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Nantwich Youth and Community Centre stages first rock outing

Nantwich Youth and Community Centre stages first rock outing

Youngsters at Nantwich Youth Community Centre School of Rock enjoyed their first ever rock outing when they attended “Justin Hawkins Rides Again” in Crewe.

February 5, 2026
Sold-out Wistaston charity concert raises Cancer Research UK funds

Sold-out Wistaston charity concert raises Cancer Research UK funds

A sell-out charity concert bringing together local choirs and musicians raised hundreds of pounds for Cancer Research UK at St Mary’s Church Hall in Wistaston.

The event featured Wistaston Singers, St Mary’s Wistaston church choir, the Wistaston Belles handbell ensemble, and soloists Liam Tyler and Lucia Kemp.

February 5, 2026
Home care firm SureCare Central Cheshire appoints new manager

Home care firm SureCare Central Cheshire appoints new manager

SureCare Central Cheshire in Nantwich has appointed Sarah Castelow as its new registered manager.

Sarah joined the home care specialist in October 2020 when Covid was gripping the nation.

February 4, 2026
Plans submitted for new Co-op food store on Kingsbourne in Nantwich

Plans submitted for new Co-op food store on Kingsbourne in Nantwich

Plans to build and open a new Co-op food store on the Kingsbourne estate in Nantwich have been submitted.

An application from LSP Developments shows plans for a Co-op and a second retail unit on land to the east of the new primary school being built off Reaseheath Way.

February 4, 2026
New Barony Park padel courts to open this month

New Barony Park padel courts to open this month

New padel courts at the Barony Sports Complex in Nantwich are to open on February 16th.

Everybody Leisure say players will be able to book courts from February 9th.

February 3, 2026
Cheshire East launches “Parking Saver” for motorists

Cheshire East launches “Parking Saver” for motorists

A “Parking Saver” discount permit scheme is being offered by Cheshire East Council designed to provide residents with cheaper parking.

The “Parking Saver” permits allow unlimited parking on participating Cheshire East Council car parks from 8am to 10pm, 7 days a week.

February 3, 2026
Detailing for luxury cars: keeping premium vehicles perfect

Detailing for luxury cars: keeping premium vehicles perfect

Luxury cars require more than a simple wash. Materials, finishes, and engineering tolerances operate at a higher level; surface treatment becomes an exercise in precision rather than routine maintenance.

The owners not only invest in performance but also in craftsmanship, expecting all elements to be an expression of that promise.

February 3, 2026
Pensioner missing from Leighton Hospital found after six-week search

Pensioner missing from Leighton Hospital found after six-week search

A pensioner who vanished after leaving Leighton Hospital and went missing for more than six weeks, has been found.

Police confirmed today that Clive Galley, aged 67, has been “safely located” after disappearing on December 19th.

February 3, 2026
50 wanted criminals arrested in Cheshire Police Operation Crossbow

50 wanted criminals arrested in Cheshire Police Operation Crossbow

Fifty wanted criminals who have evaded justice were arrested during Cheshire Police’s day-long Operation Crossbow.

More than 100 officers from multiple departments gathered at Cheshire Police Headquarters in Winsford to take part in the operation yesterday (February 2nd).

February 3, 2026
First snowdrops signal start of spring in South Cheshire

First snowdrops signal start of spring in South Cheshire

The first signs of spring are showing across South Cheshire as snowdrops push through the ground despite recent weeks of rain, wind and even the odd flurry of snow.

These images by local photographer Jonathan White show the first flowers of the year – delicate white blooms which have started to appear in Wistaston, Willaston, Nantwich and Acton.

February 3, 2026
Massive CO2 pipeline could pass through South Cheshire, plans show

Massive CO2 pipeline could pass through South Cheshire, plans show

By Eddie Bisknell, local democracy reporter
Plans have emerged to build a colossal 121-mile underground CO2 pipeline from the Peak District to the Irish Sea, running through Cheshire close to Nantwich.

The Peak Cluster Pipeline is the brainchild of the Derbyshire quarrying and cement firms which lead the UK’s production of vital building materials – but as a bi-product also produce many tonnes of carbon emissions.

February 2, 2026
How to choose rugby boots for match play

How to choose rugby boots for match play

Rugby requires speed, footwork, strength, and balance.

The right boots can improve performance and traction, whether you are a back running into open space or a forward driving through scrums.

February 2, 2026
Year‑round comfort: How to make your log cabin warm in winter and cool in summer

Year‑round comfort: How to make your log cabin warm in winter and cool in summer

A log cabin is brilliant when it’s comfortable. When it isn’t, it becomes that “nice idea” you only use on the rare mild day.

In the UK, the same building can feel freezing in the morning, muggy by mid‑afternoon, and slightly damp if it’s been shut up for a week.

February 2, 2026