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Shavington Village Festival earns double win at NODA District 8 Awards

Shavington Village Festival earns double win at NODA District 8 Awards

Shavington Village Festival Committee are celebrating a successful awards night after taking home two honours at the NODA District 8 Awards.

The awards recognised SVFC’s 2026 pantomime “Rapunzel” by Tom Whalley, which received an impressive 10 nominations on the night.

February 16, 2026
Nantwich Town Women hit Wirral Phoenix for six to stay top

Nantwich Town Women hit Wirral Phoenix for six to stay top

League leaders Nantwich Town Women delivered another commanding performance with a 6-1 win over Wirral Phoenix Women at the Swansway Stadium.

The win maintains the Dabbers’ lead at top of the North West Women’s Regional League Division One South.

February 16, 2026
Man arrested after car collides with parked vehicle in Nantwich

Man arrested after car collides with parked vehicle in Nantwich

A man has been arrested after a car crashed into parked vehicle on Queens Drive in Nantwich.

Police say the incident happened shortly after 1am today (Monday February 16th).

February 16, 2026
Christmas album hits right note for Nantwich animal rescue

Christmas album hits right note for Nantwich animal rescue

By Jonathan White
A festive charity album created by South Cheshire musicians has raised more than £400 for RSPCA’s Stapeley Grange wildlife centre.

Christmas Tails, released in November and on sale until the end of January, has raised an impressive £411.29 for the London Road centre, beating the total raised by a similar Christmas album in 2023.

February 16, 2026
Top 5 services businesses use to maintain commercial premises

Top 5 services businesses use to maintain commercial premises

Keeping commercial premises in excellent condition is essential for safety, productivity, and brand reputation.

Businesses often rely on specialised service providers to manage cleaning, facility operations, security, and building maintenance.

February 15, 2026
Three games deliver 38 goals in Crewe Regional Sunday league

Three games deliver 38 goals in Crewe Regional Sunday league

Just three Crewe Regional Sunday games survived the wet conditions – but they delivered a massive 38 goals!

The game between Cooper Buckley and Alderman FC was on course to provide with a few more, as the home team were leading 5-1 at half-time when the game was abandoned due to pitch conditions.

February 15, 2026
ADHD experience, recovery and resilience explored in Nantwich talk

ADHD experience, recovery and resilience explored in Nantwich talk

A 60-minute public talk exploring ADHD, how it affects everyday life, is to be staged in Nantwich.

The event aims to show how a greater understanding of the condition can help people manage challenges and strengths of a neurodivergent brain.

February 15, 2026
Hospital Street in years gone by

Nantwich Museum appeals for Hospital Street exhibition

Nantwich Museum are appealing for residents to help uncover and celebrate the rich history of Hospital Street.

A new exhibition called “Hospital Street through time” aims to feature its buildings, businesses, and the people who lived and worked there.

February 15, 2026
REVIEW: “The Importance of Being Earnest” by Nantwich Players

REVIEW: “The Importance of Being Earnest” by Nantwich Players

By Claire Faulkner
A handbag? Nantwich Players have brought Oscar Wilde’s comedy, The Importance of being Earnest to the stage this week.

A classic farce, full of satire, mistaken identities, chaotic romance and of course, cucumber sandwiches.

February 14, 2026
105 redundancies as Gilks Nantwich ceases trading after 60 years

105 redundancies as Gilks Nantwich ceases trading after 60 years

Engineering services firm Gilks Nantwich has ceased trading, leaving more than 100 people redundant.

The long-established mechanical and electrical engineering contractor, based on Beam Street, has been operating for more than 60 years.

February 13, 2026
Nantwich Town U18s book place in Cheshire FA Youth Cup Final

Nantwich Town U18s book place in Cheshire FA Youth Cup Final

Nantwich Town U18s are through to the Cheshire FA Youth Cup final after a 4–2 semi-final victory away at Runcorn Linnets.

The Dabbers made a blistering start at Ormaston Chadwick Academy, racing into a two-goal lead inside the opening three minutes.

February 13, 2026
New Starbucks coffee shop opens in Nantwich town centre

New Starbucks coffee shop opens in Nantwich town centre

Coffee giant Starbucks has finally opened its store in Nantwich town centre.

The company has spent many months converting the former WHSmith store on High Street into the new Starbucks.

February 13, 2026
Police tracking e-scooter youth after Nantwich teenager injured

Police tracking e-scooter youth after Nantwich teenager injured

Nantwich Police say they are close to identifying the illegal rider of an e-scooter which crashed into a teenage girl and fled.

The incident on the pedestrianised part of High Street left the 15-year-old victim with minor injuries.

February 13, 2026