Whitegate teenager Theo Avraam, who lives with Down Syndrome, has been named as a finalist at the 2026 JustGiving Awards.

STUDENTS across Northwich are nervously waiting to receive their GCSE results this week, preparing for the next stage of their educational journey and looking forward to celebrating with friends.

Hakan Mazi applied for planning permission for a Chester Road location more than a year ago in April 2025.

Amaechi Obikobe appeared at a plea and trial preparation hearing this week at Chester Crown Court.

Theo Avraam, who has Down Syndrome and congenital heart disease, was nominated by a staggering 16,000 people in the Outstanding Commitment category at the 2026 JustGiving Awards.

Karl Lamb, of Wharton Gardens, was at Chester Crown Court for sentencing on two charges this week.

A NORTHWICH man has been arrested following a multi-vehicle crash on the Mersey Gateway.

Thomas Lewis, of Rowan Rise, Barnton, appeared at Chester Magistrates Court on August 14 where he admitted two drug-driving charges and one of cocaine possession.

Northwich's flagship Piña Colada Festival returns this year on Saturday, August 22

Jerry Marshall, founder of Cheshire charity Transformational Enterprise Network (TEN), is due to set off on his 20-mile Weaver by Cow fundraising challenge on Saturday, August 22.

A police operation was on Lichfield Court on the morning of Saturday, August 15.

The operation, led by the Northwich Anti-Social Behaviour Unit on Thursday, August 13, saw officers visit 10 locations across the town and surrounding areas known for rough sleeping and disorder issues.

A CREATIVE fundraiser has helped raise more than £500 for Cancer Research UK.

The consent relates to plans for a major underground gas storage facility under land off King Street, where developers King Street Energy (KSE) proposed creating 10 salt caverns for natural gas storage.

Sophie Congleton, of Northwich, appeared at Mold Magistrates Court on Monday, August 17, where she avoided a driving disqualification.

The Chester Road cemetery has been awarded a Silver Standard Cemetery Award by the British Register of Accredited Memorial Masons (BRAMM), which celebrates high-quality cemetery management and the services provided to bereaved families and local comm...

M56 crash victim being trapped in overturned car escapes without serious injury.

Tatton Park is opening its historic Tudor Old Hall for weddings for the first time, offering couples a unique heritage setting

Southport Air Show returns on 29-30 August 2026 with the Red Arrows, RAF Typhoon, Wingwalkers and family attractions. Find out what to expect and how to get tickets.

This North West bakery chain is closing 19 of its stores in August.

Ancient High Legh family chapel dating back to 1581 is set to be restored.

PUBS, cafés, restaurants and even hairdressers are set to get into the tropical spirit as Northwich's popular Piña Colada Festival returns on Saturday, August 22.

Etiré Reformer Pilates Studio, located in Blakemere Village in Sandiway is ready to celebrate one year of business on Tuesday, August 18.

A pre-loved clothes sale is coming to Northwich this August bank holiday weekend.

Andrew Macdonald, of Victoria Road, struck at TG Builders Merchants, on Manchester Road, on Friday, April 24.

Independent Cheshire West and Chester councillor for Swanlow ward, Simon Boone, says he has called in the application, submitted by Müller Property Group, meaning its fate will now be debated by the council's planning committee.

Local vet launches a pet healthcare plan with unlimited vet visits and no exclusions for long-term health conditions

One person was trapped in an overturned car and second vehicle 'well alight' in M56 crash.

Clare Balding is coming to Tatton Park for a special author event, dog walk and book signing celebrating her debut novel, Pastures New

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

A nurse is taking on a 100-mile ultra marathon to raise funds for the stoma service that supported her through the last eight years.

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

Six years ago, Chris Smith was admitted to the ITU at Warrington General Hospital diagnosed with double pneumonia, pleurisy, septicaemia, and pulmonary embolism in both lungs.

A post on social media said the police operation was on Saturday, August 15.

The work is part of huge infrastructure improvement scheme on the pipeline which carries drinking water from Lake Vyrnwy in North Wales to the Liverpool city region.

Thousands of visitors are expected to flock to the town centre on Saturday, August 22, for a day packed with live music, street performances, family activities, parades, food, drink and plenty of Caribbean-inspired fun, all completely free to attend.

The Brighton Belle said it now has signage up for Euro Car Parks in a social media post on Thursday, August 13.

Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service said two fire engines from Middlewich and Northwich were on the fields on the afternoon of Thursday, August 13.

The prolonged hot summer is taking a real toll on farmers in Cheshire following the driest July in 190 years.

Look beyond the luxury homes and the quirky street scene, and there’s a true community spirit in Knutsford.

The police said the incident was on Wharton Road near the Winsford Bridge Roundabout on the evening of Sunday, August 2.

Truck driver convicted of causing the death of a 19-year-old girl on the M6 in Cheshire.

Police say they also have reason to believe the Winnington thefts were carried out by a group of two or three men.

Two Winsford primary schools have received national recognition for helping pupils develop essential life skills including teamwork, problem-solving and communication

A police spokesperson said it was in Kennel Woods, on Kennel Lane, at around 5pm on Friday, August 7.

The emergency services were on Whitlow Lane at around midday on Thursday, August 13.

CATS Optometrist, based on Wheelock Street in Middlewich, introduced the PeriVision VR visual field headset following a recent refurbishment of its practice.

For 20 years, Andrea Leacy has run The Market Hall Café, serving generations of customers and building what one regular describe as a ‘community asset at the heart of the town’.

St Nicholas Catholic High School in Hartford celebrates as its Class of 2026 achieved record-breaking A-level results.

Plans to convert an empty Macclesfield pub into a convenience store have been recommended for refusal by the council’s planners.