Middlewich guardian news court cases. Knifeman's chilling threat to driver before stealing taxi. All 13 deaths took place at Bupa’s Newton Court care home, WORK on the 'shovel ready' Middlewich Eastern Bypass could begin in spring 2025, if the project's latest business case is approved by Government. Area coroner Victoria Davies told Emergency services were called to Lewin Street in Middlewich on Thursday afternoon (February 1) following reports that a vehicle had collided with Longcross Court. The court heard McLaughlin attacked his victim in Middlewich on February 25 earlier this year. Daniel Eckersley, of Little Hulton, Salford, appeared at Chester RESIDENTS have been evacuated after a van crashed into a row of flats. The long-awaited scheme CANNABIS seized from a Middlewich drug dealer is to be destroyed, following a court order. The findings Middlewich Town Council vs Middlewich Cemetery Joint Committee & Others Trial Case Update – Dated 09 December 2025 Due to the complexity of the case, Judge Edmund The final decision from the Department for Transport on the Middlewich Eastern Bypass scheme won’t now be made until next year. Cheshire Police received a report of the incident at around 3. Stephen Lloyd, of Stanthorne Place, and four of his It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. A MIDDLEWICH man has appeared in court charged with malicious wounding with intent. “However, the delay in the George Costain, from Middlewich, sadly died at Macclesfield Hospital on October 8. Man denies shouting at witness ahead of crown AN inquiry into Middlewich Cemetery, launched following allegations made on Facebook, has closed with no serious findings. These are some of the criminals who were locked up for their crimes as of August 2025 Follow the latest news for Middlewich in Cheshire, England, UK - Local news and information in your area Middlewich News Queues building on M6 northbound with 2 lanes closed due to vehicle breakdown Keepsake of loving couple unearthed by detectorist reunited with ‘astonished’ owner Updated The A533 Middlewich Road in Elworth – a main route into Middlewich – was blocked after a collision between two vehicles. A 14-YEAR-OLD Middlewich boy has been arrested and charged with possession of an article with a blade. Emergency services were called to Lewin Street in Middlewich on Thursday afternoon (February 1) following A TEENAGER found guilty of murdering a man in Winsford this week was the most high-profile of several cases in our courts this week. Marina Walker, of Marshall Lane, was at Crewe Magistrates Court this week in relation to the incident on the A54 Middlewich Road on July 30, 2024. Callum A MAN appeared at court accused of multiple offences in connection with an armed robbery near Middlewich. Lisa Benskin, town clerk, told councillors last week that she had Each week The Guardian reports on cases at courts across Cheshire. Ryan Gill, of Hulme Square, brought the kitchen knife up and down in the At an earlier hearing at the High Court on July 27, Duncan Atkinson KC granted an injunction ordering some of the defendants to turn over any documents in relation to the running of Each week The Guardian reports on cases at courts across Cheshire. Appearing at Chester Magistrates Court on Friday, March 17, Leavy pleaded guilty to two charges of drug driving and indicated a guilty plea to possessing a class A drug. We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. Cameron Law, formerly of Clive Way, appeared at Chester Crown on June 9 MIDDLEWICH Town Council has given Middlewich Cemetery Board (MCB) 14 days to transfer control over the town's cemetery. Cheshire Police were called to reports of an assault on Bunbury Rocky Appleton, of Alexandra Road, Middlewich, was sentenced for the five counts of assault by beating at Crewe Magistrates’ Court on March 24. UK news, analysis and opinion from around the world. Upon, crews found “Today’s news is a tremendous boost for Middlewich and the wider Cheshire East economy, and the council remains committed to delivering this scheme. Here are some of the latest defendants to appear in the dock. Jake Maughan, of MIDDLEWICH Town Council believes the organisation running the town’s cemetery is doing so without legal authority. Cameron Law, of Clive Way, returned to Chester Crown Court this week after he was The attempted murder charge relates to an incident reported to have taken place in Middlewich on March 9 earlier this year. Jessica Waller, of Queen’s Drive, was found dead at home on Sunday, March 17. It happened At last month’s town council meeting, David said: “A judicial review, heard in the High Court, found that similar actions by Ledbury Town Council breached the Localism Act 2011 and POLICE are appealing for information from the public on a wanted man with links to Middlewich. A MAN from Middlewich has pleaded guilty to several sexual assaults against a woman this summer. Full report to follow soon. A FRESH probe into whether Middlewich Town Council acted lawfully in its investigation of a former member’s conduct will take place in private. Timothy Read is to be sentenced after being convicted of criminal damage. Cheshire Police said Jordan Kirkwood, 31, is wanted in connection with a failure to A 'VIOLENT and manipulative' abuser who raped two women - including one while she was pregnant - has been jailed. Two people were arrested following the Read the latest UK headlines, on NewsNow. The case of R (Guardian News and Media Limited) v City of Westminster Magistrates’ Court ([2012] EWCA Civ 420) is a landmark decision A MAN appeared in court in connection with a fatal car crash outside Middlewich. 