Northwich

Fire crews were called to the Codfather on Manchester road at 11am on Saturday, May 18

Blaze at ‘best chippy in town’ sees neighbours evacuated

The 'bin-fluencer' Andy Bailey is bringing his unusual hobby to Northwich

The 'bin-fluencer' Andy Bailey is bringing his unusual hobby to Northwich

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'Bin-fluencer' planning to bring unusual hobby to Northwich

Firefighters tackle a blaze at a farm on Hall Drive

Firefighters tackle a blaze at a farm on Hall Drive

'Good progress' made as firefighters continue to tackle large barn fire

RunThrough's first Northwich 10k takes place next month

RunThrough's first Northwich 10k takes place next month

'Potential disruption' in town as roads to close for new running event

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Man who began collecting indecent images of children when he was just 15 is jailed

The Crate Cheshire team

The Crate Cheshire team

Town's barbershop hoping to reclaim title as the nation's best

Cheshire Coroner's Court

Cheshire Coroner's Court

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Inquest opens for woman, 70, found dead in stream after being reported missing

The Hayhurst Arms

The Hayhurst Arms

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Pub hosting monthly dog walking meet-up to help owners socialise

Northwich Town Council has shared its vision for Belmont Road Play Area

Northwich Town Council has shared its vision for Belmont Road Play Area

Local government

Plans revealed for transformation of play area with new and accessible equipment

Police have charged a suspected class A drug dealer

Police have charged a suspected class A drug dealer

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Suspected heroin and crack cocaine dealer charged

(L to R): Puddle Ducks’ Lindsay Kerr; Cath Kirwan from Northwich Town Council; Deputy town mayor, Kate Cernik; Puddle the Duck

(L to R): Puddle Ducks’ Lindsay Kerr; Cath Kirwan from Northwich Town Council; Deputy town mayor, Kate Cernik; Puddle the Duck

New ‘lifesaving’ medical kit installed at swim school's town centre HQ

Northwich station in May 2024, three years after the ticket office collapsed

Northwich station in May 2024, three years after the ticket office collapsed

Mike Amesbury: 'Three years since station collapse yet still nobody held to account'

(L to R): Ellis Wardle, chairman of BID and owner of Salthouse NW and Bullring NW; Phil Bower, BID board member, and owner of Northwich Art Shop; and Louise Hough, BID board member, from CRS Consultants

(L to R): Ellis Wardle, chairman of BID and owner of Salthouse NW and Bullring NW; Phil Bower, BID board member, and owner of Northwich Art Shop; and Louise Hough, BID board member, from CRS Consultants

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Business owners vote YES to keeping BID team for third successive term

A teenager has been arrested on suspicion of possesing class A and class B drugs

A teenager has been arrested on suspicion of possesing class A and class B drugs

Teenager arrested on suspicion of possessing heroin and cannabis

Warrington Magistrates Court

Warrington Magistrates Court

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Man who beat partner 'black and blue' with baton avoids jail

Planning and development

Latest planning applications and decisions around Northwich and Winsford

Columbine is one of eight steam launches which can be seen on the Weaver for Steam and the Lift 2024

Columbine is one of eight steam launches which can be seen on the Weaver for Steam and the Lift 2024

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Your guide to River Weaver's first coal-powered flotilla for Steam at the Lift 2024

The officer was arrested at Northwich Police Station

The officer was arrested at Northwich Police Station

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Stalking investigation into serving police officer continues

Victoria (right) and Nick Williams

Victoria (right) and Nick Williams

Personal Finance

Couple who've helped first-time buyers for decades take first steps on high street

Richard Grainger is behind bars after admitting drug dealing and owning criminal property

Richard Grainger is behind bars after admitting drug dealing and owning criminal property

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Drug dealer jailed after trying to destroy evidence as police raided his home

Breathalyser test

Breathalyser test

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Woman found with cocaine after drink-driving hit with 14-month roads ban

Town Bridge, Northwich

Town Bridge, Northwich

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Hayhurst and Town Bridges both set to swing just half-an-hour apart

Police in Northwich carried out a raid as part of an investigation into county lines drug dealing

Police in Northwich carried out a raid as part of an investigation into county lines drug dealing

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Police raid home as successful crackdown on county lines dealing continues

Northwich Town Swing Bridge

Northwich Town Swing Bridge

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Town bridge set to swing for third time this month

D&G Bus is introducing new timetables

D&G Bus is introducing new timetables

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New bus timetables see services extended, retimed and withdrawn

Chester Magistrates Court

Chester Magistrates Court

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Woman caught more than 15 times the drug limit banned from driving

Volunteers at Headway Northwich

Volunteers at Headway Northwich

Urgent appeal for volunteers to help charity continue vital brain injury support

The County High School, Leftwich

The County High School, Leftwich

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Leavers at Northwich school allowed to wear jumpers in classes for first time

