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Works start on Shropshire Union Canal embankment in Nantwich

Works start on Shropshire Union Canal embankment in Nantwich

By Jonathan White
Engineers are carrying out investigations on the embankment of the Shropshire Union Canal in Nantwich.

The work is taking place between the Nantwich Aqueduct over Chester Road and Bridge 92 near Nantwich Marina, and is being carried out by Arcadis on behalf of the Canal & River Trust.

July 1, 2025
Month-long Ninja Sword amnesty in Cheshire ahead of new law

Month-long Ninja Sword amnesty in Cheshire ahead of new law

Cheshire Police is staging an amnesty of Ninja swords as part of a national initiative.

It comes ahead of a change in the law surrounding the swords.

July 1, 2025
Wrenbury Medical Practice rated “outstanding” in CQC inspection

Wrenbury Medical Practice rated “outstanding” in CQC inspection

Wrenbury Medical Practice near Nantwich has been rated as “outstanding” by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

It follows an inspection of the clinic on Nantwich Road in April and May.

July 1, 2025
South Cheshire Amateur Boxing Club unveils new gym for young people

South Cheshire Amateur Boxing Club unveils new gym for young people

South Cheshire Amateur Boxing Club has opened a new state-of-the-art boxing gym at its base in Crewe.

Stephanie Peacock MP, Minister for Sport, Media, Civil Society and Youth, joined young boxers and guests at the official ribbon cutting ceremony to mark the centre’s grand opening.

June 30, 2025
Pear Tree Primary receives book donation from house builder

Pear Tree Primary receives book donation from house builder

Pupils at Pear Tree Primary in Stapeley have benefited from a donation of new books to mark “National Share a Story Month”.

The school received a diverse selection of non-fiction books from local house builder David Wilson Homes.

June 30, 2025
Granary Arts Cafe in Nantwich to stage fundraising “hip-hop” night

Granary Arts Cafe in Nantwich to stage fundraising “hip-hop” night

Nantwich music venue Granary Arts Cafe is to stage a night of “hip-hop” sounds to raise vital funds for charities.

The event on July 11 comes in the wake of New York hip hop star Pan Amsterdam’s performance to a sell out crowd of just 60 in the tiny Welsh Row venue.

June 30, 2025
Discover more effortlessly – with a Fiido Lightweight E-Bike

Discover more effortlessly – with a Fiido Lightweight E-Bike

Not every place is meant to be rushed through.

Some environments are best experienced at a slower, more thoughtful pace—where the details matter, and every turn offers something new.

June 30, 2025
Disco Inferno perform on stage

Sunshine, sparkles and disco beats: Audlem’s Party on the Park is big hit

By Jonathan White
The annual Audlem Party on the Park concert brought dazzling energy and disco fun to the village playing field last night (June 28)

Visitors at the sold-out event basked in warm summer weather and enjoyed a celebration of music and community.

June 29, 2025
Tea Lounge backs Nantwich Town Summer Soccer School

Tea Lounge backs Nantwich Town Summer Soccer School

Nantwich Town are teaming up with The Tea Lounge to offer free lunches for youngsters attended this year’s Soccer School.

The popular Soccer School is returning for all six weeks of the school summer holidays, running from Monday 21st July to Friday 29th August.

June 29, 2025
New dementia garden opens for patients at Leighton Hospital

New dementia garden opens for patients at Leighton Hospital

A new purpose-designed dementia garden has been unveiled at Leighton Hospital.

It’s designed to be a therapeutic outdoor space specifically to support the wellbeing of people living with dementia.

June 28, 2025
Fire crews tackle blaze inside garage at Shavington home

Fire crews tackle blaze inside garage at Shavington home

Fire crews were called to tackle a fire inside a garage at a house in Shavington.

Crews from Nantwich and Crewe were called to the scene on Main Road at around 5.15pm yesterday (June 27).

June 28, 2025
Rail200 Celebration set for ‘Church with the Train’ in Nantwich

Rail200 Celebration set for ‘Church with the Train’ in Nantwich

The “Church with the Train” in Nantwich is to stage a special celebration to mark 200 years since the world’s first passenger train service.

The event is at the Methodist Church on Hospital Street in Nantwich on Saturday, July 12.

June 28, 2025
Crewe Vagrants CC 1st and 2nd teams notch impressive wins

Crewe Vagrants CC 1st and 2nd teams notch impressive wins

Crewe Vagrants CC men’s teams notched impressive wins once again, despite playing in the stifling heat.

The 1sts, away at Norton-in-Hales, lost the toss and were put into bat.

June 28, 2025