Cheshire news

GP surgery praised by health inspectors as it maintains 'Good' rating

Van left 'burnt out' and 'smouldering' after suspected arson attack

Sibbersfield Lane in Farndon.

Sibbersfield Lane in Farndon.

Planning and development

Resident questions rural estate over plans to build 430 homes

Peter Bilham, of Tarporley, is said to have caused more than £90,000 worth of damage following the incident in Ludlow on April 28, last year.

Peter Bilham, of Tarporley, is said to have caused more than £90,000 worth of damage following the incident in Ludlow on April 28, last year.

Shrewsbury Crown Court

Man wanted after youth centre and railway bridge damaged in Shropshire town

Tributes have been paid to Sukhanpreet Kaur who died near Farndon.

Tributes have been paid to Sukhanpreet Kaur who died near Farndon.

Family's tribute to 'deeply missed' woman who died in crash

Local air ambulance charities have assured supporters after the investigation into Stoke Air Ambulance CIO

Local air ambulance charities have assured supporters after the investigation into Stoke Air Ambulance CIO

Charities welcome investigation into Air Ambulance that had no helicopter

Monty, a Friesian horse, was fatally injured in a crash in Marbury.

Monty, a Friesian horse, was fatally injured in a crash in Marbury.

Driver receives fine after horse, Monty, fatally injured in crash

Michael Merrill, 53, constructed unauthorised buildings without planning permission.

Michael Merrill, 53, constructed unauthorised buildings without planning permission.

Man jailed for refusing to demolish unlawful houses near Whitchurch for 12 years

Councillor Mandy Clare will no longer face any charges for assault and criminal damages.

Councillor Mandy Clare will no longer face any charges for assault and criminal damages.

CPS and Cheshire Police confirm charges dropped against Cllr Amanda Clare

You can celebrate Christmas at Carden Park.

You can celebrate Christmas at Carden Park.

Luxury venue gets ready welcome Christmas Day guests

Youngsters enjoy the Chester Zoo Lanterns and Lights courtesy of MBNA.

Youngsters enjoy the Chester Zoo Lanterns and Lights courtesy of MBNA.

Hope House youngsters join charity night out at Chester Zoo

Police launch appeal to help trace wanted man with links to Shropshire town

Jessie J will be closing Devafest 2026

Jessie J will be closing Devafest 2026

Cholmondeley Castle

Devafest reveals Jessie J to headline next year - plus loads more acts announced

Ronan Keating will headline the Saturday of next year's Devafest at Cholmondeley Castle

Ronan Keating will headline the Saturday of next year's Devafest at Cholmondeley Castle

90s popstar Ronan Keating to headline popular family festival near Whitchurch

Peppa, a 12-week-old sprocker spaniel, has joined Cheshire Police.

Peppa, a 12-week-old sprocker spaniel, has joined Cheshire Police.

New recruit Peppa training to become police's next canine crime fighter

The current satellite image over the A41 in Cheshire.

The current satellite image over the A41 in Cheshire.

Cheshire A41 blocked after crash on Sunday as emergency services attend

Devafest will return to Cholmondeley Castle in 2026 with The Vengaboys and Dick and Dom

Devafest will return to Cholmondeley Castle in 2026 with The Vengaboys and Dick and Dom

These 90s popstars will be performing near Whitchurch next summer

Devafest is in the running for an award in the Visit Cheshire competition

Devafest is in the running for an award in the Visit Cheshire competition

Popular family festival near Whitchurch up for top award

A number of charges were found proved in a hearing regarding Namwinga Leah Nalwamba

A number of charges were found proved in a hearing regarding Namwinga Leah Nalwamba

Nursing and Midwifery Council

Nurse found asleep and watching movies while on shift struck off

Inquest opened for father from Whitchurch who died in crash

The Swan at Marbury.

The Swan at Marbury.

Picturesque Cheshire village pub to host beer and cider festival

Cheshire Police and Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service have joined forces to call for an end to deliberate fires.

Cheshire Police and Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service have joined forces to call for an end to deliberate fires.

'Stop these deliberate fires' is plea from Cheshire police and fire services

Combermere Abbey's gardens.

Combermere Abbey's gardens.

Maze and fresh-pressed fruit on offer as garden open day welcomes autumn

Appeal for witnesses after motorcyclist dies in crash

Appeal for witnesses after motorcyclist dies in crash

Motorcyclist killed in crash with van on A525

Disco Inferno will be headlining when the annual Audlem Party on the Park returns next weekend (June 28).

Disco Inferno will be headlining when the annual Audlem Party on the Park returns next weekend (June 28).

Time to party as popular park festivities set to return - here's all the details

Bolesworth International will be back at the end of June.

Bolesworth International will be back at the end of June.

Supercars and Shetland Ponies as Bolesworth International set to return

Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service.

Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service.

