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Nantwich Mayor is having to grin and “bear” it!

Nantwich has a new mayor in town – and he’s on a mission to be ‘bear-y good’ at his job!

Say hello to “Teddy Mayor” who will be out and about with his owner Cllr Mary Slinn helping to raise the profile of businesses, charities and organisations in the town.

July 1, 2025
Works start on Shropshire Union Canal embankment in Nantwich

Works start on Shropshire Union Canal embankment in Nantwich

By Jonathan White
Engineers are carrying out investigations on the embankment of the Shropshire Union Canal in Nantwich.

The work is taking place between the Nantwich Aqueduct over Chester Road and Bridge 92 near Nantwich Marina, and is being carried out by Arcadis on behalf of the Canal & River Trust.

July 1, 2025
Month-long Ninja Sword amnesty in Cheshire ahead of new law

Month-long Ninja Sword amnesty in Cheshire ahead of new law

Cheshire Police is staging an amnesty of Ninja swords as part of a national initiative.

It comes ahead of a change in the law surrounding the swords.

July 1, 2025
Wrenbury Medical Practice rated “outstanding” in CQC inspection

Wrenbury Medical Practice rated “outstanding” in CQC inspection

Wrenbury Medical Practice near Nantwich has been rated as “outstanding” by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

It follows an inspection of the clinic on Nantwich Road in April and May.

July 1, 2025
New dementia garden opens for patients at Leighton Hospital

New dementia garden opens for patients at Leighton Hospital

A new purpose-designed dementia garden has been unveiled at Leighton Hospital.

It’s designed to be a therapeutic outdoor space specifically to support the wellbeing of people living with dementia.

June 28, 2025
Academics Ltd sponsor Malbank School football teams in Nantwich

Academics Ltd sponsor Malbank School football teams in Nantwich

Young footballers at Malbank School in Nantwich have glossy new kits thanks to a new sponsorship deal.

The school has received support from local firm Academics Ltd, which has provided new kit for its boy’s and girl’s teams.

June 27, 2025
Phase One work on St Mary’s Church Nantwich nears completion

Phase One work on St Mary’s Church Nantwich nears completion

The first phase of major external renovations to St Mary’s Church in Nantwich are nearing an end.

We can reveal the estimated completion date of phase one is now August 8, a little over a month away.

June 27, 2025
Fire on Laurel Place in December 2024

Nantwich couple found guilty of arson after setting fire to apartment

A couple from Nantwich have been found guilty of arson with intent to endanger life after starting a fire in their Kingsbourne apartment at Christmas last year.

Daniel and Charlotte Wollaston were also found guilty of perverting the course of justice after a trial at Chester Crown Court.

June 27, 2025
Seal pups returned to wild after treatment at RSPCA Stapeley

Seal pups returned to wild after treatment at RSPCA Stapeley

Five young seals have been released back into the wild after being treated at the RSPCA’s Stapeley Grange Wildlife Centre in Nantwich.

The grey seals, brought into the wildlife centre on London Road by the British Divers Marine Life Rescue, had been orphaned, severely underweight with respiratory problems or injuries.

June 26, 2025
Brookfield Park

Brookfield Park in Nantwich to host new “natural play” area

Nantwich children of all ages are invited to bring their Teddy Bear and parents to a special picnic at Brookfield Park in the first week of July.

The event is being organised by Sustainable Nantwich and Nantwich Town Council to give families a chance to see plans for a new “Natural Play Area” in the park.

June 26, 2025
Cheshire College South & West staff to strike in July and August

Cheshire College South & West staff to strike in July and August

Staff at Cheshire College South & West will take industrial action for four days over July and August in a dispute over pay, the University and College Union has announced.

An overwhelming 79% of UCU members who voted backed strike action in a ballot that had a turnout of 58%.

June 25, 2025
Rail and road users warned over disruption in Nantwich

Rail and road users warned over disruption in Nantwich

Rail passengers in Nantwich are being warned of disruption as renewal works take place between Shrewsbury and Crewe next month.

The work includes the replacement of track, sleepers, and ballast as well as infrastructure improvements near Nantwich, Wrenbury, and Tilstock.

June 25, 2025
Arrests made during Operation Crossbow in Nantwich and Crewe

Arrests made during Operation Crossbow in Nantwich and Crewe

Several people have been arrested and vehicles seized in a police operation targeting criminals using the road network across Nantwich and Crewe.

More than 100 officers have been involved in “Operation Crossbow” and made arrests linked to theft, immigration, modern slavery and motoring offences.

June 24, 2025