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REVIEW: Reverend & the Makers at packed Nantwich Civic Hall

REVIEW: Reverend & the Makers at packed Nantwich Civic Hall

Independent music business Applestump Records attracted another major live act to Nantwich as Reverend & the Makers performed to a packed audience at Nantwich Civic Hall.

Supported by singer-songwriter Lauren Housley, the Sheffield indie favourites delivered an energetic and memorable set led by frontman Jon McClure, known to fans as “The Reverend”.

May 12, 2026
Cllr Janet Clowes

Wybunbury councillor fears rights on planning applications “eroded”

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
]The former Conservative group leader on Cheshire East Council is furious councillors’ rights to represent residents in planning applications have been “further eroded” because the council and government have re-written the rules.

May 12, 2026
Leighton Hospital nurse collects national leadership award

Leighton Hospital nurse collects national leadership award

A senior nurse at Mid Cheshire Hospitals has received a prestigious national honour for her long-term impact on the profession.

Dhanya Radhamani Dharan, deputy divisional head of nursing for the surgery and cancer division, claimed top spot in the Legacy Builder category at the ASKeN National Nursing Summit and Awards 2026.

May 11, 2026
Marbury Merry Days draws thousands for 45th anniversary weekend

Marbury Merry Days draws thousands for 45th anniversary weekend

Thousands of visitors descended on the picturesque village of Marbury near Nantwich as Marbury Merry Days returned for its 45th annual celebration.

Held in the field beside St Michael and All Angels Church and the scenic Marbury Big Mere, the traditional two-day country fair once again proved a hit with families and visitors.

May 11, 2026
Nantwich CC firsts earn double victory in league and cup

Nantwich CC firsts earn double victory in league and cup

Nantwich Cricket Club’s first team clicked into top gear at the weekend, moving level on points with Hyde at the top of the Cheshire County Premier League and advancing to the next round of the ECL National Club Championship

May 11, 2026
Audlem triumph in Division One cup final for first time

Audlem triumph in Division One cup final for first time

Audlem won the Crewe Regional Sunday Division One cup for the first time, beating Ruskin Park 4-1 in the final.

In front of more than 250 spectators, Audlem claimed the trophy in a quality game from the start, with three goals being scored in the first 15 minutes.

May 11, 2026
Full-time - Dabbers manager Jon Moran

Former Nantwich Town boss Moran joins Leek Town coaching staff

Former Nantwich Town manager Jon Moran has been appointed as first team coach at Leek Town.

Moran joins the club’s backroom team following the departure of Carl Dickinson, who left in April to become first team manager at Chasetown.

May 10, 2026
Nantwich housing agent EweMove scoops three ESTAS awards

Nantwich housing agent EweMove scoops three ESTAS awards

A home-selling company in Nantwich has scooped up three honours at the prestigious ESTAS Awards.

EweMove Whitchurch & Nantwich was named best in the CW5 postcode area in three categories, including Best Sales Agent, Best Letting Agent (Landlords), and Best Letting Agent (Tenants).

May 10, 2026
New sensory kits launched in Nantwich and Leighton Hospital

New sensory kits launched in Nantwich and Leighton Hospital

New sensory kits have been introduced across NHS community services in Nantwich and Crewe to support autistic patients at healthcare appointments.

It’s part of a Mid Cheshire Hospitals Charity initiative which they staged during Autism Acceptance Month to help reduce anxiety and improve access to care.

May 10, 2026
A500 closed after two-car smash left one driver trapped

A500 closed after two-car smash left one driver trapped

A driver was left trapped in wreckage after a two-vehicle smash on the A500 near Shavington.

The incident happened close to the Meremoor Moss roundabout at around 6.30am today (Sunday May 10th).

May 10, 2026
Volunteers and residents honoured at Mayor’s “Salt of the Earth” awards

Volunteers and residents honoured at Mayor’s “Salt of the Earth” awards

Members of the Nantwich community were honoured tonight (May 8th) at the 2026 Mayor’s Salt of the Earth Awards.

In one of her final engagements of her mayoral year, Cllr Mary Slinn handed out awards to deserving volunteers, organisations and residents who have gone above and beyond.

May 8, 2026
11th person arrested in probe into South Cheshire religious group

11th person arrested in probe into South Cheshire religious group

Police have confirmed an 11th person has been arrested in the investigation into serious offences alleged at a religious group in Crewe.

Cheshire Police are probing allegations of serious sexual offences, forced marriage and modern slavery, involving members of a religious group called the Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light.

May 8, 2026
Nantwich turkey farm open again after massive blaze killed 3,000 birds

Nantwich turkey farm open again after massive blaze killed 3,000 birds

The company running a major turkey farm in Nantwich where 3,000 birds died in a fire said today they are operational again.

And Aviagen Turkeys, who run the farm near Alvaston Hall off Middlewich Road, also dismissed an idea by animal rights group PETA for a memorial to the dead birds.

May 8, 2026