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Tributes to Nantwich teenager Jonty Evans on anniversary of death

Tributes to Nantwich teenager Jonty Evans on anniversary of death

Tributes have been paid by friends of Nantwich teenager Jonty Evans on the anniversary of his tragic and mysterious death.

The 16-year-old was reported missing after a night out in Nantwich during Food Festival 2024.

September 1, 2025
Fire crews tackle bathroom blaze at house near Nantwich

Fire crews tackle bathroom blaze at house near Nantwich

Fire crews from Nantwich and Crewe were called out to tackle a blaze in a bathroom at a house in Blakenhall.

The fire broke out at around 4.20pm on Friday (August 29) at a property on Mill Lane.

August 31, 2025
Nantwich Food Festival launches in style as thousands pack town centre

Nantwich Food Festival launches in style as thousands pack town centre

Nantwich Food Festival 2025 was opened today in fine style as thousands of people flocked to the town.

The three-day event – which is expected to attract 40,000 visitors in total – opened at around midday today (August 29).

August 29, 2025
Nantwich runner’s 46-mile charity run for Cancer Research UK

Nantwich runner’s 46-mile charity run for Cancer Research UK

By Jonathan White
Nantwich Town superfan Paul Dean has gone the distance for a great cause – quite literally!

Paul successfully completed an incredible 46.6-mile run from the Swansway Stadium in Nantwich to Sporting Khalsa FC’s Aspray Arena in Willenhall, West Midlands.

August 29, 2025
Dabbers Dash in Nantwich shines spotlight on SheServed group

Dabbers Dash in Nantwich shines spotlight on SheServed group

By Jonathan White
Barony Park in Nantwich came alive with community spirit, courage, and reflection as Dabbers Dash returned this month.

The event aimed to raise awareness for SheServed – a new support and social group for female veterans.

August 29, 2025
Batherton Lane housing Nightingale Land plans

Developers unveil detailed plans for 75 homes on Stapeley field

Housing developers have unveiled plans to knock down a bungalow and build an access road for 75 new homes on farmland in Stapeley, Nantwich.

Nightingale Land wants to build the new houses on a field to the south of Broad Lane.

August 28, 2025
Nantwich Police vow “robust” approach to tackle e-bike crimes

Nantwich Police vow “robust” approach to tackle e-bike crimes

Police have vowed to tackle e-bike offenders “robustly” after one man was arrested and charged.

A 27-year-old man from Crewe has been charged with dangerous driving, having no insurance, and driving otherwise than in accordance with a licence.

August 28, 2025
Wistaston woman steps out for Cancer Research UK

Wistaston woman steps out for Cancer Research UK

By Jonathan White
Wistaston resident Anne Garner is stepping up to help raise vital funds for Cancer Research UK.

The learning mentor at Cheshire College – South & West (Crewe Campus) is taking on the fundraising “Walk 30 Miles Challenge” in September.

August 27, 2025
Fire crews rescue cow from 3-metre mudbath near Bickerton

Fire crews rescue cow from 3-metre mudbath near Bickerton

Fire crews helped rescue this lucky cow which had become trapped in deep mud in a field near Bickerton!

Firefighters teamed up to help the stranded four-year-old cow, which weighed around half a tonne.

August 27, 2025
Music festival raises thousands in memory of popular Nantwich mum

Music festival raises thousands in memory of popular Nantwich mum

A three-day music festival for family and friends has raised more than £9,200 in memory of a loving Nantwich mum.

MeadowFest was held in Burland to raise funds for Blood Cancer UK.

August 27, 2025
Nantwich auction house and artist take part in Gavel Art Trail

Nantwich auction house and artist take part in Gavel Art Trail

A Nantwich auction house and artist have teamed up to take part in the Gavel Art Trail & Auction.

Wilson55, on Market Street, is taking part to raise funds for The Brain Tumour Charity, The National Brain Appeal, and the International Children’s Palliative Care Network (ICPCN).

August 26, 2025
Wistaston woman set to “brave the shave” for cancer charity

Wistaston woman set to “brave the shave” for cancer charity

A Wistaston woman is preparing to chop off her long locks and raise vital funds for a cancer charity.

Dee Slinn (pictured) is being supported by her employer Kaplan Financial to “brave the shave” in September.

August 25, 2025
Scene of dog attack

Police hunt masked e-bike thugs after Nantwich crime-spree

Police are hunting e-bike yobs who committed a string of offences in Nantwich last night (August 23).

It follows reports of a number of youths with face coverings riding around on e-bikes illegally and terrorising families.

August 24, 2025