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Hundreds of runners shine in the Nantwich 10K event

Hundreds of runners shine in the Nantwich 10K event

By Jonathan White
More than 1,700 runners took to the streets for the annual Nantwich 10K race.

Participants enjoyed a scenic route in glorious Spring sunshine.

March 18, 2025
Cheshire East splash out £22,000 on dishwashers for headquarters

Cheshire East splash out £22,000 on dishwashers for headquarters

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cash-strapped Cheshire East Council has splashed out more than £22,000 on dishwashers for staff at its Crewe headquarters.

The money was spent as part of the refurbishment of Delamere House when the council closed its Westfields HQ at Sandbach and transferred staff across.

March 18, 2025
New pedestrian crossing works to close road in Nantwich

New pedestrian crossing works to close road in Nantwich

A busy Nantwich road will be closed for up to five days next week to allow for an upgrade to a pedestrian crossing.

Motorists are being warned of the closure of Waterlode during the day between March 24 and 28.

March 17, 2025
Nantwich business event aims to boost connections and culture

Nantwich business event aims to boost connections and culture

A Nantwich event in April aims to help the town’s business boost their connections and workplace cultures.

The “Transform Workplace Culture & Communication” is a half-day event being held at Nantwich Town FC on April 2.

March 17, 2025
Prolific sex offender from Audlem guilty of sex offences on young boys

Prolific sex offender from Audlem guilty of sex offences on young boys

A prolific sex offender who stole an innocent man’s identity and spent almost three decades on the run has been found guilty of numerous sexual offences against young boys.

Richard Burrows was found guilty at Chester Crown Court today of 54 offences including indecent assault of boys, buggery, attempted buggery and indecency with a child.

March 17, 2025
Nantwich Pirates win through to Presidents Cup semi-final

Nantwich Pirates win through to Presidents Cup semi-final

Nantwich Pirates beat NHB 3-0 in the Presidents Cup quarter-final on the Barony Park Sports Complex.

Two goals from Nathan Cotterell and a goal from Liam Whittaker were enough for victory.

March 16, 2025
Stalybridge Celtic beat Nantwich Town 4-2 at Bower Fold

Stalybridge Celtic beat Nantwich Town 4-2 at Bower Fold

Nantwich Town were well beaten 4-2 away at Stalybridge Celtic as their play-off hopes were damaged once more.

Joe Robbins and Kofi Moore started for the Dabbers after good performances off the bench in the win at Wythenshawe Town last weekend.

March 16, 2025
Probe underway after fire crews battle house blaze in Tarporley

Probe underway after fire crews battle house blaze in Tarporley

Several fire crews battled a blaze at a house in Tarporley last night (March 15)

The fire started at a house on Sandstone Lane at around 10pm.

March 16, 2025
Nantwich Jazz, Blues and Music Festival full line-up unveiled

Nantwich Jazz, Blues and Music Festival full line-up unveiled

Nantwich Jazz, Blues and Music Festival returns in April with another stellar line-up of live acts and venues.

Full colour brochures are now available from the Crown Hotel and other official venues.

March 16, 2025
Nantwich man attacked in Spain dies in UK hospital

Nantwich man attacked in Spain dies in UK hospital

A Nantwich man who was left fighting for his life in a Spanish hospital after being attacked while on holiday, has died.

Marshall Latham, of Highfield Drive, suffered catastrophic brain injuries and was critically ill in hospital after the assault in Caleta, on the island of Fuerteventura.

March 16, 2025
Wistaston woman among first to receive “blood plasma” medicine

Wistaston woman among first to receive “blood plasma” medicine

A Wistaston woman is among the first patients to receive life-saving medicine made from the blood plasma of Cheshire blood donors.

It marks the first time in a quarter of a century plasma is being used to make life-saving medicines for NHS patients, reducing reliance on imports.

March 15, 2025
Nantwich Rotary donated plaque by masonry firm

Nantwich Rotary donated plaque by masonry firm

Nantwich Rotary has presented a Certificate of Appreciation to local firm Rogers Masonry.

The firm’s directors Robin Barrett and Adrian Reynolds created a plaque which they donated to the rotary club

March 15, 2025
Local band Memory Lane bow out after six decades of music

Local band Memory Lane bow out after six decades of music

By Jonathan White
After more than 60 years and 10,000 performances, local duo Memory Lane will take to the stage one last time as part of the Nantwich Jazz & Blues Festival.

Ray Nicholls, 77, and Dave Prince, 78, have been playing guitar and singing for most of their lives.

March 15, 2025