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Age UK shop in Nantwich calls for local support

Age UK shop in Nantwich calls for local support

Staff at the Age UK shop in Nantwich are calling on the local community to sign up as a volunteer to help raise much-needed funds for the charity’s work with older people.

The appeal comes as part of Volunteer’s Week (June 2-8) which celebrates people who give up their time to volunteer and inspires others to get involved to make a difference.

June 5, 2025
Abandoned RSPCA rescue cat is narrowboat TV star in Nantwich

Abandoned RSPCA rescue cat is narrowboat TV star in Nantwich

A cat who was abandoned with his mum and littermates in a bin bag and dumped by the roadside, starred in one of Channel 4’s “Narrow Escapes” episodes about living on a narrowboat near Nantwich.

Hugo, a black and white male cat, was rescued by the RSPCA 15 years ago when he was found tied-up in a bin bag on the roadside in Surrey.

June 5, 2025
Willaston councillors fight off attempt to grab fields near allotment site

Willaston councillors fight off attempt to grab fields near allotment site

Willaston councillors say they have fought off a challenge to take over fields bordering their allotment site off Crewe Road.

It’s believed the challenge was related to a housing developer’s plan to build 220 houses, although this has not been confirmed.

June 5, 2025
Beam Heath Trust claims day to be held in Nantwich on June 25

Beam Heath Trust claims day to be held in Nantwich on June 25

The Beam Heath Trust is to hold this year’s claims day in Nantwich on June 25.

Residents who believe they have claims for a payment are invited to attend the town’s parish hall between 3pm and 4.30pm, or between 6pm and 7pm.

June 5, 2025
From smart casual to black tie: Matching your outfit to right fragrance

From smart casual to black tie: Matching your outfit to right fragrance

In today’s style-conscious world, the right fragrance can be as important as the outfit itself.

Whether you’re heading to a local event, a wedding, or enjoying a night out on the town, choosing a scent that complements your look can elevate your entire presence.

June 4, 2025
Nantwich Town appoint new Football Development Officer

Nantwich Town appoint new Football Development Officer

Nantwich Town have appointed Will Swindells as the club’s new Football Development Officer.

Swindells takes over from Lyndon Wain, who announced he would be stepping down this summer.

June 4, 2025
Nantwich Players to compete in All-England Theatre Festival final

Nantwich Players to compete in All-England Theatre Festival final

Nantwich Players will represent the North of England at the All-England Theatre Festival Final on Saturday June 7.

Their Studio production of “Lemons Lemons Lemons Lemons Lemons” by Sam Steiner, directed by Bethany Gail, has made it to the national final after winning three consecutive rounds: Cheshire, Leverhulme, and the Northern Area competitions.

June 4, 2025
Traffic chaos warning as Muller unveils 400-homes plan for Stapeley

Traffic chaos warning as Muller unveils 400-homes plan for Stapeley

Residents have warned of more traffic chaos after Muller unveiled plans for another 400 houses at their site in Stapeley, Nantwich.

Muller Property Group wants to build a second phase of its Maylands Park site and have posted flyers through hundreds of letterboxes this week.

June 4, 2025
Right at Home launches new Senior’s Social Cafe in Nantwich

Right at Home launches new Senior’s Social Cafe in Nantwich

A new “Senior’s Social Café” has been launched in Nantwich by local care organisation, Right at Home.

The café aims to help tackle feelings of loneliness and isolation that some older people who live alone suffer from.

June 3, 2025
CEC should raise council tax rate on empty homes, says councillor

CEC should raise council tax rate on empty homes, says councillor

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council should consider increasing the council tax rate on empty homes to help boost its coffers and help the housing crisis, a councillor has said.

Cheshire East currently charges the full amount of council tax for properties that are empty for between one and five years, 200% for those empty between five and 10 years and 300% for any that have been vacant for more than 10 years.

June 3, 2025
Employers join forces for “Picnic on The Pitch” 350th anniversary

Employers join forces for “Picnic on The Pitch” 350th anniversary

Hundreds of South Cheshire employees were given a day to remember as Mornflake and its sister company HJ Lea Oakes in Nantwich staged a giant 350th anniversary event.

The family-owned milling businesses welcomed more than 800 members of staff and their families to ‘Picnic on The Pitch’ at Crewe Alexandra FC.

June 3, 2025
Nantwich councillors back Jabbin Dabber use of town’s venues

Nantwich councillors back Jabbin Dabber use of town’s venues

Nantwich councillors have backed plans to help local boxing club Jabbin Dabber expand into more venues across the town.

The club, based on Welsh Row, is keen to use facilities like Nantwich Civic Hall and the Nantwich Youth Community Centre (NYCC) to stage boxing events and activities.

June 3, 2025
Crewe CC notch league wins for men’s teams and ladies softball

Crewe CC notch league wins for men’s teams and ladies softball

Crewe Vagrants CC 1sts earned a fine win on the road at Sandyford in North Staffs and South Cheshire League as Rory Kalnins (35) hit 24 off the first over.

Ben Jarvis (10) and the usually aggressive Lew Bacon (22) added a 51 partnership.

June 2, 2025