Northwich Guardian
Sat, 17 May 2025 05:00:00 +0100Wilko on lookout for locations after high street hiatus
The two towns are on a list of more than 150 locations across the country which are of interest to the company.
Sat, 17 May 2025 05:00:00 +0100Paedophile pensioner, 79, avoids jail despite collecting child sex abuse images
Leslie Watts, of Lilac Drive, appeared at Chester Crown Court for sentencing on May 9 after previously admitting four charges of making and possessing indecent images.
Sat, 17 May 2025 05:00:00 +0100Cheshire man dies months after being assaulted on holiday in Fuerteventura
Cheshire man dies months after being assaulted on holiday in Fuerteventura
Fri, 16 May 2025 05:00:00 +0100'Archaic': Park home owners march on Westminster over 'legal theft of equity'
The Park Home Owners for Justice Campaign (PHOJC) represents the 92,000 park homes residents in England, including at Cheshire’s 16 registered sites.
Fri, 16 May 2025 21:06:53 +0100'Increasing concern' for welfare of missing teenage girl from Winsford
Evie Sheppard, also known as Evie Ormond, was last seen at around 9.20am on Thursday (May 15).
Fri, 16 May 2025 14:10:49 +0100Resurrected supported living scheme in Winsford approved
Council planners have rubber-stamped an application for 16 apartments on land at Springbank Crescent.
Fri, 16 May 2025 13:00:00 +0100'Active' centenarian celebrates 100th birthday with family and friends
Marion Tweedle, from Northwich, celebrated her big day alongside family and friends at her home on Queensgate.
Fri, 16 May 2025 13:00:00 +0100Ten of the best high schools around Northwich and Winsford
The Department of Education (DofE) released the official performance figures for state secondary schools, offering insight into the best performing establishments across the country.
Fri, 16 May 2025 10:52:39 +0100Police searching for missing teenage girl who was last seen three days ago
Shania Black was reported missing on Tuesday, May 13, and was last seen in the Esk Road area of Wharton shortly after 5pm that day.
Fri, 16 May 2025 05:00:00 +0100Keepsake of loving couple unearthed by detectorist reunited with ‘astonished’ owner
Dave Helm, a metal detectorist and member of the Cheshire Searchers, unearthed the keepsake close to the River Dane near Twemlow Viaduct at the end of April.
Fri, 16 May 2025 05:00:00 +0100Business announces round of redundancies in 'proposed restructure'
Boughey Distribution Ltd said all of the relevant roles are within its HQ and its warehouses in Wardle.
Fri, 16 May 2025 05:00:00 +0100Plans revealed for huge 310-home housing estate as public consultation launched
Property developers, David Wilson Homes and Redrow, have launched a new public consultation website outlining plans for the development which would spread across three fields to the south of Chester Road, near Cockpit Lane.
Fri, 16 May 2025 05:00:00 +0100Ban for drug-driver who fled from police and hid himself in taxi
Faris Nasir, of Danefield Road, was spotted at the wheel of a van before he was stopped on Monday, February 10.
Fri, 16 May 2025 05:00:00 +0100What will the weather be like this weekend in Mid Cheshire?
The Met Office has forecasted a sunny and warm weekend for Mid Cheshire.
Fri, 16 May 2025 15:03:57 +0100Plans for new fish and chip shop refused over proximity to primary school
Cheshire East planners have refused an application for a fish and chip shop in Disley because it would be too close to a primary school.
Thu, 15 May 2025 05:00:00 +0100'It was so perfect': Dream wedding seven years in planning takes place at Chester Zoo
Alice and Peter Foreman moved to Northwich nine years ago, and visiting Chester Zoo was one of the first activities they discovered up north which they both loved to do.
Thu, 15 May 2025 15:30:00 +0100'Opportunistic' power tool thief sentenced while accomplice was court no-show
ONE of the two 'opportunistic' thieves who stole power tools from a shed has been sentenced while his accomplice failed to show up at court.
