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Developer eyes 75 new homes on Batherton fields in Nantwich

Developer eyes 75 new homes on Batherton fields in Nantwich

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Around 75 homes could be on the way for farm land off Broad Lane in Nantwich.

Nightingale Land is considering seeking planning permission for a residential development on a 3.82-hectare field bounded by agricultural land to the south and east, properties off Broad Lane to the north and Batherton Lane to the west.

May 19, 2025
Amanda Fallon scoops four awards for Nantwich Town Women

Amanda Fallon scoops four awards for Nantwich Town Women

By Liam Price
Amanda Fallon won four awards on a celebratory evening for the Nantwich Women’s team as they revelled in their superb league title triumph.

Forward Fallon took home trophies for Most Assists, Top Goalscorer, Manager’s Player of the Season, and the big one Player of the Season as voted for by supporters.

May 19, 2025
Police appeal for witnesses after girl hit by car in Nantwich

Police appeal for witnesses after girl hit by car in Nantwich

Police want witnesses after a girl was injured when she was hit by a car which failed to stop in Nantwich.

The incident happened on Beam Street, Nantwich, at around 3.30pm on Tuesday 13 May.

May 19, 2025
Fire crews tackle out of control garden fire near Nantwich

Fire crews tackle out of control garden fire near Nantwich

Fire crews were called out to tackle a garden fire which had become out of control at a house near Nantwich.

The incident happened at around 12.30pm yesterday (May 18) on Dairy Lane in Aston Juxtra Mondrum.

May 19, 2025
Nantwich Bookshop brings big names to town talks

Nantwich Bookshop brings big names to town talks

By Jonathan White
Nantwich Book Shop & Coffee Lounge has lined up a series of literary events with best-selling authors this summer.

First up tonight (May 19) is historian and broadcaster Kate Vigurs returning to Nantwich to launch her new book Mission Europe – The Secret History of the Women of SOE.

May 19, 2025
George & Dragon complete trophy clean sweep in Crewe Regional leagues

George & Dragon complete trophy clean sweep in Crewe Regional leagues

George & Dragon have completed a remarkable clean sweep of all available trophies as they beat Betley 5-1 at the Weaver Stadium in Nantwich.

Matty Birchall was the star of the show in the Presidents Cup Final clash as he scored a hat-trick for Dragon.

May 19, 2025
Bunbury Village Day “Summer Sounds” line-up unveiled

Bunbury Village Day “Summer Sounds” line-up unveiled

Organisers of Bunbury Village Day have unveiled the full line-up of the event to be staged on June 14.

The Village Day, now in its 56th year, will be turning up the volume with a celebration of music and a day of Summer Sounds.

May 18, 2025
Theodore with parents Greg Gill and Charlotte Wilson - photo by charity 'Remember My Baby’

Nantwich prepares for cup game in memory of baby death

By Jonathan White
The third annual Theodore William Gill Cup charity football match will take place at Nantwich Town on May 25.

Theodore was born sleeping in April 2023 and all proceeds will go to The Meadow Suite at Leighton Hospital, a purpose-built space created to support families experiencing the loss of a baby.

May 18, 2025
Reaseheath Family Festival to stage “The Calm Corner”

Reaseheath Family Festival to stage “The Calm Corner”

Reaseheath College in Nantwich is to stage a new “The Calm Corner” as part of its Family Festival tomorrow (May 18).

The addition is designed to provide a calm and inclusive space for those who may need a break from the busy event atmosphere.

May 17, 2025
Young traders pick up awards at Nantwich markets event

Young traders pick up awards at Nantwich markets event

Young market traders in Nantwich scooped honours as part of a national competition.

Hayleigh Burrows, Elizabeth Griffiths, Emily Jenkins and Zak Boffey all picked up awards at the Local Young Traders event.

May 17, 2025
Engineers test for “thermal” activity at new Leighton Hospital site

Engineers test for “thermal” activity at new Leighton Hospital site

Engineers are testing at the site of the planned new Leighton Hospital to understand the potential for the future installation of renewable technologies.

The Thermal Response Test will analyse thermal conductivity of the ground for geothermal systems, such as ground source heat pumps.

May 17, 2025
Nantwich CC 1sts move into gear with double victory

Nantwich CC 1sts move into gear with double victory

Openers Ben Wright and Ali Chughtai enjoyed a fine weekend as Nantwich Cricket Club’s 1st team got their season into gear with a league and cup double.

At Neston in the Cheshire County Cricket League, Wright (37) and Chughtai (47) put on a century as the Dabbers chased a target of 274 from their 50 overs.

May 17, 2025
Most exciting game releases of 2025

Most exciting game releases of 2025

The gaming industry never sleeps, with new releases for various consoles coming every month.

We’ve had a busy year so far, but things are just heating up.

May 16, 2025