Nantwich Spooktacular cancelled for 2025, organisers reveal
The organisers of Nantwich Spooktacular have cancelled the 2025 event, they announced today.
They say the “difficult decision” will mean a chance to revamp the event for a return in 2026.
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Developer’s appeal over controversial Wybunbury homes plan
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
An appeal has been lodged against Cheshire East Council’s failure to determine a planning application which was deferred for a site visit and was recommended to be approved in two days’ time.
Martin and Simon Poole have applied for permission in principle (PIP) to build up to six homes on a field off Bridge Street at Wybunbury.
Roadside shrine grows in tribute to motorcyclist killed in crash
A heartfelt roadside shrine has emerged in Willaston where a popular young motorcyclist died in an accident last week.
Josh Stockton, 22, died after his motorbike collided with another vehicle on the A534 Crewe Road.
Crewe Regional Sunday teams knocked out in Cheshire Challenge Cup
Audlem, AFC Dishers, Nantwich Pirates, Nantwich Town and Alderman FC were all knocked out in the first round of the Cheshire Sunday Challenge Cup.
Some games were decided by penalties, including Audlem’s, or two very late goals which knocked out Pirates.
Nantiwch Town Square cheers for woman’s “brave the shave” effort
Cheers could be heard over Nantwich Town Square as Wistaston resident Dee Slinn “braved the shave” for Cancer Research.
Sitting on a chair outside Nantwich Bookshop, Dee’s curly golden brown locks were taken down to a ‘number one’ before a crowd of shoppers and café customers many taking pictures and filming the effort on their mobile phones.
Hundreds enjoy Wistaston annual duck and model boat races
By Jonathan White
Families turned out in force to enjoy the 28th annual ‘Model Boat & Duck Race’ at the Joey the Swan in Wistaston.
The event, organised by Wistaston Community events team, was officially opened by Wistaston Rose Queen, Poppy Edge.
Crewe Vagrants CC sides secure promotion and a league title
Crewe Vagrants Cricket Club are celebrating in style after the men’s 1st team secured promotion and the ladies team won their league title.
The 1sts took the field at home to Norton-in -Hales at the Vagrants in Willaston.
Full steam ahead for new loco ‘Jenny’ at Peacock Railway
Train enthusiasts have welcomed a new addition to their team after enjoying a bumper summer season at the Peacock Railway in Willaston.
South Cheshire Model Engineering Society, which runs the attraction, has welcomed more than 1,000 visitors this summer after extending opening hours to Wednesdays during August.
Why more people prefer micro-entertainment for short bursts of digital fun
We live in a world in which short-form entertainment is becoming more and more relevant, with platforms such as TikTok and Instagram taking the wider internet by storm.
Is this a good thing? What are some of the concerns? And how does this affect audiences in general?
Architecture of choice: How nudges and dark patterns shape your decisions
Have you ever signed up for a free trial only to find it fiendishly difficult to cancel?
Or added one item to your online shopping basket and ended up buying three more you didn’t plan for?
Nantwich Town youngsters earn victory in FA Youth Cup qualifier
By Liam Price
Nantwich Town’s youngsters stormed through to the First Round Qualifying of the FA Youth Cup with a 5-1 win over Lichfield City at the Swansway Stadium.
Lichfield had the first real shot but Nantwich keeper and captain Louis Melling was quickly down to his left to save.
Audlem Theatre Company to stage “Jack & The Beanstalk” panto
Audlem Theatre Company has unveiled plans to stage its 2026 family pantomime, “Jack & The Beanstalk”.
Following the success of our previous productions, organisers hope this year’s panto will be bigger, brighter and more brilliant.
Summer fun for Nantwich Youth Club members at Chester Zoo
Young members of the Nantwich Youth and Community Centre enjoyed a memorable day at Chester Zoo – thanks to funding from criminals!
The trip, the first outreach event since the centre re-opened, was paid for through Cheshire Police and Crime Commissioner Dan Price and the SWAP Fund (Proceeds of Crime Act).
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