THE number of hate crimes reported in Cheshire increased significantly in the year to March, new figures show.

A THEATRE group on the outskirts of Northwich is bringing to life a classic comedy this month.

Our property of the week combines contemporary style and state of the art convenience with the benefits of life in a thriving rural market town.

A Middlewich day nursery where ‘staff support children to regulate their emotions’ and 'to understand differences in each other’ has been rated good overall following the first Ofsted inspection at its current site.

A new Northwich Emergency Flooding Plan (NEFN) has been agreed between Cheshire West and Chester Council (CWAC) and three other responsible agencies.

Asbestos particles have been found in air samples taken at Northwich Library.

The Brighton Belle in Middlewich Road Winsford is another pub that owes its existence to the railway that rumbles past its gable end.

There was a story doing the rounds about the massively over-budget computer system which was intended to make Cheshire East and Cheshire West and Chester Councils more efficient.

Whether it’s Aldi's Specialbuys or Lidl's Middle of Lidl, the latest offers are always worth checking out

Kingsmead residents have voiced concerns about advertising billboards appearing on roundabouts in their district.

CHESHIRE East looks set to give councillors paid parental leave to encourage more people to stand for election and take part in the democratic process.

WITTON Albion are through to the semi-finals of the Mid Cheshire District FA Senior Cup at the expense of 1874 Northwich.

WELCOME to Behind the Lens, a feature that shines a light on the talented photographers in our Guardian Camera Club group.

DELIVERY company Evri is welcoming 168 new articulated box vans to its fleet thanks to a Winsford business.

Here are the horror movies that are available to watch at the Odeon cinema in Northwich.

A ‘MORBIDLY obese’ rescue dog from Cheshire has been on a strict diet and learned how to swim to help her shed almost half her body weight.

FANCY catching the last of the summer sun this month on a cheap getaway?

Following Ukraine’s historic win at the Eurovision Song Contest 2022, it was announced that the UK would host the contest on its behalf due to Russia’s ongoing invasion of the nation.

Thanks to an online map, appropriately named McBroken, McDonald's fans can check in advance whether ice cream machines are broken.

A WOMAN who got behind the wheel while more than four times the drink drive limit has been spared jail.

Ex Northwich MP Graham Evans is one of a number of new nominations for the House of Lords.

HyNet submits consultation documents with Cheshire West pipeline between Ince and Davenham.

THIS Saturday’s football action is highly anticipated.

NORTHWICH Rugby Club gave high flying Rossendale a huge scare before finally going down 36-27 for their third successive defeat.

A 22-YEAR-OLD student from Northwich has secured a place in the final of an engineering competition after designing a ‘seat raiser’ inspired by his grandad.

A 51-YEAR-OLD woman from Pickmere had been fined more than £1,300 after failing to provide a breath sample to police.

Part of our Mission Statement at St Nicholas Catholic Sixth Form is to put the future of our students at the forefront of everything we do – Your Future First.

THE cost of getting married in Cheshire East is going up – although the increase in the ceremony fee won’t affect most couples until 2025.

As the price of fuel continues to drop, we have rounded up the cheapest petrol stations to fill up at in Northwich, Winsford and Knutsford.

A SUBWAY in Winsford has been transformed thanks to a partnership between the town council and Warrington and Vale Royal College.

THOUSANDS of Middlewich homes are set to get gigafast broadband following an £5.5m investment.

DRIVERS in Cheshire are being advised of further disruption on the M56 this weekend.

Liverpool has been announced as the UK host city for the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 after winners, Ukraine was unable to host the event due to its ongoing war.

A firm proposal for the future of Weaver Square shopping centre may at last be one step closer.

NORTHWICH Vixens gave a strong account of themselves against higher placed opposition before bowing out of the Vitality Women’s FA Cup on Saturday.

A 39-YEAR-OLD woman has been jailed after stealing joints of meat and alcohol during a week-long crime spree in Northwich.

THE interim headteacher of a Winsford primary school where ‘children and staff are always smiling’ is proud of its progress, after putting a plan in place to improve its outlook.

A TEENAGER from Weaverham has been banned from the roads for drug driving on a moped.

AFTER what has been an incredibly tough time for schools and colleges across the town, we are launching the Northwich, Knutsford, Winsford and Middlewich Guardian Education Awards 2022.

North West Motorway Police have been called to a collision on the M6 southbound in Cheshire

A SOCIAL housing worker is calling time on a 40-year career which has seen her make a difference in the lives of dozens of Cheshire residents.

THIS new museum exhibition is sure to excite the historian within you as you explore the Roman link to the salt towns of Cheshire.

Two Northwich residents were among five from Cheshire arrested at a Just Stop Oil protest in central London yesterday.

CALLING all Harry Potter fans – a magical ‘Forbidden Forest experience’ sure to thrill the entire family is coming back to Cheshire this month.

THERE are long delays on the M6 this afternoon, Wednesday, after an air ambulance was called to a ‘medical episode’ on the carriageway.

A new musical about the life of Mobberley-born Everest mountaineer George Mallory is coming to the stage.

NORTHWICH Sapphires made a great start to the new season in the Netball Cheshire Elite Winter League against NW Panthers.

A council depot in Winsford town centre will close its gates for the last time this week.

Northwich Memorial Court has announced the dates and cast for this year’s Christmas pantomime Jack and the Beanstalk.

LITTER pickers are now available to borrow in Winsford to help keep the town clean and tidy.