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Hundreds of new Wistaston homes could be built in five years

Hundreds of new Wistaston homes could be built in five years

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Hundreds of new homes proposed for an open countryside site at Wistaston could be built within five years of planning permission being granted, the applicant has said.

Harworth Group PLC has submitted an outline application for residential development and a neighbourhood centre on a 44-hectare site to the east of Middlewich Road.

August 5, 2025
GOAT bar set to open as “game changer” sports bar in Nantwich

GOAT bar set to open as “game changer” sports bar in Nantwich

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These behind-the-scenes pictures capture the last preparations behind the new GOAT sports bar in Nantwich which is set to launch this Friday!

After three months of blood, sweat and stress, the team behind the new venture on the corner of High Street and Waterlode are set to kick open their doors.

August 4, 2025
Nantwich law firm Hibberts appoints two new trainee solicitors

Nantwich law firm Hibberts appoints two new trainee solicitors

Nantwich firm Hibberts Solicitors have appointed two rising stars to its trainee programme.

Larissa Solan and Joel Brookes (pictured) have had hands-on training at the company.

August 4, 2025
Top 5 Twitter API alternative resources for smarter social data projects in 2025

Top 5 Twitter API alternative resources for smarter social data projects in 2025

Since Twitter (now X) shifted its API pricing and access policies, developers and data scientists have been actively searching for a reliable twitter api alternative.

From researchers tracking public sentiment to businesses building social monitoring tools, having access to structured, real-time or historical tweet data remains essential.

August 4, 2025
Digital Literacy: How we are embracing digital trends in everyday life

Digital Literacy: How we are embracing digital trends in everyday life

These days, technology is evolving at a rapid rate.

Platforms, tools, and interfaces change constantly, and for many of us (especially those not in tech-related jobs), keeping up with this fast-paced evolution can feel overwhelming – or even unnecessary. That is, until something goes horribly wrong.

August 4, 2025
Nantwich narrow boat man charged after 20-hour police stand-off

Nantwich narrow boat man charged after 20-hour police stand-off

A man is due in court today after a 20-hour stand-off with police on a canal boat in Nantwich.

The drama began at 2am on Friday (August 1) and forced police to close the canal and towpath until an arrest was made just before 10pm that day.

August 4, 2025
Nantwich Town FDO conquers 3 Peaks Challenge to raise club funds

Nantwich Town FDO conquers 3 Peaks Challenge to raise club funds

By Jonathan White
Nantwich Town football development officer Will Swindells has completed the gruelling 3 Peaks Challenge in aid of “Dabbers in the Community”.

Will climbed the three highest peaks in Scotland, England and Wales – Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Snowdon/Yr Wyddfa – completing a 38km trek in just under 23 and a half hours, beating the 24-hour target.

August 4, 2025
‘Nantwich at War’ exhibition opens at Nantwich Museum

‘Nantwich at War’ exhibition opens at Nantwich Museum

A “Nantwich at War” exhibition considering life in the town and its contribution to World War II has opened at Nantwich Museum.

It is being held in the Community Gallery and is due to run until Saturday 11 October.

August 4, 2025
Long-serving Nantwich hairdresser says farewell to go travelling

Long-serving Nantwich hairdresser says farewell to go travelling

Nantwich hairdresser Denise Hartley is hanging up her scissors to go travelling after a career spanning more than 55 years.

Denise, who began work as an apprentice at 15, was given a fond farewell by staff and clients at Steven Burgin Hairdressing on Hospital Street where she has worked as salon manager for the last nine years.

August 4, 2025
Nantwich disability campaigner receives honorary doctorate

Nantwich disability campaigner receives honorary doctorate

Nantwich businessman Steven Mifsud has been made an Honorary Doctor for his work raising awareness of disability access issues.

Mr Mifsud has run his award-winning consultancy Direct Access since 2004.

August 3, 2025
Fire crews tackle outdoor blaze at Acton property

Fire crews tackle outdoor blaze at Acton property

Fire crews were called out to tackle a blaze involving wooden pallets at a property in Acton near Nantwich last night (August 2).

The incident happened at around 11pm at a property on Drake Lane and crews from Nantwich attended.

August 3, 2025
Aerial view of the Peacock Railway in Willaston

Peacock Railway in Willaston hosts first mid-week running day

By Jonathan White
History was made this week at one of South Cheshire’s best-kept secrets, as the Peacock Railway welcomed visitors for its first-ever Mid-week Running Day.

The miniature railway behind The Peacock Inn in Willaston – run by the South Cheshire Model Engineering Society – offered rides around its picturesque quarter-mile 5-inch gauge track.

August 2, 2025
Canal boats back up as “firearm” incident in Nantwich continues

Canal boats back up as “firearm” incident in Nantwich continues

Canal boaters have been taking refuge on Welsh Row tonight as an ongoing armed police incident by Nantwich Aqueduct continues.

Reports from eye witnesses suggest there is a man with a firearm on board one of the barges moored on the Shropshire Union Canal close to Nantwich Marina.

August 1, 2025