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Nantwich Museum boosted by donation from developer

Nantwich Museum boosted by donation from developer

Nantwich Museum has received a £500 donation to help support its work to preserve and celebrate the town’s unique history.

The funds from David Wilson will go towards the day-to-day running costs of the Pillory Street venue, which has been open for more than 40 years.

November 11, 2025
MP backs Nantwich parent amid concerns over secondary school places

MP backs Nantwich parent amid concerns over secondary school places

Crewe and Nantwich MP Connor Naismith has thrown his support behind a Nantwich dad who highlighted the growing fears over secondary school capacity in the town.

We revealed how dad Sol Flamberg was unable to get his daughter into Brine Leas despite his sone getting a place and living just 150 yards from the school.

November 11, 2025
Shavington man, 39, charged with drugs offences

Shavington man, 39, charged with drugs offences

A man from Shavington has been charged with a number of drugs offences.

Lee James was arrested on Thursday November 6th in the Woodnoth Drive area of Shavington.

November 10, 2025
Thousands attend Nantwich Remembrance Sunday service

Thousands attend Nantwich Remembrance Sunday service

Huge crowds packed Nantwich town centre today to pay tribute to the fallen at the annual Remembrance Sunday Service.

Services taking place up and down the country commemorate the contribution of British and Commonwealth military and civilian servicemen and women in the two World Wars and later conflicts.

November 9, 2025
Nantwich councillors clash over town parks funding

Nantwich councillors clash over town parks funding

Town councillors have clashed over funding for two of Nantwich’s parks which both need a serious upgrade after years of neglect.

Cllr Anna Burton unveiled plans for a potential £100,000 major refurbishment of Barony Park play area last month.

November 8, 2025
Parked vehicles vandalised along busy road in Nantwich

Parked vehicles vandalised along busy road in Nantwich

Police are probing a series of vandal attacks on parked vehicles along London Road in Nantwich on Bonfire Night (November 5th).

One car owner said his vehicle was “keyed” and it has caused up to £1,000 in damage requiring a respray.

November 7, 2025
Brine Leas in Nantwich

Dad’s plea over secondary school places as Nantwich population grows

A Nantwich dad is campaigning for increased secondary school capacity in the town after his daughter was declined a place at Brine Leas – just 150 yards from where they live.

Sol Flamberg says his daughter now has to make a 23-mile round trip every day to Sandbach High School – despite her brother being accepted into Brine Leas.

November 7, 2025
Cheshire schools to lock away phones under Police Commissioner plan

Cheshire schools to lock away phones under Police Commissioner plan

Pupils’ mobile phones will be locked away during school day in every state high school in Cheshire under a new plan by Cheshire Police and Crime Commissioner Dan Price.

Mr Price wants Cheshire to be the first county in the UK where ALL state high schools have lockable phone pouches.

November 7, 2025
Nantwich Town councillors back plan for 5% increase in Council Tax

Nantwich Town councillors back plan for 5% increase in Council Tax

Town councillors in Nantwich have approved a draft plan to increase their portion of Council Tax by 5% in 2026-27.

The proposal, which would see just over £8 a year added to a Band D property within Nantwich Town Council boundary, will now go out to public consultation.

November 7, 2025
Nantwich Police warning over gang of burglars targeting homes

Nantwich Police warning over gang of burglars targeting homes

Nantwich Police have issued a warning to householders amid a series of break ins and thefts from vehicles believed to be carried out by the same gang.

Sgt Matt Stonier said there has been a rise in the number of shed break ins, burglaries and other similar offences at properties and facilities like bowling greens.

November 7, 2025
Nantwich Youth & Community Centre appeals for more volunteers

Nantwich Youth & Community Centre appeals for more volunteers

The popular Nantwich Youth and Community Centre (NYCC) is appealing for more volunteers to join its team.

The centre – on Birchin Lane – was opened in October last year after months of refurbishment work at the former Guy Harvey Youth Club.

November 6, 2025
Nantwich projects benefit from share of £150k police fund

Nantwich projects benefit from share of £150k police fund

Jabbin Dabber Boxing Club in Nantwich is among the local projects to benefit from a share of the Police and Crime Commissioner’s £150,000 fund.

The club, based on Welsh Row, is one of 40 across Nantwich and Crewe which will get a share from Dan Price.

November 6, 2025
Injured cyclist rescued by air ambulance near Nantwich

Injured cyclist rescued by air ambulance near Nantwich

A cyclist injured after a fall was rescued by air ambulance near Nantwich today.

The incident happened in the Norbury area, near Wrenbury, at around midday today in wet and windy conditions. (November 4th)

November 4, 2025