DRONES have taken to the skies above Cheshire to mark Roberts Bakery's switch to new paper packaging. The Rudheath-based bakery has reduced the plastic in its bread bags by 53 per cent and switching its core ranges to sustainably-sourced paper
A BIG-HEARTED dad has transformed a children's play area at Hebden Green School, with help from a dedicated team of volunteers. Dad-of-two Shaun Kirkpatrick, who inspired the community to raise almost £6,000 for local charities and organisations
FAMILIES enjoyed beaming sunshine at a community celebration of the new play facilities at Saxons Lane on Saturday. Cheshire West and Chester Council, which oversaw the refurbishment works, organised the community picnic to showcase the new facilities
Cheshire: Where Science Meets Nature is a new celebration of arts and culture for all the family themed on the county’s rich natural and scientific assets. This year marks the 50th anniversary year of the Lunar Landings and the 100th birthday of
Cheshire: Where Science Meets Nature is a new celebration of arts and culture for all the family themed on the county’s rich natural and scientific assets. This year marks the 50th anniversary year of the Lunar Landings and the 100th birthday of
A DRINK driver who hit a pedestrian in Middlewich and left him fighting for his life has been allowed to walk from court. Stewart Russell, of Woodend Close, Middlewich, appeared at Crewe Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, June 20, where he pleaded
A HIGHWAYS maintenance van was involved in a fire during the resurfacing of a Lostock Gralam business park road. Two fire crews were called to Cheshire Avenue at 11.03am today, Wednesday – one from Northwich and one from Lymm. A Cheshire Fire
CHRIS Williams led a successful charge by Vale Royal Athletics Club members during the Colshaw Hall 10k on Sunday. He was first to complete a course that starts and finishes in a country estate that is home to the Grade II listed building in Over
CHRIS Williams led a successful charge by Vale Royal Athletics Club members during the Colshaw Hall 10k on Sunday. He was first to complete a course that starts and finishes in a country estate that is home to the Grade II listed building in Over
CHESHIRE Show director Rob Davenport has thanked everyone who helped to make this year’s show a great success. The show, organised annually by The Cheshire Agricultural Society, congratulated winners across a range of competition categories including
DAVID Purcell rescued an Oakmere innings in danger of collapse when they made it back-to-back wins by beating Lymm last weekend. He raced to 63 off 65 balls, striking nine fours, after arriving at the crease with the score at 60-6. A partnership
A MAN has been airlifted to hospital with 'serious injuries' following a crash in Manchester Road between Northwich and Lostock Gralam. Emergency services were called around 1.20pm after a Renault Clio crashed into a wall on the Manchester-bound
A FAMILY fun day promoting grassroots football attracted more than 2,000 visitors. Children had fun taking part in various challenges Winsford Over 3 Athletic and Winsford Community Disabled Football Group hosted the free event in partnership
ONE lane of A556 Chester Road will be closed between Davenham and Hartford this week. Cheshire West and Chester Council will be carrying out edging works on the footpath along the A556 this week. As a result of the work, one lane will need
FANS of 80s pop rock legends Tears for Fears packed into Delamere Forest on Friday for a memorable night of nostalgia featuring a string of classic songs. Having not seen the band perform since the 1980s I was in two minds as to whether Roland
CASTLE made sure the De-Knoop Cup will not be staying in Chorlton for another year after recording a brilliant victory against their Lloyd Hotel counterparts. The Northwich club returned eight winning cards during a 196-151 success at Parkhorse
A TEAM of first responders from a Northwich pharmacy and doctors' surgery have been commended for their lifesaving actions. A Well Pharmacy worker and a Danebridge Medical Centre trio have been rewarded for their swift response to a collapse at
OULTON Park had reason to celebrate when they ended a wait for a first Premier Division victory of the campaign. Their comprehensive eight-wicket success at Grappenhall propels them above their opponents and out of the table’s relegation zone before
TRAFFIC is heavy on the M56 by the Northwich junction this morning due to an accident. The eastbound carraigeway between junction 10 at Stretton and junction 9 for the Lymm interchange, is currently blocked. Traffic is currently moving slowly
A UNIVERSITY lecturer from Northwich is taking part in a five-mile pool swim to raise money to fund a photography placement in Africa as part of a wildlife conservation project. Adam Keen, from Northwich, will take part in the challenge in the
THIS iconic coaching inn is situated on what was the turnpike from Chester to Manchester, before that it was the Roman road known as Watling Street. As can be seen in the old photo showing the road, it was once a relatively quiet main road. In
A ROYAL visitor is coming to Middlewich today. The Duke of Kent is celebrating the 50th anniversary of British Salt and will be officially opening a new £600,000 automated packing line. In the 50 years since its launch, British Salt has grown