Thu, 15 May 2025 14:00:00 +0100Households dig in heels as rogue caravan site owner seeks eviction court order
Fishpool Farm Caravan Park's owner handed out no fault eviction notices to 22 households living in his caravans back in February.
Thu, 15 May 2025 13:00:00 +0100NHS Trust completes changes to car parks at Victoria Infirmary
Mid Cheshire NHS Trust is introducing Automatic Number Plate Recognition cameras and other improvements.
Thu, 15 May 2025 10:00:00 +0100Chris’ story: 'Being a soldier was my whole life. Suddenly it was gone'
“The day I turned up for training I remember saying ‘this is where I belong.' The military drove me to achieve, and I was thoroughly enjoying myself."
Thu, 15 May 2025 08:17:59 +0100Delays due to car crashing into bridge on Mid Cheshire Line
Northern Rail said there were around three hours of delays after 6pm yesterday, Wednesday.
Thu, 15 May 2025 05:00:00 +0100Woman banned from the roads for driving after taking cocaine and cannabis
Megan Washington had components of Class A and Class B drugs in her system while driving a Vauxhall Insignia.
Thu, 15 May 2025 05:00:00 +0100Cheshire Police develop AI tool to help tackle stalking
Cheshire Police are developing an artificial intelligence (AI) tool which will help identify stalking behaviour at an early stage.
Thu, 15 May 2025 05:00:00 +0100Empty buildings including Weaver Square cost CWAC £1m to maintain over 12 months
CHESHIRE West and Chester Council (CWAC) has spent £1 million over the last 12 months to maintain any empty non-domestic buildings, figures have revealed.
Thu, 15 May 2025 17:49:01 +0100'Can't keep blaming Liz Truss': Tory group leader challenges council to improve
The new leader of the Conservative group on Cheshire East told the Labour/Independent administration if he doesn’t see improvements soon he will challenge for the leadership.
Thu, 15 May 2025 17:35:42 +0100Leader says all 82 members have part to play in council’s financial stability
Cheshire East’s leader has said stability and a sustainable financial position for the council can only be achieved if councillors of all political persuasions work hard to achieve it.
Thu, 15 May 2025 15:03:09 +0100Council leader praises ‘dedicated’ adult social care staff after ‘good’ CQC rating
The leader of Cheshire East has praised the commitment and dedication of the council’s adult social care services after it was rated good by the Care Quality Commission.
Thu, 15 May 2025 12:04:57 +0100New mayor reveals he was homeless in the past and slept in his car
The new mayor of Cheshire East has revealed that 13 years ago he was homeless and sleeping in his car.
Wed, 14 May 2025 14:00:00 +0100Tributes paid to boy, 11, described as ‘talented sportsman’ who died in crash
Tributes paid to boy, 11, described as ‘talented sportsman’ who died in crash
Wed, 14 May 2025 17:30:23 +0100Pensioner, 80, prosecuted by council in court for ignoring planning rules
A PENSIONER has been prosecuted by the council in court for ignoring planning rules.
Wed, 14 May 2025 16:57:10 +0100Green light for Mid Cheshire strategy to attract investment
Council chiefs have backed a long-term strategy aimed at bringing more investment and regeneration to Mid Cheshire.
Wed, 14 May 2025 14:55:00 +0100Campsite where guests can walk around naked gets green light for extension plans
Cheshire West and Chester Council planners have backed an application by naturist campsite Springfield Manchester Sun and Air Society in Lower Peover for a single-storey extension to its pavilion building.
Wed, 14 May 2025 13:00:00 +0100BMW driver banned from the roads after being caught behind the wheel on cannabis
A NORTHWICH man has been banned from the roads after being caught behind the wheel while on cannabis.
