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LETTER: Please don’t panic buy fuel!

LETTER: Please don’t panic buy fuel!

Dear Editor
I’m writing to urge readers across our community to think carefully before joining the rush to fill up their cars amid the current concerns around fuel.

Understandably, people are worried. Ongoing global tensions involving Iran, the United States and Israel have raised fears about oil supplies, particularly with disruption around key routes like the Strait of Hormuz.

April 2, 2026
Young Team Diamond fighters from Nantwich scoop medals

Young Team Diamond fighters from Nantwich scoop medals

Four young Muay Thai fighters from a Nantwich club came back with medal honours at a major tournament in the Midlands.

The Team Diamond members fought at the competition in Solihull, with three scooping Gold and one earning a Bronze.

April 2, 2026
Nantwich Concert Band strikes nostalgic chord with 90s concert

Nantwich Concert Band strikes nostalgic chord with 90s concert

By Jonathan White
Music lovers were treated to a lively trip down memory lane as Nantwich Concert Band brought the sounds of the 1990s to life in a family-friendly performance.

The ‘Nantwich’s Nineties Playlist’ concert at the Swansway Stadium featured an energetic and feel-good selection of hits spanning Britpop classics and blockbuster film soundtracks.

April 2, 2026
Fans watch Teachers Pet on Bank Stage

Nantwich Jazz, Blues and Music Festival set to begin

Get ready for a five-day bonanza of live music as the 28th year of the Nantwich Jazz, Blues & Music Festival kicks into gear tomorrow (April 2nd).

With scores of live acts and venues taking part across the Easter weekend, there is music to satisfy all tastes.

April 1, 2026
Hourly vs fixed price removals – what’s cheaper?

Hourly vs fixed price removals – what’s cheaper?

Online removal quote comparisons can be difficult, particularly when the numbers don’t appear to add up.

For the same job, one provider would charge by the hour, while another might offer a tidy fixed-price estimate.

April 1, 2026
New High Sheriff of Cheshire is appointed

New High Sheriff of Cheshire is appointed

A Cheshire Deputy Lieutenant from Crowton has been installed as the new High Sheriff of Cheshire at a special ceremony hosted at Norton Priory Museum and Gardens.

Lynn Pegler is a PR, media, communications specialist, chair of Norton Priory trustees, a board member of Halton Chamber of Commerce and former festival manager of the Weaver Words Literature Festival.

April 1, 2026
Cheshire East councillors allow Shavington homes “in principle”

Cheshire East councillors allow Shavington homes “in principle”

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East councillors have granted “permission in principle” for four homes next to a natural burial site at Shavington.

The proposal, from Simon Clutton, is for four self-build properties to be constructed on land to the rear of Pusey Dale Close, off Main Road.

April 1, 2026
CEC launches “Made in Cheshire East” campaign

CEC launches “Made in Cheshire East” campaign

Cheshire East Council has launched a new initiative “Made in Cheshire East” aimed at celebrating businesses that shape the borough’s economy.

From world‑leading manufacturers and innovative tech start‑ups to long‑established family firms, Cheshire East is home to a host of business excellence.

April 1, 2026
Pathway made safer for Luncheon Club residents in Nantwich

Pathway made safer for Luncheon Club residents in Nantwich

A crumbling and “unsafe” pathway in Nantwich has been repaired after Luncheon Club members complained to councillors.

The path on Beam Street in Nantwich is the main route for elderly members of the club to get to the club at Nantwich Civic Hall.

April 1, 2026
South Cheshire National Trust Association seek new secretary

South Cheshire National Trust Association seek new secretary

The South Cheshire National Trust Association in Nantwich is seeking a new membership secretary to support the group.

The voluntary role is essential to the future of the society by maintaining membership records, printing address labels, communicating with members and ensuring data protection compliance.

March 31, 2026
How GIS technology supports smarter urban development

How GIS technology supports smarter urban development

Although meticulous planning has always been necessary for urban growth, the resources available to those in charge have changed significantly in recent decades.

Planners, architects, and developers now have access to layered geographical data that was previously either inaccessible or too time-consuming to gather, thanks to geographic information systems.

March 31, 2026
LETTER: Council leaders “throwing someone else under the bus”

LETTER: Council leaders “throwing someone else under the bus”

Dear Editor,
We’re informed that Cheshire East Council is conducting an internal investigation into the circumstances regarding how a letter of support for Adlington New Town was sent to the New Towns Task Force in the name of Cllrs Mannion (Labour) and Gorman (Independent), Leaders of our Council.

March 31, 2026
LETTER: Council officers should face action over hazards

LETTER: Council officers should face action over hazards

Dear Editor,
Council Officers who do not take action in a reasonable time, on reported hazards in their area, like potholes and diseased trees, should go to jail if those hazards result in severe injury or death.

March 31, 2026