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French flag flies in Nantwich in honour of visiting bellringers

French flag flies in Nantwich in honour of visiting bellringers

The French flag was raised above St Mary’s Church in Nantwich this week in honour of a group of visiting bellringers from Vernet-les-Bains.

The town, close to the Spanish border, is home to France’s only tower of English change-ringing bells.

June 28, 2026
Jonathan White in 2026 (1)

Two decades of community journalism for Wistaston man

Wistaston resident and regular Nantwich News contributor Jonathan White has marked 20 years of documenting life across South Cheshire.

Jonathan (pictured) wrote and published his first local news story at Wistaston Fete in June 2006.

June 27, 2026
Police warning after dog found locked in car in Nantwich

Police warning after dog found locked in car in Nantwich

Police in Nantwich today repeated warnings about leaving pets in vehicles after being called out to rescue a dog locked in a car in the town centre.

This dog was rescued from a vehicle parked on Nantwich Civic Centre car park at around 10.40am when outside temperatures were already around 30 degrees.

June 26, 2026
Leighton Hospital reaches 1,000 participants in newborn screening study

Leighton Hospital reaches 1,000 participants in newborn screening study

More than 1,000 families in Cheshire have now taken part in a pioneering study with babies born at Leighton Hospital screened for more than 200 rare genetic conditions.

Mid Cheshire Hospitals joined the UK-wide Generation Study, led by Genomics England in partnership with NHS England, which involves offering whole genome sequencing to identify treatable, rare genetic conditions in newborns.

June 26, 2026
New Nantwich Mayor packs a punch in support of Jabbin Dabbers

New Nantwich Mayor packs a punch in support of Jabbin Dabbers

Nantwich resident Kim Jamson is packing a punch as new town mayor as she champions three local charities and plans a major arts festival for children.

Mum-of-two Kim has chosen Cheshire Young Carers, RSPCA Stapeley Grange Wildlife Centre and Jabbin Dabbers not-for-profit boxing club on Welsh Row as her Mayor’s charities – all causes close to her heart.

June 25, 2026
New Greggs takeaway outlet opens in Nantwich

New Greggs takeaway outlet opens in Nantwich

New fast food takeaway store Greggs has opened in Nantwich today.

The outlet is based at the Morrisons Daily store at their fuel station off Station Road.

June 25, 2026
FlexiLink bus service to merge with Go-Too with 33% fare rise

FlexiLink bus service to merge with Go-Too with 33% fare rise

Cheshire East’s current FlexiLink bus service is to operate under the Go-Too “on demand” brand from August, the authority has announced.

But users will be hit by a 33% fare hike, as journey fares will rise from current £3 a journey to £4 for over 16s.

June 24, 2026
Former cruise ship entertainer launches senior citizens rock band!

Former cruise ship entertainer launches senior citizens rock band!

Retired cruise ship entertainer Howard Parkin is riding on the crest of a wave as leader of a senior citizens band dedicated to friendship and boosting funds for charity.

Eighty-year-old Howard and “The Bus Pass Guys and Gals” are hitting the right note for Chance Changing Lives, ploughing money they make from performances into the charity’s support of local families facing hardship.

June 24, 2026
New Chair appointed by 3 Counties Community Rail Partnership

New Chair appointed by 3 Counties Community Rail Partnership

The 3 Counties Connected Community Rail Partnership (CRP) has appointed Joe Bickerton as its new Chair, succeeding Nicola Said.

Joe, currently destination manager for Wrexham County Borough, was elected at the Partnership’s annual general meeting.

June 24, 2026
Man charged after alleged assault of 86-year-old in Nantwich

Man charged after alleged assault of 86-year-old in Nantwich

A man has been charged in connection with an alleged serious assault of an 86-year-old in Nantwich town centre.

Richard Garside, 66, of Nantwich, has been charged with wounding/inflicting grievous bodily harm without intent.

June 23, 2026
War veteran Bernard Morgan MBE launches new book in Nantwich

War veteran Bernard Morgan MBE launches new book in Nantwich

Beloved World War Two veteran Bernard Morgan has launched his new book “A Century of Memories” at a special event in Nantwich.

The 102-year-old, who was awarded the MBE in King’s New Year Honours, appeared at the launch in Nantwich Bookshop.

June 23, 2026
Cheshire East seek new legal boss amid growing agency fees

Cheshire East seek new legal boss amid growing agency fees

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council is interviewing for a permanent top legal boss – nearly two years after the last one left.

The cash-strapped council is currently paying out a whopping £1,121 a day, which includes agency fees, for interim monitoring officer Kevin O’Keefe.

June 23, 2026