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Two Nantwich firms team up for new approach to weight loss

Two Nantwich firms team up for new approach to weight loss

Two businesses near Nantwich have teamed up to offer a new approach to weight management.

Kingfisher Hypnotherapy and True Food Nutrition are both based at The Yard in Burland, just outside Nantwich.

April 3, 2025
Village school near Nantwich nets nursery capital grant

Village school near Nantwich nets nursery capital grant

Calveley Primary Academy near Nantwich has secured funding to expand its nursery provision.

The village school is one of 300 across the UK to be approved for the school-based nursery capital grant 2024-2025.

April 3, 2025
Can you really learn a language in just a few months?

Can you really learn a language in just a few months?

The idea of learning a language in just a few months is an appealing one.

With countless language-learning apps and intensive courses promising rapid progress, it is tempting to believe that fluency can be achieved quickly.

April 2, 2025
Gemma Summerfield - soprano - pic by ©Scott Cadenhead

Willaston singer makes stunning debut at Royal Opera House

A singer from Willaston near Nantwich has made her stunning debut in one of the lead roles at a Royal Ballet and Opera House performance.

Gemma Summerfield played the part of Liu in the popular opera Turandot last night (April 1) at the famous London venue.

April 2, 2025
Spitfire - Battle of Britain Memorial Flight - photo by Darren Harbar (1)

Battle of Britain Memorial Flight to soar over Marbury Merry Days

By Jonathan White
The iconic Battle of Britain Memorial Flight will pass over the 44th annual Marbury Merry Days country fair, organisers have confirmed.

This year’s fair takes place on May 10-11, the weekend which will mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day.

April 2, 2025
RSPCA Stapeley home appeal for stray cat found eating plastic

RSPCA Stapeley home appeal for stray cat found eating plastic

Staff at RSPCA Stapeley in Nantwich have launched a rehoming appeal for a cat who was so hungry she was found trying to eat plastic.

Long-haired Sandy was brought into the charity’s Stapeley Grange Cattery in December by a concerned member of the public who had seen her straying and struggling to survive.

April 2, 2025
Plans for 29 holiday lodges at marina site set for approval

Plans for 29 holiday lodges at marina site set for approval

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Plans for up to 29 holiday lodges at a marina site near Nantwich have been recommended for approval.

Church Minshull Aqueduct Marina Limited wants to change the use of agricultural land so the lodges and a manager’s cabin can be provided on the site, which is on the Middlewich branch of the Shropshire Union Canal.

April 1, 2025
CEC extends agreement with domestic abuse charity MyCWA

CEC extends agreement with domestic abuse charity MyCWA

Cheshire East Council bosses have agreed to a 12-month extension to work with South Cheshire domestic abuse charity, MyCWA.

It comes after the charity raised concerns earlier this year over whether CEC it would be renewing its contract with them.

April 1, 2025
Nantwich paramedic raising awareness of chronic pregnancy condition

Nantwich paramedic raising awareness of chronic pregnancy condition

A paramedic from Nantwich is campaigning to raise awareness of a chronic condition making pregnancy a misery for many women.

Mum-of-two Hollie Douglas, 30, wants more people to know about Hypermesis Gravidarium (HG), an acute form of morning sickness affecting one to three expectant mothers in 100.

April 1, 2025
Crewe & Nantwich MP hits back at election expense claim

Crewe & Nantwich MP hits back at election expense claim

Crewe & Nantwich MP Connor Naismith has hit back at claims he is one of more than 20 Labour MPs who should be investigated over an election expense.

The Electoral Commission has been sent a list of Labour MPs in relation to the use of Labour’s national “Change” battlebus during the 2024 General Election campaign.

April 1, 2025
Nantwich table tennis coach wins national award

Nantwich table tennis coach wins national award

A dedicated Nantwich table tennis coach has scooped the prestigious “Coach of the Year” award.

Jan Johns was honoured at Table Tennis England’s annual “Cloudathlete Pride of Table Tennis Awards” in Nottingham.

March 31, 2025
Nantwich Library to stage benefits “support” drop-ins

Nantwich Library to stage benefits “support” drop-ins

Nantwich Library is to host a number of benefits and financial support drop-in sessions.

They are aimed at helping people find out what you are entitled to as families across the borough face rising bills.

March 31, 2025
Nantwich swimmer takes on English Channel challenge for charity

Nantwich swimmer takes on English Channel challenge for charity

By Jonathan White.
A dedicated swimmer from Nantwich is making waves in his latest challenge to support a local charity.

Ethan Carroll, 22, is pushing himself to swim the equivalent distance of the English Channel during his training sessions at Crewe’s Seahorse Swimming Club.

March 31, 2025