A CARE home is scrapping its nursing service after struggling to recruit enough nurses – meaning 27 of its 35 residents will have to move elsewhere. Bosses from HC-One Avandale Lodge, in Lostock Gralam, have tonight (June 13) met with relatives
MIDDLEWICH Fire Station is opening its doors to the public this weekend for a free family event that promises something for all ages. There will be a range of activities offering fun for all the family at the fire station on Civic Way from 10am
HOLLY Weedall reached an entry standard for this year's English Schools' Track and Field Championships on her way to claiming a county title last weekend. The Weaverham High School student defied wretched conditions at Victoria Park in Warrington
MORE than 3,000 first-time buyers across Cheshire have made use of the government's Help to Buy scheme. Launched in April 2013 years ago, the government initiative enables first-time buyers and existing owners to put down just a five per cent deposit
MORE than 3,000 first-time buyers across Cheshire have made use of the government's Help to Buy scheme. Launched in April 2013 years ago, the government initiative enables first-time buyers and existing owners to put down just a five per cent deposit
CHILDREN are hoping to entice hedgehogs into their new wildlife sanctuary. Pupils at Darnhall Primary School in Winsford have created a new woodland wonder area in their grounds on Sandyhill Road to try and save this endangered species. Nearly
HOLLY Weedall reached an entry standard for this year's English Schools' Track and Field Championships on her way to claiming a county title last weekend. The Weaverham High School student defied wretched conditions at Victoria Park in Warrington
OAKMERE Toyota has been honoured for an unprecedented fifth time as one of Toyota's finest retailers in Europe. At a ceremony last week, the branch received a coveted Toyota Ichiban Award in recognition of excellent performance in sales and after
NEW guidance from NICE suggesting that every workplace promote physical activity couldn’t have come sooner. We work with businesses around the UK, encouraging walking to, from and during the working day. We see staff reap huge benefits from
REGARDING the demolition work at Watling Street. It’s great (sad as well as this was a active part of Northwich) that this eyesore is finally going to be developed but seriously, more apartments for the over 55s? What about apartments
MY dear stepmother has recently died – she was married to my father and lived in Hewitt Drive, Winsford. My dad and my stepmum got married on April 1, 1972. Sadly, although I know there is a photograph of their wedding day, because I saw it
I understand that the planning application for the Middlewich Eastern bypass that has been passed provides only a two-metre width for combined cycling and walking along its length. Though this might be sufficient for present needs, it is unlikely
ACCORDING to the Lib Dems, Remain won the EU election because the Lib Dems (20.3 per cent), Greens (12.1 per cent) and Change UK (3.4 per cent) got 35.8 per cent of the vote compared to UKIP (3.3 per cent) and The Brexit Party (31.6) votes: 34.9 per
I HAD thought this was a forum for voters, not political bodies, trying to justify that which looks increasingly untenable. The Brexit party is the one and only preserve of those wishing to leave the EU. This must then mean they have a plan
ONE positive effect that emerged from the 2016 Referendum and the chaotic and embarrassing years that ensued, is an appreciation of this country’s ties with the EU. Such knowledge before the event of leaving, (though it would have been wise to
I WONDER how many of the public who are devoted to the Cheshire Show know that, if HS2 is ever built, it will destroy the present showground? It seems that HS2 Ltd will have a stand at the show next week. I would love to be a fly on the wall as
LAST week’s article on Esther McVey’s stance on Brexit was the latest of several articles over the last three years and there have also been many letters published in the Opinion section. She conveniently forgets or dismisses that Tatton voted
PAPER rounds are now available to deliver copies of the Northwich Guardian. We are looking for people of all ages, above the age of 13, to help distribute copies of our newspaper direct to homes every Thursday. TEMPORARY RELIEF DISTRIBUTORS
THE first new homes on the controversial Dane Valley development are expected to come available for sale in around 12 months' time. Bellway Homes has now completed a deal to deliver the 227-home scheme, as approved on planning appeal in March.
A MARTIAL Arts club in Middlewich is offering free classes as part of International Men’s Health Week. The free sessions are available this week and next week from Evade Cheshire Martial Arts. Martin McDonnell, coach, said: “I teach in Middlewich
FOR a group of deaf youngsters, swimming to raise money was no mean feat. Alongside the fitness challenges, deaf people may not be able to wear hearing aids in the water, or cochlear implants may not work. But a team of six young swimmers – along
WHEN it comes to reading and writing, children in Winsford are top of the class! Primary School pupils competed in a spelling bee competition at Winsford Academy last night and astounded teachers with their ability to tackle the trickiest words
NORTHWICH'S flood defences have been put to the test after heavy rain this week. We filmed the £7m defences being tested last year (click play to watch the video above) and after days of downpours they are being put to good use today, Thursday
CROWDS braved the rain to enjoy a day of carnival fun in Davenham at the weekend. The procession – featuring more umbrellas than planned – snaked its way from the top of Hartford Road through the village to Butchers Stile Field for the crowning
CHESHIRE East Council’s drive to tackle climate change could soon receive a welcome financial boost – thanks to the European Union. Britain might be due to leave the EU on October 31, but CEC and the Cheshire and Warrington Local Enterprise Partnership
INQUISITIVE children enjoyed learning about the heritage of Winsford. Pupils from the Grange Community Nursery and Primary School were given a guided tour of tour of Winsford Town Park. The children were told all about the eight salt stack
A SMALL play area off Manchester Road has been given a new lease of life thanks to a complete refurbishment. The Victoria Street play area has undergone a facelift in recent months, reopening with a raft of new equipment on May 24. Used by
