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Car park works completed at Shrewbridge Road in Nantwich

Car park works completed at Shrewbridge Road in Nantwich

Work has been completed to improve car parking facilities in Shrewbridge Road in Nantwich.

It comes after similar work was done on the Nantwich Lake car park, which included relining and repairs.

March 9, 2026
George & Dragon reach Premier Division cup final

George & Dragon reach Premier Division cup final

George and Dragon beat Sandbach Town 3-1 to set up the final against Cooper Buckley in the Premier Division Cup.

The George goals were scored by Zak Billinge with a brace and Jay Roberts. The Sandbach goal was scored by Kieran Stanley.

March 9, 2026
Relationship between Nantwich and horse racing

Relationship between Nantwich and horse racing

While Nantwich is not itself home to a major racecourse, the town sits within easy reach of some of the most famous horse racing venues in the country.

Chester Racecourse and Aintree Racecourse both lie within comfortable travelling distance, linking Nantwich with some of Britain’s richest racing traditions and events.

March 8, 2026
Cheshire East Council to delay weekly food waste collections

Cheshire East Council to delay weekly food waste collections

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council will not be introducing weekly food waste collections until the autumn.

This also means the council’s plans to change black bin collections from fortnightly to three-weekly will be delayed until the same time

March 8, 2026
Nantwich Town beat in-form Newcastle 1-0 at home

Nantwich Town beat in-form Newcastle 1-0 at home

An early penalty by Byron Harrison was enough to give Nantwich Town all three points at home to Newcastle Town.

The victory moves the Dabbers up to ninth in Northern Premier League West, but still 14 points off the play-offs.

March 8, 2026
Former footballers launch new AI business in Nantwich

Former footballers launch new AI business in Nantwich

Two former professional footballers and Nantwich residents have teamed up to launch a new business to help sportspeople find new careers.

Joe Davis, son of former Crewe Alex and Nantwich Town manager Steve, and Tim Alexander are set to launch an AI platform from new premises on Welsh Row.

March 8, 2026
Nantwich housing bid “deferred” over lack of traffic assessment

Nantwich housing bid “deferred” over lack of traffic assessment

A Nantwich housing application has been deferred with one councillor saying he didn’t want to put his name to a scheme which resulted in someone’s death because a full traffic assessment hadn’t been done.

Cheshire East planners had recommended councillors approve the outline application from Nightingale Land for up to 75 homes off Broad Lane.

March 6, 2026
New Nantwich Bookshop “bus” delivers to primary pupils

New Nantwich Bookshop “bus” delivers to primary pupils

Nantwich Bookshop’s new “book bus” made a special delivery to primary pupils on World Book Day.

The bus drove up to Delamere CofE Academy on what of its first official journeys to deliver a donation of books from housebuilder L&Q.

March 6, 2026
Visit Cheshire tourism award winners 2026

South Cheshire attractions crowned at 2026 Tourism Awards

A number of South Cheshire attractions have been crowned at the Visit Cheshire Tourism Awards 2026.

Overwater Marine near Audlem, BeWilderwood at Cholmondeley and Cheshire Boutique Barns in Nantwich were among the winners.

March 6, 2026
South Cheshire Chamber Business Awards set for spring opening

South Cheshire Chamber Business Awards set for spring opening

South Cheshire Chamber of Commerce has confirmed its flagship awards programme will open earlier than in previous years.

It will give companies more time to prepare submissions and showcase their achievements.

March 6, 2026
Nantwich councillors reject “call for sites” from Cheshire East

Nantwich councillors reject “call for sites” from Cheshire East

Nantwich Town councillors have rejected Cheshire East’s invitation to suggest sites around the town for development.

One councillor hit back, claiming the authority was “trying to concrete the whole of Cheshire East”.

March 6, 2026
CCTV images released in hunt for bike thieves in Nantwich and Crewe

CCTV images released in hunt for bike thieves in Nantwich and Crewe

Police probing a spate of bike thefts in Nantwich and Crewe have released CCTV images of a man they would like to speak to.

The first theft was reported on Monday February 23rd when a black Giant pedal cycle was stolen from outside Crewe Lifestyle Centre in Moss Square.

March 5, 2026
Owners of former B&M Nantwich store in talks over possible sale

Owners of former B&M Nantwich store in talks over possible sale

The owners of the former B&M store in Nantwich town centre have confirmed today they are in talks with interested parties over its sale.

Apavi Group currently have planning approval to convert the building on Swine Market into 20 ground and first floor apartments.

March 5, 2026