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Albanian gang guilty

Gang jailed for 38 years for high value burglaries including Willaston

Four Albanian men and a British woman have been sentenced to more than 38 years in prison for a series of high value burglaries across the UK, including in Willaston near Nantwich.

Kristian Gropcaj, 30, George Pepa, 31, Krisjian Dedndreaj, 28, Sidorjan Lleshi, 26, and Jade Tubb, 33, were sentenced at Chester Crown Court yesterday (April 13th) and today.

April 14, 2026
Town Councillors press for restrictions on Nantwich pedestrian zones

Town Councillors press for restrictions on Nantwich pedestrian zones

Nantwich Town Councillors are pressing ahead with plans to restrict heavy vehicles accessing pedestrianised areas in the town centre.

A particular focus is on Mill Street, where large delivery vehicles are accessing the town centre.

April 14, 2026
Fire crews battle major blaze at Nantwich recycling centre

Fire crews battle major blaze at Nantwich recycling centre

A major fire broke out at a recycling centre in Wardle, Nantwich, earlier today (April 13)

Fire appliances from Nantwich, Crewe and Chester were called out at around 5am to the fire on the Green Lane industrial estate on Green Lane.

April 13, 2026
Fire crews free driver trapped in Nantwich garage collapse

Fire crews free driver trapped in Nantwich garage collapse

A vehicle owner had to be rescued by fire crews after becoming trapped by a collapsing garage in Nantwich.

The incident unfolded at around 3.45pm today (April 13th) at a property on Brown Avenue in Nantwich.

April 13, 2026
Young Shavington friends set for 170-mile charity bike ride

Young Shavington friends set for 170-mile charity bike ride

Two young Shavington friends are embarking on a 170-mile cycling challenge in aid of a children’s cancer charity.

Alfie Simcox has already raised thousands of pounds in the past with his photos of trucks and selling calendars he has created with them.

April 13, 2026
Cheshire East Council to return to Cabinet system next month

Cheshire East Council to return to Cabinet system next month

Cheshire East Council is set to end its committee system and move back to a Leader and Cabinet system of decision-making from May.

The decision to change, taken at a meeting of full council in September 2025, will take effect from the council’s annual meeting on May 13th 2026.

April 13, 2026
Beam Street parade of shops up for sale for £1.1 million

Beam Street parade of shops up for sale for £1.1 million

A parade of shops on Beam Street in Nantwich which includes Domino’s Pizza, Shelter and Our Time Candles is up for sale for £1.1 million.

Commercial property specialists Legat Owen said today the fully let row of units, 38-50 Beam Street, is fully occupied and produces a rental income of more than £100,000.

April 13, 2026
Fire crews rescue cow stuck in river near Audlem

Fire crews rescue cow stuck in river near Audlem

Fire crews were called out in the middle of the night to help rescue a cow stranded in a river near Nantwich.

The incident happened in the River Weaver off Coole Lane in Austerson.

April 12, 2026
Seven arrests made during Nantwich Jazz Festival, say police

Seven arrests made during Nantwich Jazz Festival, say police

Nantwich Police have praised venues, door staff and visitors for making Easter’s Nantwich Jazz, Blues and Music Festival one of the safest yet.

Sgt Matt Stonier revealed that just seven arrests were made throughout the whole 5-day festival between April 2-6.

April 11, 2026
Nantwich Museum officially opens first Open Art Exhibition

Nantwich Museum officially opens first Open Art Exhibition

Guests and dignitaries were invited to the official opening of Nantwich Museum’s first Open Art Exhibition – and Nantwich News popped along to take a look.

The exhibition, in the Millennium Gallery, features 70 pieces of art selected from more than 200 entries.

April 11, 2026
Nantwich young farmer to walk 54 miles in aid of two charities

Nantwich young farmer to walk 54 miles in aid of two charities

A young Nantwich woman is teaming up with other young farmers across Cheshire for a 54-mile walk in aid of charity.

Grace Barber, 19, has donned her walking boots and setting off today on a three-day hike around the county.

April 10, 2026
Town councillors agree £40,000 loan for Nantwich Players

Town councillors agree £40,000 loan for Nantwich Players

Town councillors in Nantwich have approved plans for a £40,000 loan to Nantwich Players for essential building works at its Love Lane theatre.

The loan will be paid back over 10 years at an agreed interest rate of around 5.5%, the council was told last night.

April 10, 2026
Nantwich man to stage fundraiser after battling cancer

Nantwich man to stage fundraiser after battling cancer

A Nantwich man is to stage a fundraising night in aid of a cancer charity after battling with throat and neck cancer.

Darren O’Connor has recruited former Liverpool FC goalkeeping legend Bruce Grobbelaar as guest at the fundraiser at Nantwich Town FC.

April 8, 2026