Radio
Schedule
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07:00
Salt Town Sunrise
The ultimate wake-up call for the salt towns.
12:00
The Midday Mix
Hits and headlines to get you through lunch.
19:00
Digital Pulse
Exploring the future of electronic music.
Middlewich Weather
Cheshire News
Children's A&E to move from Ormskirk to Southport
Woman with rare blood feels 'honoured' to donate
More than 200 arrested in county lines drug raids
Teenage girl shot in legs in 'targeted shooting'
War veteran gets 1,500 cards for 100th birthday
'People don't go out to have their bottoms pinched'
Free parking to stay after charge plans delayed
Traffic Alerts
A1(M) northbound between J36 and J37 | Northbound | Congestion
Location : The A1M northbound between junctions J36 and J37 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:15 and 14:30 on 13 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 40 minutes against expected traffic.
A1(M) northbound between J36 and J37 | Northbound | Accident
Location : The A1M northbound between junctions J36 and J37 . Lane Closures : The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed. Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 15:00 and 15:15 on 13 March 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:00 and 15:15 on 13 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 30 minutes against expected traffic. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.
A30 eastbound between A35 and A303 | Eastbound | Congestion
Location : The A30 eastbound between the A35 and the junction with the A303 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:15 and 14:30 on 13 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 20 minutes against expected traffic.
A30 westbound between A303 and A35 | Westbound | Congestion
Location : The A30 westbound between the junctions with the A303 and the A35 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:15 and 14:30 on 13 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
link road from M25 J15 clockwise to M4 J4B eastbound | Eastbound | Flooding
Location : The M4 eastbound entry slip at junction J4B from the M25 clockwise. Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Flooding. Status : Currently Active. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.
M62 eastbound between J22 and J23 | Eastbound | Congestion
Location : The M62 eastbound between junctions J22 and J24 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:15 and 14:30 on 13 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 15 minutes against expected traffic.
M62 westbound between J23 and J22 | Westbound | Congestion
Location : The M62 westbound between junctions J25 and J22 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:45 and 15:00 on 13 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 50 minutes against expected traffic.
About STR
Broadcasting local voices, great music, and community stories 24/7 for Northwich, Middlewich, Winsford and beyond. Local Radio for Local People.
The STR Squad
Catch-up
Playbacks
Food Bank Special Report
A deep dive into how our local salt town food banks are supporting the community this winter.
Indie Artist Interview
Emma Green chats with the latest unsigned talent emerging from the Winsford music scene.
Salt Towns
Events
Northwich River Festival
STR Live broadcast from the waterfront! Join us for boat races, artisan markets, and live music on the main stage.
The Quayside, Northwich, CW9 5AS
Middlewich Folk & Boat Festival
The biggest event in the salt town calendar. Catch the Salt Towns Radio team at the floating stage and our live beer tent broadcast.
Market Field, Middlewich, CW10 9AS
Winsford Charity Fun Run
Join the 5K fun run for local youth clubs. We will be providing the soundtrack for the starting line and the after-party.
Winsford Town Hall, CW7 2AS
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