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Live updates as jury continue deliberations in Michael Mullins murder trial

Live court updates as jury give verdict in Michael Mullins murder trial

Barnton Growing Mind’s Montessori Childcare, on Oakwood Lane, was found to need attention in five of Ofsted's six key assessment areas

Barnton Growing Mind’s Montessori Childcare, on Oakwood Lane, was found to need attention in five of Ofsted's six key assessment areas

Nursery told it must improve by Ofsted over weaknesses in five of six key areas

The national grid transformer, transported by specialist heavy haulage firm Collette & Sons, passed though Mid Cheshire on Sunday, October 25

The national grid transformer, transported by specialist heavy haulage firm Collette & Sons, passed though Mid Cheshire on Sunday, October 25

Full scale and purpose of 508-tonne and 96-metre-long abnormal load revealed

20-bed mental health hospital in need of improvement at inspection by watchdog

Volunteers joined members of Northwich Rowing Club in an effort to remove invasive floating pennywort ahead of the club's annual Autumn Head on November 7 and 8

Volunteers joined members of Northwich Rowing Club in an effort to remove invasive floating pennywort ahead of the club's annual Autumn Head on November 7 and 8

Invasive species threatens town's rowing event as volunteers launch river clean-up

The weekend weather forecast is here

The weekend weather forecast is here

Met Office forecasts dry and sunny weekend for Mid Cheshire

Cheshire Police has issued a warning

Cheshire Police has issued a warning

Cheshire Police urges residents to secure homes as darker nights draw in

A police operation is taking place

A police operation is taking place

Cheshire drivers warned poor eyesight could cost them their licence

Carol Hickson, a Northwich therapist, has won a Woman Who Solopreneur Award

Carol Hickson, a Northwich therapist, has won a Woman Who Solopreneur Award

Mental health professional from Northwich recognised for her impact helping others

Dean’s Fresh Fish will be based outside Northwich Market

Dean’s Fresh Fish will be based outside Northwich Market

Fresh fishmonger to visit Northwich Market every Thursday

The incident happened on the A559 in Great Budworth at around 7.20pm last night, Wednesday.

The incident happened on the A559 in Great Budworth at around 7.20pm last night, Wednesday.

Police rush to scene after vehicle leaves major road and ends up on verge

Sweet baby Leo was born on September 17

Sweet baby Leo was born on September 17

Send us photos of your Mid Cheshire babies born in October 2026

Cheshire MP raises concerns over prisoners being released without tags

Hall Lane in Darnhall, near its junction with Beauty Bank

Hall Lane in Darnhall, near its junction with Beauty Bank

Plans unveiled for proposed new speed restrictions on two rural roads

Drivers handed hefty fines after being caught using their phones behind the wheel

Each year, Danny and Lauren Nicholls turn their home in Frida Street in Castle into a spooky Halloween extravaganza

Each year, Danny and Lauren Nicholls turn their home in Frida Street in Castle into a spooky Halloween extravaganza

Cultural attractions

Couple's handmade Halloween extravaganza draws visitors from Wales and Whitby

Austen Gaylard-Rees with his dad Stuart Gaylard-Rees and uncle Scott Kellard

Austen Gaylard-Rees with his dad Stuart Gaylard-Rees and uncle Scott Kellard

Kind-hearted youngster climbs three peaks to smash target for Children in Need

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Year nine rugby team captain Alex La Sota, Northwich coach Briony Slinger and teacher Ian Betts mark the new partnership between Northwich RUFC and County High School Leftwich

Northwich RUFC and County High School Leftwich launch rugby partnership for pupils

Northwich Victoria and Winsford United set for FA Vase second-round action

Northwich Rowing Club's masters men’s coxed four, who were victorious in Chester. From left, cox Lizzie Hampson, Andy Malins, Simon Crouchley, Nick Townsend and Doug Pickup

Northwich Rowing Club's masters men’s coxed four, who were victorious in Chester. From left, cox Lizzie Hampson, Andy Malins, Simon Crouchley, Nick Townsend and Doug Pickup

Northwich Rowing Club strong showing at the Dee Autumn Head

Northwich beat Wilmslow at Moss Farm

Northwich beat Wilmslow at Moss Farm

Hat-trick man helps Northwich beat old adversary Wilmslow in physical clash

Warrington, in red and green stripes, versus Winnington Park

Warrington, in red and green stripes, versus Winnington Park

Winnington Park RFC

Winnington Park edged out by newly promoted Warrington in tough conditions

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Trainer Gordon Elliott and Romeo Coolio at his stables at Cullentra House (Niall Carson/PA)

