Four of best home upgrades for 2026
The start of a new year is always a good opportunity to make a few upgrades to your home.
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Popular types of wedding centre-pieces and how to select best one for your big day
Wedding centre-pieces set the mood at eye level, frame the photos, and quietly tell guests what kind of celebration they have stepped into.
Thoughtful choices can make even a small reception feel intentional and well-planned, especially when you stretch your budget with smart details like ordering bulk candles or reusable vessels.
Wigan man charged with numerous offences after Nantwich incident
A man from Wigan has been charged with several offences following an incident in Nantwich.
Ben Birchall was arrested at around 11.30am on Friday December 12th in the Welsh Row area of Nantwich.
Nantwich personal trainer sets kettleball world record
A personal trainer from Nantwich has landed a new world record for swinging a kettleball for a staggering 12 hours.
Max Jarrett pushed himself to the limit physically and mentally to raise money for his chosen charity, Papyrus Prevention of Young Suicide.
Full plans submitted to CEC for new Leighton Hospital
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has formally submitted a planning application for a new Leighton Hospital on land next to the existing site.
The application, submitted to Cheshire East Council, includes a six-storey hospital plus rooftop plant, with ancillary buildings for a Central Sterile Services Department (CSSD) and new energy infrastructure.
Police appeal after woman injured in dog incident in Nantwich
A woman suffered a broken arm in an incident with a dog by the canal in Acton, Nantwich.
Police are appealing for witnesses following the incident on the canal towpath near to the marina bridge.
Nantwich care firm dishes out community advent calendar
Nantwich care firm Right at Home has created a Community Advent Calendar for clients across South Cheshire.
Each day in December reveals a new message, including uplifting quotes, festive statements, light-hearted questions and conversation starters.
Westminster Abbey Royal honour for women’s charity champion
Women and girls charity founder Kate Blakemore from Wistaston has ended the year on a high as a guest of the Princess of Wales at Westminster Abbey.
Mum-of-three Kate, founder of Her-Place Charitable Trust, joined guests including royals, celebrities and other local heroes who have helped their communities at stunning candle-lit carol service.
South Cheshire Chamber grows in tough economic challenges
South Cheshire Chamber of Commerce has reaffirmed aims to support local business as it nears the end of a milestone year.
Founded as Crewe and Nantwich Business Link in 1993, the Chamber has grown to include more than 500 member businesses following a merger with North Cheshire Chamber.
Willaston councillor demands action on road flooded for three months
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
A Cheshire East councillor has called for urgent action on a Willaston road which regularly floods and was under water for three months last winter.
Cllr Allen Gage said cars have been written off in recent years because of the issues on Eastern Road, especially when the water freezes.
Flood Alert issued for River Weaver catchment including Nantwich
An official Flood Alert has been issued for the River Weaver catchment area including Nantwich after heavy rainfall yesterday.
The Environment Agency issued the alert at 11am today (December 16th) to cover the whole Weaver catchment including Nantwich, Frodsham, Crewe, Winsford and Northwich.
Councillor calls for SEND funding review as Cheshire East misses out
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
A councillor has called for a review of the funding formula which sees Cheshire East allocated just a third of the amount some other councils receive for children with special needs.
Cllr Laura Crane, chair of Cheshire East’s children and families committee, is urging all councillors to lobby their MPs to ensure the funding formula is revisited as soon as possible.
Nantwich fuel station ditches Burger King in updated extension plan
Plans to open a Burger King fast food outlet at a Nantwich petrol station have been ditched, according to latest reports.
But Motor Fuel Group still plan to open a Greggs takeaway branch under amended proposals for its filling station at Morrisons supermarket on Pratchett’s Row.
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