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Nantwich CC 1sts earn win in ECB National Cup

Nantwich CC 1sts earn win in ECB National Cup

Nantwich Cricket Club 1sts collected their opening win of the season as they enjoyed a successful start to their ECB National Cup campaign.

Put into bat at Audley CC, they got off to a decent start, thanks mainly to an attractive half-century from opener Ali Chughtai.

May 2, 2025
Cash-strapped Cheshire East spends over £200k on recruitment agency

Cash-strapped Cheshire East spends over £200k on recruitment agency

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cash-strapped Cheshire East Council is spending a whopping £203,000 on a specialist agency to recruit top bosses to vacant posts.

The information was revealed in a freedom of information request from a member of the public.

May 1, 2025
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Dog paddock plan for field near Nantwich sparks objections

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Plans to use a field at Walgherton near Nantwich as a dog exercise paddock have sparked objections from neighbours and the parish council.

Steve Newman has applied to Cheshire East Council for permission to use part of a field at Ballaglass, off London Road, as a fully enclosed paddock for members of the public to exercise their dogs.

May 1, 2025
Cheshire to get first slime venue as Gootopia lands in Nantwich

Cheshire to get first slime venue as Gootopia lands in Nantwich

Gootopia Cheshire is opening its doors in Nantwich, becoming the North West’s first and only purpose-built slime venue.

The new venue will be open at Gate Farm Rural Enterprise Park, on Wettenhall Road in Poole, on Saturday May 17.

May 1, 2025
Nantwich chippy in line for Luke Littler UK kebab honour!

Nantwich chippy in line for Luke Littler UK kebab honour!

A Nantwich chip shop has been shortlisted with nine others across Britain by darts sensation Luke Littler to find the best kebab takeaway.

World Champion Littler is famed for his love of the kebab and he’s teamed up with Deliveroo to crown the nation’s best ‘bab’.

May 1, 2025
Man from Nantwich who attacked former partner jailed for four years

Man from Nantwich who attacked former partner jailed for four years

A Nantwich man has been jailed for trying to strangle and threatening his former partner with a weapon.

Jacob Rose, of no fixed abode in Nantwich, was sentenced to four years in prison at Chester Crown Court.

May 1, 2025
Peacock Railway in Willaston to stage VE celebration

Peacock Railway in Willaston to stage VE celebration

The Peacock Railway in Willaston is throwing open its doors this Sunday (May 4) for a special VE celebration public open day.

The railway, behind The Peacock pub off Crewe Road, is home to the South Cheshire Model Engineering Society.

April 30, 2025
Cllr Janet Clowes

Wybunbury councillor stepping down as Conservative group leader

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Councillor Janet Clowes is stepping down as leader of the Conservative group on Cheshire East Council due to ill health.

The Wybunbury councillor was rushed to hospital last month after she collapsed and was unconscious for some time.

April 30, 2025
Prolific sex offender, 81, formerly of Audlem jailed for 46 years

Prolific sex offender, 81, formerly of Audlem jailed for 46 years

A prolific sex offender formerly of Audlem who spent almost 30 years “living in paradise” has finally been jailed.

Richard Burrows was sentenced at Chester Crown Court today (April 30) to a total of 46 years in prison and ordered to sign the sex offenders register for life.

April 30, 2025
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LETTER: Build too many houses and nature will suffer

Dear Editor,
Ideally, I would not like to see more and more houses built.

Our population is growing out of all proportion and nature will always suffer.

April 30, 2025
Three Nantwich brothers complete 1,000-mile charity trip in tiny vintage bus

Three Nantwich brothers complete 1,000-mile charity trip in tiny vintage bus

By Jonathan White
Three brothers from Nantwich hit national headlines after completing an incredible 1,000-mile journey from Land’s End to John o’ Groats in a miniature 1940s bus!

Will, Andrew, and James Emerton embarked on their adventure, dubbed the “Little Bus Big Ride”, to raise money for children’s charities.

April 30, 2025
Local guide: Tips for residents planning trip to Emirates

Local guide: Tips for residents planning trip to Emirates

The UAE is everyone’s dream destination.

Whether you’re in the mood for Dubai’s sparkling skyline, culture, or a warm break from cooler climates, there’s something for everyone.

April 29, 2025
Everything you need to know about crypto debit cards in 2025

Everything you need to know about crypto debit cards in 2025

Crypto debit cards are changing the way we spend digital assets.

With one of these in your pocket, you’re no longer limited to trading or holding — you can tap into your crypto holdings and make everyday purchases just like you would with a traditional debit card.

April 29, 2025