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  • Cheshire East Council chief executive leaves after six-month absence

    Cheshire East Council chief executive leaves after six-month absence

    June 8, 2026— 0 comments

    Cheshire East’s chief executive Rob Polkinghorne has left the council by mutual agreement after being absent for more than six months.

    Mr Polkinghorne took up the role in January 2024.

  • Full-time - Dabbers captain Troy Bourne thanks the fans

    Defender Troy Bourne returns to Nantwich Town

    June 8, 2026— 0 comments

    Defender Troy Bourne has agreed to rejoin Nantwich Town after a season at Warrington Town.

    Bourne, 28, made 304 appearances over a 10-year period for the Dabbers after making his senior debut in November 2015 at just 17 years old.

  • Thousands attend Wybunbury Fig Pie Wakes 2026

    Thousands attend Wybunbury Fig Pie Wakes 2026

    June 7, 2026— 2 comments

    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— 1 comment

    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.

News

Cheshire East Council chief executive leaves after six-month absence

Cheshire East Council chief executive leaves after six-month absence

June 8, 2026 — 0 comments

Cheshire East’s chief executive Rob Polkinghorne has left the council by mutual agreement after being absent for more than six months.

Mr Polkinghorne took up the role in January 2024.

Sport

Full-time - Dabbers captain Troy Bourne thanks the fans

Defender Troy Bourne returns to Nantwich Town

June 8, 2026 — 0 comments

Defender Troy Bourne has agreed to rejoin Nantwich Town after a season at Warrington Town.

Bourne, 28, made 304 appearances over a 10-year period for the Dabbers after making his senior debut in November 2015 at just 17 years old.

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 — 2 comments

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 — 2 comments

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.