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A man with grey hair and glasses and wearing a hospital gown, sits on a chair next to a hospital bed in a ward. Equipment can be seen next to him and a green curtain.

Former athlete quit smoking after cancer diagnosis

Shaun Webb, 61, says he smoked 80 to 90 cigarettes a week during a 50-year habit.

A man with brown hair shaved at the sides, and wearing thin-rimmed glasses, looks at the camera against a white background.

Former motorcycle champion jailed for child rape

Connor Behan began sexually assaulting his victim in May 2019, when she was seven years old.

A computer-generated overview of the river with images of houses and the marina next to trees and green space

Plans for new 'leisure marina' and 83 homes in town

More details of regeneration plans for Northwich's Weaver Shipyard are revealed.

A truck at Winsford Salt Mine gathers rock salt to be used on the country's roads during freezing weather. A huge pile of rock salt can be seen, with more seen in the background.

The ancient lagoon that keeps us safe on icy roads

Cheshire's salt mines play a key role in keeping motorists safe when temperatures drop below zero.

A flooded street is seen in front of businesses, after the river Weaver burst banks in Northwich, Britain, January 21, 2021.

Town's flood defences to be put to the test

The Environment Agency exercise will see flood barriers tested in Northwich on Sunday.

Gavin Collins who has a brown eyes, a bald head and grey stubble on his neck, chin and top lip and is wearing glasses with black frames

Paedophile caught reoffending in monitoring checks

Officers were alerted to concerning images during routine checks on the registered sex offender.

The collapsed roof at Northwich Station

‘Lessons learned’ after station collapse - MP

An MP meets with rail bosses after the collapse of a station roof three years ago.

A sign for Cheshire Constabulary's headquarter set against a brick background.

Murder charge after man dies at Cheshire home

The 37-year-old was pronounced dead following a disturbance at a home in Northwich.

Police tape in blue and white stretches across the frame, a police officer in hi vis jacket and black body armour is standing behind the tape.

Murder inquiry after man dies in 'disturbance'

Two people are arrested on suspicion of murder after a man dies at a property in Northwich.