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Dabbers Dash to put heart health in focus at Barony Park

Dabbers Dash to put heart health in focus at Barony Park

Residents in Nantwich are being encouraged to wear red, learn a life-saving skill and move together for heart health as Dabbers Dash marks UK Heart Month tomorrow (February 21st).

The free monthly run, walk or wheel — led by Paul McIntyre — takes place around Barony Park once a month.

February 20, 2026
Fire crews battle chimney fire in Wrenbury

Fire crews battle chimney fire in Wrenbury

Fire crews were called out to tackle a chimney fire at a house in Wrenbury near Nantwich.

The incident happened at around 8.45pm last night at a property on Nantwich Road.

February 20, 2026
Cheshire labs modernise equipment to meet new UK standards

Cheshire labs modernise equipment to meet new UK standards

Testing data rarely makes headlines, yet it shapes how local industries operate every day.

Across Cheshire, laboratories now face tighter UK requirements around accuracy, traceability, and record control.

February 19, 2026
Top 5 veterinary practices pet owners trust for quality care

Top 5 veterinary practices pet owners trust for quality care

Choosing the right veterinary practice for your furry family members is one of the most important decisions you’ll make as a pet owner.

Whether it’s routine check-ups, vaccinations, emergency care, or specialist treatments, knowing your pet is in trusted hands gives peace of mind.

February 19, 2026
Rare L.S. Lowry drawing to be auctioned in Nantwich

Rare L.S. Lowry drawing to be auctioned in Nantwich

A rare L.S. Lowry drawing called “A Harassed Mother” is set to be sold off at a Nantwich auction house.

Wilson55 Auctioneers & Valuers, on Market Street, are presenting the previously unknown drawing for sale on the 50th anniversary year of Lowry’s death.

February 19, 2026
Nantwich Town beaten 2-1 away by strugglers Clitheroe

Nantwich Town beaten 2-1 away by strugglers Clitheroe

By Liam Price
Nantwich Town slipped to a disappointing 2-1 defeat away at Clitheroe who won for the first time in six games.

The Dabbers made only one change from the 2-0 win at Chasetown at the weekend with Fenton Green replacing Paddy Jarrett.

February 19, 2026
Deadline for Bentley Motors 2026 apprenticeship programme looms

Deadline for Bentley Motors 2026 apprenticeship programme looms

South Cheshire luxury car maker Bentley Motors has opened applications for its 2026 Apprenticeship Programme.

The firm, based on Pyms Lane in Crewe, is now inviting the next generation of talent to begin their careers with one of the world’s most iconic automotive brands.

February 19, 2026
Abandoned puppies when first handed to Animal Lifeline

Appeal to trace owner after seven puppies abandoned by Nantwich road

An animal charity has appealed to trace the mum of seven puppies left abandoned in a box by the side of a busy Nantwich road.

A passerby found the puppies, thought to be Huskies, in a cardboard box by Middlewich Road on Monday night and took them to a local vets who contacted Animal Lifeline.

February 19, 2026
Cheshire East Council pays £1,120 a day for monitoring officer

Cheshire East Council pays £1,120 a day for monitoring officer

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cash-strapped Cheshire East is next week set to extend the contract of an interim monitoring officer until October – at a whopping cost to the council of £1,121 a day.

The council needs about £28 million of exceptional financial support from the government to balance its books for 2026/27.

February 18, 2026
REVIEW: “Double Indemnity” by Tim Holloway at Crewe Lyceum

REVIEW: “Double Indemnity” by Tim Holloway at Crewe Lyceum

by Claire Faulkner
Audiences at Crewe Lyceum this week will be treated to a tale of murder and deceit with Tim Holloway’s stage adaptation of James M. Cain’s novel, Double Indemnity.

Perhaps most well-known from the iconic 1944 film featuring Fred MacMurray and Barbara Stanwyck, but you don’t have to be familiar with the film to enjoy this production.

February 18, 2026
Nantwich Town Council steps back from community garden lottery bid

Nantwich Town Council steps back from community garden lottery bid

Nantwich Town Council has stepped back from bidding for a second lottery grant for its popular community garden.

They had originally planned a Stage 2 application to further fund the Growing Health Community Garden at Brookfield allotments in Nantwich.

February 18, 2026
Tug of War fun at Bunbury Village Day

Bunbury Village Day set for June 13th, say organisers

Organisers of the annual Bunbury Village Day festival have confirmed this year’s event will take place on Saturday June 13th.

This will mark the event’s 57th year for the volunteer-led community celebration that has become a firm favourite across Cheshire.

February 18, 2026
Nantwich Fire Station to undergo refurbishment, fire service confirms

Nantwich Fire Station to undergo refurbishment, fire service confirms

Cheshire Fire Authority has approved a multi‑million‑pound investment package to modernise fire stations, including the Nantwich one on Beam Street.

Members have signed off a £61.7m budget to run Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service in 2026/27.

February 18, 2026