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Nantwich medical technician fears end of road in blue lights battle

Nantwich medical technician fears end of road in blue lights battle

Nantwich’s medical emergency technician fears he has come to the end of his battle to have his ability to respond on blue lights restored.

Gavin Palin told town councillors he has reached a stalemate in his fight with North West Ambulance Service, who withdrew his ability to respond to emergencies under blue lights.

November 13, 2025
Leighton Hospital chiefs warn of disruption by doctors industrial action

Leighton Hospital chiefs warn of disruption by doctors industrial action

Leighton Hospital bosses today warned patients of “significant disruption” when resident doctors begin five days’ of industrial action tomorrow (November 14th).

The action was announced by the British Medical Association (BMA) and is due to last until Wednesday November 19th.

November 13, 2025
Wych-Malbank Rotary raises more than £7,000 for two charities

Wych-Malbank Rotary raises more than £7,000 for two charities

Wych-Malbank (Nantwich) Rotary Club has marked its seventh anniversary at a “Big Birthday Bash” at Richmond Village Nantwich.

And at the event it emerged big-hearted members had raised £7,640 for two local charities this year – St Luke’s Cheshire Hospice and The Nantwich Christie Hospital Support Group.

November 12, 2025
Nantwich Town beaten 1-4 at home by strong Bury side

Nantwich Town beaten 1-4 at home by strong Bury side

By Liam Price
Nantwich Town were well beaten at home as Bury ran out 4-1 victors at the Swansway Stadium.

Dabbers boss Jon Moran made two changes from the side that drew at Darlaston on Saturday with Byron Harrison and James Baillie coming into the team.

November 12, 2025
New doggy shop to open in Nantwich town centre

New doggy shop to open in Nantwich town centre

A new shop all about dogs is set to open in Nantwich town centre this weekend.

Canine Creations Cheshire will open on Pillory Street this Saturday November 15.

November 12, 2025
Van blaze drama outside popular pub in Wrenbury

Van blaze drama outside popular pub in Wrenbury

A van went up in flames outside a popular country pub in Wrenbury, Nantwich.

November 12, 2025
Quiet rise of aluminium: Why modern homes are choosing this metal

Quiet rise of aluminium: Why modern homes are choosing this metal

Walk through any new development or browse contemporary architectural journals, and you’ll notice a distinct shift.

The trend is moving toward cleaner lines and more substantial entry statements.

November 11, 2025
Cheshire East admits facing £8.86 million overspend in children’s services

Cheshire East admits facing £8.86 million overspend in children’s services

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East is forecasting an overspend of £8.86 million in children’s services because of soaring placement costs and because it set ‘unrealistic savings’ in the budget.

Finance officer Diane Green told the children and families committee: “Although numbers of children in care are reducing, the cost of placements in 2025/26 has continued to increase, creating an unbudgeted pressure.”

November 11, 2025
Nantwich wins Gold in North West in Bloom Awards

Nantwich wins Gold in North West in Bloom Awards

Hard-working volunteers for Nantwich In Bloom are celebrating after the town scooped GOLD in the North West in Bloom awards.

Judges praised the town once more and all the helpers who work to bring colour to the town.

November 11, 2025
Nantwich Town Council backs scheme to tackle allotment flooding

Nantwich Town Council backs scheme to tackle allotment flooding

Volunteers behind a scheme to resolve flooding on a Nantwich allotment site have received extra backing from town councillors.

The Brookfield Allotment Association team has already completed some work on a project to improve the site and attract more tenants.

November 11, 2025
Nantwich Museum boosted by donation from developer

Nantwich Museum boosted by donation from developer

Nantwich Museum has received a £500 donation to help support its work to preserve and celebrate the town’s unique history.

The funds from David Wilson will go towards the day-to-day running costs of the Pillory Street venue, which has been open for more than 40 years.

November 11, 2025
MP backs Nantwich parent amid concerns over secondary school places

MP backs Nantwich parent amid concerns over secondary school places

Crewe and Nantwich MP Connor Naismith has thrown his support behind a Nantwich dad who highlighted the growing fears over secondary school capacity in the town.

We revealed how dad Sol Flamberg was unable to get his daughter into Brine Leas despite his sone getting a place and living just 150 yards from the school.

November 11, 2025
Wistaston Service of Remembrance 2025

Wistaston Service of Remembrance 2025

The Wistaston Memorial Hall & Community Centre on Church Lane was filled to near capacity for the 76th Annual Service of Remembrance, as the local community gathered to honour those who gave their lives in service of their country.

Wistaston Memorial Hall stands as a lasting tribute having been built in the shape of a cross more than 75 years ago in memory of the 16 men from Wistaston who lost their lives in the Second World War.

November 11, 2025