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Rock the Civic II returns to Nantwich Civic Hall

Rock the Civic II returns to Nantwich Civic Hall

Rock the Civic II is heading for Nantwich later this month.

The event will showcase two bands on February 28 – the soulful John Angus Band and the powerhouse rock group No Favors.

February 3, 2025
Audlem beaten 0-6 in Crewe Regional Division One cup

Audlem beaten 0-6 in Crewe Regional Division One cup

Audlem were hammered 0-6 by Alderman in their Crewe Regional Sunday Division One cup clash.

Andy Arrowsmith and Josh Quilty both scored braces for the away side.

February 3, 2025
REVIEW: String quartet brings 70s classics to life

REVIEW: String quartet brings 70s classics to life

Oh what a night! Indeed it was when the Egerton Strings Quartet presented their ‘Best of the 70s’ candlelight concert at St Mary’s in Nantwich, writes Jan Roberts.

The fab four, admitting they weren’t old enough to remember the decade but loved the music all the same, moved seamlessly from iconic rock ballad to soul-stirring disco anthem.

February 2, 2025
Mum of tragic Jonty Evans issues plea over 16-year-old’s death

Mum of tragic Jonty Evans issues plea over 16-year-old’s death

The heartbroken mum of tragic Nantwich teenager Jonty Evans has made an emotional appeal to find out what happened to her son.

Jonty, 16, was found dead in the River Weaver on September 1st last year, almost 48 hours after going missing.

February 2, 2025
£3 million more funds to boost Cheshire Police numbers

£3 million more funds to boost Cheshire Police numbers

Cheshire Police and Crime Commissioner Dan Price has welcomed more funding for local police in the county.

The Home Office announced this week that Cheshire would receive an additional £3 million.

February 2, 2025
Nantwich Town unbeaten home run ended by Chasetown

Nantwich Town unbeaten home run ended by Chasetown

Chasetown secured three points in the race for the play-offs with a 2-0 win over Nantwich Town at the Swansway Stadium, writes Liam Price.

Dabbers captain Troy Bourne made his 300th appearance for the club in defence.

February 2, 2025
Nantwich pubs join darts champion Luke Humphries for “Cool Hand Cup”

Nantwich pubs join darts champion Luke Humphries for “Cool Hand Cup”

A number of Marston’s pubs in Nantwich and surrounding area have joined darts world number 1 Luke Humphries to stage a new “Cool Hand Cup”.

It gives one punter a chance to win £5,000 and play against 2024 world champion Humphries, who lives in Shavington.

January 31, 2025
Nantwich Town pitch

Nantwich Town unveil new “Dabbers in the Community” scheme

Nantwich Town have launched a range of new initiatives and activities under its “Dabbers in the Community” project.

The plans include creating additional income to invest in the club’s facilities, as well as expand the commitment to provide support for the community.

January 31, 2025
Dabbers Sweet Shop in Nantwich to close in February

Dabbers Sweet Shop in Nantwich to close in February

A popular confectionery shop in Nantwich is closing down next month.

The owners of Dabbers Sweet Shop, on Crown Mews, are closing for family reasons.

January 31, 2025
CEC highways chiefs decline interview to explain state of our roads

CEC highways chiefs decline interview to explain state of our roads

Highways bosses at Cheshire East Council have declined an interview to explain the current situation with the borough’s crumbling road network.

But in a statement, they claim the extra £21 million allocated to CEC by the Government would be no where enough to fix the borough’s potholes.

January 31, 2025
Studio Nantwich to host fundraising concert for Christie

Studio Nantwich to host fundraising concert for Christie

By Jonathan White
Studio Nantwich is to host a fundraising concert in aid of Christie Charity during the annual Nantwich Jazz, Blues & Music Festival.

The four-day festival, which attracts tens of thousands of music revellers, returns from April 17-21.

January 30, 2025
Plans to scrap or cut back CCTV service are ditched by CEC

Plans to scrap or cut back CCTV service are ditched by CEC

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter.
Cheshire East Council has scrapped plans to consult on proposals to axe or reduce its CCTV service.

But the authority is to ask Cheshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner and other partners to help fund it.

January 30, 2025
Nantwich Market “highly commended” as UK title goes to Shrewsbury

Nantwich Market “highly commended” as UK title goes to Shrewsbury

Nantwich’s historic market was beaten by Shrewsbury to the title of Britain’s favourite market.

Nantwich had been shortlisted in the top 10 in the country in the “Great British Market Awards”.

January 30, 2025