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Cheshire East Council

Latest progress update on town's new bypass as months-long road closure looms

11-year-old qualifies for British Indoor Karting Championship regional finals

Gemma Reynolds (left), head teacher, and Katie Davies (right), deputy head teacher, with pupils

Gemma Reynolds (left), head teacher, and Katie Davies (right), deputy head teacher, with pupils

Head's pride as primary school receives positive report card from watchdog

The Middlewich Eastern Bypass

The Middlewich Eastern Bypass

Key rural road to close almost a year for construction of multi-million-pound bypass

The M56 near junction eight

The M56 near junction eight

'Dangerous' driver who went wrong way down M56 hard shoulder to be sentenced

Middlewich-based Weaver Bomfords is celebrating 20 years of partnership with Konica Minolta.

Middlewich-based Weaver Bomfords is celebrating 20 years of partnership with Konica Minolta.

Middlewich firm celebrates 20 years of partnership with Konica Minolta

Three-year-old Navy Moores (right) and his brother, Oliver, 6, proudly sporting their Wainwright medals

Three-year-old Navy Moores (right) and his brother, Oliver, 6, proudly sporting their Wainwright medals

Toddler youngest ever to scale all 214 Wainwright fells days before fourth birthday

Holmes Chapel Road

Holmes Chapel Road

Reprieve for man and woman sentenced for sex next to main road in night-time tryst

Cheshire East council says a shortage of binmen and HGV drivers is a major factor in the current crisis

Cheshire East council says a shortage of binmen and HGV drivers is a major factor in the current crisis

Local government

Binman and driver shortage crisis sees food waste recycling rollout suspended

Dutton Builders Merchants in Middlewich

Dutton Builders Merchants in Middlewich

Business launches self-service concrete machine for customers of builders merchants

Navy Moores, three, at the summit of Walla Crag

Navy Moores, three, at the summit of Walla Crag

Toddler set to bag all 214 Wainwright fells before he turns four this month

Knutsford Road near Cranage will close for around four days on Monday, October 12

Knutsford Road near Cranage will close for around four days on Monday, October 12

Drivers warned of four-day major road closure with estimated 34-min diversion

In December 2024, Cheshire Police announced Middlewich police station would be sold on the open market

In December 2024, Cheshire Police announced Middlewich police station would be sold on the open market

Town's police station gets new assignment after force abandons stalled sale plan

Andrew MacDonald, from Middlewich, is wanted for breaching a suspended sentence order imposed by magistrates in Chester on September 9, last year

Andrew MacDonald, from Middlewich, is wanted for breaching a suspended sentence order imposed by magistrates in Chester on September 9, last year

Convicted harasser wanted on suspicion of breaching suspended sentence order

Middlewich High School students on a World Challenge

Middlewich High School students on a World Challenge

High school's awards nod 'reflects commitment of staff who go above and beyond'

An abnormal load convoy is set to pass through Northwich, Middlewich, and Winsford

An abnormal load convoy is set to pass through Northwich, Middlewich, and Winsford

Drivers warned of disruption as huge abnormal load road convoy takes in towns

Firefighters were called out to help rescue the small horse

Firefighters were called out to help rescue the small horse

Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service

Firefighters rescue horse trapped in one-metre-deep brook

Northwich & Winsford Guardian papers

Northwich & Winsford Guardian papers

Update to the cover price of the Northwich & Winsford Guardian

Postcode Lottery prizes are announced every day of the month, with £30,000 jackpots and £1,000 prizes for 20 different postcodes every day

Postcode Lottery prizes are announced every day of the month, with £30,000 jackpots and £1,000 prizes for 20 different postcodes every day

Lady luck shines on as neighbours celebrate handy Postcode Lottery win

Alex Goodwin, from Middlewich (left), and Amy Lamb, from Winsford, were spared jail by a judge at Chester Crown Court

Alex Goodwin, from Middlewich (left), and Amy Lamb, from Winsford, were spared jail by a judge at Chester Crown Court

Prosecution statement on why couple walked free from court over battered infant

(L-R): Sarah, Matt, and Rob, the current generation of Hollands at the helm of the business

(L-R): Sarah, Matt, and Rob, the current generation of Hollands at the helm of the business

Posh country fashion retailer with £10m annual turnover opens first physical shop

While Winsford sellers have less of a discount in real terms, in percentage terms, it was actually greater than that given by Northwich sellers

While Winsford sellers have less of a discount in real terms, in percentage terms, it was actually greater than that given by Northwich sellers

Sellers knocked nearly £10k off homes' asking price to get sale over last year

A Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service fire engine

A Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service fire engine

Firefighters rush to scene after reports of smoke in bin lorry on collection day

A Cheshire Police officer

A Cheshire Police officer

Eighth man charged in connection with disturbance the day after seven other suspects

A Cheshire Police officer

A Cheshire Police officer

Seven charged in connection with disturbance after arrests over weekend

Jail for drug-driver despite cancer diagnosis after being caught twice in one month

Police were called to a disturbance at a home on Holmes Chapel Road in Middlewich, arresting seven men

Police were called to a disturbance at a home on Holmes Chapel Road in Middlewich, arresting seven men

Masked men armed with axes wreak havoc on home after truck reverses through wall

Holmes Chapel Road, A54, closed at around 11.35am on Saturday, September 12, after the cab of a flatbed truck caught fire

Holmes Chapel Road, A54, closed at around 11.35am on Saturday, September 12, after the cab of a flatbed truck caught fire

Blaze in cab of flatbed truck and two-car crash sees major road closure

Cornerstone Inns CIC operates The Gate Inn in Delamere Street in Winsford

Cornerstone Inns CIC operates The Gate Inn in Delamere Street in Winsford

Community pub group in 'David vs Goliath' struggle with Chinese-owned booze colossus

Charlotte Core, who was crowned Miss Planet United Kingdom last month.

