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Nantwich primary pupils taste college life at Reaseheath day

Nantwich primary pupils taste college life at Reaseheath day

Hundreds of pupils across Nantwich and Crewe discovered new career possibilities during a Year 6 experience day at Reaseheath College and University Centre.

The end of term event at the Nantwich institution introduced primary pupils to a range of exciting and high-value jobs available in industries they may not typically hear about.

July 30, 2025
Crewe Vagrants sports club to stage 2025 Open Day

Crewe Vagrants sports club to stage 2025 Open Day

Crewe Vagrants Sports Club in Willaston is to stage its 2025 Open Day on Sunday 24th August.

The free event aims to highlight what the club can offer and will include practical taster sessions in hockey, cricket and squash.

July 30, 2025
Nantwich band Unit 17 mark new single with live gigs

Nantwich band Unit 17 mark new single with live gigs

Popular Nantwich band Unit 17 have released a new single which they will mark at a series of gigs in August.

It will culminate in the band performing two sets at the Nantwich Food festival between August 29-31.

July 30, 2025
“Ancient Villages – Seven Miles Round Nantwich” exhibition opens

“Ancient Villages – Seven Miles Round Nantwich” exhibition opens

A new Nantwich Museum exhibition focuses on villages around Nantwich – many of which are older than the town itself.

“Ancient Villages – Seven Miles Round Nantwich” has opened at the Pillory Street Museum and is due to run until Saturday October 11.

July 30, 2025
CEC lacks plan over “massive” special needs budget deficit

CEC lacks plan over “massive” special needs budget deficit

Cheshire East Council has no plan in place to deal with its massive special needs budget deficit, just a seven-year proposal to bring spending back in line with grant income, a councillor said.

The Dedicated School Grant (DSG) overspend was reported to be about £112.1 million at the end of the 2024/25 financial year.

July 30, 2025
Nantwich Town Women win as Harriet Knight marks 100 games

Nantwich Town Women win as Harriet Knight marks 100 games

Nantwich Town Women continued their pre-season build-up with a home win against Port Vale FC Women.

The Dabbers looked sharp in their 2-0 victory thanks to goals from Alicia Hatton and captain Levi Lander sealing the win.

July 29, 2025
Tasty Royal visit as Princess Anne flies in to tour Mornflake

Tasty Royal visit as Princess Anne flies in to tour Mornflake

A Royal visitor was in South Cheshire today to help mark the 350th anniversary of local employer Mornflake.

Princess Anne flew into Crewe on the royal helicopter and landed in a nearby field (pictured) before receiving a tour of Morning Foods Limited, on Gresty Road.

July 29, 2025
Family-run pub The Bhurty toasts success with awards

Family-run pub The Bhurty toasts success with awards

A family-run pub near Nantwich is toasting its own success after scooping a number of awards.

The “Bhurty” Bhurtpore Inn in Aston won “Family Run Pub of the Year 2025” at the Cheshire SME awards as well as “Best Real Ale Selection 2025 in Cheshire”.

July 29, 2025
Cheshire East look to lease Snow Hill car park for EV charging

Cheshire East look to lease Snow Hill car park for EV charging

New EV charging points are to be installed on Snow Hill car park in Nantwich, Cheshire East Council has confirmed.

Four charge points for electric vehicles will be set up on the far east boundary of the car park, by the pathway which leads through to Swine Market.

July 29, 2025
Thousands flock to enjoy the 26th Audlem Festival of Transport

Thousands flock to enjoy the 26th Audlem Festival of Transport

By Jonathan White
The 26th annual ‘Audlem Festival of Transport’ was hailed another huge success as thousands lined the streets.

It featured a parade of more than 250 cars, commercial vehicles, tractors and motorcycles.

July 29, 2025
Lucky families line up for bird box making in Nantwich

Lucky families line up for bird box making in Nantwich

Twenty-five lucky families in Nantwich will get the chance to build a new home for a bird or bat family this week.

The one-off Bird/Bat Box making session takes place this Thursday July 31 between 1:30-3:30pm at St Mary’s Parish Rooms, Nantwich.

July 29, 2025
7 simple changes that add comfort and style in every room

7 simple changes that add comfort and style in every room

Whether you’re refreshing your entire home or simply looking to improve a few spaces, small upgrades can make a surprisingly big impact.

Adding comfort and style doesn’t have to involve a major renovation.

July 28, 2025
Nantwich bus boost as Crewe to Chester service frequency doubles

Nantwich bus boost as Crewe to Chester service frequency doubles

A key bus route between Crewe and Chester via Nantwich is getting a significant boost using government grant funding aimed at improving transport links.

Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP) funding for both Cheshire East Council and Cheshire West and Chester Council has been used to double the frequency of the daytime no 84 service, which connects both places.

July 28, 2025