CHILDREN learning to swim in Northwich were dealt a blow this week with the news Sir John Deane's is closing its pool permanently.

DOZENS of children from around the town are set to be recognised for their positive behaviour.

The one-hour session will provide practical advice for local businesses on setting goals for local marketing.

A TOTAL of 11 senior officers at Cheshire West and Chester Council are earning more than £100,000 a year, figures have revealed.

A MAN from Northwich has been banned from driving after being caught nearly three times over the limit.

MOTORISTS are facing severe delays with queues stretching back 11 miles back on the M6.

ONE of the highlights in the Northwich calendar makes its return this weekend.

THE RHS Flower Show at Tatton Park is back this summer, and the next generation of garden designers are drawing inspiration from the tumultuous events of recent years.

LONG queues at Manchester Airport could continue until the summer due to severe staff shortages, says the airport’s chief executive.

HERE are the road closures which will be taking place across Northwich, Winsford, Middlewich and surrounding areas from later this month.

It comes as Boris Johnson prepares to address the nation on Friday afternoon.

TRAIN services between Chester and Greenbank are cancelled or delayed due to a broken-down train.

ALL traffic has been stopped on the M6 northbound near Knutsford this morning, Friday, due to a multi-vehicle collision.

DELAYS are being reported on the M6 due to emergency engineering work this morning, Friday.

PLANS for fracking in Cheshire could be revived with the government using the energy crisis to get public opinion onboard, a local MP has claimed.

Millions of people across the UK have been left worried about affording household bills following the huge hike in energy costs this month.

In March, Newsquest launched the #ThereWithUkraine fundraiser to help support those affected by the war in Ukraine.

The Range is selling a bar gazebo which will get your garden summer ready.

With everything from muslins and sleep bags to pushchairs and holiday essentials, this event will have you covered with everything you need.

NEWS about when the collapsed Northwich train station will be rebuilt has been delayed because a rail group are waiting to find out about a grant application.

A MAN who admitted stalking TV star Denise Welch has been jailed for more than seven years.

MOTORISTS planning on using the M6 this weekend are being warned of disruption due to emergency repairs to Thelwall Viaduct.

A 43-YEAR-OLD man has been banned from the road after being caught drink driving.

A WARRANT has been issued for a Northwich man to begin a jail term after he failed to show up at court to be sentenced.

A MAIN route has been closed in both directions due to a serious crash this morning, Thursday.

THE council has apologised after more than 1,300 private email addresses were accidentally shared, with at least some of them since having been ‘misused’.

A TEEN from Northwich is in dreamland after winning a place in the final of a national beauty competition.

PLANS to build hundreds of new homes in Northwich have been given the green light.

A STROKE survivor has walked almost 30 miles in less than a week to give back to the charity who supported him in his recovery.

After some wholesome family fun in the woods? BeWILDerwood is set to be one of the best Easter events in Cheshire!

The middle aisle is far too tempting and we can’t be blamed for bowing to the various temptations.

The change will come into effect from June 15 as customers are urged to double up now while the offer is still in place.

From self-tanning products to BBQ sauce, see what items have had the most success following their Dragons Dens debut.

ONE year ago today (April 6) Northwich town centre was dealt a hammer blow when department store Bratts announced it was closing.

THE town council said it will do 'everything it can' to save a pool from closure.

WORK to transform Victoria Infirmary into a state-of-the-art medical facility is underway.

NORTHWICH Rowing Club had 20 wins when they held their yearly spring head on Sunday which featured nearly 300 boats racing down from Vale Royal locks.

The Parogon Group is looking to open 10 new venues overall, with some potentially in Cheshire.

CHESHIRE West and Chester Council is ‘shocked’ and ‘disappointed’ to hear their £37m bid to the Department for Transport for funding to improve bus services has been unsuccessful.

A COLOSSAL private collection of science fiction and fantasy books will be unveiled at a unique event on Saturday.

FORMER two-time world darts champion Ted Hankey appeared in court today, Wednesday, charged with sexual assault.

MORE than 5,500 new Covid-19 cases have been recorded across Cheshire West and Cheshire East in the last week.

An ongoing consultation is taking place in England and Wales which would give councils the power to hand down fixed penalty notices to drivers.

PLANS to introduce charges at Church Walk Paddling Pool have been put on hold.

A MAN caught selling class A drugs in Northwich has been jailed.

WITTON Albion are still in the fight to avoid relegation.

THE ‘darkest of dark comedies’ is the latest play to take to the Harlequin Theatre stage in Northwich.

HUNDREDS of swimmers have taken the plunge in Northwich and raised thousands for charity.

A CHESHIRE charity has hailed a Bill to improve the lives of people with Down Syndrome as it cleared its final hurdle in Parliament.

A CHOIR has sung its heart out to support children with cancer and their families.