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Police seize illegal vehicles off Crewe and Nantwich streets

Police seize illegal vehicles off Crewe and Nantwich streets

Police have seized almost 400 illegal vehicles such as e-bikes off the streets of Cheshire, figures showed today.

Officers working under Operation Lawmaker seized a further 10 vehicles and arrested two people during the latest crackdown in Crewe and Nantwich.

November 25, 2025
Seal pup rescued by RSPCA in Nantwich thriving with offspring

Seal pup rescued by RSPCA in Nantwich thriving with offspring

An orphaned seal pup nursed back to health by the RSPCA in Nantwich is shining bright with her own pup – more than five years after being released back into the wild.

Staff at Stapeley Grange Wildlife Centre spent three months caring and rehabilitating grey seal pup Kale when she was brought in by the British Divers Marine Life Rescue back in 2020.

November 25, 2025
New look and new location for hospice shop in Nantwich

New look and new location for hospice shop in Nantwich

A social media star, a choir, hospice children, families, staff and shoppers were all present for the opening of the new Hope House Tŷ Gobaith children’s hospice shop in Nantwich.

The store has moved a few yards across High Street to the former B&M on Swine Market and refurbished it for a more accessible shopping experience.

November 25, 2025
Planning consultation for new Leighton Hospital comes to end

Planning consultation for new Leighton Hospital comes to end

A four-week non-statutory public consultation on plans to build the new Leighton Hospital has ended.

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust hosted three in-person events and a virtual session where residents were able to learn about plans and speak to the Healthier Futures programme team.

November 24, 2025
Police release CCTV following Nantwich serious assault

Police release CCTV following Nantwich serious assault

Police have released CCTV images of a man they want to speak as they investigate a serious assault in a Nantwich pub.

The incident in the White Horse pub in Pillory Street left the 37-year-old victim with serious facial injuries.

November 24, 2025
Tributes paid after death of Nantwich Show stalwart John Broomhall

Tributes paid after death of Nantwich Show stalwart John Broomhall

Tributes have been paid to John Broomhall, former chairman of The Nantwich Show, who has died aged 90.

John, who received an MBE for services to agriculture, was chairman of Nantwich Agricultural Society for 25 years.

November 24, 2025
Cheshire police and crime panel quiz Commissioner over PCSO axe

Cheshire police and crime panel quiz Commissioner over PCSO axe

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire’s police and crime panel has quizzed Commissioner Dan Price over plans which could see up to 60 PSCO roles axed across the county.

The constabulary launched an internal consultation this week to save £13 million over the next four years through reducing Police Community Support Officers and redistributing warranted police officers into neighbourhood policing teams.

November 23, 2025
Thousands pack Nantwich town centre for Christmas Lights switch-on

Thousands pack Nantwich town centre for Christmas Lights switch-on

Nantwich embraced the Christmas cheer in style last night (November 21st) as thousands of residents and visitors gathered in the town centre for the 2025 Christmas Lights Switch-On.

The event, organised by Nantwich Town Council, transformed the historic Town Square into a dazzling winter wonderland, with live entertainment, market stalls, and community cheer.

November 22, 2025
Seahorse Swimming Club makes splash for BBC Children in Need

Seahorse Swimming Club makes splash for BBC Children in Need

South Cheshire’s Seahorse Swimming Club has shown its community spirit by diving into fundraising for BBC Children in Need.

Club members turned their latest swimming session a cheerful shade of yellow as they wore their Pudsey T-shirts, purchased especially for the occasion.

November 21, 2025
Concerns raised as Cheshire Police set to axe most of its PCSOs

Concerns raised as Cheshire Police set to axe most of its PCSOs

A local MP has raised concerns over Cheshire Police plans to axe many of its PCSOs in a bid to save £13 million.

It has emerged that the force wants to cut the number of Police Community Support Officers down from 87 to just 27.

November 21, 2025
Stone Rose legend Mani set to perform in Nantwich has died

Stone Rose legend Mani set to perform in Nantwich has died

Stone Roses legend Mani who was set to perform a live gig in Nantwich next year has died, it was announced today.

Applestump Records on Oatmarket had secured a pledge from iconic Gary ‘Mani’ Mounfield to play in the town in October next year.

November 20, 2025
Rat problem back in Nantwich care home, claim residents

Rat problem back in Nantwich care home, claim residents

A housing association say they are tackling a “rat” problem at a residential home in Nantwich, despite residents claiming more needs to be done.

Residents say vermin are finding their way back into Mill House on Queens Drive, months after the problem first surfaced and was tackled.

November 20, 2025
RSPCA warns of rise in animals being abandoned across Cheshire

RSPCA warns of rise in animals being abandoned across Cheshire

Reports of animals being abandoned have sky-rocketed in Cheshire in 2025, according to the RSPCA.

And local incidents raised with the charity are up by 10% in the first 10 months of the year, ahead of a potentially “grim” Winter for pets.

November 20, 2025