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Bunbury councillor quits Conservative group on Cheshire East

Bunbury councillor quits Conservative group on Cheshire East

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Bunbury councillor Becky Posnett has quit the Conservative group on Cheshire East Council and is now sitting as a non-grouped independent.

Cllr Posnett, who was elected to Cheshire East in 2023, was deputy whip of the Conservative group.

October 7, 2025
Nantwich Town’s Gary Johnson completes Hadrian’s Wall walk fundraiser

Nantwich Town’s Gary Johnson completes Hadrian’s Wall walk fundraiser

By Jonathan White
Nantwich Town General Manager Gary Johnson has completed an epic 84-mile Hadrian’s Wall Trail to raise funds for the club’s community campaign to replace the ageing 3G pitch.

The current surface has served the club and community for almost 20 years, but now needs urgent replacement.

October 7, 2025
Nantwich councillors back annual Santa Show amid cost concerns

Nantwich councillors back annual Santa Show amid cost concerns

Nantwich councillors have saved an annual Christmas Santa Show – despite some calling for the popular event to be axed!

The show has taken place every year for 11 years at Nantwich Civic Hall, attracting hundreds of primary school children across the town.

October 7, 2025
Nantwich church childcare centre handed £18,400 lottery grant

Nantwich church childcare centre handed £18,400 lottery grant

A Nantwich church which provides childcare while parents shop in the town has received a National Lottery grant of £18,400 to open each Saturday.

Parents/carers and primary school aged children will benefit from the funding awarded to “Drop n Shop” which runs from Nantwich Methodist Church on Hospital Street.

October 7, 2025
Birmingham man jailed for burglaries in Wistaston and Weston

Birmingham man jailed for burglaries in Wistaston and Weston

A man from Birmingham has been jailed following two burglaries at homes in Wistaston and Weston.

Shafiollah Amiree, 24, targeted a house on Parklands Drive in Weston and stole keys to a grey Audi which he then fled the scene in.

October 6, 2025
Leisure innovations: how new technologies are transforming daily experiences

Leisure innovations: how new technologies are transforming daily experiences

You know that feeling when you’re just scrolling on your phone, and suddenly an hour has passed?

That’s modern leisure for you. It’s sneaky like that. New tech isn’t just changing the big things; it’s weaving itself into our downtime, making ordinary moments feel pretty extraordinary.

October 6, 2025
Appeal for information following serious collision in Minshull Vernon

Appeal for information following serious collision in Minshull Vernon

Detectives are appealing for witnesses and video footage following a serious collision in Minshull Vernon.

The collision on Brookhouse Lane occurred at around 4.45pm on Tuesday September 30th and involved a white Yamaha motorcycle.

October 6, 2025
Nantwich pub in running for top award as it celebrates Good Beer Guide entry

Nantwich pub in running for top award as it celebrates Good Beer Guide entry

A Nantwich pub is in the running for a major award as it celebrates another entry in the Campaign for Real Ale Good Beer Guide.

The Black Lion, on Welsh Row, is a finalist in the ‘Ambassador of the Year’ category of this year’s South Cheshire Chamber of Commerce Business Awards taking place at Crewe Hall on November 14.

October 6, 2025
Nantwich Town Women’s unbeaten run ends in FA Cup defeat at Ponteland United

Nantwich Town Women’s unbeaten run ends in FA Cup defeat at Ponteland United

Nantwich Town Women saw their unbeaten start to the season and FA Cup journey ended in a 4-1 defeat at Ponteland United Women in the Third Round Qualifying of the Adobe Women’s FA Cup.

The result brought to a close the Dabbers’ impressive seven-match unbeaten run in all competitions this season.

October 6, 2025
Nantwich Town lose to Sandbach in David Salmon Memorial Trophy

Nantwich Town lose to Sandbach in David Salmon Memorial Trophy

Nantwich Town hosted Sandbach Town in the debut fixture of the new David Salmon Memorial Trophy at the Weaver Stadium.

It needed penalties to decide a victor after the score after 90 minutes was 2-2.

October 5, 2025
Jarrett celebrates his goal

Nantwich Town beat Cheshire rivals Congleton 2-0

Nantwich Town secured a solid home victory over Cheshire rivals Congleton Town at a blustery Swansway Stadium.

Goals from Fenton Green and Paddy Jarrett were enough to secure the three points for the Dabbers in the Northern Premier League West clash

October 5, 2025
Coffee, cake and music boost Macmillan fundraising in Wistaston

Coffee, cake and music boost Macmillan fundraising in Wistaston

By Jonathan White
Wistaston Memorial Hall came alive with community spirit when residents gathered for coffee, cake and live music in support of Macmillan Cancer Support.

The event drew a great turnout, with locals enjoying a relaxed and friendly atmosphere while raising vital funds for a cause close to so many hearts.

October 4, 2025
Human-dog bonds lecture at University Centre Reaseheath

Human-dog bonds lecture at University Centre Reaseheath

The reality of training assistance dogs will be explored in a free public lecture series at Reaseheath College and University Centre in Nantwich.

“Paws and Perception: Myths and Realities in Assistance Dog Training” will be delivered by canine behaviour specialist Niamh MacLoughlin.

October 4, 2025