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  • The Princess Royal opens Bentley Motors new Paint Shop

    The Princess Royal opens Bentley Motors new Paint Shop

    July 22, 2026— 0 comments

    Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal visited the Bentley Motors headquarters in South Cheshire today to officially open the company’s new state-of-the-art Paint Shop.

    It marked a significant milestone in the ongoing transformation of Bentley’s Dream Factory on Pyms Lane.

  • Young cyclists rewarded in Active Travel poster contest

    Young cyclists rewarded in Active Travel poster contest

    July 22, 2026— 0 comments

    By Jonathan White
    Young cyclists from Nantwich and Crewe schools have been recognised for promoting healthier and greener travel as part of an Active Travel poster competition.

    The competition invited children who had taken part in Bikeability – the government’s national cycle training programme – to design posters encouraging families to make more active journeys by walking and cycling safely.

  • Cllr Kim Jamson - Mayor of Nantwich and mum of two

    Nantwich Mayor to host first major fundraiser of year

    July 21, 2026— 0 comments

    Nantwich Mayor Kim Jamson is hoping to hit the right note with music-lovers as she plans the first major fundraising event of her Mayoral year.

    It’s been a whirlwind start for Cllr Jamson who has completed more than 35 engagements across the town and beyond since she became Town Mayor in May.

  • Cllr Anna Burton (centre) at Cancer Research building

    Historic Nantwich charity shop to reopen after restoration

    July 21, 2026— 0 comments

    By Jonathan White
    A historic Nantwich charity shop will officially reopen its doors on July 28th after an extensive 18-month restoration of its Grade II-listed building.

    Cancer Research UK’s shop on High Street will welcome shoppers back from 10am when staff, volunteers and supporters will celebrate the official reopening of the store.

  • PCSO numbers in Cheshire continue to fall despite pledge

    PCSO numbers in Cheshire continue to fall despite pledge

    July 21, 2026— 0 comments

    By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
    The number of PCSOs in Cheshire has continued to drop and now stands at 49 despite council taxpayers agreeing to pay a higher police precept to fund 57.

    Last year there were 87 police community support officers across the county, but the chief constable then announced plans to axe 60.

News

Lockable phone pouches

Police Commissioner warning amid child social media ban

July 22, 2026 — 0 comments

by Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner has said “honest conversations” need to be had about how to deal with children who work around the forthcoming social media ban.

The matter arose following a conversation about phone pouches, which will be introduced in the majority of Cheshire Schools from September to stop pupils accessing their devices during the school day.

Sport

Crewe Vagrants CC win T20 Plate on Finals Day

Crewe Vagrants CC win T20 Plate on Finals Day

July 21, 2026 — 0 comments

Crewe Vagrants are celebrating after winning the T20 Finals Day of the North Staffordshire and South Cheshire Cricket League.

The Willaston-based team had to come through two rounds to make it to Finals Day.

Features & Letters

What is the real secret of the long life of World of Warcraft

What is the real secret of the long life of World of Warcraft

July 22, 2026 — 0 comments

Search “why WoW is still popular,” and you will see that the same three answers come up every time: good raids, regular updates, a loyal fanbase.

Those answers are not wrong. However, they only tell part of the story. WoW specifically outlasted a decade of competitors that copied its formula almost exactly, several of which had bigger budgets and cleaner launches.

What’s On & Reviews

New Nantwich Symphonic Wind Band to launch in September

New Nantwich Symphonic Wind Band to launch in September

July 22, 2026 — 0 comments

(strong>By Jonathan White
A new musical ensemble is set to join Nantwich’s community music scene with the launch of the Nantwich Symphonic Wind Band this September.

The new ensemble is being set up by the Association of Nantwich Bands, which Nantwich Concert Band is currently part of.

Village News

New Shavington restaurant and bar set to open on July 30

New Shavington restaurant and bar set to open on July 30

July 16, 2026 — 0 comments

A new restaurant and bar in Shavington is set to open later this month.

After months of refurbishing the former Elephant pub on Newcastle Road, the team behind SOLT will open its doors on Thursday 30th July.

Business News

The Princess Royal opens Bentley Motors new Paint Shop

The Princess Royal opens Bentley Motors new Paint Shop

July 22, 2026 — 0 comments

Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal visited the Bentley Motors headquarters in South Cheshire today to officially open the company’s new state-of-the-art Paint Shop.

It marked a significant milestone in the ongoing transformation of Bentley’s Dream Factory on Pyms Lane.