Wed, 14 May 2025 05:00:00 +0100Shift worker who'd ‘demolish six-choc-bar multipacks' in her car sheds eight stone
Amy Rigby, a care support worker, was rarely at home during mealtimes, and when she was, she was ‘usually too knackered to cook’.
Wed, 14 May 2025 05:00:00 +0100Car wash business at risk after refusal of planning permission for site
MSP Car Customs Ltd applied for planning permission a year ago from Cheshire West and Chester Council.
Wed, 14 May 2025 05:00:00 +0100Green light given for plans to convert chiropody clinic
A former chiropody clinic in Northwich is set to be turned into a house after plans were given the green light.
Wed, 14 May 2025 05:00:00 +0100Andrew Cooper: 'I want everyone to have the chance to get a job and contribute'
I’m pleased to be hosting a Jobs Fair in Winsford on Monday, June 2, from 11am to 2pm at Brio Leisure Centre.
Wed, 14 May 2025 05:00:00 +0100Beloved and respected search and rescue volunteer retires after 21 years of service
AFTER 21 years of service and more than 400 searches, Malcolm Pritchard has retired from Cheshire Search and Rescue.
Tue, 13 May 2025 17:00:00 +0100Popular Winsford curry restaurant takes Asian Icon Award 2025
A WINSFORD restaurant has scooped a top industry award – best Indian restaurant in the north west.
Tue, 13 May 2025 14:45:00 +0100Abusive stalker spied on and attacked his partner during on-off relationship
James Hall, of Heritage Rise, was in an on-off relationship with the woman between 2021 and 2022.
Tue, 13 May 2025 13:00:00 +0100'A handbag!': Award-winning actors stage 'one of greatest stage comedies of all time'
The award-winning Kingsley Players are back on stage in May with Oscar Wilde’s much-loved, brilliantly witty play, The Importance of Being Earnest.
Tue, 13 May 2025 13:00:00 +0100Leighton Hospital's newest building as seen in progress pictures
The 1,000 sqm modular building outside the Outpatients Department is to be the home of Audiology and of Ear, Nose and Throat.
Tue, 13 May 2025 05:00:00 +0100Life at $10k US summer camp 'where bears are common' exposed in tell-all memoir
Andrew Waterhouse, from Barnton, spent two summers in the mid-2010s working as an outdoor living specialist at a Camp America-affiliated venue about three-hour drive outside Atlanta, Georgia.
Tue, 13 May 2025 05:00:00 +0100School unveils converted caravan to support students
St Joseph's Primary School unveiled the 'Emotional Regulation Nurture Environment' on Friday, May 2.
Tue, 13 May 2025 05:00:00 +0100Man involved in drunken festive fight left 'scarred for life' by the experience
Taylor Forrest, of Longmynd Rise, Winsford, appeared at Chester Magistrates Court on May 9 alongside Chester man Michael Dean.
Tue, 13 May 2025 05:00:00 +0100Opening date announced for town's new B&M store which will create 29 jobs
B&M has revealed its new Winsford superstore will open its doors to customers at in June 2025.
Tue, 13 May 2025 16:26:34 +0100MP calls for urgent meeting to discuss ‘failings’ at council
Tatton MP Esther McVey has called for meetings with top bosses at Cheshire East and the local government minister after the council was issued with a warning that it needs to improve.
Tue, 13 May 2025 15:42:22 +0100‘Outline plan’ agreed for exercise and sport provision after leisure centre closure
Middlewich Town Council and residents have agreed an ‘outline plan’ to provide access to exercise and sporting activities when the leisure centre closes, a councillor said.
Tue, 13 May 2025 05:00:00 +0100Company donates essential equipment to Ukraine care home
A company with a Northwich store has contributed to a humanitarian mission in Ukraine.
Tue, 13 May 2025 15:30:30 +0100Council and environment agency called to sewage leak on new housing estate
Anwyl Homes says it is investigating how sewage spewed onto land at one of its new housing developments in Crewe close to a children’s play area.