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Finalists unveiled in South Cheshire Chamber Business Awards 2025

Finalists unveiled in South Cheshire Chamber Business Awards 2025

Finalists have been named in the South Cheshire Chamber of Commerce Business Awards 2025 ahead of the awards night at Crewe Hall Hotel & Spa.

Contenders from Nantwich and surrounding area include The Black Lion pub, Nantwich Town FC, Spreadwise Ltd, Wingate Special Children’s Trust, Right at Home South Cheshire and Overwater Marina.

October 16, 2025
Nantwich Town earn vital 3-0 win at home to Chasetown

Nantwich Town earn vital 3-0 win at home to Chasetown

Nantwich Town earned an important league win with a 3-0 victory over Chasetown at Swansway Stadium last night (October 15th).

The Dabbers took an early lead when they were awarded their first penalty kick of the season in the sixth minute.

October 16, 2025
Woman, 31, arrested after crash leaves car on roof on busy Nantwich road

Woman, 31, arrested after crash leaves car on roof on busy Nantwich road

A woman has been arrested after a car careered out of control and crashed onto its roof on a busy Nantwich road.

The 31-year-old was arrested on suspicion of drink driving following the incident on Queen’s Drive.

October 15, 2025
Nantwich man jailed for 21 years for raping and abusing girl

Nantwich man jailed for 21 years for raping and abusing girl

A child rapist from Nantwich has been jailed for 21 years for subjecting a young girl to years of sexual abuse in Warrington.

Graham Jones, previously known as Graham Peacock, of Clonners Field, in Stapeley, appeared at Liverpool Crown Court where he was handed the custodial sentence.

October 15, 2025
End of era for couple after 20 years running Bunbury chippy

End of era for couple after 20 years running Bunbury chippy

A village fish and chip shop in Bunbury near Nantwich is at the end of an era after battering the competition for more than 20 years.

The Village Chippy owners Andy and Sharon Lewis have decided to cash in their chips to retire and spend time travelling and visiting their beloved Crete.

October 15, 2025
Cheshire golfers drive up funds for local children’s hospices

Cheshire golfers drive up funds for local children’s hospices

Golfers helped to raise more than £13,000 for children’s hospices at a fundraising event at the Portal Hotel & Spa golf Championship course in Tarporley.

The Hope House Tŷ Gobaith Cheshire golf day, sponsored by Recycling UK, was classed as a major success and raised a brilliant £13,250.

October 15, 2025
Man charged following attempted burglaries in Nantwich

Man charged following attempted burglaries in Nantwich

A man has been charged in relation to a number of burglary incidents in the Nantwich area, say Cheshire Police.

Steven Hilditch, of HMP Hindley, has been charged with five counts of attempted burglary of a dwelling, one count of attempted burglary other than a dwelling, six counts of vehicle interference and one count of theft of a pedal cycle.

October 15, 2025
Nantwich Museum appeals to attract new treasurer

Nantwich Museum appeals to attract new treasurer

Nantwich Museum has appealed for help to attract a new treasurer to the facility.

The Pillory Street venue is overseen by a board of trustees and volunteer officers.

October 14, 2025
Kiltearn Medical Centre to stage Ladies Evening in Nantwich

Kiltearn Medical Centre to stage Ladies Evening in Nantwich

Kiltearn Medical Centre in Nantwich is to stage a “Ladies Evening” on Tuesday October 28th.

The event, running from 5.30pm-8pm, will offer information and support from cancer charities that specifically focus on women’s health.

October 14, 2025
Audlem thump Alderman in David Salmon Memorial Trophy

Audlem thump Alderman in David Salmon Memorial Trophy

Audlem continued their excellent form with an excellent 1-7 away win at Premier Division club Alderman in the first round of the David Salmon Memorial Trophy.

Ben Walker scored a hat-trick, and Nick Gregory scored a brace.

October 14, 2025
Rousing music set to fill St Mary’s for Proms at Acton concert

Rousing music set to fill St Mary’s for Proms at Acton concert

By Jonathan White
A ‘Proms at Acton’ concert is set to return for its fourth year on Remembrance Sunday November 9th at St Mary’s Church in Acton.

Inspired by the famous Last Night of the Proms, it will feature patriotic favourites like Land of Hope & Glory performed by Nantwich Concert Band and soprano soloists Sarah Williamson and Jessica Thayer.

October 14, 2025
Bridgemere Garden Centre brings back Santa Grotto

Bridgemere Garden Centre brings back Santa Grotto

Bridgemere Garden Centre near Nantwich is bring back its Santa’s Grotto for the first time in three years.

It’s a chance for families to enjoy a traditional grotto experience and will be open from Saturday 22nd November to Wednesday 24th December.

October 14, 2025
10,000 poultry to be culled at Wybunbury farm amid bird flu outbreak

10,000 poultry to be culled at Wybunbury farm amid bird flu outbreak

A bird flu outbreak has been confirmed at a poultry farm near Wybunbury, Government officials have said.

The cases of “highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1” was confirmed yesterday (October 13th).

October 14, 2025