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Leighton team ditches hospital for a Sandstone Trail fundraiser

Leighton team ditches hospital for a Sandstone Trail fundraiser

A Leighton Hospital specialist team is taking to the Sandstone Trail hills in Cheshire to raise money for children living with cystic fibrosis (CF).

Youngsters like Violet and Jace (pictured) who are treated for the condition spend long hours in hospital undergoing repeated tests that can become increasingly distressing.

May 5, 2026
Food security threat as developers swallow up agricultural land

Food security threat as developers swallow up agricultural land

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Food security will be under threat if planners and government continue to allow developers to eat up agricultural land for housing, some Cheshire East councillors and residents have warned.

It’s a view expressed at many meetings as housing applications flood in across the borough for development on agricultural land.

May 5, 2026
Step into Summer: Nantwich men urged to join weekly walks

Step into Summer: Nantwich men urged to join weekly walks

By Jonathan White
A growing men’s walking group in Nantwich is encouraging more to make the most of the lighter evenings and warmer weather by joining its free weekly wellbeing walks.

The Nantwich branch of “Men Walking and Talking” has gone from strength to strength since launching in December 2024.

May 5, 2026
Ex England captain Vaughan entertains Vagrants audience

Ex England captain Vaughan entertains Vagrants audience

Former England cricket captain Michael Vaughan entertained a packed Crewe Vagrants club at a special dinner and talk.

Vaughan, who skippered England to the famous Ashes victory over Australia in 2005, spoke candidly about his career as special guest at the Crewe Vagrants cricket club event.

May 5, 2026
Nominations open for Everybody Leisure Awards 2026

Nominations open for Everybody Leisure Awards 2026

Everybody Health & Leisure has launched its annual awards to celebrate sporting and health achievements across Cheshire East.

The Everybody Awards will return on October 16th with a ceremony at Cranage Hall.

May 4, 2026
Bridgemere Garden Centre to stage new food festival in June

Bridgemere Garden Centre to stage new food festival in June

A new food festival serving up a dish of celebrity chefs, global flavours and live entertainment will be staged at Bridgemere Garden Centre in Nantwich next month.

The festival in the Bridgemere Show Gardens will take place on Saturday 27th June and Sunday 28th June.

May 4, 2026
Crewe Regional Sunday league campaigns come to a close

Crewe Regional Sunday league campaigns come to a close

The Crewe Regional Sunday League campaigns were brought to a close as Alderman FC and Nantwich Pirates ended their seasons with a 3-3 draw.

Brad Wargon, Jake Watson and Andy Arrowsmith netted for the home side, while Josh Cooke scored a brace for the Pirates and Ramone Brown also got on the score sheet.

May 4, 2026
Sam Youds century for Vagrants over Checkley

Youds century helps Crewe Vagrants 1sts beat Checkley

A Sam Youds century helped Crewe Vagrants 1sts earn a five-wicket victory over Checkley in North Staffordshire South Cheshire League Division One.

Chasing 214 to win, Willaston-based Vagrants looked in trouble when they slipped to 27 for 3.

May 4, 2026
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Town council launches Nantwich Market writing competition

Nantwich Town Council has launched a story writing competition and is encouraging primary school children to get involved.

The competition is part of the council’s “Love Your Market” campaign and the National Year of Reading.

May 3, 2026
Malcolm Lord and Ste Johnston return for Lyceum panto

Malcolm Lord and Ste Johnston return for Lyceum panto

Panto favourites Malcolm Lord and Ste Johnston are to return to the Crewe Lyceum stage with their trademark festive chaos in Sleeping Beauty, the venue has announced.

The much-loved duo will celebrate their fifth year working together as a double act in South Cheshire with Malcolm looking forward to his tenth consecutive year.

May 3, 2026
The ultimate guide to buying women’s sunglasses online

The ultimate guide to buying women’s sunglasses online

Buying sunglasses online has never been easier, but with thousands of styles, brands, and price points available, it can quickly become overwhelming.

This ultimate guide will help you confidently shop women’s sunglasses online, ensuring you get the perfect balance of style, comfort, and protection. Read on to find out more.

May 3, 2026
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Why more businesses are investing in Client Experience Days

Most client entertaining still happens in meeting rooms. Same table, same coffee, same agenda.

It works. Until it doesn’t. Premium client experience days exist because at some point, a competitor took your client somewhere memorable and the dynamic shifted.

May 2, 2026
Fire crews battle blaze in disused building in Audlem

Fire crews battle blaze in disused building in Audlem

Fire crews were called to tackle a blaze in a disused building in Audlem.

The incident happened at around 7.15pm last night (May 1st) at a building on School Lane.

May 2, 2026