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Cheshire East appoints new executive director of children’s services

Cheshire East appoints new executive director of children’s services

Cheshire East Council has appointed a new executive director of children’s services.

Dawn Godfrey, who was previously strategic director children and families at Rutland County Council, will take up the role as permanent executive director of children’s services.

April 17, 2025
Police seek witnesses after van and motorcyclist collide near Nantwich

Police seek witnesses after van and motorcyclist collide near Nantwich

A van driver failed to stop after colliding with a motorcyclist on a busy road near Nantwich.

Cheshire Police are appealing for witnesses and possible footage of the incident on the A51 London Road in Walgherton.

April 17, 2025
Everybody Apprenticeship training

How schools and clubs benefit from national-level mentorship

In communities across the UK, local schools and grassroots clubs play a vital role in shaping young minds—not just academically but socially and emotionally as well.

These environments are where children and teens begin to form their identities, develop confidence, and learn values like teamwork, dedication, and resilience.

April 16, 2025
Government approves funding for state-of-the-art Leighton Hospital

Government approves funding for state-of-the-art Leighton Hospital

Patients in Crewe and Nantwich are to benefit from a new state-of-the-art hospital after the Department of Health and Social Care rubber-stamped hundreds of millions of pounds of funding to redevelop Leighton Hospital.

Health Minister Karin Smyth has confirmed funding available for schemes in the first wave of the New Hospital Programme, including Leighton Hospital.

April 16, 2025
99% of Cheshire East parents secure preferred primary school place

99% of Cheshire East parents secure preferred primary school place

Up to 99% of parents across Nantwich and rest of Cheshire East have secured their preferred primary school place for their child.

The figures emerged on national primary school offer day today (April 16).

April 16, 2025
Aerial view of Love Lane car park activities in foreground and St Marys Church

Nantwich businessman secures Food Festival future for next three years

A Nantwich resident and businessman has helped secure the future of the town’s Food Festival after reading about the car park situation on Nantwich News.

James Litchfield, managing director of LCM Family, has agreed to sponsor the use of the Cheshire East Council car parks for the next three years.

April 16, 2025
Nantwich Players’ “cunning plan” to stage Blackadder Goes Forth!

Nantwich Players’ “cunning plan” to stage Blackadder Goes Forth!

Nantwich Players have their own cunning plan next month when they stage “Blackadder Goes Forth”.

The production is an adaptation for stage from the legendary BBC television series written by Richard Curtis and Ben Elton.

April 15, 2025
How to transition from smoking to vaping without overcomplicating it

How to transition from smoking to vaping without overcomplicating it

Thinking about switching from smoking to vaping? Good. That decision alone is a big step.

If you’re ready to move away from cigarettes but don’t want the process to feel like another mountain to climb, this is for you.

April 15, 2025
Nantwich brothers set to drive 1,000 miles in tiny 1948 bus for charity

Nantwich brothers set to drive 1,000 miles in tiny 1948 bus for charity

By Jonathan White
Three Nantwich brothers are set to journey 1,000 miles in a tiny vintage bus to raise money for charities.

Will, Andrew and James Emerton will travel from Land’s End to John o’ Groats journey to mark centenary of their family firm Emerton Roofing.

April 15, 2025
Nantwich Town Women fall short in Challenge Cup semi-final thriller

Nantwich Town Women fall short in Challenge Cup semi-final thriller

By Jonathan White
Nantwich Town Women’s impressive run in the CWYFL Challenge Cup came to an end with a narrow 3-2 defeat by Altrincham FC Women.

The game was played in front of a lively home crowd but saw Altrincham take the lead on the half-hour mark.

April 15, 2025
Concerns raised as long Covid hubs axed in Cheshire

Concerns raised as long Covid hubs axed in Cheshire

By Mark Smith, local democracy reporter
Concerns have been raised over a decision to axe specialised long Covid ‘hubs’ in Cheshire.

The hubs were set up in the aftermath of the pandemic to help those suffering from after-effects of Covid-19 such as breathlessness, poor sleep, fatigue, a cough, or anxiety and low mood.

April 15, 2025
Calls for update on “soft closure” of Nantwich town streets

Calls for update on “soft closure” of Nantwich town streets

A Nantwich resident has called for work on limiting or preventing traffic on a busy town centre route to be speeded up.

Neil Dodd appeared before Nantwich Town Council requesting an update on discussions around potentially pedestrianising Pillory Street and Hospital Street in the future.

April 15, 2025
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Children of No 1, Wood Street, Nantwich, Cheshire, taken on 8 May 1945, Victory in Europe Day

Nantwich to mark 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day

The town will be marking VE Day 80 in Nantwich with a series of moving events and speeches on May 8 2025.

It will start with a Proclamation at 9.00am, read by Joe O’Leary and Jake Johns of Nantwich branch of Royal British Legion.

April 15, 2025