Machinery smoke prompts firefighter call to industrial unit

Picture from previous Walk For Parkinson's event.

Picture from previous Walk For Parkinson's event.

Man living with condition urges people to join him at Walk for Parkinson’s

The Wistaston Singers Choir performing at Wrenbury

The Wistaston Singers Choir performing at Wrenbury

Village near Whitchurch comes together in sunshine and song for VE Day Celebration

A Lancaster Bomber flies over Marbury fair.

A Lancaster Bomber flies over Marbury fair.

Thousands flock to annual country fair near Whitchurch

The Swan in Tarporley.

The Swan in Tarporley.

Country pubs near Whitchurch to offer special open day events

Action from Whitchurch's win over Crewe and Nantwich.

Action from Whitchurch's win over Crewe and Nantwich.

Whitchurch keep their season alive with Papa John's Cup win in Cheshire

Chester Magistrates Court

Chester Magistrates Court

Man denies sexual assault on girl under 16

Total of 12 people charged with drug offences following Chester investigation

Total of 12 people charged with drug offences following Chester investigation

Whitchurch man charged with drug offences following Chester investigation

The TwiggleTots deal is coming back to BeWILDerwood Cheshire for May, June and July.

The TwiggleTots deal is coming back to BeWILDerwood Cheshire for May, June and July.

Cultural attractions

Toddler and parent deal of £12.50 confirmed for BeWILDerwood Cheshire

Police confirm wanted Whitchurch man has been arrested

The scene at Vicars Cross Road in Chester after a tractor and trailer crashed into two houses this morning

The scene at Vicars Cross Road in Chester after a tractor and trailer crashed into two houses this morning

Two in hospital after tractor and trailer crashes into houses

Cheshire Police.

Cheshire Police.

Cheshire Police confirm missing Tarporley woman was found dead

Audlem, on the Shropshire Union Canal

Audlem, on the Shropshire Union Canal

Cultural attractions

This spots near Whitchurch has been recommended by the Canal & River Trust

This mourning ring, believed to date from between AD 1600 to 1700, is among the finds under consideration by Cheshire Coroner's Court

This mourning ring, believed to date from between AD 1600 to 1700, is among the finds under consideration by Cheshire Coroner's Court

Buried treasure unearthed by metal detectorist near Whitchurch

Cheshire Police is appealing for witnesses to an Audlem burglary.

Cheshire Police is appealing for witnesses to an Audlem burglary.

Cheshire village burglary of watches and cash sparks police witness appeal

Josie Rayworth and others receive the award for Wrenbury

Josie Rayworth and others receive the award for Wrenbury

Railway station near Whitchurch scoops honour at 'Best Kept' awards

The Reserve will open at Chester Zoo in August.

The Reserve will open at Chester Zoo in August.

Residents urged to visit tourism gems 'on their doorstep' with new additions for 2025

The property in High Street Farndon has been accepted as a residence after four years.

The property in High Street Farndon has been accepted as a residence after four years.

Planning and development

High street residence gets the go-ahead from planning officers

More than six fire crews were called out to a fire in Tarporley.

More than six fire crews were called out to a fire in Tarporley.

Firefighters remain at disused building fire near Whitchurch

Aptitude Gareth Preston is expanding his gym in Farndon.

Aptitude Gareth Preston is expanding his gym in Farndon.

Farndon gym to beef up with expansion after planning permission granted

Cheshire West and Chester Council.

Cheshire West and Chester Council.

Local government

'Difficult' rent increases coming for council tenants

Confit of duck leg with white bean cassoulet – a delicious starter or small plate main.

Confit of duck leg with white bean cassoulet – a delicious starter or small plate main.

A taste of comfort and joy at an award-winning Cheshire dining pub

The property has been described as one of Cheshire's finest homes

The property has been described as one of Cheshire's finest homes

'One of Cheshire's finest homes' with indoor pool and cinema on sale for £6.5m

Oulton Lowe Green, near Tarporley.

Oulton Lowe Green, near Tarporley.

Grade II listed Cheshire cottage on market for £750,000

Chester Magistrates Court.

Chester Magistrates Court.

Man laments 'stupid decision' after caught drink-driving 150 metres from home

Cllr Gahan welcomed news that hundreds of new EV charging points will be rolled out.

Cllr Gahan welcomed news that hundreds of new EV charging points will be rolled out.

Local government

Hundreds of electric vehicle charging ports to be installed in Cheshire West

The farm building that Cholmondeley Estates Development will need permission to convert.

The farm building that Cholmondeley Estates Development will need permission to convert.

Planning and development

Estate's bid to build eight new homes on flood hit land 'needs permission'

Rosie Stancer will be talking at Cheshire's Combermere Abbey.

Rosie Stancer will be talking at Cheshire's Combermere Abbey.

'Mouldbreaking' women set for Cheshire Combermere Abbey talk events