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Strictly Come Dancing star Ellie is new Patron of Wistaston charity

Strictly Come Dancing star Ellie is new Patron of Wistaston charity

Strictly Come Dancing star Ellie Leach is stepping out in a new role as Patron of South Cheshire women and girls charity Her-Place Charitable Trust.

The actress, who played Faye Windass in Coronation Street, is another famous name to support the Wistaston-based charity which provides services to women and girls across Cheshire.

May 8, 2025
RSPCA Stapeley braced for flood of baby wild animal admissions

RSPCA Stapeley braced for flood of baby wild animal admissions

Staff at RSPCA Stapeley Grange in Nantwich are bracing themselves for a huge rise in young wild animal admissions into its centre.

And they are now urging local residents to do their bit to come to the aid of some smaller animals.

May 8, 2025
L to R James Fay, Matthew Roberts and Gareth Roberts (1)

Nantwich trio take on fundraising challenge for Wingate Centre

By Jonathan White
Three Nantwich men have set themselves a special 2025 fundraising challenge to raise at least £1,000 for Wingate Special Children’s Trust in Wrenbury.

Matthew Roberts and James Fay, both 34, and Gareth Roberts, 69, kicked off their endurance test at the start of the year.

May 6, 2025
Three Nantwich brothers complete 1,000-mile charity trip in tiny vintage bus

Three Nantwich brothers complete 1,000-mile charity trip in tiny vintage bus

By Jonathan White
Three brothers from Nantwich hit national headlines after completing an incredible 1,000-mile journey from Land’s End to John o’ Groats in a miniature 1940s bus!

Will, Andrew, and James Emerton embarked on their adventure, dubbed the “Little Bus Big Ride”, to raise money for children’s charities.

April 30, 2025
Nantwich runners donate vital equipment to animal charities

Nantwich runners donate vital equipment to animal charities

Big-hearted running club members in Nantwich took the lead when they fundraised for two local animal charities.

They collected items for RSPCA Stapeley Cattery and Pawprints to Freedom and dropped off so much stuff if filled two cars.

April 21, 2025
Wingate Centre receives £1,500 donation from housebuilder

Wingate Centre receives £1,500 donation from housebuilder

The Wingate Centre in Wrenbury has received a £1,500 donation from housebuilder Barratt Homes.

The centre provides leisure facilities for children and adults with special education needs and disabilities.

April 19, 2025
Nantwich businessman tackles London Marathon in dad’s memory

Nantwich businessman tackles London Marathon in dad’s memory

A Nantwich businessman is lacing up his running shoes and taking on the challenge of the London Marathon in memory of his late father.

Mitch Cadd, 52, aims to raise vital funds for Blood Cancer UK, the leading blood cancer charity.

April 18, 2025
Nantwich Luncheon Club teams up with Wishing Well charity

Nantwich Luncheon Club teams up with Wishing Well charity

The Nantwich Luncheon Club teamed up with the Wishing Well charity to provide members with an Easter surprise!

The club, which is a hub for those aged over 60, saw nearly 40 guests gathered at Nantwich Civic Hall for a heartwarming lunch filled with food, friendship, and fun.

April 18, 2025
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