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Northwich death notices and funeral announcements from the Northwich Guardian

Death notices and funeral announcements from the Northwich & Winsford Guardian

Santa's Grotto at Barons Quay

Santa's Grotto at Barons Quay

When Father Christmas can be seen this year at Santa's Grotto or on Santa's Sleigh

Planning and development

Latest planning applications around Northwich and Winsford this week

Bryher Cottage on Swanlow Lane in Winsford

Bryher Cottage on Swanlow Lane in Winsford

Period character meets Mediterranean-style garden at five-bed Cheshire home

Christine and Dandy, a horse she soon came to admire

Christine and Dandy, a horse she soon came to admire

Cheshire boutique owner swaps designer fashion for a gruelling Wyoming cattle drive

The Penny Black on Witton Street, built in the earnt twentieth century, used to be Northwich's main post office

The Penny Black on Witton Street, built in the earnt twentieth century, used to be Northwich's main post office

JD Wetherspoon wants to use modern glass in skylights at iconic grade-II listed pub

Vale Royal Crematorium in Northwich is inviting people to its annual Christmas carol and memorial service.

Vale Royal Crematorium in Northwich is inviting people to its annual Christmas carol and memorial service.

All are welcome at crematorium's Christmas Carol and Memorial Service

The Labrador was found by a resident running free at the north end of Winsford Industrial Estate

The Labrador was found by a resident running free at the north end of Winsford Industrial Estate

Appeal for owner of ‘super sweet’ chocolate Labrador found on industrial estate

Poppy Appeal stall at Sainsbury's in Northwich (L-R): John Scragg, store manager; Vicky Lawson, poppy appeal manager; Cllr Bob Cernick, Northwich town mayor; Adele and Chris Calaz, Poppy Appeal organisers
Chris Calaz- Poppy Appeal Organiser

Poppy Appeal stall at Sainsbury's in Northwich (L-R): John Scragg, store manager; Vicky Lawson, poppy appeal manager; Cllr Bob Cernick, Northwich town mayor; Adele and Chris Calaz, Poppy Appeal organisers
Chris Calaz- Poppy Appeal Organiser

Poppy Appeal volunteers 'amazed' by adopted home town's 'incredible' generosity

Northwich and Winsford criminals locked up in October 2026

Northwich and Winsford criminals locked up in October 2026

Northwich and Winsford criminals locked up in the last month

The Hidden Barn at 94 in Knutsford

The Hidden Barn at 94 in Knutsford

St Luke's Hospice

Wedding venue to host après-ski charity night to raise funds for hospice

Dr Richard Shepherd

Dr Richard Shepherd

Northwich forensic pathologist reveals the cases that defined his 24,000 autopsies

PC Benjamin Betts, from Cheshire Police, has been found not guilty of the assault by beating of a man at Runcorn Custody Suite.

PC Benjamin Betts, from Cheshire Police, has been found not guilty of the assault by beating of a man at Runcorn Custody Suite.

Cheshire PC found not guilty of assaulting 80-year-old man in custody

The front tractor unit and part of the trailer of a similar abnormal load convoy which passed through Mid Cheshire on Sunday, October 25

The front tractor unit and part of the trailer of a similar abnormal load convoy which passed through Mid Cheshire on Sunday, October 25

Yet more weekend disruption as behemoth mega transformer hauled through towns

The coffee shop chain's new outlet is now open on Kingsmead Square off Regency Way

The coffee shop chain's new outlet is now open on Kingsmead Square off Regency Way

New Northwich Costa Coffee now open on site of closed-down charity shop

Esther McVey MP reintroduced a Ten-Minute Bill that would require clear labelling of halal and kosher meat

Esther McVey MP reintroduced a Ten-Minute Bill that would require clear labelling of halal and kosher meat

National government

Cheshire MP renews calls for clear halal and kosher labels with parliamentary bill

The Tigers Head

The Tigers Head

Pub reassures customers it is staying open despite going on market

Sport

Northwich Victoria celebrate Mama Djabi's second goal in their 6-0 thrashing of Dudley Town

Witton and Vics run riot, defeats for 1874 and Winsford, Barnton match abandoned

Holker Old Boys, in green, versus Winsford United in the FA Vase on Saturday

Holker Old Boys, in green, versus Winsford United in the FA Vase on Saturday

Football round-up

1874 Northwich make signings but face uphill battle to end 18-game winless run

Winnington Park fell 34-26 at home to Firwood Waterloo

Winnington Park fell 34-26 at home to Firwood Waterloo

Winnington Park fight back but fall short as first win of season remains elusive

Members of Winsford’s Shinzoku Ryu Karate Club at the 16th WUKF European Championships in Sheffield

Members of Winsford’s Shinzoku Ryu Karate Club at the 16th WUKF European Championships in Sheffield

