Freezing winter conditions have seemingly ground Nantwich to a halt today with a number of schools shut and roads closed or log-jammed.
While snow and ice may have brought a touch of late festive fun, for some if has caused chaos on Monday with thousands returning to work and school.
Fire crews from across Cheshire battled a large farm barn blaze near Nantwich for more than 12 hours.
The fire broke out at a premises on Cholmondeley Road shortly after 12.30am earlier today (January 4th).
A housing developer has submitted revised plans to demolish a bungalow in Stapeley, Nantwich and build 75 new homes on fields behind it.
They want to demolish number 6 Broad Lane and build an access road through to a new development of up to 75 homes with parking, open space, landscaping, drainage and associated works.
Nantwich Town councillors have voted to reduce the proposed 5% rise in its council tax precept.
But they warned that a 3.5% rise is necessary amid fears Cheshire East would ask the town council to take on more services as part of further devolution plans.
Organisers of the popular festive Nantwich Tractor Run have helped to raise thousands of pounds for two local causes.
Hundreds of people lined the streets to watch dozens of local tractor owners decorated in Christmas lights convoy through the streets of Nantwich and surrounding villages on December 28th.
Quiz kings and queens in Nantwich have rounded off the year by giving a bumper cash boost to the Shelter charity shop in town.
Regulars at The Black Lion Monday night quiz chipped into a collection and gave to a raffle to raise £386.50 for the Beam Street charity shop at their Christmas event.
A department for work and pensions worker from Nantwich has been recognised in the King’s New Year’s Honours.
Ken Lawton has been awarded an MBE for his work advocating for vulnerable individuals.
A Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service officer has been awarded the prestigious King’s Fire Service Medal in the New Year’s Honours List.
Hannah Caulfield, the service’s group manager, was hailed in recognition of her outstanding service and leadership in supporting female firefighters and colleagues, helping to make the service more diverse, inclusive, and supportive.
The music director of Nantwich Choral Society has been awarded in the King’s New Year’s Honours list.
John Naylor has been recommended for the honour of British Empire Medal (BEM) for services to music.
Users of Queens Park in Crewe were warned today after DEFRA confirmed cases of Avian Bird Flu.
The park is used by thousands of people across Crewe and Nantwich, but a number of birds have been found dead in recent days.
A South Cheshire D-Day veteran has been awarded the MBE in the New Year’s Honours List for services to volunteering and history.
Bernard Morgan, who is 101, has been a highly respected volunteer at the Imperial War Museum (IWM) since 2006, contributing to the learning and visitor offer at both the North and London branches.
Nantwich Players have received 21 nominations at the National Operatic and Dramatic Association (NODA) North West District 8 Awards 2025.
The nominations span a range of categories and productions, celebrating the talent, creativity and dedication of our performers, directors, production teams and volunteers across the past year.
There are concerns that the major Whitchurch canal breach will impact water supplies to Hurleston Reservoir in Nantwich.
The reservoir, just off the A51 near Snugburys, is a key part of the water network supplying homes and businesses in Nantwich and surrounding areas.
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