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Aerial view of the Peacock Railway in Willaston

All aboard for spooky fun at the Peacock Railway in Willaston

The Peacock Railway in Willaston is set to host its first-ever Halloween themed Running Day on Sunday October 26.

The event is set to offer an afternoon of trains, treats, and spooky fun for the family.

September 24, 2025
Nantwich Town beat Cammell Laird in Cheshire Senior Cup

Nantwich Town beat Cammell Laird in Cheshire Senior Cup

Nantwich Town prepared for their big FA Cup clash at Macclesfield this weekend with a comfortable in in the Cheshire Senior Cup.

The Dabbers cruised into the next round with a 4-0 victory over Cammell Laird.

September 24, 2025
Nantwich groups urged to claim share of £100,000 community fund

Nantwich groups urged to claim share of £100,000 community fund

Community groups and organisations in Nantwich can now apply for a slice of £100,000 to make their neighbourhoods safer and stronger.

The money is being offered by Cheshire Police and Crime Commissioner Dan Price as part of his SWAP Fund – Safety, Working Together, Action and Prevention.

September 24, 2025
Man charged with theft of charity box in Nantwich

Man charged with theft of charity box in Nantwich

A Nantwich man has been arrested and charged after the theft of a Nantwich Foodbank charity box from the town’s Sainsbury’s store.

Police say the theft happened on August 26th.

September 23, 2025
Author behind “dadverts” to give talk at Nantwich Bookshop

Author behind “dadverts” to give talk at Nantwich Bookshop

An acclaimed non-fiction author who searched for father figures by placing adverts – or “dadverts” – in newspapers and magazines will give a talk at Nantwich Bookshop next month.

Georgie Codd will share the story of her adventure at the talk on Wednesday 29th October.

September 23, 2025
Reaseheath College students choose David Lewis as RAG Charity of the Year

Reaseheath College students choose David Lewis as RAG Charity of the Year

Reaseheath College Students’ Union in Nantwich has chosen David Lewis as its Raising and Giving (RAG) Charity of the Year.

The charity has been transforming lives for more than 120 years.

September 23, 2025
Nantwich Town Women earn FA Cup victory in manager’s 100th game

Nantwich Town Women earn FA Cup victory in manager’s 100th game

By Jonathan White
Nantwich Town Women continued their fine start to the season with a 6-1 victory in the second round qualifying of the Adobe Women’s FA Cup.

The victory over Halesowen Town extends their unbeaten run in all competitions to seven matches.

September 23, 2025
Developer opens consultation on 190-homes plan for Wistaston

Developer opens consultation on 190-homes plan for Wistaston

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
A developer is seeking the views of Wistaston residents on its plans to build about 190 homes on land off Crewe Road.

Redrow Homes wants to build the dwellings on a 12.6-hectare site comprising open fields and grassland, which borders land and allotments owned by Willaston Parish Council.

September 23, 2025
Farm identified for slurry pollution of River Weaver, Defra letter says

Farm identified for slurry pollution of River Weaver, Defra letter says

The Environment Agency “are confident” they know which farm caused a large slurry pollution of the River Weaver in Nantwich, according to a Defra letter.

The EA has been probing the most recent case in late August which left potentially thousands of fish washed up dead along the river edge in Nantwich.

September 23, 2025
Hope House to open new Nantwich shop in former B&M store

Hope House to open new Nantwich shop in former B&M store

Hope House Children’s Hospices are to open a new and bigger shop in Nantwich town centre in the former B&M store on Swine Market.

The charity, which provides care and support for local children with life-threatening conditions, is moving from its current location on the corner of High Street.

September 22, 2025
Nantwich friends smash cycling fundraiser in aid of Bowel Cancer UK

Nantwich friends smash cycling fundraiser in aid of Bowel Cancer UK

Nantwich friends Elizabeth Hickson and Margaret Callwood have smashed their fundraising target after a London to Bruges cycling marathon.

The long-term friends undertook the challenge to raise money for Bowel Cancer UK.

September 22, 2025
Ben Fletcher chosen as Tory candidate for Cheshire and Warrington Mayoral election

Ben Fletcher chosen as Tory candidate for Cheshire and Warrington Mayoral election

Ben Fletcher was selected as the Tory candidate for the Cheshire and Warrington Mayoral elections at a packed meeting of Conservatives in Nantwich Civic Hall last night (September 21).

The elections are due to be held for the first time in May 2027 as part of Government plans for devolution in Cheshire.

September 22, 2025
Crewe Vagrants CC second team clinch league title in season finale

Crewe Vagrants CC second team clinch league title in season finale

Rain on the last weekend of the season prevented any play in Crewe Vagrants CC’s first match at home to Moddershall.

But Crewe 2nds did manage some action and earned enough points to clinch their league title at Checkley.

September 21, 2025