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Nantwich CC 1sts to host title rivals Hyde after thumping Neston

Nantwich CC 1sts to host title rivals Hyde after thumping Neston

Nantwich CC’s 1st team have another crucial Cheshire County League match this Saturday (August 2) as title rivals Hyde come to Whitehouse Lane.

The two clubs battled it out for last season’s Premier League with the Dabbers pipping the long-time leaders on the final day of the season.

August 1, 2025
Wybunbury homes plan deferred for councillor site visit

Wybunbury homes plan deferred for councillor site visit

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
A controversial proposal which could see homes built on a village field in Wybunbury near Nantwich has been deferred so councillors can visit the site to see what impact it would have.

Martin and Simon Poole have applied for permission in principle (PIP) to build up to six homes on land off Bridge Street, Wybunbury.

August 1, 2025
Crewe Vagrants CC teams earn mixed results in crucial games

Crewe Vagrants CC teams earn mixed results in crucial games

Crewe Vagrants CC Men’s 1sts earned a winning draw away at Elworth, but the 2nds were beaten and the Ladies won a crunch clash at Aston.

Aston batted first but Crewe struck early with Rosie Meakin catching off Claire Standley’s bowling.

August 1, 2025
Nantwich Aqueduct

Police respond to incident at Nantwich Aqueduct

Police, divers and fire crews are responding to an emergency at Nantwich Aqueduct this morning.

Witnesses describe seeing police closing the aqueduct, close to Malbank School, to boaters and pedestrians during the incident at around 9am.

August 1, 2025
Muller Property submits plan for 127 homes on Audlem farm land

Muller Property submits plan for 127 homes on Audlem farm land

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Plans have been submitted for 127 homes, including 39 affordable, in Audlem.

Muller Property Group has applied for outline permission for the homes, together with access, on 9.3 hectares of undeveloped farming and grazing land on the south-western edge of the village.

August 1, 2025
PICTURE SPECIAL: HRH The Princess Royal visits Mornflake

PICTURE SPECIAL: HRH The Princess Royal visits Mornflake

These are the first pictures of HRH Princess Anne during her visit to South Cheshire this week when she toured local employer Mornflake.

The breakfast firm welcomed their Royal visitor as part of their 350th anniversary celebrations.

July 31, 2025
Record-breaking heatwaves put spotlight on building design in 2025: Trends to follow

Record-breaking heatwaves put spotlight on building design in 2025: Trends to follow

In 2025, Europe (and much of the world) is experiencing unprecedented heatwaves, with temperatures soaring past 40°C in several regions.

This isn’t just a matter of discomfort; it’s a critical challenge impacting public health, energy grids, and the very fabric of urban life.

July 31, 2025
Celebrate your wedding anniversary in the UAE: Flowers & ideas

Celebrate your wedding anniversary in the UAE: Flowers & ideas

Anniversaries don’t need to be big, flashy things. It’s the small stuff that counts. A kind word. A quiet moment. Maybe even a really good slice of cake.

In the UAE, finding ways to celebrate isn’t hard. You’ve got options—from flowers that say what words can’t to spots around the city where you can actually take a breath.

July 31, 2025
B&M store change of use bid for 20 apartments refused by council

B&M store change of use bid for 20 apartments refused by council

Council officers have refused a change of use application by developers to turn part of the former B&M supermarket in Nantwich into 20 apartments.

Suraj Gangani and Anshul Raja, of Apavi Group Holdings, bought the building on Swine Market in May and want to convert most of the building into apartments.

July 31, 2025
LETTER: Reaseheath bypass A51 spine road – express route or future bottleneck?

LETTER: Reaseheath bypass A51 spine road – express route or future bottleneck?

Dear Editor,
As someone who does not live adjacent to the new A51 spine road near Reaseheath, I write with serious concerns about the implications it will have on traffic patterns, journey times, and road safety – not only for local residents, but for anyone who regularly travels through the area, myself included.

July 31, 2025
Nantwich Show 2025 hailed massive success as thousands attend

Nantwich Show 2025 hailed massive success as thousands attend

Thousands of people packed into the Nantwich Showground yesterday for another amazing Show day at Reaseheath College.

Organisers have hailed the event as a huge success, as hundreds of hard-working volunteers came together to ensure it ran smoothly.

July 31, 2025
Fire crews battle large unattended bonfire in Nantwich

Fire crews battle large unattended bonfire in Nantwich

Fire crews were called to tackle a large bonfire which had been left unattended at a property in Nantwich.

The incident happened at around 9.45pm on Tuesday night (July 29) on Middlewich Road, Nantwich.

July 31, 2025
Willaston pub The Lamb is up for sale, owners confirm

Willaston pub The Lamb is up for sale, owners confirm

A popular village pub near Nantwich which closed without warning to regulars is to be sold, its owners have confirmed.

The Lamb on Wistaston Road in Willaston was boarded up and closed suddenly on Monday with villagers saying there was no notice.

July 30, 2025