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Sam Youds century for Vagrants over Checkley

Crewe Vagrants 1sts suffer heavy loss at Leycett CC

Crewe Vagrants 1st team suffered a heavy defeat to a very experienced Leycett CC, who were relegated from Premier League B Division last season.

Crewe competed well in the field restricting Leycett to 180 for 9 off their 40 overs. The pick of the bowlers was Alex Yohannan Usha with three wickets for 30 runs.

May 21, 2026
Ukulele Fun Nights strike chord across South Cheshire

Ukulele Fun Nights strike chord across South Cheshire

By Jonathan White
Music lovers are being invited to tune up and turn out for a packed programme of Ukulele Fun Nights with the next toe-tapping evening set for Friday (May 22nd).

The events are hosted by the South Cheshire Branch of the George Formby Society on the fourth Friday of every month from 7pm to 10pm at Wistaston Memorial Hall, Church Lane.

May 20, 2026
Three Wrens Gin distillery

Nantwich gin distillery hailed in “Made in Cheshire East” campaign

Council chiefs have celebrated the success of an award‑winning distillery near Nantwich as part of its new ‘Made in Cheshire East’ initiative.

The campaign aims to shine a spotlight on innovative, sustainable and growing businesses across the borough.

May 20, 2026
Nine homes planned for countryside at Shavington

Nine homes planned for countryside at Shavington

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Up to nine homes are proposed for a site in the open countryside at Shavington.

Planning permission was granted for 39 dwellings on the field to the south-west of Newcastle Road in 2014, but the development didn’t go ahead.

May 20, 2026
Man found dead in house fire on Welsh Row in Nantwich

Man found dead in house fire on Welsh Row in Nantwich

A man has died in a house fire at a property on Welsh Row in Nantwich, police confirmed today.

Officers have launched an investigation following the death after the fire broke out at around 7.15pm last night (May 19th).

May 20, 2026
Massive 660-home development in Wistaston set to be approved

Massive 660-home development in Wistaston set to be approved

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Plans for up 660 homes and a 60-bed care home on fields in the strategic green gap at Wistaston have been recommended for approval.

About 120 residents have objected to Harworth Group’s proposals for a residential development and neighbourhood centre on a 44-hectare site to the east of Middlewich Road.

May 19, 2026
Moorsfield Avenue, Audlem

Controversial new Audlem development set to be refused

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Controversial plans for 116 homes in the open countryside at Audlem have been recommended for refusal.

Nearly 350 objections have been sent to Cheshire East Council opposing Muller Property Group’s outline application for the development, which includes 35 affordable homes, on land west of Moorsfield Avenue and Tollgate Drive.

May 19, 2026
Young talent shines at Nantwich Rotary art and handwriting competition

Young talent shines at Nantwich Rotary art and handwriting competition

Children across Nantwich were celebrated for their creativity and talent at the annual Rotary Club of Nantwich Primary Schools Art and Handwriting Competition prizegiving.

The awards ceremony took place at Nantwich Museum where Rotary Club of Nantwich Past President Rod Stokes joined Nantwich Mayor Cllr Kim Jamson to present prizes to the young winners.

May 19, 2026
Why town centres are losing leisure spending to digital entertainment

Why town centres are losing leisure spending to digital entertainment

Town centres across the UK are still active on weekends. Cafés remain busy during peak hours, and restaurants continue attracting visitors from nearby areas.

Yet spending habits are changing in ways that businesses can no longer ignore.

May 19, 2026
Very Best in Stand Up ends live comedy season on high with June show

Very Best in Stand Up ends live comedy season on high with June show

The Very Best In Stand Up will ends its current season on a high with four top comedians set to entertain at Nantwich Civic Hall on June 5th.

Promoters have saved one of their strongest line-ups for the final show before the annual summer break.

May 19, 2026
Nantwich Concert Band performs at Nantwich Civic Hall

Nantwich Concert Band to perform spring concert in Civic Hall

By Jonathan White
Music lovers in Nantwich are in for a treat as Nantwich Concert Band joins forces with the award-winning Lions Youth Brass for a Spring Concert at Nantwich Civic Hall.

The event on Sunday 14th June promises an uplifting evening celebrating the best of concert band and brass music.

May 19, 2026
Primary school to stage “The Big Stapeley Walk” fundraiser

Primary school to stage “The Big Stapeley Walk” fundraiser

Intrepid parents, family members, teachers and possibly pupils will be taking on The Big Stapeley Walk on June 6th.

It involves fundraisers walking 21 miles from Stapeley Broad Lane Primary to Chester along the Shropshire Union Canal.

May 19, 2026
The connection between female hormones and mental wellbeing

The connection between female hormones and mental wellbeing

Hormones play a major role in how we feel physically and emotionally.

From mood and sleep to energy levels and concentration, even small hormonal changes can affect day-to-day wellbeing.

May 18, 2026