CRIME has risen over the last year in Cheshire East and West, official police records reveal, most noticeably for possession of weapons and sexual offences.

Shopkeepers in Northwich have spoken out about the state of the town centre, and what they think could be done to improve it.

It’s well known that taking time out for yourself helps ease the stress and strain of daily life. What’s not so well known is that there’s the perfect place to do so, in the heart of Cheshire’s beautiful countryside.

Warrington & Vale Royal College is pleased to be offering its range of Adult Community Learning (ACL) courses completely free of charge to anyone who enrols on a 2022/2023 ACL course between now and 15th December 2022.

IT’S Halloween – the spookiest time of the year and a day that children – and adults – like to celebrate and dress up.

NORTHWICH Victoria were determined to pull off a win against the league leaders in memory of Dave Thomas on Saturday but it did not work out that way.

THE night skies will soon be illuminated by festive after-dark lights trails, returning to nearby venues to get you in the Christmas spirit.

FIRE crews in Winsford were called to three incidents across the town yesterday, Saturday.

A GHOST-HUNTING family in Winsford is travelling through Cheshire this Halloween to raise money for St Luke’s Hospice – all in their very own hearse.

Veolia's hazardous waste extension plans to be considered by Cheshire West and Chester Council.

IN the run-up to Halloween, it seems even our furry friends are on high alert for any ghostly activity, as a rescue dog uncovered several spooky encounters at a Northwich office.

FAMILIES are invited to attend one of Mid Cheshire's 'biggest and best' firework displays as it returns to Northwich for 2022.

A ‘lovingly maintained’ 19th century country house near Nantwich, with its own woodland and a tennis court, has gone on sale for £1.45million with estate agent Savills.

The year is 1867, and on Sunday, November 24 a tragic event unfolded at Brierley Hulme Farm in Kinderton cum Hulme.

New industrial units planned for Road One estate in Winsford.

A FOLK duo is back on the road after almost two years at home due to the coronavirus pandemic – and their autumn/winter 2022 tour brings them back to Northwich.

The 50th edition of CAMRA’s Good Beer Guide is now available and several pubs and breweries in and around Northwich, Knutsford and Winsford made the list.

THERE are long delays on the M6 this afternoon, Saturday, after a crash between Middlewich/Holmes Chapel and Sandbach.

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

ARE you getting into the Halloween spirit this weekend?

A WEAVERHAM man has been sentenced in court after pleading guilty to drug offences following a police raid on a property in Barnton.

Northwich MP Mike Amesbury and ward councillors raise concerns over flats plan for Winnington Village pub site.

A TEENGER who had been missing from Winsford for more than a week has been found ‘safe and well’.

FAMILIES are being invited to a 'spectacular' bonfire and fireworks display to help support a cricket club.

TWO parties have announced their candidates to stand for the Tatton constituency in the next General Election.

TWO people have been arrested after a fire at Northwich Rugby Club earlier this week.

Northwich residents have expressed concern about the future of the town centre following the unexpected closure of two long established businesses within a week.

POLICE are appealing for information after a man robbed a convenience store in Winsford at knifepoint over the weekend.

A TEENAGER from Northwich has been fined after carrying an imitation submachine gun in a pub beer garden in Warrington.

A BOAT originally built in 1934 for the German Customs Service halted traffic in Northwich today, October 28, as the town’s swing bridges were opened to allow it to pass through.

“TO the people of Northwich, I say this, we need you.”

A YOUNG conservationist with a passion for creepy-crawlies is hoping to inspire others like Sir David Attenborough.

HIGH Legh Park Golf Club & Driving Range has launched a winter programme to help golfers train together during the off season.

FILM crews transformed a Cheshire village into the setting for a fictional series about a government facing subterfuge from within its own party.

WITH the cost-of-living crisis still raging on, it's understandable we're all looking to save money wherever possible.

A 40-YEAR-OLD man has been fined after stealing more than £300 worth of items from Asda in Winsford.

THE community is rallying around Northwich Rugby Club after its much-loved clubhouse went up in flames.

DRIVERS are being warned of potential disruption on the roads tomorrow morning, Friday, due to swinging of swing bridges in Northwich.

A POLICE dog helped police recover a quantity of class A drugs and drug paraphernalia during a raid in Barnton yesterday, Wednesday.

POLICE are becoming increasingly concerned about a teenage girl who has been missing for a week.

A WINSFORD resident is urging people to get a proper gas safety check in time for winter after an engineer carried out work in his home which was so unsafe it could have caused an explosion.

A HISTORIC Northwich landmark which was forced to close is set to reopen next year after completion of major £450,000 emergency repair works.

A Cheshire nobleman is the elusive author of one of English literature’s most celebrated masterpieces, according to new research by an expert on medieval literature.

TRIBUTES have been paid to a hugely popular Winsford doctor and his loving wife after they died within two weeks of each other.

NORTHWICH Victoria chairman Brian Turner said club stalwart Dave Thomas' death will be felt throughout non-league football, such was his standing and popularity.

THIS is your last chance to nominate the teachers, school staff and pupils who have gone above and beyond for one of our Education Awards.

FIREFIGHTERS have tackled a fire at in Winnington this afternoon, Wednesday, which is believed to have been a deliberate attack.

A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of modern slavery offences after police raided an address in Winsford this morning, October 26.

THE Northwich and Winsford Guardian is giving two much-loved charities in the area the chance to receive a share of a £16,000 cash giveaway.

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