POLICE stopped a speeding car in Cheshire to find the windscreen cracked and an unrestrained baby in the back.

A MAN from Northwich faces a trial after denying he sexually touched a teenage girl.

AN independent travel agents is opening a new retail branch in Northwich.

A UNLICENSED driver has admitted causing the death of an Oakmere man by dangerous driving.

NORTHWICH Carnival is launching an exciting new event for its return after being cancelled for two years due to the pandemic.

A KNUTSFORD man tied up his friend and beat him with sticks after they fell out over a stolen tin of chicken curry.

AMBULANCE services are under-resourced in Cheshire West and Chester with 21 vehicles covering the entire borough, councillors have been told.

WHO else has been craving a drink in a beer garden this week after the amazing weather we have been having?

WE popped down to the recently refurbished White Barn Hungry Horse pub in Cuddington to see the extent of its six-figure makeover.

POLICE are appealing for information after a man absconded from a Cheshire prison last night. 

STUDENTS at a Northwich college have received a record number of offers to attend Oxford and Cambridge universities.

After a long delay Manchester Airport's Terminal Three will begin a phased reopening on Sunday, March 27.

NORTHWICH’S Lion Salt Works Museum is calling upon young detectives to solve its latest family trail.

A BRAND new private health clinic has opened in Tarporley, giving expert initial advice to patients close to home in a 'relaxing and calm' environment.

Around 1.1 million pupils could benefit from the Government changing rules on eligibility for free school meals, campaigners say.

Here's a roundup of BBQs and pizza ovens perfect for your garden this year.

CHESHIRE'S police commissioner has urged the public not to compare the force with the Metropolitan Police when it comes to dealing with complaints against officers.

A MAN from Northwich is hoping to raise thousands by walking from John O'Groats to Lands End for mental health charity Mind.

FOUR drink drivers have been given bans from the road after being caught behind the wheel while over the limit.

A STROKE survivor is challenging himself to a 26.2-mile walk to give back to a dedicated stroke charity.

ERIC is a typical Labrador from Northwich who loves his food and sleeping on the sofa – but he’s now making a name for himself as a Crufts champion.

JUNIOR star Jonah Ashworth has made great progress with his golf since he started playing at the age of two.

A new Harry Potter experience is opening in the UK this autumn, here's how you can get tickets.

COUNCIL tax energy rebates will start to be paid in mid-April – and here is everything you need to know.

WITH the cost of living rising, many of us are now looking at ways to save money where possible.

BENT coppers, romance and singalongs – much like the show itself, the first reunion of Line of Duty's stars had it all, and our subscribers now have exclusive access to a recording of the full event.

The fast-food giant is facing food shortages due to supply chain issues.

STUDENTS from Weaverham High School have been crowned the North West's top readers after winning a regional heat of a national competition.

Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced a £1,000 tax cut for small business owners in his Spring Statement. Here's how to check if you're eligible.

LINE of Duty’s stars opened the book at their first reunion since season six – and by taking out a subscription to this title, you’ll have access to a full video of the event when it goes live today.

The new Take That musical film, Greatest Days will see band members Gary Barlow, Mark Owen and Howard Donald as executive producers.

THE increase in the overall cost of living has the potential to affect millions of people.

Can you remember what you were doing two years ago? Can you recall how you felt?

SOARING energy bills and rising food prices have left many residents feeling anxious and worried about making ends meet.

A NORTHWICH football club has donated half of the gate receipts from a recent match to the Ukraine cause.

MID Cheshire Foodbank (MCFB) is on hand to help anyone in a food crisis, as more people are squeezed by rising costs and the Universal Credit uplift withdrawal.

POLICE have now released the mugshot of a teenager who is starting a two-year prison sentence after dealing drugs to fuel his own drug habit.

CHESHIRE Gymnastics have put the sport on the map again for Northwich.

Disney's new Easter collection has all the soft toys you could want.

Hospitality was one of many industries hit hard during the pandemic.

Cutting speed limits on motorways and using trains instead of planes included in plans

BRITISH astronaut Tim Peake has been announced as the headline guest as part of a stellar line-up for the science section at this year's bluedot festival.

CHESHIRE'S police and crime commissioner has defended the 33 per cent pay rise he gave his deputy telling a councillor he made a mistake when initially calculating the salary for the role.

A WOMAN has been remanded in custody after admitting driving a pink Ford Mustang full of drugs dangerously on the M6.

WITTON Albion have two new directors.

AFTER making its debut in September last year, the town’s tastebuds are set to be tantalised once again with the return of the Northwich Vegan Market

WINS were achieved by Northwich Rowing Club on the River Dee at Chester.

HEALTH leaders in Cheshire will be observing a minute's silence to mark the sacrifices made by the county's residents during the Covid pandemic.

A ‘VANISHINGLY’ rare Roman helmet dating back to the first century is giving historical experts more clues to the past.

FREE Covid-19 testing in Northwich and Winsford ends at the end of March.