A NORTHWICH businessman accused of rape has walked free after a trial at Chester Crown Court.

1874 Northwich drew 0-0 with Leek Town at home on Monday, writes Jack Owens.

BARNTON picked up maximum points over the bank holiday weekend with emphatic wins at home to Rocester and away to Maine Road.

AN out of school club where staff nurture children’s ‘well-developed knowledge of the world’ has received the highest possible rating from Ofsted.

It’s well known that being amongst nature benefits your health and helps you to rebalance and recharge.

FAMILIES are being invited to learn about how salt is made at a Northwich museum.

A NORTHWICH family is holding a charity football match in Winsford to give back to the hospital caring for their son following his rare hypothyroidism diagnosis.

A WOMAN sadly died at Creamfields music festival 2022 over the weekend, police have confirmed.

Pete Tonge shares his verdict on Northwich Victoria's 2-1 victory at Irlam...

DRIVERS are being warned upcoming weekend closures on the M56 as construction on a new bridge nears completion.

A woman with one big boob and the other small said she turned down surgery and embraced her looks - and now has nearly 10,000 subscribers on OnlyFans.

YOUNG players have launched a plea for donors to help raise £20,000 before September 12 to secure Northwich Basketball Club a permanent quality home to play the sport.

A RECORD number of blackmail offences were reported to police in Cheshire last year, figures show.

40,000 workers at BT and Openreach will strike on Tuesday and Wednesday

NORTHERN has launched a flash sale with more than one million tickets available for just £1.

A HOSPITAL trust has become the first in Cheshire and Merseyside to gain the prestigious Baby Friendly Award.

A woman has died after falling ill at the Creamfields music festival, Cheshire Police has confirmed.

WITTON Albion head into two mouthwatering games on the back of a 1-0 loss at Runcorn Linnets on bank holiday Monday.

THE 92-year-old great grandfather who was turned down for the vacant Witton Albion manager's job in the spring has been treated to a special day by the club he has supported his entire life.

DOZENS of neighbourhoods in Cheshire East and West are set to be worst impacted by the energy crisis when the price cap rises in October, new analysis suggests.

A 33-YEAR-OLD man from Northwich has appeared in court after admitting causing damage to a car earlier this year.

THE Joshua Tree “creates a haven” for families affected by childhood cancer.

THESE are the five cheapest houses available to buy in Northwich on Rightmove.

NEARLY a dozen police staff in Cheshire Police have been convicted of crimes in the last five years.

TRAIN operator Northern is teaming up with schools in Cheshire and across the North West to help students who travel by rail save money on their tickets.

While the cool breeze will be welcome by many, it can attract pesky flies to enter your home.

POLICE have named and charged the woman who was caught drinking driving on the M6 – with a child in the car.

A BUNGALOW in one of Cheshire’s prime locations has just come on the market – and it comes with an asking price of more than £1 million.

EXTRA activities for young people have been happening in Northwich this summer following complaints of anti-social behaviour at Moss Farm Leisure Complex.

A WOMAN who had a child in the car was found to be four times over limit while driving on the M6.

A BABY and child swimming school has been making a splash in their aim to teach children water safety.

AUGUST has been another busy month for our criminal justice system with several defendants from across Cheshire being sent to prison.

There’s a quote often attributed to Groucho Marx that goes something along the lines of: "These are my principles and if you don’t like them… I have others."

In the past two weeks of Looking Back, we have covered Peover Hall, the Bells of Peover pub and this week, a further look at the pub and the people who frequented it, together with the church and schoolhouse on the other side of the graveyard.

A NORTHWICH woman has expressed her excitement after gaining a ‘dream’ job with a Canadian jewellery brand as it comes to the UK.

Here's a selection of the items you'll find in the middle aisles of Aldi and Lidl from Sunday, August 28.

JOSH Quarless netted on his 1874 Northwich debut in a 3-1 win at Clitheroe.

PETROL prices remain as there were last week as we head into the bank holiday weekend.

A CHESHIRE MP has offered advice to parents as his new law to promote affordability of school uniforms takes effect this September.

A DRIVER has been arrested after failing a drugs swipe outside Creamfields Music Festival.

PLANS have been submitted to create a new holiday campsite near Delamere Forest.

WE were blown away with the photographs sent in this week by members of Guardian Camera Club.

A CAT has been left stunned after a bizarre encounter with a large hairy spider.

Common plants found in gardens across the UK could make your dog violently ill.

THE jury in the trial of a Northwich businessman accused of raping a woman as she slept has retired to consider their verdict.

PUPILS, staff, parents and governors at Cloughwood Academy have been celebrating GCSE results day.

THE final of the Wharton Cons Open takes place on Sunday with two previous winners Jason Cornes and Dave McDermott looking to get their hands on the trophy for the second time and collect the £700 winners’ cheque, writes David O’Brien.

CHESHIRE GPs are urging people to help themselves and the NHS over the August bank holiday weekend by stocking up their medicine cabinet and choosing the right service if they need medical care.

A 999 CALLER put a huge strain on Cheshire Fire’s resources last night after falsely claiming a Northwich shop was on fire and people inside were screaming.

WHEN it comes to curries the choice is endless – korma, tikka masala and dhansak or there’s jalfrezi, vindaloo and madras.