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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
Paddy the Baddy's speech after death of two friends
Why Knowsley Labour councillor has joined Green Party
'We need more council-run homes for our kids'
'My cremation ashes art helps grieving loved ones'
'We lost purpose when son died - we don't want it to happen to others'
Bereaved parents fear delays to social media ban could harm children
'It is sad I'm closing pub - but all that is missing is tumbleweed'
Traffic Alerts
A50 westbound between A516 and A511 | Westbound | Accident
Location : The A50 westbound between the junctions with the A516 and the A511 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 20:00 and 20:15 on 25 January 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:00 and 20:15 on 25 January 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.
A174 eastbound access from A172 | Eastbound | Broken down vehicle
Location : The A174 eastbound entry slip from the A172 . Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 19:15 and 19:30 on 25 January 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:15 and 19:30 on 25 January 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.
A174 eastbound between A172 and A171 | Eastbound | Broken down vehicle
Location : The A174 eastbound between the junctions with the A172 and the A171 . Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 19:45 and 20:00 on 25 January 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:45 and 20:00 on 25 January 2026. Lanes Closed : There are lane closures.
A3 northbound within the A272 near Petersfield (south) junction | Northbound | Accident
Location : The A3 northbound between the A3M and the junction with the A272 Petersfield South. Lane Closures : Lane two is closed. Reason : Accident involving a vehicle that has left the carriageway. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 23:00 and 23:15 on 25 January 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 23:00 and 23:15 on 25 January 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.
M6 northbound between J3 and J3A | Northbound | Accident
Location : The M6 northbound between junctions J3 and J4 . Lane Closures : The hard shoulder, lanes 1 and 2 are closed. Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 20:00 and 20:15 on 25 January 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:00 and 20:15 on 25 January 2026. Lanes Closed : There are two of four lanes closed.
A1 northbound within the A57/A614 junction | Northbound | Accident
Location : The A1 northbound at the junction with the A614 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 20:15 and 20:30 on 25 January 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:15 and 20:30 on 25 January 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.
About STR
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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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