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  • Willaston Community Cafe marks one year anniversary

    Willaston Community Cafe marks one year anniversary

    July 7, 2026— 0 comments

    A community cafe set up in a former church building in Willaston has marked its one-year anniversary.

    Big-hearted volunteers like Lesley, Emma and Katy (pictured) from the village have been running the cafe every Saturday since its launch in July last year.

  • Former Dabbers coach helps launch new Nantwich United FC club

    Former Dabbers coach helps launch new Nantwich United FC club

    July 7, 2026— 0 comments

    A former coach at Nantwich Town has teamed up with an ex-footballer to launch a new club in the town.

    Lyndon Wain, who was football development officer for the Dabbers, and Nick Burrows are behind the creation of Nantwich United Football Club.

  • Four shops in Nantwich and Crewe closed down in police operation

    Four shops in Nantwich and Crewe closed down in police operation

    July 7, 2026— 0 comments

    Four shops have now been closed by police and trading standards across Nantwich and Crewe amid a crackdown on suspected illegal activity.

    We revealed last week how Friendly Mart shop on High Street in Nantwich had been subjected to a three-month closure order.

  • Man, 19, arrested in Nantwich in knife incident

    Man, 19, arrested in Nantwich in knife incident

    July 5, 2026— 0 comments

    A man has been arrested in possession of a knife in the Acton area of Nantwich.

    Police said Response Patrol Officers from Crewe were deployed to an incident in Acton last night (July 4th).

  • Football fundraiser honours Nantwich man in aid of Prostate Cancer UK

    Football fundraiser honours Nantwich man in aid of Prostate Cancer UK

    July 3, 2026— 0 comments

    By Jonathan White
    An inaugural charity football match held in memory of Nantwich man Peter ‘Fred’ Chandler has raised more than £1,400 for Prostate Cancer UK.

    Friends, family, footballers and supporters gathered at Crewe FC’s Sports Pavilion for the first Peter ‘Fred’ Chandler Memorial Trophy, organised in memory of Peter ‘Fred’ Chandler, who died from prostate cancer in 2025.

News

Controversial plans for Wybunbury homes on field approved

Controversial plans for Wybunbury homes on field approved

July 7, 2026 — 0 comments

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Controversial plans for up to three homes on a field in Wybunbury have been approved – two months after a proposal for six on the same land was refused.

Martin and Simon Poole already have permission in principle for up to six homes on the field off Bridge Street.

Sport

Former Dabbers coach helps launch new Nantwich United FC club

Former Dabbers coach helps launch new Nantwich United FC club

July 7, 2026 — 0 comments

A former coach at Nantwich Town has teamed up with an ex-footballer to launch a new club in the town.

Lyndon Wain, who was football development officer for the Dabbers, and Nick Burrows are behind the creation of Nantwich United Football Club.

Features & Letters

Most common causes of mould in UK homes

Most common causes of mould in UK homes

July 6, 2026 — 0 comments

If you’ve ever wiped black mould off a bathroom ceiling only to see it creep back within weeks, you’re not alone.

Mould is one of the most common housing problems in the UK, affecting everything from Victorian terraces to modern new-builds.

What’s On & Reviews

Pop-up rural carers event to be staged in Audlem

Pop-up rural carers event to be staged in Audlem

July 7, 2026 — 0 comments

Cheshire East Carers Hub are to stage a pop-up event in Audlem later this month to help tackle social isolation and loneliness.

The event will take place in Audlem Public Hall on July 23rd between 1pm and 4.30pm and will feature a number of organisations.

Village News

Controversial plans for Wybunbury homes on field approved

Controversial plans for Wybunbury homes on field approved

July 7, 2026 — 0 comments

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Controversial plans for up to three homes on a field in Wybunbury have been approved – two months after a proposal for six on the same land was refused.

Martin and Simon Poole already have permission in principle for up to six homes on the field off Bridge Street.

Business News

SureCare Central earns double success in Top 20 awards

SureCare Central earns double success in Top 20 awards

July 2, 2026 — 0 comments

Nantwich-based care firm SureCare Central Cheshire has been named one of the Top 20 Home Care Providers in the North West by homecare.co.uk

The awards recognise home care providers based on independent reviews from clients and their families.