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Bunbury coffee shop Tilly’s scoops double success

Bunbury coffee shop Tilly’s scoops double success

Staff at coffee shop Tilly’s of Bunbury are celebrating a double success.

The independent village café, owned by local residents Paula and Andy Robinson, has received two prestigious honours.

June 17, 2026
Fire & Ice Ball returns to South Cheshire for third year of fundraising

Fire & Ice Ball returns to South Cheshire for third year of fundraising

Two South Cheshire businesses are joining forces to host another Fire & Ice Ball on October 16th at Combermere Abbey near Nantwich to raise funds for The Wishing Well.

Training ByteSize and Evolve Together, led by Victoria Graham and Claire Smith, are the teams behind this year’s event which is now in its third year.

June 16, 2026
Concerns over plans to turn Willaston pub into children’s nursery

Concerns over plans to turn Willaston pub into children’s nursery

Residents in Willaston have aired concerns over plans to convert a former pub into a new children’s nursery.

Proposals have been submitted to Cheshire East Council to convert The Lamb on Wistaston Road into a nursery.

June 16, 2026
The makeup essentials beauty lovers never leave out of their routine

The makeup essentials beauty lovers never leave out of their routine

A good makeup routine does not need to be complicated. Most beauty lovers eventually discover that a few reliable essentials can make a bigger difference than an overflowing makeup drawer.

Whether someone prefers a quick five-minute routine or enjoys taking extra time to experiment with different looks, there are certain products that almost always stay within reach.

June 16, 2026
Why Cheshire’s cheese heritage still matters today

Why Cheshire’s cheese heritage still matters today

Cheshire has long been associated with some of Britain’s most celebrated food traditions, and few products are more closely linked to the county than its namesake cheese.

Historical records suggest that Cheshire cheese has been produced for centuries, making it one of the oldest documented cheeses in the country.

June 16, 2026
Fire crews battle vehicle blaze on Nantwich street

Fire crews battle vehicle blaze on Nantwich street

Fire crews were called to tackle a vehicle blaze on Davenport Avenue in Nantwich.

The incident happened shortly after 7pm last night (June 15th) and one fire engine and a rapid response rescue unit from Nantwich attended.

June 16, 2026
What those numbers on your car repair quote actually mean

What those numbers on your car repair quote actually mean

You’re staring at a repair quote. There’s a line for parts, one for labour, maybe a diagnostic fee, VAT tacked on, and a total at the bottom. Looks simple enough, right?

Except the numbers on that page don’t always mean what you think they mean—and that’s not necessarily the garage trying to pull a fast one.

June 16, 2026
Nantwich Town goalkeeper Ben Garratt steps away from football

Nantwich Town goalkeeper Ben Garratt steps away from football

Nantwich Town goalkeeper Ben Garratt is to step away from football after more than two years at the Swansway Stadium.

The 32-year-old joined in February 2024 and signed a two-year contract shortly after which ended on the completion of the 2025/26 season.

June 16, 2026
Bunbury Village Day hailed major success

Bunbury Village Day hailed major success

Hundreds of villagers came out in force to celebrate another colourful Bunbury Village Day.

Organisers hailed the annual event another great success, attracting nearly 1,000 paying adults.

June 16, 2026
Crewe & Nantwich MP supports social media ban for under 16s

Crewe & Nantwich MP supports social media ban for under 16s

Crewe & Nantwich MP Connor Naismith says he backs a new social media ban for U16s which he says will “protect childhoods”.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer made the seismic announcement yesterday with the ban set to come into force next spring.

June 16, 2026
Nantwich man jailed for sexual images of young girls he enticed with vapes

Nantwich man jailed for sexual images of young girls he enticed with vapes

EXCLUSIVE
A Nantwich man has been jailed for more than three years today after he was caught creating and possessing indecent images of young girls.

And it emerged that Christopher Heavey, 38, contacted his victims on social media offering to sell them vapes.

June 15, 2026
Town Council considers services to take over in CEC devolution plan

Town Council considers services to take over in CEC devolution plan

Nantwich Town Council is to consider which services if any it will take over from cash-strapped Cheshire East Council under plans for more devolved power.

It could see the town council eventually take over services such as street lighting, street cleaning, parks and play areas, the museum and even off street parking.

June 15, 2026
First female steam driver qualifies at Peacock Railway

First female steam driver qualifies at Peacock Railway

By Jonathan White
A volunteer at the popular Peacock Railway miniature railway near Nantwich has become the first female member of the South Cheshire Model Engineering Society to qualify as a steam locomotive driver.

June 15, 2026