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Nantwich Town football development officer to leave club

Nantwich Town football development officer to leave club

Nantwich Town football development officer Lyndon Wain is to leave the club at the end of season, it was announced today.

Wain has made the decision to spend more time with family, the club said.

March 20, 2025
Egerton Strings return for concert in St Mary’s Nantwich

Egerton Strings return for concert in St Mary’s Nantwich

Egerton Strings are back to perform another St Mary’s Nantwich candlelight concert.

They’ll be performing this Saturday March 22, called “Broadway in Concert”.

March 20, 2025
Warning over children vaping at schools in Cheshire East

Warning over children vaping at schools in Cheshire East

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Children vaping at schools in Cheshire East are not just using nicotine but other substances as well, the director of education has said.

Claire Williamson told Cheshire East’s health and wellbeing board that vaping was becoming a real concern for headteachers in the borough.

March 20, 2025
aerial view of land in foreground being eyed by Redrow Homes

LETTER: Alarm over 220-homes plan for Wistaston

Dear Editor,
As a concerned resident, I am alarmed by Redrow Homes’ plans to build 220 houses on a 12.6-hectare site off Crewe Road in Wistaston.

This area currently consists of open fields and grassland, forming part of the strategic green gap between Crewe and Nantwich.

March 19, 2025
Hotels and attractions scoop Marketing Cheshire awards

Hotels and attractions scoop Marketing Cheshire awards

A luxury hotel in Nantwich has scooped a top honour at the Marketing Cheshire Tourism Awards 2025.

Rookery Hall Hotel & Spa was the Large Hotel of the Year award.

March 19, 2025
Folk rock veterans Lindisfarne to perform in Nantwich

Folk rock veterans Lindisfarne to perform in Nantwich

Folk rock legends Lindisfarne are to perform at Nantwich Civic Hall in May.

Famed for hits “Run For Home”, “Meet Me On The Corner” and “Lady Eleanor”, the Geordies under the steerage of co-founder Rod Clements are winning over audiences old and new.

March 19, 2025
Three men arrested in Shavington burglary probe

Three men arrested in Shavington burglary probe

Three men from London were arrested and a machete found as police investigated an attempted burglary in Shavington.

The suspects ere arrested in the early hours on Monday (March 17) after officers spotted two BMW cars acting suspiciously in the Crewe South area.

March 19, 2025
Massive solar farm plans near Nantwich set for approval

Massive solar farm plans near Nantwich set for approval

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter.
Plans for a solar farm near Nantwich which could supply energy to more than 6,500 homes a year have been recommended for approval.

Noventum Power Ltd wants to construct and operate the solar farm on a 17.5-hectare site in the open countryside at Hatherton Lodge Farm, off Hunsterson Road.

March 19, 2025
Nantwich Youth and Community Centre forges new partnership with police

Nantwich Youth and Community Centre forges new partnership with police

A new partnership between Nantwich Youth and Community Centre and local police officers aims to build trust between young people and law enforcement, organisers say.

It’s hoped the partnership will provide youngsters with a chance to engage with police in a “positive and constructive manner” and break down barriers.

March 19, 2025
Great activities to do online with friends

Great activities to do online with friends

In previous years, if you wanted to hang out with friends you would have to agree on a time and place that suited everyone, work out travel plans and then meet in person.

However, with the introduction of the internet, friends are now able to meet up virtually freeing up both time and money.

March 18, 2025
Network Rail “looking at options” to improve level crossing in Nantwich

Network Rail “looking at options” to improve level crossing in Nantwich

Rail bosses say they are considering options to improve the troublesome Newcastle Road level crossing in Nantwich.

There have already been a number of incidents at the crossing in 2025.

March 18, 2025
Up to 220 homes planned for land off Crewe Road in Wistaston

Up to 220 homes planned for land off Crewe Road in Wistaston

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Redrow Homes is eyeing plans to build 220 houses on a 12.6 hectare site off Crewe Road in Wistaston.

The current site comprises open fields and grassland.

March 18, 2025
Nantwich Players Youth Theatre presents “Our Town”

Nantwich Players Youth Theatre presents “Our Town”

Nantwich Players Youth Theatre are to present Thornton Wilder’s “Our Town”.

Set in the small town of Grover’s Corners, the production follows the lives of its residents as they navigate love, family, work, and loss.

March 18, 2025