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New Nantwich to Leighton Hospital bus to start on March 31

New Nantwich to Leighton Hospital bus to start on March 31

The new direct bus service between Nantwich and Leighton Hospital will launch on March 31.

The link has been added to the re-introduced 71/72/73 Nantwich rural services, which means Nantwich, Wrenbury and Audlem will have a direct bus connection to Leighton.

February 26, 2025
Nantwich councillor misses out on national award at House of Lords event

Nantwich councillor misses out on national award at House of Lords event

A Nantwich Town councillor narrowly missed out on a national award for the community work she has done over the past few years.

Cllr Anna Burton was just one of five town councillors across the UK in the running for the “Councillor of the Year” honour in the Star Council Awards.

February 26, 2025
Seven new fishing platforms installed on River Weaver in Nantwich

Seven new fishing platforms installed on River Weaver in Nantwich

Seven new fishing platforms have been installed along the River Weaver in Nantwich.

The platforms are part of a joint project between Nantwich Angling Society, the Environment Agency and ANSA at Cheshire East Council.

February 26, 2025
Brothers net Mornflake support for charity football event in Nantwich

Brothers net Mornflake support for charity football event in Nantwich

Four brothers organising a charity football match in Nantwich for Pancreatic Cancer UK have won support from Mornflake during the firm’s 350th anniversary year.

Martin, Robert, Mathew and Peter Hadzik, from Crewe, will hold The Hadzilla Cup at Nantwich Town FC in May in memory of their brother Steven.

February 25, 2025
Nantwich men’s mental health walks expand with online support

Nantwich men’s mental health walks expand with online support

By Jonathan White
A weekly men’s mental health walking group in Nantwich has introduced an online support group to help more men connect and share their experiences.

The Nantwich “Men Walking and Talking” group runs free walks every Monday from 6:30pm to 7:30pm, starting at Nantwich War Memorial.

February 25, 2025
Cheshire East finance boss issues warning over savings

Cheshire East finance boss issues warning over savings

Cheshire East Council still needs to make savings to remain financially sustainable despite the £25.3 million government ‘bailout’, the authority’s finance boss said.

Adele Taylor, interim executive director of resources, issued the warning at Monday’s meeting of the audit and governance committee, in response to a question from Conservative councillor Patrick Redstone.

February 25, 2025
Wistaston man hails Parkruns for saving his life

Wistaston man hails Parkruns for saving his life

Running has proved a life-saver for a Wistaston man who once contemplated suicide while in the depths of despair.

Mark Peel, 53, is a Run Director with Parkrun in Queen’s Park, a Saturday morning event when runners of all abilities meet to take in the joy of exercising as a group surrounded by lush greenery.

February 24, 2025
Nantwich woman receives Humanitarian Medal from King

Nantwich woman receives Humanitarian Medal from King

EXCLUSIVE
A Nantwich woman who works for a charity sending emergency medical aid to countries caught up in conflict or natural disaster has received The Humanitarian Medal.

Veronique Mestdagh was honoured by the King at Buckingham Palace for her role with frontline medical aid charity UK-Med which travels to disaster zones at 24 hours’ notice.

February 24, 2025
Brookfield Allotments in Nantwich

Plans to tackle horsetail at Nantwich allotments delayed

Plans to tackle the spread of horsetail on a Nantwich allotment site have been delayed once again after town councillors could not agree.

The town council had proposed a way forward which would have cost more than £12,700.

February 22, 2025
Retired school nurse returns to class for Schoolreaders charity

Retired school nurse returns to class for Schoolreaders charity

A retired school nurse from Nantwich is proving just the tonic for children needing a little extra help with their reading.

Mother-of-three Patricia Pickles is a volunteer with Schoolreaders, a charity that recruits people to visit a local primary school each week to listen to children read to improve their reading and comprehension skills.

February 21, 2025
CEC to receive £25.3m “exceptional financial” help from Government

CEC to receive £25.3m “exceptional financial” help from Government

The government has confirmed Cheshire East Council will receive exceptional financial support of £25.3m, meaning it can set a balanced budget for the next financial year, writes Belinda Ryan.

The cash-strapped council was informed yesterday (Thursday) it had been granted the extra support.

February 21, 2025
Nantwich man fights for life after attack on Spanish island

Nantwich man fights for life after attack on Spanish island

EXCLUSIVE
A Nantwich man is fighting for his life in a Spanish hospital after being attacked while on holiday with his partner.

Marshall Latham, of Highfield Drive, suffered catastrophic brain injuries and is critically ill in hospital after the assault in Caleta, on the island of Fuerteventura.

February 21, 2025
Future stars hailed at Reaseheath College apprenticeship awards

Future stars hailed at Reaseheath College apprenticeship awards

Future land-based professionals were in the spotlight at the Reaseheath Apprenticeship Awards 2025.

The Nantwich college celebrated the achievements of apprentices and employers shaping their success across the UK.

February 21, 2025