Karate club win nine medals at European Championships

From left, Maria Antrobus, Ethan Spencer and Guto Williams

From left, Maria Antrobus, Ethan Spencer and Guto Williams

Cheshire Gymnastics duo win historic junior international cup medals

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Irish Panther after winning at Naas (Gary Carson/PA)

Irish Panther after winning at Naas (Gary Carson/PA)

Irish Panther pounces to beat Kopek Des Bordes

Jon Rahm celebrates with the trophy after winning the Abu Dhabi Aldar Championship (Altaf Qadri/AP)

Jon Rahm celebrates with the trophy after winning the Abu Dhabi Aldar Championship (Altaf Qadri/AP)

Jon Rahm pips Tyrrell Hatton and Rory McIlroy to claim post-LIV win in Abu Dhabi

Luca Navarro missed the decisive penalty as Stafford Rangers were eliminated (Gary Oakley/PA)

Luca Navarro missed the decisive penalty as Stafford Rangers were eliminated (Gary Oakley/PA)

Stafford denied stunning upset as Grimsby survive on penalties

Jockey Gavin Sheehan at Cheltenham (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Jockey Gavin Sheehan at Cheltenham (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Sheehan rides 1,000th career winner

Could Arsene Wenger be a possible challenger to Gianni Infantino? (John Walton/PA)

Could Arsene Wenger be a possible challenger to Gianni Infantino? (John Walton/PA)

Arsene Wenger considering FIFA presidency bid

Brighton and Hove Albion goalkeeper Jason Steele during the Carabao Cup, fourth round match at the Etihad Stadium, Manchester. Picture date: Wednesday October 28, 2026.

Brighton and Hove Albion goalkeeper Jason Steele during the Carabao Cup, fourth round match at the Etihad Stadium, Manchester. Picture date: Wednesday October 28, 2026.

Jason Steele remains on Brighton bench after latest England call-up

Masaccio, left, won on his first start in 572 days at Newbury on Thursday (Jane Barlow/PA)

Masaccio, left, won on his first start in 572 days at Newbury on Thursday (Jane Barlow/PA)

Max McNeill thrilled with Masaccio’s comeback success

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MCBK members aim to increase public awareness of the importance of bees

Letter: 'There's a lot you don't know about supermarket honey'

The coffee shop chain's new outlet is now open on Kingsmead Square off Regency Way

New Northwich Costa Coffee now open on site of closed-down charity shop

Northwich Victoria celebrate Mama Djabi's second goal in their 6-0 thrashing of Dudley Town

Witton and Vics run riot, defeats for 1874 and Winsford, Barnton match abandoned

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The opposition leader now has to launch complicated negotiations with potential coalition partners (Baz Ratner/AP)

The opposition leader now has to launch complicated negotiations with potential coalition partners (Baz Ratner/AP)

Israeli president officially gives Eisenkot first chance to form next government

Candles stand near the market square in Krakow, Poland (Beata Zawrzel/AP)

Candles stand near the market square in Krakow, Poland (Beata Zawrzel/AP)

Briton among dead in Poland ‘terror’ attack as suspect’s family’s bodies found

Northern Ireland Secretary Sir Chris Bryant, Head of the Northern Ireland Civil Service Jayne Brandy, Taoiseach Micheal Martin, during the Remembrance Sunday service at the Cenotaph in Enniskillen (Liam McBurney/PA)

Northern Ireland Secretary Sir Chris Bryant, Head of the Northern Ireland Civil Service Jayne Brandy, Taoiseach Micheal Martin, during the Remembrance Sunday service at the Cenotaph in Enniskillen (Liam McBurney/PA)

Taoiseach and Northern Ireland Secretary attend Enniskillen commemoration

The King saluted as he paid his respects at the Cenotaph in central London (Jordan Pettitt/PA)

The King saluted as he paid his respects at the Cenotaph in central London (Jordan Pettitt/PA)

King leads nation in honouring the fallen at Cenotaph on Remembrance Sunday

For use in UK, Ireland or Benelux countries only BBC handout photo of Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy (Jeff Overs/BBC/PA)

For use in UK, Ireland or Benelux countries only BBC handout photo of Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy (Jeff Overs/BBC/PA)

Nandy acknowledges ‘trade-offs’ for Britain if it gets closer to EU

A yellow fog warning is in place from 6pm on Sunday until 11am on Monday (Gareth Fuller/PA)

A yellow fog warning is in place from 6pm on Sunday until 11am on Monday (Gareth Fuller/PA)

Met Office issues weather warning amid ‘perfect recipe’ for fog

The First Minister was among those to lay a wreath in Edinburgh (Lesley Martin/PA)

The First Minister was among those to lay a wreath in Edinburgh (Lesley Martin/PA)

Scotland falls silent to remember war dead on Remembrance Sunday

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