Trainer Gordon Elliott and Romeo Coolio at his stables at Cullentra House (Niall Carson/PA)

Elliott expects to find answer to trip question with Romeo Coolio

Ben Duckett has made back-to-back hundreds in Lahore in the last week (K.M. Chaudary/AP)

Ben Duckett has made back-to-back hundreds in Lahore in the last week (K.M. Chaudary/AP)

Ben Duckett bearing no Ashes scars ahead of ODI task in Australia

Lewis Hamilton followed up on his vow to still be racing into the 2030s (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Lewis Hamilton followed up on his vow to still be racing into the 2030s (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Lewis Hamilton says he is ‘built differently’ and vows to go on defying doubters

Kairo Mitchell pictured during the changing room takeover by Plants & Flowers Foundation Holland at the world’s greenest football club, Forest Green Rovers, to highlight the wellbeing benefits of indoor plants for International Stress Awareness Week.

Kairo Mitchell pictured during the changing room takeover by Plants & Flowers Foundation Holland at the world’s greenest football club, Forest Green Rovers, to highlight the wellbeing benefits of indoor plants for International Stress Awareness Week.

Research reveals Britain’s most stressful moments

David Moyes was reluctant to discuss Jack Grealish after Everton’s Carabao Cup win over Newcastle (PA)

David Moyes was reluctant to discuss Jack Grealish after Everton’s Carabao Cup win over Newcastle (PA)

David Moyes enjoys Everton’s cup success but has few words about Jack Grealish

Michael Carrick applauded the fans at Old Trafford last Sunday (Martin Rickett/PA)

Michael Carrick applauded the fans at Old Trafford last Sunday (Martin Rickett/PA)

Michael Carrick ‘not surprised’ to still be in Manchester United role

Everton’s Thierno Barry, right, celebrates his goal with team-mate Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall (PA)

Everton’s Thierno Barry, right, celebrates his goal with team-mate Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall (PA)

Everton ease past Newcastle to set up Carabao Cup quarter-final tie at Fleetwood

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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'

Carol Hickson, a Northwich therapist, has won a Woman Who Solopreneur Award

Mental health professional from Northwich recognised for her impact helping others

Year nine rugby team captain Alex La Sota, Northwich coach Briony Slinger and teacher Ian Betts mark the new partnership between Northwich RUFC and County High School Leftwich

Northwich RUFC and County High School Leftwich launch rugby partnership for pupils

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Pharmaceutical firm AstraZeneca has unveiled plans to slash costs by 1.5 billion US dollars (£1.1 billion) a year as part of a major restructuring to boost investment in its new drug pipelines. (PA)

Pharmaceutical firm AstraZeneca has unveiled plans to slash costs by 1.5 billion US dollars (£1.1 billion) a year as part of a major restructuring to boost investment in its new drug pipelines. (PA)

AstraZeneca launches overhaul to cut costs by £1.1bn a year

Chinook crash widow Susan Phoenix with Robert Burke (Chinook Justice Campaign/PA)

Chinook crash widow Susan Phoenix with Robert Burke (Chinook Justice Campaign/PA)

Tributes to former test pilot who campaigned for Chinook crash families

Theatres will dim their lights in memory of Sir Patrick Stewart, who has died aged 86 (David Parry/PA)

Theatres will dim their lights in memory of Sir Patrick Stewart, who has died aged 86 (David Parry/PA)

West End theatres to dim lights in memory of ‘acting giant’ Sir Patrick Stewart

NatWest Group has reported steady quarterly earnings (Alamy/PA)

NatWest Group has reported steady quarterly earnings (Alamy/PA)

NatWest efficiency drive results in job cuts and £420 million of cost savings

King Charles III smells a glass of a specially produced Guyanese rum created in his honour (Ben Stanstall/PA)

King Charles III smells a glass of a specially produced Guyanese rum created in his honour (Ben Stanstall/PA)

‘Very good’ – Charles sips specially distilled rum during state visit to Guyana

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor remains under investigation (PA)

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor remains under investigation (PA)

Probe into Andrew and Epstein’s Balmoral visit in ‘very early stages’ – police

Intelligence firms have linked North Korea’s elite hacking unit with the theft of billions of dollars from cryptocurrency exchange Binance (Alamy/PA)

Intelligence firms have linked North Korea’s elite hacking unit with the theft of billions of dollars from cryptocurrency exchange Binance (Alamy/PA)

Intelligence firm links North Korea with 6.3 billion-dollar Binance hack

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