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Plans for 275 homes on Nantwich fields moves step closer

Plans for 275 homes on Nantwich fields moves step closer

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Plans for up to 275 new homes on fields in Nantwich have moved a step closer.

Seddon Homes wants to build the properties on land to the east of Broad Lane at Stapeley.

February 23, 2026
Nantwich “Panel of Prints” contest in memory of Nick Edwards

Nantwich “Panel of Prints” contest in memory of Nick Edwards

Nantwich Camera Club have staged their annual “Panel of Prints” competition in memory of the late member Nick Edwards.

And the competition attracted a total of 21 Panels.

February 23, 2026
Universal Model Show draws crowds to Nantwich event

Universal Model Show draws crowds to Nantwich event

By Jonathan White
Model-making enthusiasts and families flocked to Nantwich for the popular Universal Model Show at Malbank School & Sixth Form College yesterday (February 22nd).

Hosted by the South Cheshire Military Modelling Club, the annual event transformed the venue into a showcase of creativity, craftsmanship and community spirit.

February 23, 2026
LETTER: Risks of HyNet carbon capture will fall on taxpayers

LETTER: Risks of HyNet carbon capture will fall on taxpayers

Dear Editor,
It sounds like common sense that if global warming is caused by too much carbon in the atmosphere, we should remove that carbon.

If we stop producing more carbon and get existing carbon out of the air, then global warming will be under control.

February 23, 2026
Police probe serious assault in Nantwich town centre

Police probe serious assault in Nantwich town centre

Police are probing a serious assault in Nantwich town centre in the earlier hours of Saturday.

The incident in the alleyway close to Home Bargains has left a 19-year-old man from Crewe in hospital with serious injuries.

February 23, 2026
Cooper Buckley beat Nantwich Pirates in cup semi-final

Cooper Buckley beat Nantwich Pirates in cup semi-final

Cooper Buckley and Nantwich Pirates went head to-head in the semi-final of the Premier Division Cup, with Cooper emerging victorious.

The entertaining game delivered nine goals but Cooper Buckley came out on top with a 6-3 win.

February 23, 2026
Holiday cabins plan for Cholmondeley Estate near Nantwich

Holiday cabins plan for Cholmondeley Estate near Nantwich

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Sixty-nine holiday cabins are proposed for Moss Wood on the Cholmondeley Estate near Nantwich.

An environmental impact assessment (EIA) screening report has been submitted to Cheshire East and Cheshire West & Chester councils by Lanarca on behalf of Wyld Cabins in partnership with Cholmondeley Estate.

February 22, 2026
Biker community pay tribute to Nantwich man at Oulton Park

Biker community pay tribute to Nantwich man at Oulton Park

A special tribute was paid to young Nantwich motorcyclist Josh Stockton at an Oulton Park track event.

Members of Rebel Ryderz turned up in their droves to honour “Stocko” at the No Limits Track Days event yesterday (February 21st).

February 22, 2026
Fire crews tackle van fire on busy Nantwich road

Fire crews tackle van fire on busy Nantwich road

Fire crews tackled a van fire after the vehicle burst into flames on a busy road in Nantwich.

The incident happened at around 7.30am yesterday (Saturday February 21st) on Chester Road in Acton, close to the Bluestone Lights.

February 22, 2026
MP wants wages clarity for Gilks Nantwich staff after closure

MP wants wages clarity for Gilks Nantwich staff after closure

Crewe & Nantwich MP says he is pressing administrators for clarity over unpaid wages for employees who have lost their jobs after the closure of Nantwich engineering company Gilks.

Nantwich News revealed last week how Gilks (Nantwich) Ltd announced it was going into administration after more than 60 years of trading.

February 20, 2026
The shift toward digital pastimes at home

The shift toward digital pastimes at home

The quietest sound in a lot of homes now is the click, a remote, a thumb scroll, the little pause before another episode starts.

After dinner, after school runs, after the last email, the day often folds into a screen, not in one big moment but in dozens of small ones.

February 20, 2026
Jabbin Dabber Nantwich boxers perform at Wirral competition

Jabbin Dabber Nantwich boxers perform at Wirral competition

Three young Jabbin Dabber boxers from Nantwich did their club proud with bouts at a recent show.

Gregory Haelis, Joseph Woodward and Henry Stokes all took part at Whitby Club in Ellesmere Port in the club’s home event.

February 20, 2026
Bev’s Bunting launches new Nantwich Town merchandise

Bev’s Bunting launches new Nantwich Town merchandise

By Jonathan White
Nantwich Town fans can show their colours in style with a new range of Nantwich Town Football Club merchandise.

The items are available on men’s first team matchdays at the Swansway Stadium in the Green Rock Group Fan Zone

February 20, 2026