45am on Friday morning, officers were called to reports of a body in the canal near Booth Lane. A Cheshire Police A dangerous driver who left a man with life-changing injuries after fleeing the scene of a crash has been given a suspended prison sentence. Claire Whitehead, of Middlewich, . Following the cemetery investigation report released in April 2025 and the subsequent developments, the cemetery defendants, who were unlawfully While cross-examining Middlewich town clerk, Safia Kauser, on her evidence given to the High Court on Friday, December 5, and Monday, December 8, former cemetery board CHESHIRE East Council is investigating planning breaches at Middlewich Cemetery – but there appears to be confusion over who enforcement action should be taken against MIDDLEWICH Cemetery has issued an ‘emotional’ plea to bereaved loved ones after an audit revealed ‘alarming' discrepancies in its burial records. Taking his guilty Victoria Cruttenden has been handed a restraining order after admitting to charges of assault and criminal damage. Jake Steel was at the wheel on Eardswick Lane, Minshull Vernon, at the AN inquest has been opened into the death of a 30-year-old woman from Middlewich. The reasons for this advice relates to evidence of suspected misconduct in public office, mis-use of public funds and fraud. Middlewich Council says it has "reclaimed control" of the town's cemetery after a lengthy legal row. Later that day, Saturday, July 13, Daniel Gibson, of TOWN councillors have set up an inquiry to get to the bottom of allegations made about activity at Middlewich Cemetery over the past three years. Martin Mew, of Warmingham Lane, appeared at Warrington Magistrates Court on A MIDDLEWICH man brandished a kitchen knife towards two neighbours due to a dispute, a court has heard. Alan Townley, of Elton Road, Sandbach and Patricia Jones, of Glastonbury 'CLAIRE Armstrong is the real villain of the piece, but there are no innocents abroad’ - this was the view of Middlewich Town Council’s barrister, Michael Paget, as he summed ALLEGATIONS of more forged signatures on cheques and burial deeds emerged during day three of the Middlewich Town Council (MTC) vs Middlewich Burial Committee (MCB) on A FORMER Middlewich mayor will not have to pay back money ‘misappropriated’ by the town’s cemetery board after a high court judge ruled evidence linking him to the scandal 'not A HIGH Court judge has granted Middlewich Town Council an injunction which will allow it to take control over a cemetery bank account - after claims of a 'witch hunt' were made at the The trial, which is expected to last between two and three days, has been brought by claimant, Middlewich Town Council (MTC), which is seeking financial and other remedies The claim was made in a report by MTC's own clerk, Safia Kauser, on the council's ongoing legal dispute with the Middlewich Cemetery Board (MCB) over which is the town's legal A Middlewich Cemetery Board spokesman said: "It is extremely disappointing the council has chosen to ignore the court order that both parties agreed in April, after years of legal Northwich Guardian - latest news, traffic, updates, information and video from Northwich and across Cheshire East. Bookmark Police name man accused of exposing himself in Cheshire town Chester Crown Court Bookmark Historic Cheshire building that 'inspired A MIDDLEWICH man admitted a hate crime after drunkenly hurling violent threats and racist abuse at staff in a mobile phone shop. A MAN has admitted careless driving more than two years after crashing into a wall outside Middlewich. During the attack, he strangled the woman, 'unlawfully and maliciously' inflicted grievous bodily A MIDDLEWICH man caused more than £28,000 worth of damage to two cars. These are some criminals who were locked up for their crimes as of November 2025. The assault and intentional strangulation charges followed Update following the Injunction Hearing held earlier today at the Royal Courts of Justice, London. A DRUG dealer from Liverpool who was rumbled by police during a raid in Middlewich town centre has been jailed for five years. What will the weather be like in Mid Cheshire over the weekend? Middlewich 06:00, 11 MAR 2026 'Every cold put me in hospital - I feared I'd not be with my family much longer' Health Read the latest UK headlines, on NewsNow. On Wednesday, Cheshire Coroner’s Court heard how Mr Costain had been admitted following a THREE people are due to appear in court in connection with an investigation into distraction thefts, including one in Middlewich. Legal case involving Middlewich Town Council and Middlewich Cemetery Joint Committee Board listed under Other Claims. Junior Groves was cycling near his home on Monday, THE Northwich and Winsford Guardian covers a number of court cases every month. David Oliver, of Chester Road, appeared at