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Tools to monitor your search performance

Tools to monitor your search performance

In today’s highly competitive digital landscape, monitoring your search performance isn’t just beneficial. It’s essential.

Whether you’re a small business owner or a seasoned SEO specialist, understanding how your website ranks and performs in search engines helps you make smarter decisions, optimise content and ultimately drive more organic traffic.

February 8, 2026
Tributes paid after death of Wistaston “gnomes” man Laurence

Tributes paid after death of Wistaston “gnomes” man Laurence

By Jonathan White
Tributes have been paid to a Wistaston resident who shot to national fame for his cheeky garden gnomes which entertained villagers and motorists.

Laurence Ronald Perry, known affectionately to many as “Lol”, has died at the age of 85.

February 8, 2026
Nantwich motorists face delays over planned gas works

Nantwich motorists face delays over planned gas works

Nantwich motorists are being warned of more delays due to a six-week programme of gas pipe works at one of the town’s busiest junctions.

The works by Cadent are taking place at the junction of Newcastle Road and Ellwood Way, and will start on February 17th.

February 8, 2026
New Crewe police station costs double to £16.5 million

New Crewe police station costs double to £16.5 million

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
The cost of Crewe’s new police station near Shavington has rocketed from £8.5 million in 2022 to £16.5 million – and part of that is due to the derailed HS2 project.

Cllr Keith Millar asked police commissioner Dan Price for an update on the new police hub to be built in Basford, during a Cheshire’s police and crime panel meeting.

February 7, 2026
Nantwich and Acton Grammar School archive exhibition opens at museum

Nantwich and Acton Grammar School archive exhibition opens at museum

An exhibition of items from the Nantwich Museum Collection and Malbank School and Sixth Form College, ‘NAGS, Nantwich and Acton Grammar School Archive’ has opened at Nantwich Museum.

The exhibition is due to run until Saturday March 14th.

February 6, 2026
Police tax hike of 6.7% will save 30 PCSOs, plans reveal

Police tax hike of 6.7% will save 30 PCSOs, plans reveal

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Plans for a 6.7% hike in the police precept were signed off today – but 30 of the 60 PCSOs in Cheshire facing redundancy will still lose their jobs.

The annual rise for the police element of the council tax (precept) for a band D property is usually capped at £15.

February 6, 2026
Role of chilled logistics in modern food supply chains

Role of chilled logistics in modern food supply chains

Cold handling is now a key component in making sure food reaches store shelves in a safe condition.

With increased customer expectations and product selections, temperature-sensitive transportation is becoming a factor in farm planning, retail planning, and even retail layout.

February 6, 2026
Smile with confidence: Exploring your path to a beautiful smile

Smile with confidence: Exploring your path to a beautiful smile

A bright, beautiful smile holds incredible power. It helps you greet the world with confidence. Your grin expresses joy and builds positive connections with others.

However, many people feel hesitant to share theirs. You might hide your smile because of stained, chipped, or misaligned teeth. These common concerns affect your willingness to laugh openly.

February 6, 2026
New homes at Maylands Nantwich set to be approved

New homes at Maylands Nantwich set to be approved

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East councillors agreed they are “minded to approve” plans for two homes at Nantwich – although the decision will be made by a planning inspector because the applicant appealed against non-determination.

Andy Lawton applied for permission in principle (PIP) for two dwellings on land to the east of Maylands at Stapeley.

February 6, 2026
REVIEW: The Wedding Singer, at Crewe Lyceum

REVIEW: The Wedding Singer, at Crewe Lyceum

Show Ready Productions are celebrating romance and finding true love at The Lyceum this week with the musical comedy, The Wedding Singer.

Set in New Jersey in the 1980s, we follow Robbie, lead singer of Simply Wed, a nice guy who believes in true love and romance, but finds himself heartbroken after being dumped at the altar.

February 6, 2026
Two-car A500 crash closes road for 12 hours

Two-car A500 crash closes road for 12 hours

A two-vehicle smash on the A500 between Shavington Bypass and the M6 has closed the road for 12 hours.

Police say there were no serious injuries from the accident on the single carriageway stretch between Meremoor roundabout and junction 16.

February 6, 2026
Robert Parton at Baddington Bridge

Chamber chiefs hit out at Baddington Bridge ‘deadlock’

Chamber of Commerce bosses are backing businesses calling for urgent action to end the traffic misery caused by a lorry ban on Baddington Bridge near Nantwich.

A ‘temporary’ 7.5 tonne structural weight limit was implemented on the bridge on the A530 Whitchurch Road in September last year after inspections found it was no longer safe for vehicles above that weight.

February 5, 2026
M&S to close coffee shop in Nantwich store

M&S to close coffee shop in Nantwich store

M&S have confirmed they are to close their coffee shop in the Nantwich store on Beam Street.

The company said the decision was made to free up more space to offer a wider range of food.

February 5, 2026