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  • Thousands raised for Wrenbury families devastated by house fire

    Thousands raised for Wrenbury families devastated by house fire

    July 26, 2026— 0 comments

    Big-hearted friends have helped raise thousands of pounds for two families devastated by a massive fire in Wrenbury at the weekend.

    A blaze which started in a garden shed spread to two houses on Sandfield Avenue in Wrenbury in the early house of Saturday.

  • Nantwich landlord hits out at ‘weak response’ to plight of hospitality

    Nantwich landlord hits out at ‘weak response’ to plight of hospitality

    July 26, 2026— 1 comment

    The landlord of Nantwich’s oldest pub has hit out at Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s pledge to cut business rates saying it “won’t even touch the sides”.

    Mr Burnham told pubs this week that the “the cavalry is coming” as he announced parts of the hospitality sector, including clubs and live music venues, would get a 20% cut in business rates from April.

  • Boost to Nantwich and Crewe pubs welcomed by MP Naismith

    Boost to Nantwich and Crewe pubs welcomed by MP Naismith

    July 24, 2026— 3 comments

    Crewe & Nantwich MP Connor Naismith has welcomed new support for the area’s pubs and clubs after new Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced a cut in business rates.

    Local hostelries will see business drop from 20% to 0% from next year under a raft of new policies announced by Mr Burnham.

  • Para showjumper beats able-bodied in Nantwich competition

    Para showjumper beats able-bodied in Nantwich competition

    July 24, 2026— 0 comments

    A young para showjumper who trains at Nantwich & District Riding for the Disabled has beaten able-bodied competitors in a contest to reach a major Championships.

    Eloise Dunn, 15, who has cerebral palsy, is a classified grade 3 para rider who has been attending coaching sessions at Nantwich RDA in Reaseheath since last October.

  • Byron Harrison leaves Nantwich Town to join Kidsgrove

    Byron Harrison leaves Nantwich Town to join Kidsgrove

    July 23, 2026— 0 comments

    Striker Byron Harrison has left Nantwich Town to join rival Northern Premier League West side Kidsgrove Athletic.

    Harrison was brought to the club by former Dabbers boss Ritchie Sutton in October 2022.

News

Thousands raised for Wrenbury families devastated by house fire

Thousands raised for Wrenbury families devastated by house fire

July 26, 2026 — 0 comments

Big-hearted friends have helped raise thousands of pounds for two families devastated by a massive fire in Wrenbury at the weekend.

A blaze which started in a garden shed spread to two houses on Sandfield Avenue in Wrenbury in the early house of Saturday.

Sport

Nantwich Town Women continue pre-season form with win

Nantwich Town Women continue pre-season form with win

July 26, 2026 — 0 comments

Nantwich Town Women continued their impressive preparations for the 2026-27 season with a convincing 6-1 victory over Warrington Town Women.

Fresh from lifting the Leek Charity Shield earlier in pre-season, the Dabbers produced another dominant display ahead of their first campaign in Tier Five football.

Features & Letters

Thinking of getting a home EV charger? Nantwich electrician explains what you need to know

Thinking of getting a home EV charger? Nantwich electrician explains what you need to know

July 26, 2026 — 0 comments

Electric vehicles are becoming a common sight on the roads around Nantwich, Crewe and the wider South Cheshire area.

And with that comes a growing number of homeowners asking the same question: can I get a charger at home, and what does it involve?

What’s On & Reviews

Hospital Street in years gone by

Nantwich Museum to stage “Hospital Street” exhibition talks

July 26, 2026 — 0 comments

Nantwich Museum have launched four talks which will all take place in the Museum’s Millennium Gallery.

The talks support the current popular exhibition called “Hospital Street: A Street Through Time”

Village News

Plans for homes at former kennels in Hough set to be approved

Plans for homes at former kennels in Hough set to be approved

July 26, 2026 — 0 comments

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Plans for eight homes on the site of a former kennels at Hough near Shavington have been recommended for approval.

Cheshire East planners are recommending the southern planning committee approves the development for land at Birchwood House on Birch Lane, despite it being in open countryside.

Business News

Nantwich landlord hits out at ‘weak response’ to plight of hospitality

Nantwich landlord hits out at ‘weak response’ to plight of hospitality

July 26, 2026 — 1 comment

The landlord of Nantwich’s oldest pub has hit out at Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s pledge to cut business rates saying it “won’t even touch the sides”.

Mr Burnham told pubs this week that the “the cavalry is coming” as he announced parts of the hospitality sector, including clubs and live music venues, would get a 20% cut in business rates from April.