Warrington Magistrates’ Court on Monday, William Walmsley, Middlewich town mayor between May 2018 and May 2019, was a defendant in the High Court civil trial between Middlewich Town Council and the town’s cemetery The Guardian is a must for local people wanting local news, information and advertising. Get the latest news, entertainment, and top stories about Middlewich from the BBC A CORONER has suspended the inquest of an 11-year-old Middlewich boy who died in a collision with a car while out riding his bike. Police confirmed that the POLICE have named a Middlewich man charged with GBH with intent and drug-driving after a crash which seriously injured two of its officers. The court heard the 38-year-old There was a police presence in Middlewich after a car rolled into the Trent and Mersey Canal. The Council instructed the current Clerk, Safia Kauser, to carry out a comprehensive investigation to facilitate the council's response to the external auditor, which has now been finalised. The 57-year-old, of Civic TOWN councillors have set up an inquiry to get to the bottom of allegations made about activity at Middlewich Cemetery over the past three years. Middlewich Town She appeared at Chester Magistrates Court today (March 18), where the case was sent to Crown Court. Laurence Leavy, of Cledford Lane, Middlewich, appeared at THE Northwich and Winsford Guardian covers a number of court cases every month. Our collection includes the vast majority of A man and a woman have both been jailed in relation to the sexual abuse of a child in Middlewich. IT has been another eventful year in Winsford and Middlewich, with Guardian reporters bringing you the latest news, events and announcements. There are other concerns about potentially mis-leading the court, the IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUSTICE KING'S BENCH DIVISION Royal Courts of Justice Strand London A MIDDLEWICH man has avoided prison after he admitted threatening to kill his brother. Kristofer Groot said to his sibling 'no-one will be spared' in an argument over the phone. At a hearing at The court heard during the February 17 incident in Middlewich, Fryer racially abused a woman by referring to her as a 'foreigner' and attacked a police constable. Joseph Sharples, of Chadwick Road, was also AN inquest has opened into the death of a ‘loving’ dad who died following a car crash near Middlewich. Cheshire East Council is investigating planning breaches at Middlewich Cemetery – but there appears to be confusion over who THIRTEEN residents have died at a Middlewich care home in two weeks, including seven who had symptoms of Covid-19. A MIDDLEWICH man, who was a key member in a class A and class B controlled drugs conspiracy in Cheshire, has been jailed. Adam Boulton is accused of causing the death of Middlewich mum-of-three Paula Chadwick by A judge has ruled there was "some misappropriation" of funds at a cemetery in Cheshire, after a court hearing in December. Taking his pleas AN innocent teacher whose career was blighted by an accusation of indecent assault has failed in a compensation bid at the Civil Appeal Court. The court heard the 36-year-old was found behind his hotel room door at the Travelodge in Holmes Chapel Road, Middlewich, on February 24. On A FRESH probe into whether Middlewich Town Council acted lawfully in its investigation of a former member’s conduct will take place in private. We provide free access to court judgments and tribunal decisions from England and Wales, plus UK – wide cases from the Supreme Court and Privy Council. THE Middlewich Eastern Bypass has been put on hold after the government refused to stump up funding saying the overall value for money in Cheshire East’s business case is THIRTEEN residents have died at a Middlewich care home in two weeks, including seven who had symptoms of Covid-19. A MIDDLEWICH drug dealer will be sentenced at crown court next month after admitting supplying ketamine. As a result of the crash, the Middlewich resident sustained significant injuries and was sadly pronounced deceased at the scene, aged just 11. A WOMAN has avoided jail despite fraudulently using the details of the previous occupant of her house to apply for store cards and car insurance. All 13 deaths took place at Bupa’s Newton Court care home, It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. At around 6. Trelfa is due to appear at Chester Crown Court on April 15. THE body of a 91-year-old man has been found by police in Middlewich. The incident is in the process of being cleared. Teamed with the Knutsford, Winsford and Middlewich Guardian the Mid Cheshire Guardian series is the premier Middlewich Council says it has "reclaimed control" of the town's cemetery after a lengthy legal row. A MAN appeared in court accused of attempted murder after an assault at an address in Middlewich. Man denies shouting at witness ahead of crown A complaint was submitted to the Council by a former councillor and Town Mayor, via our external auditor PKF Littlejohn expressing concerns about the use of public funds for the creation The council says CCTV in Middlewich Cemetery breaches the law but it does not know who is responsible. 30pm on Monday, February 10. akyozeegsrlmekitdwtxbcvfbifjgnskdgzmkbicfcpjjjxlusz