Articles by: Editor

Nantwich Food Festival crowned winner at Cheshire Life Awards

Nantwich Food Festival crowned winner at Cheshire Life Awards

Nantwich Food Festival has been crowned as the winner of a major Cheshire Life Food & Drink Award.

The event was winner of the “Specialist Venue or Event of the Year” award ahead of other major vnues across the county.

July 22, 2025
How to manage Stage 4 oesophageal cancer: A guide for patients and families

How to manage Stage 4 oesophageal cancer: A guide for patients and families

Stage 4 oesophageal cancer is an advanced form of the disease in which cancer has spread beyond the oesophagus to distant organs such as the liver, lungs, bones, or brain.

This stage is often diagnosed after persistent symptoms like difficulty swallowing, chest pain, weight loss, or chronic cough.

July 22, 2025
Audlem Festival of Transport rolls in this weekend

Audlem Festival of Transport rolls in this weekend

By Jonathan White
The annual ‘Audlem Festival of Transport’ returns this Sunday July 27 on Audlem Playing Field.

The free event promises something for everyone and is one of the highlights of the village calendar.

July 22, 2025
Rail200 celebration at Nantwich’s “church with the train”

Rail200 celebration at Nantwich’s “church with the train”

Two hundred years of railways in Great Britain was celebrated at Nantwich Methodist Church in Hospital Street.

Volunteers run a steam train every Saturday over the narrow-gauge tracks beside the church giving rides to youngsters and operate the model railway belonging to the children’s club “Drop ‘n Shop”.

July 22, 2025
MP Naismith and Crime Commissioner discuss anti-social issues in Nantwich

MP Naismith and Crime Commissioner discuss anti-social issues in Nantwich

Nantwich police officers have raised issues of anti-social behaviour in the town during a visit by MP Connor Naismith and Crime Commissioner Dan Price.

They took a walk around the town with Nantwich Police Sgt Matt Stonier, when they also visited Nantwich Youth and Community Centre.

July 22, 2025
Plans for new police station near Crewe recommended for approval

Plans for new police station near Crewe recommended for approval

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Plans for a new police station on the outskirts of Crewe have been recommended for approval.

Cheshire Police wants to build the new offices and deployment base on land to the west of David Whitby Way at Basford East, Shavington.

July 21, 2025
Dan Mellor signs for fourth season as Nantwich Town Women manager

Dan Mellor signs for fourth season as Nantwich Town Women manager

By Jonathan White
Nantwich Town Women manager Dan Mellor has signed to lead the team for a fourth year.

It follows a period of success in the cup and league with promotion last season.

July 21, 2025
Malbank School choir in fine voice on Belgium tour

Malbank School choir in fine voice on Belgium tour

Malbank School in Nantwich were in fine voice when their choir took a tour of Belgium and performed two concerts.

The choir – called Malbank Voices – performed concerts at the Sint-Carolus nursing home in Kortrijk and on the bandstand in Ostend town square.

July 21, 2025
Bird box making workshop to be held in Nantwich

Bird box making workshop to be held in Nantwich

Bird and wildlife lovers are being invited to attend a special bird box making workshop in Nantwich.

The free event takes place at St Mary’s Parish Rooms in Nantwich on Thursday July 31.

July 21, 2025
Driver seriously injured in A49 crash at Ridley near Nantwich

Driver seriously injured in A49 crash at Ridley near Nantwich

A driver was seriously injured after his car crashed into a tree on the A49 at Ridley, near Nantwich, late last night (July 20).

Fire crews had to cut the trapped motorist free at around 11.10pm and paramedics attended to give treatment before taking them to hospital.

July 21, 2025
LETTER: End of an era, but not the story: wishing the Lawsons every success

LETTER: End of an era, but not the story: wishing the Lawsons every success

Dear Editor
As a loyal customer of Nantwich Bookshop & Coffee Lounge for over 20 years, I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt thanks to Steve and Denise Lawson, their daughters, and the entire team for everything they’ve brought to our town since taking over the shop in 2003.

July 21, 2025
Appeal to trace vandals after damage to Nantwich club

Appeal to trace vandals after damage to Nantwich club

A village football club has been targeted by vandals who damaged equipment after breaking into a training ground in Nantwich.

Angry volunteers for Wrenbury-based Aspire FC discovered the damage on Friday night at the training facility based at Malbank High School.

July 20, 2025
Pedestrians and motorists diverted amid railway works in Nantwich

Pedestrians and motorists diverted amid railway works in Nantwich

Nantwich residents and motorists have faced delays and disruption this weekend due to major railway works on the Shrewsbury-Crewe line.

Track renewal works have meant road and level crossing closures in place from yesterday (July 19) until 4am tomorrow (Monday July 21).

July 20, 2025