Featured Stories

  • Fire rages through Nantwich apartment as residents evacuated

    Fire rages through Nantwich apartment as residents evacuated

    December 14, 2024— 0 comments

    A fire raged through an apartment in Nantwich today, as residents were evacuated.

    The blaze broke out in an apartment on Laurel Place, just off the main Reaseheath Way into the Kingsbourne development.

  • Nantwich Town councillors in bitter row as Council Tax to rise by 7%

    Nantwich Town councillors in bitter row as Council Tax to rise by 7%

    December 13, 2024— 3 comments

    Nantwich Town councillors were locked in a bitter row last night which ended with a vote to increase their Council Tax precept for 2025-26 by 7%.

    One councillor accused his own authority of “being asleep at the wheel” and said an increase above inflation was unacceptable for the town’s residents.

  • New Community Sergeant for Nantwich is familiar face

    New Community Sergeant for Nantwich is familiar face

    December 13, 2024— 3 comments

    The new Community Sergeant for Nantwich is a familiar face to many as it sees the return of Matt Stonier.

    Sgt Stonier (pictured with previous town mayor)was a PC in the town for many years before being deployed elsewhere by Cheshire Police a few years ago.

  • Nantwich Town councillor nominated for national honour

    Nantwich Town councillor nominated for national honour

    December 13, 2024— 0 comments

    A Nantwich Town councillor has been shortlisted for a national award for the community work she has done over the past few years.

    Cllr Anna Burton is just one of five town councillors across the UK in the running for the “Councillor of the Year” honour in the Star Council Awards.

  • Cheshire East Council labelled “financial basket case” by councillor

    Cheshire East Council labelled “financial basket case” by councillor

    December 12, 2024— 3 comments

    By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
    A Cheshire East councillor has branded the authority a “financial basket case” and wondered why Cheshire West and Chester Council would want to get involved in a devolution deal.

    Cllr Mike Sewart was speaking as the council was supposed to be discussing amendments to the terms of reference for the Cheshire and Warrington Joint Committee.

News

Fire rages through Nantwich apartment as residents evacuated

Fire rages through Nantwich apartment as residents evacuated

December 14, 2024 — 0 comments

A fire raged through an apartment in Nantwich today, as residents were evacuated.

The blaze broke out in an apartment on Laurel Place, just off the main Reaseheath Way into the Kingsbourne development.

Sport

Two Crewe Regional Sunday matches survive Storm Darragh

Two Crewe Regional Sunday matches survive Storm Darragh

December 9, 2024 — 0 comments

Only two games in the Crewe Regional Sunday league survived the Storm Darragh weather conditions.

The postponed games for the second round of the Presidents Cup will be rearranged for early January.

Features & Letters

Looking after your metabolism as you get older

Looking after your metabolism as you get older

December 13, 2024 — 0 comments

As people get older, their metabolism – the process by which bodies convert food into energy – naturally slows down.

This change can lead to weight gain, fatigue and an increased risk of health conditions if left unmanaged.

What’s On & Reviews

South Cheshire National Trust Association hands out £5k

South Cheshire National Trust Association hands out £5k

December 11, 2024 — 0 comments

The South Cheshire National Trust Association has handed out £5,000 to local causes at its latest meeting in Nantwich.

More than 80 members were at the Nantwich Town stadium to watch the annual presentation of money raised to benefit National Trust projects.

Village News

Burglars steal £60,000 of goods in raid at Dagfields near Nantwich

Burglars steal £60,000 of goods in raid at Dagfields near Nantwich

December 12, 2024 — 3 comments

A gang has made off with £60,000 worth of items in a raid on Dagfields antiques store near Nantwich.

Police are appealing for information and witnesses following the high value burglary at the popular outlet off Crewe Road in Walgherton.

Business News

Jacksons Opticians in Nantwich scoops national award

Jacksons Opticians in Nantwich scoops national award

December 10, 2024 — 0 comments

Jacksons Styling Opticians in Nantwich has won the coveted “National Opticians of the Year” award.

The store was awarded the honour from the trade association, Optical Success Academy, at a ceremony at the practice on Welsh Row.