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Shavington boys to embark on cycling fundraiser for St Luke’s

Shavington boys to embark on cycling fundraiser for St Luke’s

Two big-hearted boys from Shavington are set to embark on a 49-mile fundraising journey to raise money for St Luke’s Hospice.

Alfie Simcox and Kaiden Jennings, both 11 and big Crewe Alexandra fans, will cycle from Crewe Alexandra’s ground to Tranmere Rovers to support the hospice.

April 11, 2025
Town council seeks to end lease of Brookfield Hall in Nantwich

Town council seeks to end lease of Brookfield Hall in Nantwich

Nantwich Town Council has voted to end its lease of “Brookfield Hall” which one councillor said has “fallen into disrepair”.

The hall, off Shrewbridge Road and next to Brookfield Park, was used as the town council administration centre for many years.

April 11, 2025
Petitioner gives speech calling for return of Nantwich Town Crier

Petitioner gives speech calling for return of Nantwich Town Crier

A Nantwich petitioner made an impassioned speech to councillors, calling for the re-instatement of the Town Crier Dev Hobson.

Jean Thayre said without him, the town had lost its “sparkle” and “magic”.

April 11, 2025
Nantwich residents welcome new Leighton Hospital bus link

Nantwich residents welcome new Leighton Hospital bus link

Nantwich residents are making good use of a new lifeline bus service linking the town to Leighton Hospital.

The new direct bus service hit the road last week for the first time.

April 10, 2025
Councillors hit out at decision-making powers at Cheshire East Council

Councillors hit out at decision-making powers at Cheshire East Council

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Councillors have called for Cheshire East Council to look at how it delegates decision-making to officers following an angry backlash over the location of mobile tips and the hike in parking charges and hours.

Cllr Sue Adams (Con) has called for the whole process to be looked at so changes like the introduction of Sunday and evening parking charges cannot just be “sneaked through” by officers as a delegated decision.

April 10, 2025
Accounting essentials for sole traders and small businesses

Accounting essentials for sole traders and small businesses

Business owners in the UK are navigating an increasingly complex economic landscape, where the pursuit of profit is only a part of the equation.

The challenge for directors is to transition from merely generating profit to building lasting wealth.

April 10, 2025
Cheshire residents lose £10 million in investment fraud

Cheshire residents lose £10 million in investment fraud

Residents in Cheshire lost more than £10 million in investment fraud cases in 2024, shocking figures have shown.

There were 298 reports of such fraud in Cheshire last year, according to data from Action Fraud.

April 10, 2025
Nantwich Police join operation to check on taxi operators

Nantwich Police join operation to check on taxi operators

Nantwich police officers teamed up with Cheshire East Council to carry out checks on taxi operators in and around the town.

Operation Withdraw checked on taxi drivers and whether they were licensed and operating correctly in the area.

April 9, 2025
Applestump Records gears up for Record Store Day 2025 in Nantwich

Applestump Records gears up for Record Store Day 2025 in Nantwich

Music lovers in Nantwich are in for a treat as Applestump Records prepares to celebrate Record Store Day UK on Saturday.

The event kicks off at 8am at the independent vinyl shop, on Barker Street.

April 9, 2025
Drivers warned as busy A51 near Nantwich to close for three days

Drivers warned as busy A51 near Nantwich to close for three days

Part of the main A51 route between Nantwich and Chester will be closed for three days from today for essential repairs, highways chiefs have warned.

Motorists are being urged to find alternative routes between April 9-12. The road will be closed between 7pm and 6am.

April 9, 2025
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Children of No 1, Wood Street, Nantwich, Cheshire, taken on 8 May 1945, Victory in Europe Day

Nantwich Museum to turn clock back for VE Day anniversary

Nantwich Museum is turning back the clock to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day.

Everyone is welcome to attend a drop in event at the museum celebrating Victory in Europe Day on May 8 when there will be themed refreshments in the Millennium Gallery from 10am and 4pm.

April 9, 2025
Peacock Railway in Willaston draws crowds on first 2025 public day

Peacock Railway in Willaston draws crowds on first 2025 public day

By Jonathan White
Hundreds of people enjoyed the first public running day of 2025 at the popular Peacock Railway in Willaston.

The miniature-gauge railway, behind The Peacock Inn on Crewe Road, is run by the South Cheshire Model Engineering Society.

April 8, 2025
Vulnerable residents in Cheshire East missing out on vital support

Vulnerable residents in Cheshire East missing out on vital support

Vulnerable residents in Crewe and Nantwich who desperately need essentials like food or furniture are slipping through the net because they don’t know about the household support fund, councillors said.

Cheshire East Council has received nearly £3.9 million from the government to help the most vulnerable families with food, utilities, white goods, housing support and other household essentials.

April 8, 2025