A BANNED driver took his friend's car keys while he was asleep and died after the BMW crashed into a tree, an inquest has heard.

CHESHIRE residents are dialling 999 when they shouldn’t because the non-emergency 101 number is ‘not fit for purpose’, the county’s police commissioner has said.

THROUGHOUT September, Rotary in Northwich has been donating dictionaries to local schools as part of a UK wide Rotary project, Dictionaries4Life.

From 1 November WhatsApp will no longer be supported on 53 models of smartphones.

October is national sons and daughters month – the perfect opportunity to celebrate the children of foster carers in Cheshire West and Chester, Halton and Warrington.

A 20-year-old Winsford man remains in hospital, nearly a week after being stabbed outside PureGym in Northwich.

THE new James Bond film is finally released this week and we've put together a list of when you can watch it in Northwich.

WINNINGTON Park secured a third win in succession when they defeated Tarleton 31-7 in front of a big home crowd at the weekend.

TOM Vickers completed his clean sweep of the individual honours in the Mid Cheshire League on Saturday when he won the Cowley Cup to add to the Roberts Bakery Trophy and the Mid Cheshire Merit title, writes David O’Brien.

A total of 532 new cases were reported in Mid Cheshire in the 24 hours up to 4pm today, Wednesday, according to the latest figures from Public Health England.

NORTHWICH Folk Club are looking forward to welcoming Dave Ellis and Boo Howard as its first live guests after more than a year of Zoom meetings.

PEOPLE seeking employment or volunteering opportunities descended on the annual Northwich Jobs Fair last Friday (September 24).

The original, authentic Oktoberfest is back in Manchester this year, promising quality beer, food and music straight from Deutschland. This unmissable event is taking place on First Street between the 8th and 17th of October. Get transported to Germa...

Eddisbury MP Edward Timpson will be joining a record 21 other Members of Parliament in running the 2021 Virgin Money London Marathon this Sunday (October 3).

ONLY one day is left to help a Cheshire beauty spot win a prestigious prize.

Nectar is a loyalty scheme owned by Sainsbury’s, and can be use with other retailers such as Argos and ebay.

A selection of flights, package deals and offers from a range of airlines all flying out of Manchester Airport.

A TEENAGER is hoping to spread awareness of the symptoms of type one diabetes after she was diagnosed unexpectedly one year ago.

A NORTHWICH pub has launched a special offer for motorists who can prove they’re not panic buying fuel.

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

THOUSANDS of families face hardship and debt when the £20 Universal Credit top up is scrapped, a charity claims.

THE M6 northbound exit slip road at junction 19 for Knutsford is closed this afternoon, Tuesday.

PLANS have been submitted to extend operations at a Sandiway quarry for a further two years.

NORTHWICH MP Mike Amesbury is urging Government to ditch plans to withdraw the £20 per week uplift in Universal Credit that will hit 7,200 families in his Weaver Vale constituency.

A SCHOOL for children with Autism Spectrum Condition has a brand new sensory garden for pupils to enjoy.

A YOUNG actress has been offered a place at a prestigious drama school in America and is now looking for donations to help her achieve her dream.

R Kelly is due to face sentencing in May 4 in connection with racketeering and sex trafficking charges.

The DVSA has issued a warning to drivers ahead of an MOT surge this autumn - these ten cities will be the worst affected

Soaring demand for fuel has seen forecourts across the UK run out as drivers struggle to fill up their cars.

A HOUSE builder says it will submit revised plans to the council for a new multi-million pound housing development in Northwich.

A TEENAGER has denied murdering Winsford man Keagan Crimes and will stand trial at Chester Crown Court in November.

WARRINGTON Hospital has received a donation of more than £1,800 thanks to the fundraising efforts of two businesses.

A 47-YEAR-old man has been sentenced to a minimum of 30 years in prison after being found guilty of the 'cold blooded murder' of his neighbour at her flat in Congleton, Cheshire.

A MAN has pleaded guilty to stalking Loose Women star Denise Welch.

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

INTREPID firefighters are tackling a gruelling challenge.

CONNECTIVITY provider TalkTalk is rolling out a new voucher scheme that gives jobseekers across the UK free access to high-quality broadband.

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.

KLM and AirFrance are two of the latest airlines to move their services over to Manchester Airport's Terminal 2

Those devices unable to upgrade to the newer version will be locked out from Google services for good.

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

KLM and AirFrance are two of the latest airlines to move their services over to Manchester Airport's Terminal 2

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.