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Community joins together for Dabbers Dash in Barony Park

Community joins together for Dabbers Dash in Barony Park

By Jonathan White
Runners, walkers, and families with pushchairs gathered in Barony Park in Nantwich for the latest edition of Dabbers Dash.

The event, open to all ages and abilities, takes place at 9am one Saturday each month with participants taking on up to 3.5 laps of the park — a 5km route — at their own pace.

November 24, 2025
Nantwich founders of Direct Access consultancy sell US operation

Nantwich founders of Direct Access consultancy sell US operation

The founders of Nantwich-based global accessibility consulting firm Direct Access Group have sold the company’s US operations to Matrix Design Group.

Steven and Judith Mifsud said the sale will strengthen Direct Access’s “vision and commitment to creating environments that work for all”.

November 24, 2025
Police release CCTV following Nantwich serious assault

Police release CCTV following Nantwich serious assault

Police have released CCTV images of a man they want to speak as they investigate a serious assault in a Nantwich pub.

The incident in the White Horse pub in Pillory Street left the 37-year-old victim with serious facial injuries.

November 24, 2025
Nantwich Town Women extend unbeaten league streak with draw away

Nantwich Town Women extend unbeaten league streak with draw away

Nantwich Town Women stretched their unbeaten league run to 11 games after a hard-fought 2-2 draw away at Wirral Phoenix Women.

The Dabbers showed grit and determination at the KRCT Ltd Stadium in Birkenhead, but were ultimately made to settle for a share of the points.

November 24, 2025
Tributes paid after death of Nantwich Show stalwart John Broomhall

Tributes paid after death of Nantwich Show stalwart John Broomhall

Tributes have been paid to John Broomhall, former chairman of The Nantwich Show, who has died aged 90.

John, who received an MBE for services to agriculture, was chairman of Nantwich Agricultural Society for 25 years.

November 24, 2025
Cooper Buckley stay top in Crewe Regional Sunday Premier League

Cooper Buckley stay top in Crewe Regional Sunday Premier League

Cooper Buckley remain in top spot in the Crewe Regional Sunday Premier Division after a 2-4 win at Sandbach Town.

The away side were three goals to the good at the half, but Sandbach mounted an inspiring comeback in the second half with goals from Aron Shatwell and Jake Tew.

November 24, 2025
Cheshire police and crime panel quiz Commissioner over PCSO axe

Cheshire police and crime panel quiz Commissioner over PCSO axe

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire’s police and crime panel has quizzed Commissioner Dan Price over plans which could see up to 60 PSCO roles axed across the county.

The constabulary launched an internal consultation this week to save £13 million over the next four years through reducing Police Community Support Officers and redistributing warranted police officers into neighbourhood policing teams.

November 23, 2025
Enter festive spirit at Nantwich Concert Band Christmas Concert

Enter festive spirit at Nantwich Concert Band Christmas Concert

Nantwich Concert Band is to stage a Christmas Concert on Sunday December 21st starting at 2:30pm at Nantwich Civic Hall.

Tickets are £8, and under 12s go free.

November 22, 2025
Thousands pack Nantwich town centre for Christmas Lights switch-on

Thousands pack Nantwich town centre for Christmas Lights switch-on

Nantwich embraced the Christmas cheer in style last night (November 21st) as thousands of residents and visitors gathered in the town centre for the 2025 Christmas Lights Switch-On.

The event, organised by Nantwich Town Council, transformed the historic Town Square into a dazzling winter wonderland, with live entertainment, market stalls, and community cheer.

November 22, 2025
Seahorse Swimming Club makes splash for BBC Children in Need

Seahorse Swimming Club makes splash for BBC Children in Need

South Cheshire’s Seahorse Swimming Club has shown its community spirit by diving into fundraising for BBC Children in Need.

Club members turned their latest swimming session a cheerful shade of yellow as they wore their Pudsey T-shirts, purchased especially for the occasion.

November 21, 2025
Concerns raised as Cheshire Police set to axe most of its PCSOs

Concerns raised as Cheshire Police set to axe most of its PCSOs

A local MP has raised concerns over Cheshire Police plans to axe many of its PCSOs in a bid to save £13 million.

It has emerged that the force wants to cut the number of Police Community Support Officers down from 87 to just 27.

November 21, 2025
Open Art Exhibition entries invited by Nantwich Museum

Open Art Exhibition entries invited by Nantwich Museum

Nantwich Museum is inviting applications with the theme of ‘Heritage’ for its 2026 Open Art Exhibition.

The exhibition of selected entries is due to run at the Pillory Street venue from Tuesday March 31st to Saturday June 20th 2026.

November 21, 2025
Stone Rose legend Mani set to perform in Nantwich has died

Stone Rose legend Mani set to perform in Nantwich has died

Stone Roses legend Mani who was set to perform a live gig in Nantwich next year has died, it was announced today.

Applestump Records on Oatmarket had secured a pledge from iconic Gary ‘Mani’ Mounfield to play in the town in October next year.

November 20, 2025