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Pothole-plagued Station Road in Wrenbury to finally be resurfaced

Pothole-plagued Station Road in Wrenbury to finally be resurfaced

Long-suffering resident and motorists in Wrenbury are to FINALLY see pothole-ridden Station Road resurfaced next month.

The road has made a national headlines in recent months after we revealed how locals had put up amusing warning signs for drivers.

May 15, 2024
Cashless car parks plan for Nantwich “discriminatory”, town council told

Cashless car parks plan for Nantwich “discriminatory”, town council told

Cheshire East Council could be discriminating against older people with its plans to make all but one car parks in Nantwich cashless.

That was the claim made at Nantwich Town Council, as they discussed CEC’s bid to make all car parks cashless apart from Snow Hill.

May 15, 2024
Nantwich garage owner John “Jack” Field dies after 50 years’ service

Nantwich garage owner John “Jack” Field dies after 50 years’ service

By Jonathan White
Owner of The Crescent Garage John ‘Jack’ Field has died suddenly at home aged 91.

Jack was a familiar figure to many in Nantwich, running the Crescent Garage on The Crescent off Beam Street for over 50 years.

May 14, 2024
Nantwich Market joins “Love Your Local Market Campaign”

Nantwich Market joins “Love Your Local Market Campaign”

Nantwich Market traders have joined thousands of others around the country to unite as part of the “Love Your Local Market Campaign”.

The campaign, led by the National Association of British Market Authorities, aims to attract new visitors and shoppers to the market and celebrate the important part they play in the local community.

May 14, 2024
RSPCA Stapeley staff nurse fox cubs that fell into deep pits

RSPCA Stapeley staff nurse fox cubs that fell into deep pits

Staff at the RSPCA wildlife centre in Nantwich are caring for four fox cubs who all survived serious injury after falling into deep concrete pits.

The first cub was rescued from the construction site in Cannock on April 29, followed by another one the following day and a further two on May 1.

May 13, 2024
Crewe Lyceum welcomes new Theatre Director to South Cheshire venue

Crewe Lyceum welcomes new Theatre Director to South Cheshire venue

Graham McKnight has been appointed as the new Theatre Director at Crewe Lyceum Theatre.

He joins the Lyceum, run by Trafalgar Entertainment, from J&C Joel where he was Head of UK projects.

May 13, 2024
Dementia volunteers in Nantwich unveil “chatty benches”

Dementia volunteers in Nantwich unveil “chatty benches”

By Olivia Molloy
Volunteers from Creating Dementia Friendly Nantwich will be available to talk on their “chatty benches” this week.

They will be at the benches on the town square between 11am-2pm throughout Dementia Awareness Week between May 13-17.

May 12, 2024
Rodney Densem Wines in Nantwich set to close after 50 years

Rodney Densem Wines in Nantwich set to close after 50 years

The owners of Rodney Densem Wines are to close their shop for good in Nantwich after more than 50 years.

They made the announcement on social media today (May 12) with the Pillory Street shop set to close in a few weeks.

May 12, 2024
Reaseheath students clean up River Weaver in Nantwich

Reaseheath students clean up River Weaver in Nantwich

Animal Care students at Reaseheath College in Nantwich have been helping clear up litter polluting the River Weaver in the town.

The students have been learning about recent pollution of the river after incidents which caused the deaths of thousands of fish.

May 12, 2024
Ascension Day Service takes place at top of St Mary’s Nantwich

Ascension Day Service takes place at top of St Mary’s Nantwich

By Jonathan White
An early morning Ascension Day tower roof service took place at the top of St Mary’s Nantwich 101ft high church tower.

The Ascension Day Service was led by Rector of St Mary’s Church Revd Dr Mark Hart on Thursday (May 9).

May 11, 2024
Sky watchers in South Cheshire treated to Northern Lights show

Sky watchers in South Cheshire treated to Northern Lights show

By Jonathan White
South Cheshire sky watchers were treated to one of the most spectacular Northern Lights shows for years.

A strong geomagnetic storm and a clear sky last night (May 10) meant people witnessed a rare dazzling display of colours from the spectacular northern lights aurora.

May 11, 2024
New Mayor of Nantwich takes robes at council meeting

New Mayor of Nantwich takes robes at council meeting

The new Mayor of Nantwich Cllr Stuart Bostock took the robes and chain at a town council meeting last night (May 9).

Cllr Bostock takes over the role for 2024-25 from Cllr Steph Wedgwood.

May 10, 2024
Booths deny interest in opening new Nantwich store

Booths deny interest in opening new Nantwich store

Booths supermarket say they have no plans to open a store in Nantwich – despite rumours they wanted to take over the former B&M site on Swine Market.

Unconfirmed reports suggested the upmarket retailer recently enquired about the site.

May 10, 2024