Planning and development

Latest planning applications and decisions around Northwich and Winsford

Gail's Garment Alterations has closed after 20 years at Northwich Indoor Market

Gail's Garment Alterations has closed after 20 years at Northwich Indoor Market

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'Support local businesses' - Market trader's parting message as she calls it a day

The entrance to Sir John Deane's Sixth Form College

The entrance to Sir John Deane's Sixth Form College

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Idle coaches' running engines causing concern for college's neighbours

Ashleigh Cafferata died after being struck by a train at Northwich Station

Ashleigh Cafferata died after being struck by a train at Northwich Station

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Family of 'caring' woman hit by train seek apology over 'preventable' death

The A556 is shut with more closures planned

The A556 is shut with more closures planned

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A556 shut for emergency repairs with further closures planned

Herbert's Dream by Compagnie des Quidams in co-production with Inko'Nito

Herbert's Dream by Compagnie des Quidams in co-production with Inko'Nito

In pictures: Town transformed by dance as Now Northwich returns

Victoria Infirmary Northwich has reopened

Victoria Infirmary Northwich has reopened

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Victoria Infirmary reopens after issues with fire alarm

Mike Amesbury in front of the steps he says are an unnecessary obstacle for passengers with limited mobility

Mike Amesbury in front of the steps he says are an unnecessary obstacle for passengers with limited mobility

National government

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Weaver Vale MP blasts government over disabled access at town's railway station

The building which will house the Alexandra Clinic - Cheshire

The building which will house the Alexandra Clinic - Cheshire

New £11m 'game-changing' hospital will offer patients appointments within 24 hours

Renny Hamer has been charged following a police raid on Denton Drive

Renny Hamer has been charged following a police raid on Denton Drive

Police name suspected drug dealer arrested during raid

Victoria Infirmary Northwich remains shut

Victoria Infirmary Northwich remains shut

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Victoria Infirmary remains shut for fourth day running

The former doctor's surgery on Clifton Drive

The former doctor's surgery on Clifton Drive

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'Eyesore' former doll's hospital with complicated history being sold at auction

Holmes Chapel Road in Lach Dennis

Holmes Chapel Road in Lach Dennis

Recap: Police close road in Lach Dennis due to 'burst water main'

Planning and development

Latest planning applications and decisions around Northwich & Winsford

Cloughwood Academy students tidying a kitchen

Cloughwood Academy students tidying a kitchen

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Hardworking school staff deserve recognition after securing third top Ofsted rating

Minor injuries unit at Victoria Infirmary shut until further notice

Minor injuries unit at Victoria Infirmary shut until further notice

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Victoria Infirmary remains shut due to ‘unforeseen circumstances’

A suspected dealer has been arrested following a police raid in Northwich

A suspected dealer has been arrested following a police raid in Northwich

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Suspected dealer arrested as Class A drugs seized during police raid

A closure order has been put in place on a property in Lostock Gralam

A closure order has been put in place on a property in Lostock Gralam

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House shut down by police due to anti-social behaviour

Northwich Town Swing Bridge

Northwich Town Swing Bridge

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Drivers warned about disruptions as town's bridges set to swing for testing

Bus services across Cheshire have more than halved in the past 16 years

Bus services across Cheshire have more than halved in the past 16 years

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Rising costs, driver shortages and pandemic see number of bus services halved

Judy and Johnny in Home, I'm Darling

Judy and Johnny in Home, I'm Darling

Audiences given a 'witty look at crippling obsession' in theatre's new play

Roll Play by Simple Cypher will perform at Now Northwich at 1.30pm and 5pm

Roll Play by Simple Cypher will perform at Now Northwich at 1.30pm and 5pm

Cultural attractions

Your guide to Cheshire's premier dance and street art festival Now Northwich 2024

Poppy in her NHS receptionist outfit and, right, with mum Sharon Taylor

Poppy in her NHS receptionist outfit and, right, with mum Sharon Taylor

Poppy's 'heart-melting' show of support for 'hero' NHS receptionist mum

Belmont Road Play Area is being refurbished

Belmont Road Play Area is being refurbished

Local government

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Residents urged to have their say as work on play area refurbishment get underway

Northwich River Heroes, who will be testing the town's rivers for pollutants, officially launched on Saturday, April 20

Northwich River Heroes, who will be testing the town's rivers for pollutants, officially launched on Saturday, April 20

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Sewage-free rivers a step closer after citizen science group's official launch

Officers from the Northwich LPU have charged Holland with drug dealing

Officers from the Northwich LPU have charged Holland with drug dealing

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Police name man charged with dealing cocaine - 11 months after vehicle stop

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