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Legat Owen secures trio of retail deals in Nantwich town centre

Legat Owen secures trio of retail deals in Nantwich town centre

A Commercial property consultancy says securing new tenants for three town centre units shows Nantwich is still a “thriving destination” for retailers.

Legat Owen has helped to find new tenants for the properties at 10 Swine Market, 31 Pepper Street and 3 Church Lane.

September 30, 2025
Ball in Nantwich proves glittering success for Wistaston charity

Ball in Nantwich proves glittering success for Wistaston charity

A charity dedicated to supporting women and girls marked its 10th anniversary in style with a Glitter Ball at Nantwich Football Club.

Her-Place Charitable Trust welcomed a big crowd to its women-only event which brought glamour and heaps of sparkle to the club function room.

September 30, 2025
CEC finance boss warns of tough decision to balance books

CEC finance boss warns of tough decision to balance books

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council’s head of finance has warned councillors must be prepared to take tough decisions at the February budget meeting if the council is to balance its books.

The comments from executive director of resources Ashley Hughes came after Cllr Rachel Bailey (Audlem) questioned whether the council’s leadership was aware of the “dire financial situation” the authority was in.

September 30, 2025
Dabbers Dash founder wins Everybody Leisure Chairman’s Award

Dabbers Dash founder wins Everybody Leisure Chairman’s Award

The founder of the Dabbers Dash monthly event in Nantwich has scooped a major honour at Everybody Health & Leisure’s annual awards.

Paul McIntyre, from Nantwich, was presented with the Chairman’s Award at the event hosted by Paralympian legend Tanni Grey-Thompson.

September 30, 2025
Remembering the former Nantwich Regal Cinema: From silver screen to bingo hall

Remembering the former Nantwich Regal Cinema: From silver screen to bingo hall

For generations, the Regal Cinema stood at the heart of Nantwich life, a landmark in Churchyardside where stories unfolded not only on the big screen but in the everyday lives of those who gathered beneath its roof.

September 30, 2025
How to choose the right greenhouse: Complete guide for UK gardeners

How to choose the right greenhouse: Complete guide for UK gardeners

Greenhouses are more than optional garden luxuries – they’re extensions of growing ambition.

Whether nurturing tender seedlings in early spring, overwintering exotic plants, or simply enjoying a sheltered space for year-round horticulture, the right greenhouse can make all the difference.

September 30, 2025
Love Lane Restaurant in Nantwich to close with “immediate affect”

Love Lane Restaurant in Nantwich to close with “immediate affect”

Owners of a restaurant in Nantwich have announced they are having to close “with immediate effect”.

Love Lane Restaurant, on Love Lane, is to close after four years serving customers.

September 30, 2025
Police appeal to find missing man from Burleydam

Police appeal to find missing man from Burleydam

Police are appealing for help to trace a missing 44-year-old man from Burleydam, near Nantwich.

Matthew Burgess was last seen at around 3.45pm yesterday (September 28) on Barton Close, Burleydam.

September 29, 2025
Councillors call for villages to be protected over A530 bridge restriction

Councillors call for villages to be protected over A530 bridge restriction

Local councillors have aired concerns over the impact on rural villages near Nantwich amid a new weight restriction on a bridge on the busy A530.

The 7.5T restriction came into force today on Baddington Old Railway Bridge on the Whitchurch Road just a few hundred yards after leaving Nantwich.

September 29, 2025
Nantwich Town Women maintain unbeaten run with 5-1 win at Warrington

Nantwich Town Women maintain unbeaten run with 5-1 win at Warrington

Nantwich Town Women stretched their unbeaten run with an emphatic 5-1 away win at Warrington Town Women in the North West Women’s Regional League Division One South.

It was the first-ever meeting between the two sides and the Dabbers marked the occasion in style.

September 29, 2025
Thieves break into Barony Park bowling green in Nantwich

Thieves break into Barony Park bowling green in Nantwich

Thieves smashed their way into the bowling green on Barony Park in Nantwich, causing hundreds of pounds in damage.

Bowling Club volunteers discovered the damage which happened last night (Sept 27) or early hours of today.

September 28, 2025
Aldi supermarket launches recruitment drive in Cheshire

Aldi supermarket launches recruitment drive in Cheshire

Aldi Supermarket has launched a recruitment drive ahead of the Christmas period for its stores across Cheshire, including Nantwich and Crewe.

It says it aims to hire around 160 new store colleagues in Cheshire for Christmas period and its future expansion plans.

September 28, 2025
LETTER: Wistaston must not be sacrificed to Redrow’s profits

LETTER: Wistaston must not be sacrificed to Redrow’s profits

Dear Editor,
As a lifelong Wistaston resident, I am writing with utter disgust and deep concern at the news that Redrow Homes are preparing to build around 190 houses on 12.6 acres of our open fields and grassland off Crewe Road.

September 28, 2025