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  • Thousands attend Wybunbury Fig Pie Wakes 2026

    Thousands attend Wybunbury Fig Pie Wakes 2026

    June 7, 2026— 1 comment

    By Jonathan White
    The 31st Wybunbury Fig Pie Wakes attracted thousands of visitors to the village for a day celebrating local heritage, community spirit and family entertainment.

    Organised by the Wybunbury Tower Preservation Trust, the event took place in warm, sunny weather and welcomed residents and visitors from across the region to the village near Nantwich.

  • Nantwich Food Festival - town square crowds

    Nantwich Food Festival organising team recruits new members

    June 6, 2026— 0 comments

    Organisers of the Nantwich Food Festival have recruited a number of new team members to help with the 2026 event.

    The festival, which is volunteer-run, will be staged over three days between September 4th and 6th, attracting tens of thousands of visitors to the town.

  • Councillor questions number of PCSOs in Cheshire after precept rise

    Councillor questions number of PCSOs in Cheshire after precept rise

    June 5, 2026— 0 comments

    By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
    A Cheshire councillor has asked why there are only 51 PCSOs across the county when council taxpayers agreed to pay a higher police precept to fund 57.

    Last year Cheshire had 87 Police Community Support Officers but the chief constable then announced plans to axe 60 of those roles as part of a cost-cutting measure.

  • Cheshire East leader’s warning over Webb House religious group protests

    Cheshire East leader’s warning over Webb House religious group protests

    June 5, 2026— 0 comments

    By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
    Cheshire East Council’s leader has urged out-of-town protesters outside Webb House in Crewe to go home – saying they are not helping anyone and are making residents feel very vulnerable.

    Protests outside the HQ of the Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light on Victoria Avenue have continued since the building was raided by more than 500 police officers at the end of April.

  • Rob Jones century not enough as Nantwich CC draw with Didsbury

    Rob Jones century not enough as Nantwich CC draw with Didsbury

    June 5, 2026— 0 comments

    A century from Rob Jones was not quite enough to help Nantwich Cricket Club to a win at Didsbury in another high-scoring first team match.

    After the home side made 285-7 from their 55 overs, the Dabbers looked well on course for victory as Jones (116) and skipper Luke Robinson (76) put on 100 for the fourth wicket.

News

Nantwich Police face busy weekend with 35 arrests in 48 hours

Nantwich Police face busy weekend with 35 arrests in 48 hours

June 7, 2026 — 0 comments

Nantwich Police have had a busy weekend already and have made 35 arrests before midday on June 7th.

The most recent included Sunday a 35-year-old man from Stockport who was arrested in Nantwich earlier today (June 7th) after failing to provide a sample for analysis.

Sport

Rob Jones century not enough as Nantwich CC draw with Didsbury

Rob Jones century not enough as Nantwich CC draw with Didsbury

June 5, 2026 — 0 comments

A century from Rob Jones was not quite enough to help Nantwich Cricket Club to a win at Didsbury in another high-scoring first team match.

After the home side made 285-7 from their 55 overs, the Dabbers looked well on course for victory as Jones (116) and skipper Luke Robinson (76) put on 100 for the fourth wicket.

Features & Letters

5 best veneer clinics for patients wanting complete smile transformation

5 best veneer clinics for patients wanting complete smile transformation

June 3, 2026 — 0 comments

A smile you’re proud of can boost your confidence and self-esteem, but there’s a lot more to a smile makeover than just whitening your teeth.

Modern clinics use a blend of advanced technology and artistic craftsmanship to tailor treatments to your specific needs, preserving the natural tooth for results that look and feel unique to you.

What’s On & Reviews

Thousands attend Wybunbury Fig Pie Wakes 2026

Thousands attend Wybunbury Fig Pie Wakes 2026

June 7, 2026 — 1 comment

By Jonathan White
The 31st Wybunbury Fig Pie Wakes attracted thousands of visitors to the village for a day celebrating local heritage, community spirit and family entertainment.

Organised by the Wybunbury Tower Preservation Trust, the event took place in warm, sunny weather and welcomed residents and visitors from across the region to the village near Nantwich.

Village News

Thousands attend Wybunbury Fig Pie Wakes 2026

Thousands attend Wybunbury Fig Pie Wakes 2026

June 7, 2026 — 1 comment

By Jonathan White
The 31st Wybunbury Fig Pie Wakes attracted thousands of visitors to the village for a day celebrating local heritage, community spirit and family entertainment.

Organised by the Wybunbury Tower Preservation Trust, the event took place in warm, sunny weather and welcomed residents and visitors from across the region to the village near Nantwich.

Business News

Richmond Villages Nantwich appoints new care home manager

Richmond Villages Nantwich appoints new care home manager

June 5, 2026 — 0 comments

Richmond Villages Nantwich has appointed Abbi Jones as its new care home manager.

Abbi becomes only the fifth registered manager to lead the village since it first opened its doors to residents 30 years ago.