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Second-half and Panter (centre) scores his second

Top scorer Alex Panter extends stay with Nantwich Town

Nantwich Town top scorer Alex Panter has signed a contract to remain with the Dabbers.

It comes after it emerged there has been interest in the striker from a Step 3 club.

November 2, 2025
Fire crews tackle tractor blaze in Hankelow

Fire crews tackle tractor blaze in Hankelow

Fire crews were called out to a tractor on fire on a rural lane in Hankelow, near Nantwich.

The farm vehicle went up in smoke on Longhill Lane at around 12.15pm today (October 31).

October 31, 2025
Nantwich Town to host league leaders Lower Breck FC

Nantwich Town to host league leaders Lower Breck FC

Nantwich Town welcome top of the table Lower Breck FC to the Swansway Stadium tomorrow (November 1).

The Dabbers are unbeaten at home in 12 matches but that record will face a stern test against the team five points clear at top of Northern Premier Division West.

October 31, 2025
Could the UK reverse the credit card ban for gambling in the future?

Could the UK reverse the credit card ban for gambling in the future?

In April 2020, the United Kingdom took the bold step of banning the use of credit cards for gambling purposes.

Although the initiative might seem minor, especially when considering there are many other available ways to finance gambling activity, the ban was symbolic of the UK Gambling Commission’s (UKGC) strong stance on problem gambling and the harm that could come from spending beyond means and addiction.

October 31, 2025
Peppa is Cheshire Police’s newest canine crime fighter

Peppa is Cheshire Police’s newest canine crime fighter

Sprocker Spaniel Peppa is set to start her training to become Cheshire Police’s newest canine crime-fighter.

Police dogs regularly help their human colleagues and Peppa is the latest recruit to be put through her paces.

October 31, 2025
Police helicopter helps trace missing man in Nantwich

Police helicopter helps trace missing man in Nantwich

A police helicopter helped officers trace a missing man in Nantwich in the middle of the night.

Residents reported hearing the National Police Air Service (NPAS) helicopter for around 30 minutes flying above Nantwich and Stapeley at around midnight.

October 31, 2025
South Cheshire swimmers in action for Seahorse Club

South Cheshire swimmers in action for Seahorse Club

By Jonathan White
South Cheshire swimmers were in action when they competed in the Halliwick Association of Swimming Therapy National Championships at Rhondda Sports Centre.

Ten members of Seahorse Swimming Club, which caters for people with disabilities, were representing the North West region against teams from London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and Wales.

October 30, 2025
Nantwich Agricultural Society earn High Sheriff of Cheshire award

Nantwich Agricultural Society earn High Sheriff of Cheshire award

Nantwich Agricultural Society has been presented with a prestigious High Sheriff of Cheshire Award.

The honour is in recognition of the team’s “great and valuable service to the local community” through its work on the Nantwich Show and wider community.

October 30, 2025
Driver trapped after crash on rural lane near Bunbury

Driver trapped after crash on rural lane near Bunbury

A driver had to be cut free from wreckage after a road accident on a rural lane near Bunbury.

The accident happened at around 11.15am yesterday (October 29) on Peckforton Hall Lane.

October 30, 2025
Mayoral candidate for new “devolved” Cheshire authority targets house prices

Mayoral candidate for new “devolved” Cheshire authority targets house prices

The man who wants to be the first ever elected mayor of Cheshire and Warrington claims local house prices are among the ‘top 20 highest in the world’ and branded it ‘morally indefensible’.

Ben Fletcher was recently unveiled as the Conservative’s candidate to be the first mayor of the new Cheshire and Warrington Combined Authority (CA).

October 29, 2025
Lilian celebrates 100th birthday at Corbrook Park Nursing Home

Lilian celebrates 100th birthday at Corbrook Park Nursing Home

A resident of Corbrook Park Nursing Home in Audlem has celebrated her 100th birthday – with a special card from King Charles and Queen Camilla!

Lilian Thompson marked her century surrounded by loving family, friends, and the home’s caring team.

October 29, 2025
Leighton Hospital nurses scoop national award for sudden infant death work

Leighton Hospital nurses scoop national award for sudden infant death work

Emergency Department nurses at Leighton Hospital have won a prestigious national award for their work to reduce the risk of sudden infant death.

The team won the accolade at the 2025 Nursing Times Awards for a project that delivers safer sleep education to families while their children are in A&E.

October 29, 2025
Web App development that solves real business problems

Web App development that solves real business problems

A good web app doesn’t win on buzzwords. It wins because it removes friction, shortens time to value, and scales without drama.

Teams feel it in smoother ops, fewer support tickets, and customers who complete tasks without asking how.

October 29, 2025