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Pawprints to Freedom Dog Rescue to stage Motown fundraiser

Pawprints to Freedom Dog Rescue to stage Motown fundraiser

A dog rescue charity in Nantwich is to host a fundraising event at The Vagrants next month.

Pawprints to Freedom Dog Rescue, a registered charity with kennels in Nantwich, are organising a Motown Night to help raise vital funds to care for more dogs.

October 4, 2025
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Council staff urged to report violence after 21 incidents since April

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council staff are being urged to report all incidents of violence and aggression from members of the public to protect themselves and fellow employees.

There have been 21 reported incidents since April this year – 18 were classed as physical assault, aggressive or threatening behaviour and three related to verbal abuse or offensive language.

October 3, 2025
Big-hearted volunteers and groups honoured at Nantwich awards

Big-hearted volunteers and groups honoured at Nantwich awards

Community volunteers and organisations across Nantwich were honoured last night at the latest “Salt of the Earth” Nantwich Mayor’s awards.

The event – postponed from earlier in the year due to illness – took place in front of a packed audience at Nantwich Civic Hall.

October 3, 2025
Nantwich Women serve up season to remember at town tennis club

Nantwich Women serve up season to remember at town tennis club

It’s been a season to remember for Nantwich Tennis Club’s ladies’ teams after achieving unprecedented success across the South & Mid Cheshire Tennis League.

Nantwich secured first place in three out of the four divisions and second place in the other.

October 2, 2025
Nantwich Clinic to stage “style” event in aid of The Christie

Nantwich Clinic to stage “style” event in aid of The Christie

Nantwich Clinic has teamed up with eyewear firm “Style Optique” to host an evening of style, vitality and wellbeing in aid of The Christie NHS Foundation Trust.

The event will take place on Thursday October 16 from 5:30–7:00pm at The Nantwich Clinic on Newcastle Road.

October 2, 2025
A51 London Road to close for five-day improvement works

A51 London Road to close for five-day improvement works

A major A road is being closed between Stapeley and Bridgemere for five days next week to allow for improvement works, says Cheshire East highways.

The A51 London Road between Stapeley and Wybunbury/Bridgemere will be closed between October 6 and 10, from 7.30am to 5pm.

October 2, 2025
Bentley Motors unveils new Engineering Technical Centre

Bentley Motors unveils new Engineering Technical Centre

Bentley Motors has marked the official opening of its new development Engineering Technical Centre at its carbon neutral headquarters in Crewe.

The new facilities – officially opened by Chairman and CEO Dr Frank-Steffen Walliser and Board Member for R&D Dr Matthias Rabe – will be key to future model development.

October 2, 2025
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Nantwich “Tree of Light” dedicated to young biker Josh Stockton

This year’s Nantwich “Tree of Light” is to be dedicated to young biker Josh Stockton who tragically died in a road accident last month.

The Tree of Light has become a popular and loved event in the town, organised by Nantwich Town Council.

October 2, 2025
Leighton Hospital critical care doctor appeals for more organ donors

Leighton Hospital critical care doctor appeals for more organ donors

A Leighton Hospital consultant is urging people to take two minutes to confirm their decision on the NHS Organ Donor Register in a bid to boost organ donation.

Dr Jon Broad issued the appeal saying this one simple act could save and improve the lives of up to nine patients.

October 1, 2025
Nantwich Walking Football Club host food fundraiser

Nantwich Walking Football Club host food fundraiser

Members of Nantwich Walking Football Club hosted a “football and food” fundraiser in aid of Cancer Research UK.

Players Kate Rose and Nicky Glover organised the event at the club’s home ground at The Vagrants on Newcastle Road, Willaston.

October 1, 2025
Families invited to take part in Nantwich’s Pumpkin Trail this month

Families invited to take part in Nantwich’s Pumpkin Trail this month

Nantwich is staging a new pumpkin trail this month, encouraging families to explore the town and support local businesses.

The trail, organised by Nantwich Town Council, invites families with youngsters to search for 10 pumpkins hidden in shop windows around the town centre.

October 1, 2025
RSPCA Stapeley Grange raises £2,000 from cheese and wine event

RSPCA Stapeley Grange raises £2,000 from cheese and wine event

RSPCA Stapeley Grange Wildlife Centre in Nantwich has hailed its first Cheese and Wine Evening as a big success after raising £2,150 for the centre’s work.

The event – supported by Falcon Wealth Management – brought together supporters for an evening of fine wine and cheese, music, raffle and auction at the centre on London Road.

October 1, 2025
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Cheshire East’s “upgraded” planning system slammed by councillor

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East’s “upgraded” planning system has come under fire as one councillor said she’s been inundated with complaints from residents unable to respond to consultations online.

Cllr Rachel Bailey (Audlem) said the number of complaints she’s had from Audlem residents and forwarded to planning officers “isn’t sustainable”.

October 1, 2025