A ‘FRIENDLY and welcoming’ Northwich high school has been rating outstanding after its recent Ofsted inspection.

INDEPENDENT traders are at the heart of Northwich’s local communities and with the ongoing cost of living crisis they’re struggling.

A MASSIVE £20 million carbon capture and usage plant will open its doors on Friday (June 24), signalling a key milestone in the race to meet the country’s net zero targets.

The attack warning relates to a scam which sees mock Facebook pages sent out via Messenger

A GROUP of around 30 caravans have moved on from a field close to a primary school in Northwich.

A WINSFORD man has been jailed after he being caught drunk behind the wheel of a car he had taken without consent.

A DRUG dealer who tried to dispose of evidence by throwing it into the Mersey will serve more than six years in prison for his role in a ‘commercial, well-established drugs supply operation’.

A FESTIVAL of arts is coming to Northwich in July, and it will go on for the whole of the month.

ARRIVA has announced changes to its bus timetable due to several road closures being put in place for the Northwich Krazy Races event.

COUNCILS across Cheshire are being asked to back the Fire Authority’s call for sprinklers to be mandatory in some buildings such as schools, care homes and apartment blocks.

A WORKING farm which helps people with learning disabilities has come away with a collection of Cheshire Show rosettes.

SCONES with jam then cream or scones with cream then jam?

Take a look at some of the items you'll find in the middle aisles of Aldi and Lidl from Thursday, June 23.

The UK supermarket is the latest big name to join Bowel Cancer UK's #GetOnARoll campaign.

A CAMPAIGN to save a historic Cheshire pub for future generations is urging the public to have their say on plans to build on part of the land.

A WOMAN has been fined and must muzzle her 'dangerous' dog Scooby after it injured someone.

A PROLIFIC shoplifter has been hailed as “a success story” after being convicted for trying to steal steak from a Tesco Express in Northwich.

AN MP has told Government of the damage she believes HS2 will cause to the area – as she reiterated her plea to scrap the project and spend the money improving local transport services and digital infrastructure instead.

I’m concerned about the decline in NHS dental care.

A HISTORIC Northwich pub which dates back as far as the 1700s has reopened following a £400,000 makeover.

A MAN claims he was 'confused' as to what constituted a pub, after entering a Northwich bar, despite a court order telling him not to.

MORE than 30 Traveller caravans evicted from a Northwich leisure complex have now moved near a primary school.

POLICE have launched a crackdown on rogue car parks near Manchester Airport after dozens of incidents were reported at two locations in just six months.

THE number of pupils eligible for free school meals across Cheshire has risen by an average of 95 per cent in the past six years.

A NORTHWICH beauty spot has been chosen as part of a campaign to help keep public spaces clear of dog poo.

A NORTHWICH teen is set to appear in court after failing a roadside breath test.

THE sun was shining down on the County Showground in Tabley as thousands of people flocked to the opening day of the 2022 Royal Cheshire County Show.

Sales of own-label lines have been boosted as the average food bill now sits at £380.

THE Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for thunderstorms, which covers most of Cheshire.

Before going on holiday in Europe it might be good to check if your network allows for roaming charges

DETECTIVES have issued an urgent warning to the public after reports of fake police officers calling potential victims of courier fraud.

A 54-YEAR-OLD man has been banned from the roads after driving while almost twice over the alcohol limit.

A NORTHWICH councillor has come out and nailed his colours to the mast with regard HS2.

A COMMUNITY came together to celebrate as its Rose Queen fete returned after a Covid-enforced hiatus.

Cheshire West and Chester introduced 20mph zones in more than 200 areas across the borough, resulting in big drops in RTCs, deaths and injuries.

Air conditioning (or lack of) could see drivers punished under Highway Code rule 237.

Summer is a great time to spend more time outdoors with your pets – here’s how to make sure they have fun in the sun while keeping cool too.

A new YouTube channel featuring local newsrooms across the UK is making its debut today with the new Charged - True Crime UK series.

TORTURE killer Christopher Guest More Jnr was jailed for life over the murder of Brian Waters.

It was December 2021 when Christopher Guest More Jnr, who once was one of Europe’s most wanted men, was found guilty of murdering Brian Waters.

POLICE were called after a large group of Travellers set up camp at a Northwich leisure complex.

POLICE are investigating after a driver fled the scene when a pick-up truck crashed into a Northwich house.

SIX Cheshire drivers have been banned from the roads this week after appearing in court.

NEW plans for overnight hotel lodges overlooking spectacular animal habitats at Chester Zoo have been revealed.

FARMERS are being given the chance get answers to any questions they have about Bovine TB at the Cheshire Show.

A NEW specialist dementia nurse and memory assessment support service is being rolled out across Cheshire after a successful pilot.

NEW figures show a correlation between wealth and life expectancy in men across Cheshire East and Cheshire West and Chester.

This year’s Love Island is well and truly a go, with dramatic recouplings, heads turned and countless bombshells stirring things up.

Here's how you can play Titok's viral 'what human feeling are you?' test.

THREE sex offenders who ignored orders put in place to protect the public and a thief who stole two bikes in three days were just some of the defendants in court over the last week.