NATIONAL Lottery Open Week is set to return for 2026, with a number of venues and attractions across the North West taking part.

A nasty brawl broke out in the bar of the Oddfellows Arms in Davenham, caught on CCTV, which shows punches thrown, men in headlocks, and grappling.

Sarah Smithson celebrates 20 years at Stick 'n' Step, leading the Runcorn and Wallasey cerebral palsy charity supporting families with conductive education.

Delaphine Lyon was relaxing on her boat at the village’s marina on Tuesday, January 27, when the exquisite jewel-like bird popped in for a visit.

Cheshire Police, Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service and North West Ambulance Service were all on the scene today, Tuesday.

There are no services at stations including Alderley Edge, Chelford, Goostrey and Holmes Chapel.

The council is set to sell the area of open land next to Wallerscote Road, Weaverham, for redevelopment subject to planning permission.

The trial of former Winsford Academy teacher, James Etherington, began on Monday, January 26, at Liverpool Crown Court.

Town Hall bosses at Cheshire West and Chester Council (CWAC) are also expected to sign off on £33 million in savings.

Ian Muir was in sight of two walkers who were on Morphany Lane, between Daresbury and Dutton, on Thursday, August 28.

The area off Regency Way has had the bin and bin's contents thrown into it on more than occasion at the end of last year and start of this year.

Last week will go down in history as 'surrender week' because that was when Labour voted to weaken our nation and dismantle our country’s national security.

On Saturday, September 6, last year, police called at Robert Briscall’s home on Greenbank Road to question him about a matter for which he was never charged, but he got aggressive with them.

Francesca Blease, of Cheshire, was pulled unresponsive from the children’s pool at the Club Jandia Princess Hotel in Fuerteventura, Spain, an inquest heard.

CHESHIRE East is applying to the government for permission to increase council tax by up to 9.99 per cent this year.

CRIMINALS from two organised crime groups have been convicted over an elaborate plot to fly large amounts of cocaine into Manchester Airport.

Cheshire and Warrington’s visitor economy hits £4.32bn in 2024, matching pre-pandemic levels. Tourism growth boosts jobs but challenges persist for hotels.

COMMUTERS are being urged to take extra care when leaving home in the morning.

Grange Community School pupils explored Tudor life at Tatton Park, learning historic crafts and chores on an immersive educational trip.

CHESHIRE East planning officers have recommended permission in principle be granted for up to nine homes on green belt land at Church Lawton.

PLANS for 42 affordable homes in Alsager have been recommended for refusal.

The incident was at The Ark Inn, on Market Place, before midnight on Sunday, January 25.

Cheshire West and Chester’s ‘Be You’ survey asked staff if they had experienced harassment while in work.

DETECTIVES are looking to reunite people with hundreds of high-value items that were stolen by a prolific burglary gang.

Christopher Higgins, of no fixed address, appeared at Crewe Magistrates Court on Saturday, January 24.

Cheshire firefighters join UKISAR team in Mozambique to aid flood victims. UK emergency response, specialist search and rescue, FCDO, NFCC, international aid.

MSP Car Customs Ltd applied to the local authority in April 2024 for approval for a site on Middlewich Road.

Cheshire Environmental Hub, on Cledford Lane, is one of two waste processing plants which deal with all the kerbside rubbish collected in Cheshire East.

Together for Theatre Productions brings Snow White panto to Northwich’s Harlequin Theatre, January 28 to 31.

Private chef Sam Williamson is hosting a Valentine’s pop-up fine dining event at Mobberley Ice Cream Farm, Cheshire.

Crate Cheshire is a finalist for Barbershop of the Year at the 2026 British Hairdressing Business Awards.

Local construction firms invited to event in Northwich by Cheshire West and Chester Council, with supply chain and contract opportunities for town regeneration.

The Jolly Christmas Postman stage show, based on Janet & Allan Ahlberg’s beloved book, comes to The Lowry, Salford, for Christmas 2026/27.

This year, Stretton Young Farmers will hold its annual tractor run in aid of Halton Haven Hospice.

CREWS tackled a car fire in the early hours of the morning.

The Northwich & Winsford Guardian publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have died.

Cheshire West and Chester Council launches free February half-term activities and meals for eligible children via the HAF scheme, supporting families on benefits.

EACH week Cheshire West and Chester Council receives and makes decisions on planning applications across the borough.

Willowbrook, a refurbished thatched cottage on Hulse Heath Lane, Mere, with 1.6 acres, paddock, woodland and luxury features, is for sale at £1.95m.

SOME years ago, Sheffield University academics researching how we live in England called Bramhall the least lonely place to live in the country.

‘My career path has been winding to say the least,’ says artist Lea Williams, on how she came to make a living through her distinctive pieces.

Forestry England brings Room On The Broom Trail to Delamere Forest in 2026, marking the 25th anniversary of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s much-loved children’s book.

The Government invests £200m in SEND teacher training across Mid Cheshire, with Labour’s backing, to boost support for children with special educational needs.

The festival is a chance for 4x4 enthusiasts to get together and show off their beloved off-roaders, which include overland and military vehicles, tractors, and now even e-bikes.

STAFF at RSPCA Stapeley Grange in Cheshire are no strangers to hedgehogs, which are regularly admitted to the centre for care and treatment.

Nicola Hill, from Winnington, is set to support other women across the area with her service Styled & Sold.

PLANS to transfer control of council-owned playing fields in Middlewich to the town’s football club have been revealed.

Ian Smith, of Top Road, told magistrates in Chester the dog caught scattering sheep at Orchard End Farm Livery Stables on Wednesday, October 8, ‘could not possibly be his’.

A TREASURED landmark is embarking on an ‘exciting’ new chapter.

Comedian John Bishop announces 2027 UK and Ireland tour, Let’s Go Round Again, starting in Leeds. Tickets on sale January 30.