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Police probe serious assault in Nantwich town centre

Police probe serious assault in Nantwich town centre

Police are probing a serious assault in Nantwich town centre in the earlier hours of Saturday.

The incident in the alleyway close to Home Bargains has left a 19-year-old man from Crewe in hospital with serious injuries.

February 23, 2026
Holiday cabins plan for Cholmondeley Estate near Nantwich

Holiday cabins plan for Cholmondeley Estate near Nantwich

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Sixty-nine holiday cabins are proposed for Moss Wood on the Cholmondeley Estate near Nantwich.

An environmental impact assessment (EIA) screening report has been submitted to Cheshire East and Cheshire West & Chester councils by Lanarca on behalf of Wyld Cabins in partnership with Cholmondeley Estate.

February 22, 2026
Biker community pay tribute to Nantwich man at Oulton Park

Biker community pay tribute to Nantwich man at Oulton Park

A special tribute was paid to young Nantwich motorcyclist Josh Stockton at an Oulton Park track event.

Members of Rebel Ryderz turned up in their droves to honour “Stocko” at the No Limits Track Days event yesterday (February 21st).

February 22, 2026
Fire crews tackle van fire on busy Nantwich road

Fire crews tackle van fire on busy Nantwich road

Fire crews tackled a van fire after the vehicle burst into flames on a busy road in Nantwich.

The incident happened at around 7.30am yesterday (Saturday February 21st) on Chester Road in Acton, close to the Bluestone Lights.

February 22, 2026
MP wants wages clarity for Gilks Nantwich staff after closure

MP wants wages clarity for Gilks Nantwich staff after closure

Crewe & Nantwich MP says he is pressing administrators for clarity over unpaid wages for employees who have lost their jobs after the closure of Nantwich engineering company Gilks.

Nantwich News revealed last week how Gilks (Nantwich) Ltd announced it was going into administration after more than 60 years of trading.

February 20, 2026
Dabbers Dash to put heart health in focus at Barony Park

Dabbers Dash to put heart health in focus at Barony Park

Residents in Nantwich are being encouraged to wear red, learn a life-saving skill and move together for heart health as Dabbers Dash marks UK Heart Month tomorrow (February 21st).

The free monthly run, walk or wheel — led by Paul McIntyre — takes place around Barony Park once a month.

February 20, 2026
Rare L.S. Lowry drawing to be auctioned in Nantwich

Rare L.S. Lowry drawing to be auctioned in Nantwich

A rare L.S. Lowry drawing called “A Harassed Mother” is set to be sold off at a Nantwich auction house.

Wilson55 Auctioneers & Valuers, on Market Street, are presenting the previously unknown drawing for sale on the 50th anniversary year of Lowry’s death.

February 19, 2026
Abandoned puppies when first handed to Animal Lifeline

Appeal to trace owner after seven puppies abandoned by Nantwich road

An animal charity has appealed to trace the mum of seven puppies left abandoned in a box by the side of a busy Nantwich road.

A passerby found the puppies, thought to be Huskies, in a cardboard box by Middlewich Road on Monday night and took them to a local vets who contacted Animal Lifeline.

February 19, 2026
Cheshire East Council pays £1,120 a day for monitoring officer

Cheshire East Council pays £1,120 a day for monitoring officer

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cash-strapped Cheshire East is next week set to extend the contract of an interim monitoring officer until October – at a whopping cost to the council of £1,121 a day.

The council needs about £28 million of exceptional financial support from the government to balance its books for 2026/27.

February 18, 2026
Nantwich Town Council steps back from community garden lottery bid

Nantwich Town Council steps back from community garden lottery bid

Nantwich Town Council has stepped back from bidding for a second lottery grant for its popular community garden.

They had originally planned a Stage 2 application to further fund the Growing Health Community Garden at Brookfield allotments in Nantwich.

February 18, 2026
Nantwich Fire Station to undergo refurbishment, fire service confirms

Nantwich Fire Station to undergo refurbishment, fire service confirms

Cheshire Fire Authority has approved a multi‑million‑pound investment package to modernise fire stations, including the Nantwich one on Beam Street.

Members have signed off a £61.7m budget to run Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service in 2026/27.

February 18, 2026
Cheshire East Council backs removing smartphone from schools

Cheshire East Council backs removing smartphone from schools

Cheshire East Council is backing a move to reduce smartphone use in schools to safeguard children, writes Belinda Ryan.

The children and families committee unanimously supported recommendations yesterday (Monday) to keep smartphones out of the classroom.

February 17, 2026
Car flips onto roof after crash on Wistaston road

Car flips onto roof after crash on Wistaston road

Two people were taken to hospital after a crash in Wistaston left one car on its roof.

The incident happened on Wistaston Green Road at around 8.15am today (February 17).

February 17, 2026