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Crewe & Nantwich SEND children to receive £2.5m Government boost

Crewe & Nantwich SEND children to receive £2.5m Government boost

Children and young people with educational needs in Crewe and Nantwich are to receive a £2.5 million funding boost as part of the Government’s Inclusive Mainstream Fund.

The money aims to give children a chance to attend their local school, early years and college and know they belong there.

June 29, 2026
BTCC racing drivers provide boost for Leighton Hospital patients

BTCC racing drivers provide boost for Leighton Hospital patients

BTCC racing drivers steered their way to visit Leighton Hospital patients and staff ahead of a busy race weekend at nearby Oulton Park.

The visit was part of the British Touring Car Championship’s ongoing community initiative.

June 29, 2026
Dani with her garden at Arley Hall Festival

First-time garden designer from Wrenbury scoops festival prize

A first-time show garden designer has achieved the highest accolade at this year’s Arley Hall Garden Festival.

Dani Harrington, of Canalside Garden Centre in Wrenbury, was awarded the prestigious Best in Show honour.

June 29, 2026
French flag flies in Nantwich in honour of visiting bellringers

French flag flies in Nantwich in honour of visiting bellringers

The French flag was raised above St Mary’s Church in Nantwich this week in honour of a group of visiting bellringers from Vernet-les-Bains.

The town, close to the Spanish border, is home to France’s only tower of English change-ringing bells.

June 28, 2026
Jonathan White in 2026 (1)

Two decades of community journalism for Wistaston man

Wistaston resident and regular Nantwich News contributor Jonathan White has marked 20 years of documenting life across South Cheshire.

Jonathan (pictured) wrote and published his first local news story at Wistaston Fete in June 2006.

June 27, 2026
Police warning after dog found locked in car in Nantwich

Police warning after dog found locked in car in Nantwich

Police in Nantwich today repeated warnings about leaving pets in vehicles after being called out to rescue a dog locked in a car in the town centre.

This dog was rescued from a vehicle parked on Nantwich Civic Centre car park at around 10.40am when outside temperatures were already around 30 degrees.

June 26, 2026
Leighton Hospital reaches 1,000 participants in newborn screening study

Leighton Hospital reaches 1,000 participants in newborn screening study

More than 1,000 families in Cheshire have now taken part in a pioneering study with babies born at Leighton Hospital screened for more than 200 rare genetic conditions.

Mid Cheshire Hospitals joined the UK-wide Generation Study, led by Genomics England in partnership with NHS England, which involves offering whole genome sequencing to identify treatable, rare genetic conditions in newborns.

June 26, 2026
New Nantwich Mayor packs a punch in support of Jabbin Dabbers

New Nantwich Mayor packs a punch in support of Jabbin Dabbers

Nantwich resident Kim Jamson is packing a punch as new town mayor as she champions three local charities and plans a major arts festival for children.

Mum-of-two Kim has chosen Cheshire Young Carers, RSPCA Stapeley Grange Wildlife Centre and Jabbin Dabbers not-for-profit boxing club on Welsh Row as her Mayor’s charities – all causes close to her heart.

June 25, 2026
New Greggs takeaway outlet opens in Nantwich

New Greggs takeaway outlet opens in Nantwich

New fast food takeaway store Greggs has opened in Nantwich today.

The outlet is based at the Morrisons Daily store at their fuel station off Station Road.

June 25, 2026
FlexiLink bus service to merge with Go-Too with 33% fare rise

FlexiLink bus service to merge with Go-Too with 33% fare rise

Cheshire East’s current FlexiLink bus service is to operate under the Go-Too “on demand” brand from August, the authority has announced.

But users will be hit by a 33% fare hike, as journey fares will rise from current £3 a journey to £4 for over 16s.

June 24, 2026
Former cruise ship entertainer launches senior citizens rock band!

Former cruise ship entertainer launches senior citizens rock band!

Retired cruise ship entertainer Howard Parkin is riding on the crest of a wave as leader of a senior citizens band dedicated to friendship and boosting funds for charity.

Eighty-year-old Howard and “The Bus Pass Guys and Gals” are hitting the right note for Chance Changing Lives, ploughing money they make from performances into the charity’s support of local families facing hardship.

June 24, 2026
New Chair appointed by 3 Counties Community Rail Partnership

New Chair appointed by 3 Counties Community Rail Partnership

The 3 Counties Connected Community Rail Partnership (CRP) has appointed Joe Bickerton as its new Chair, succeeding Nicola Said.

Joe, currently destination manager for Wrexham County Borough, was elected at the Partnership’s annual general meeting.

June 24, 2026