Charlotte Core, who was crowned Miss Planet United Kingdom last month.

Middlewich beauty queen wins national pageant

A previous abnormal load making its way through Cheshire

A previous abnormal load making its way through Cheshire

Drivers warned of disruption as vast vehicle convoy set to pass through towns

Street food, handmade gifts and family fun feature at Hopley House Food and Craft Market on Sunday.

Street food, handmade gifts and family fun feature at Hopley House Food and Craft Market on Sunday.

Artisan food and craft market returns to Hopley House this weekend

Chester Crown Court

Chester Crown Court

Pervert, 63, told underage girl she had 'big bum' while rubbing his crotch

A big blow for town centre takeaway fined tens of thousands for illegal worker

The River Weaver is amongst several rivers in the borough which will be the focus of the council's review

The River Weaver is amongst several rivers in the borough which will be the focus of the council's review

Concerns raised over impact of new developments and farm run off on river health

The Shell petrol station in Holmes Chapel Road, Middlewich, where Cameron Law was caught drug driving on his birthday in 2024

The Shell petrol station in Holmes Chapel Road, Middlewich, where Cameron Law was caught drug driving on his birthday in 2024

Two-time drug driver's sentence delayed over need for medical certificate

A police patrol stopped and searched a Skoda Octavia

A police patrol stopped and searched a Skoda Octavia

Trio arrested on suspicion of theft after stop and search of vehicle

Holmes Chapel Road

Holmes Chapel Road

Police name man and woman accused of outraging public decency on main road

Eddison Sweeney

Eddison Sweeney

Say hello to the Mid Cheshire babies born in August 2026

Middlewich dentist and 'gentle soul' David Reeves, who has retired after 35 years serving the town

Middlewich dentist and 'gentle soul' David Reeves, who has retired after 35 years serving the town

Much-loved dentist and 'gentle soul' calls it a day after 35 years serving town

Morrisons in Middlewich was evacuated due to a leaking refrigerator

Morrisons in Middlewich was evacuated due to a leaking refrigerator

Morrisons store evacuated following reports of leaking refrigerator

Dawid Zukowski was preparing an Italian feast for clients when the Guardian caught up with him

Dawid Zukowski was preparing an Italian feast for clients when the Guardian caught up with him

Meet the chef taking fine dining out of the restaurant and into people's homes

Headteacher Lydia Naylor, left, with her Class of 2026 GCSE students

Headteacher Lydia Naylor, left, with her Class of 2026 GCSE students

'Strong' GCSE results a 'reflection of continued improvements' at Middlewich High

LIVE: GCSE Results Day 2026 at high schools across Cheshire

LIVE: GCSE Results Day 2026 at high schools across Cheshire

Recap: GCSE Results Day 2026 at high schools across Cheshire

Members of the Middlewich Slimming World group, whose consultant, Debbie Ashley, says she absolutely welcomes members using weight loss medication

Members of the Middlewich Slimming World group, whose consultant, Debbie Ashley, says she absolutely welcomes members using weight loss medication

Weight loss drug users urged to use slimming groups for nutrition tips and support

Chester Crown Court

Chester Crown Court

Man awaits trial after pleading not guilty to rape and sexual assault of woman

(L -R): Cllr Garnet Marshall; deputy town mayor, Rebecca Evans; town mayor, Simon Whittaker; former town clerk, Safia Kauser; town ranger, Mark Kettle

(L -R): Cllr Garnet Marshall; deputy town mayor, Rebecca Evans; town mayor, Simon Whittaker; former town clerk, Safia Kauser; town ranger, Mark Kettle

Local government

Joy over award-winning turnaround for town’s cemetery following turbulent few years

Good luck to all our A-level students!

Good luck to all our A-level students!

Recap: A-level Results Day 2026 at colleges across Cheshire

A previous abnormal load using the same route between Stafford and Ellesmere Port

A previous abnormal load using the same route between Stafford and Ellesmere Port

Drivers warned of disruption as abnormal load convoy set to pass through towns

The arrests in Middlewich were the result of an investigation by the Environment Agency, with the help of Cheshire Police

The arrests in Middlewich were the result of an investigation by the Environment Agency, with the help of Cheshire Police

Police arrest two men over alleged large-scale illegal dump on farm near river

One person in hospital with burns after blaze involving shed

Flasher exposed himself to two women in incidents less than a month apart

Chester Magistrates Court

Chester Magistrates Court

Man to stand trial after denying sharing sex video he made with ex-partner

Alex Goodwin, from Middlewich (left), and Amy Lamb, from Winsford, were spared jail by a judge at Chester Crown Court

Alex Goodwin, from Middlewich (left), and Amy Lamb, from Winsford, were spared jail by a judge at Chester Crown Court

Former nursery nurse and ex refused to tell police who battered 12-week-old baby