THE number of people killed or seriously injured on Cheshire’s roads increased by more than 20 per cent over the past year despite the country being in lockdown for half that time.

A NORTHWICH mum has told of her 'climate despair' after she got together with some like-minded people and organised a 'climate strike' in the town.

MORE than 4,000 safeguarding concerns were flagged about vulnerable adults in Cheshire East during the first year of the coronavirus pandemic – compared with 600 in Cheshire West and Chester.

It comes after motorists have been queuing at petrol stations over the weekend amid fears of fuel shortages.

A POP-UP Covid-19 testing site is coming to Northwich this week.

THE number might be considered unlucky for some, but surely not for the lucky person living in this stunning property overlooking the 13th tee of The Mere golf course.

A CHILDREN'S outerwear brand has put together a list of its top 10 country parks in the UK for children – with one Cheshire site making the list.

AROUND one in 13 public buildings inspected in Cheshire last year were found in breach of fire safety regulations, figures reveal.

Food allergies and incorrect packaging are among the reasons behind a number of product recalls.

LAST weekend's Northwich Beer Festival has been hailed as a roaring success by its organisers.

WITTON Albion bagged their first home win of the season on Saturday afternoon.

A WIZARDS' quest and pumpkin picking are some of the exciting activities on offer at Tatton Park this half term.

GUARDIAN Camera Club members are bidding farewell to summer this week as we near the end of September.

PRIMARY School children joined in with the 'World's Biggest Coffee Morning' in aid of Macmillan.

CHESHIRE'S new Police and Crime Commissioner has taken time out from his day job to visit one of the region's top charities.

THE Northwich Guardian is giving charities in the town the chance to take a share of a £125,000 cash giveaway.

POLICE are continuing to appeal for witnesses and video footage following a serious assault in Northwich.

Detectives have launched an investigation after a man was seriously assaulted in Northwich.

A NORTHWICH man has been given a reprieve from an immediate spell behind bars after admitting being in possession an offensive weapon in public.

A ROAD in Weaverham which will have been closed for more than three weeks due to a sinkhole is expected to reopen by next Friday.

HERE is the number of Covid-19 cases recorded across Cheshire West and Cheshire East.

THE M56 was closed due to a police incident this afternoon, Friday.

MOTORISTS in Cheshire have found themselves unable to buy fuel following a number of petrol stations being forced to temporarily close their doors across the country.

CREATIVE community groups across Northwich and Winsford can apply for up to £500 to get them back up and running post-lockdown.

THE number of domestic abuse victims seeking help from the council’s homelessness team rocketed by almost a third during the pandemic year, new figures have revealed.

THE number of residents in Cheshire East and West travelling to national parks has risen by more than 50 per cent compared to before the first lockdown, new figures reveal.

The third dose offers longer-term protection against getting ill from COVID-19.

These are the products across the UK which have been affected by CO2 and delivery driver shortages

Felton was playing at Whistling Straits, which is hosting the Europe v United States Ryder Cup golf showdown over the weekend.

PUREGYM Northwich is closed this evening, Thursday, due to what police have described as an 'ongoing incident'.

IT'S a case of going back to where it all began as the ribbon was cut on a brand new state of the art swimming pool in the centre of Barons Quay.

A TRIO of female entrepreneurs from Northwich have been shortlisted for this year’s Enterprise Vision Awards (EVAs).

HERE is the number of Covid-19 cases recorded across Cheshire West and Cheshire East.

A ‘DEPRAVED’ former DJ who subjected a young girl to 'horrifying' sexual abuse has been jailed.

SUPERMARKET giant Tesco has issued an apology to customers after several delivery orders in Cheshire were cancelled at short notice.

A MAN has been found guilty of killing his neighbour after strangling her to death when he was locked out of his flat.

A CHESHIRE hospital could undergo a £663 million transformation to enhance healthcare for Cheshire residents.

DOMINO’S has opened a new store this week in Winnington, welcoming 25 jobs to the area.

A NEW decluttering business is aiming to help Northwich residents live tidier lives and give their clutter a new purpose.

The BBC will launch twelve new HD channels in October it has been confirmed.

The Road Haulage Association has warned that there is a shortage of around 100,000 drivers.

Foster4 has welcomed the return of live events following the Covid-19 pandemic and supported the annual Disability Awareness Day (DAD).

New data reveals the best and worst cities in the UK for amount of public toilets per 10,000 people.

A NORTHWICH mum is hoping to raise awareness of a rare disease that claimed the life of her much loved daughter.

CHESHIRE West and Chester Council’s Trading Standards team face a £10m damages claim brought against them by businessman and Fleetwood Town FC Chairman, Andy Pilley.

THE number Covid-19 cases recorded across Cheshire West and Cheshire East has risen by 100 during the latest 24-hour period.

NORTHWICH Victoria are continuing to pull together in support of a young supporter's fight against severe scoliosis.

THE Countryside Alliance is considering legal action after Cheshire West and Chester temporarily banned trail hunting on council land.

A MUM-of-two has completed a gruelling open water swim to support Blood Cancer Awareness Month in memory of her husband.

A LAWYER has claimed the roads leading to and from a much anticipated event at Arley Hall this autumn are 'an accident waiting to happen'.