the iconic cooling towers at Roberts Bakery in an original piece of artwork to raise money for a Lymphoma Action support group.

A ROAD in Comberbach, near Northwich, is set to close for more than a week due to electrical works.

CHESHIRE West and Chester Council says it is 'committed to playing its part' in providing safety and shelter for people fleeing the current crisis in Afghanistan.

US Pentagon spokesman John Kirby has now confirmed there had been at least two explosions in Kabul.

A former Royal Marine who was near to the explosion close to Kabul airport has said his vehicle was targeted by a gunman.

Mr Kirby took to Twitter to confirm reports of an explosion as thousands try to flee Afghanistan amid Taliban control.

Former Royal chef Darren McGrady recently revealed that Her Majesty enjoys a burger from time to time, although not in the traditional sense.

Care leaver Tom found his foster carers after moving around when he was little. They came out of retirement to look after Tom on a long-term basis, something he sees as special and that showed how much they loved him.

AN immigration fraudster was found collapsed on the floor of her prison cell at HMP Styal, an inquest at Warrington heard on Tuesday.

A POPULAR Moulton pub has won a ‘thoroughly deserved’ award for pub of the year in North Cheshire.

ENDANGERED frogs from South America with a rather unfortunate nickname has gone on display at Chester Zoo for the first time.

Legendary record producer and musician Nile Rodgers - who has worked with stars such as Madonna, David Bowie and Diana Ross - has thanked Esther McVey for leading the fight to ensure artists get their "fair share of the pie" when songs are streamed.

THE founder of a Northwich charity has moved to thank the community after they answered her rallying call to donate thousands of pounds worth of items for Alder Hey Children's Hospital.

TWO lanes have been closed on the M6 southbound following an accident involving a car.

MORE than 300 new Covid-19 cases have been reported across Mid Cheshire during the latest 24-hour period.

MOTORISTS are being encouraged to check their vehicles before setting off this August Bank Holiday.

SOUTH Shields’ players certainly liked to grab hold of their opponents’ shirts when they visited Witton Albion at Wincham Park on Saturday.

The testing will be available across all of England within the next two years, the NHS said.

Salmonella infection usually causes diarrhoea, fever and stomach cramps.

Current food shortages are at a “worst level” than the boss of one of the UK’s biggest retailers has ever seen.

Mel B will host an episode of the Channel 4 daytime show Steph’s Packed Lunch as part of the broadcaster’s Black To Front Project.

PUDDLE Ducks’ flagship pool at Barons Quay is coming along swimmingly.

WITTON Albion will head to Basford United on Saturday still looking for their first Northern Premier League win of the season.

TOM Vickers capped a successful seven days of bowls with his third competition success, writes David O’Brien.

THIS is the number of new Covid-19 cases reported across Mid Cheshire during a 24-hour period.

WE aren’t saying get your factor 50 out, but on bank holiday weekend it looks like we could be blessed with some good weather, amid some cloud – as ever.

A RAILWAY station serving a Cheshire village looks set to benefit from a grant to make it more accessible.

‘HEART-WARMING’.

THE Weaverham community is vowing to remember Covid and record experiences for future generations.

The scientist, who is based in Europe, warned the new strain could become the most dangerous and warned we face a “big risk”.

Here’s what you need to know about the programme and who is eligible for a test.

A LUCKY group were treated to a dazzling display by two curious dolphins on the south coast.

YOU could say it was quite apt and prophetic that it rained for Northwich's first ever Pina Colada festival.

A HOST of soap stars are coming to Northwich next month to take part in a celebrity football match.