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Nantwich brothers set to drive 1,000 miles in tiny 1948 bus for charity

Nantwich brothers set to drive 1,000 miles in tiny 1948 bus for charity

By Jonathan White
Three Nantwich brothers are set to journey 1,000 miles in a tiny vintage bus to raise money for charities.

Will, Andrew and James Emerton will travel from Land’s End to John o’ Groats journey to mark centenary of their family firm Emerton Roofing.

April 15, 2025
Shavington boys to embark on cycling fundraiser for St Luke’s

Shavington boys to embark on cycling fundraiser for St Luke’s

Two big-hearted boys from Shavington are set to embark on a 49-mile fundraising journey to raise money for St Luke’s Hospice.

Alfie Simcox and Kaiden Jennings, both 11 and big Crewe Alexandra fans, will cycle from Crewe Alexandra’s ground to Tranmere Rovers to support the hospice.

April 11, 2025
Two Nantwich runners take on London Marathon for charity

Two Nantwich runners take on London Marathon for charity

Two dedicated runners in Nantwich are to take on the challenge of a lifetime for charity.

Caroline Johnson and Rob Keithley are gearing up for the 2025 TCS London Marathon in aid of two causes close to their hearts.

April 3, 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
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 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
Nantwich couple help rehome more than 500 dogs in Bulgaria

Nantwich couple help rehome more than 500 dogs in Bulgaria

A Nantwich couple who moved to Bulgaria to run a dog rescue shelter, have now re-homed more than 500 badly treated pooches.

Clair Steele and her partner Neil were so moved by the plight of dogs over there they made a life-changing decision.

March 29, 2025
Cheshire Fire Service donates kit to support Ukrainian firefighters

Cheshire Fire Service donates kit to support Ukrainian firefighters

Cheshire firefighters have teamed up with others across the UK to deliver vital firefighting equipment to Ukraine.

A total of 30 fire and rescue vehicles, along with more than 15,000 pieces of essential equipment, are being donated by UK fire and rescue services in partnership with charity FIRE AID and the National Fire Chiefs Council.

March 27, 2025
Nantwich runner tackles London Marathon for young cancer girl

Nantwich runner tackles London Marathon for young cancer girl

A Nantwich Running Club member has been inspired to tackle the London Marathon by a young girl battling cancer.

Diane Mason is running for 2025 TCS London Marathon in aid of Young Lives vs Cancer.

March 25, 2025
Friends and family pay tribute to popular Nantwich vet

Friends and family pay tribute to popular Nantwich vet

Family and friends have paid tribute to the popular Nantwich veterinary surgeon Barrie Cook, who has died.

Barrie worked as a vet for almost 60 years and was based at Medivet Nantwich, Hillside Veterinary Centre.

March 24, 2025
Hungry seal pups keep RSPCA Stapeley Grange staff busy

Hungry seal pups keep RSPCA Stapeley Grange staff busy

Staff at Stapeley Grange Wildlife Centre in Nantwich are being kept on their toes by seven hungry seal pups.

The orphans are recovering from the trauma of separation from their mothers and in some cases injury – arriving at the RSPCA centre underweight and needing TLC.

March 13, 2025
International Women’s Day marked by newly-named South Cheshire charity

International Women’s Day marked by newly-named South Cheshire charity

International Women’s Day drew in hundreds of people to an event organised by Her-Place Charitable Trust – the new name for Motherwell Cheshire.

The health and wellbeing charity, which celebrates its 10th anniversary this month, has rebranded as part of its campaign to empower more women and girls across Cheshire.

March 10, 2025
Nantwich News helps RDA smash fundraising target for new horse

Nantwich News helps RDA smash fundraising target for new horse

Nantwich & District RDA has ‘smashed’ its fundraising target to purchase a new horse, thanks to an overwhelming response to an appeal backed by Nantwich Life.

Laddy is now settling in with Nantwich & District Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) after local people dug deep into their pockets to support the charity’s Horse of Hope appeal.

March 8, 2025