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Debunking myths about downsizing in later life

Debunking myths about downsizing in later life

For many people, the thought of downsizing later in life can feel daunting.

The family home often represents decades of memories, milestones, and comfort, making the idea of moving seem like a significant sacrifice.

June 15, 2026
Global spotlight falls on Willaston Worm Charming spectacle

Global spotlight falls on Willaston Worm Charming spectacle

By Jonathan White
Hundreds of people flocked to Willaston Primary Academy for the 47th annual Willaston World Worm Charming Championships.

The quirky event, which has become one of Cheshire’s most unusual traditions, has been hosted in the village since 1980.

June 14, 2026
Pub near Nantwich to stage special charity night

Pub near Nantwich to stage special charity night

A popular pub near Nantwich is staging a special charity event for two causes.

The Bhurty in Aston is teaming up with Steve Harding, who has fundraised for the Motor Neurone Disease Association (MNDA) for many years.

June 14, 2026
Nantwich Pride set to return with two-day celebration in July

Nantwich Pride set to return with two-day celebration in July

Nantwich Pride 2026 arrives in the town in July for a two-day celebration.

The event starts on Friday 17th July with a special opening event featuring Elvis (Paul Larcombe) at Nantwich Civic Hall.

June 14, 2026
Nantwich centenarian earns BEM in King’s Honours for theatre services

Nantwich centenarian earns BEM in King’s Honours for theatre services

A Nantwich woman aged 101 years old has been recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours for almost six decades of service to amateur dramatics.

Pauline Patricia Knifton Hough has been awarded the BEM for services to theatre and to the community in Nantwich.

June 13, 2026
Sam James and campaign to save Brookfield Hall

Pressure mounts on Cheshire East to pause auction of Brookfield Hall

Town councillors have backed a campaigner to call for Cheshire East Council to pause any auction of Brookfield Hall in Nantwich.

Sam James is spearheading a campaign to save the hall and turn it into a community asset for local groups to use.

June 12, 2026
Nantwich resident celebrates her 100th birthday in style

Nantwich resident celebrates her 100th birthday in style

A Nantwich resident has celebrated her 100th birthday in style with family and friends.

And Betty Taylor attributed her amazing longevity down to porridge and fresh air!

June 12, 2026
Cash-strapped Cheshire East Council set to make redundancies

Cash-strapped Cheshire East Council set to make redundancies

Cash-strapped Cheshire East has confirmed it is in talks with unions and staff over possible job losses as part of its restructuring programme.

The council, like many local authorities, has had to rely on exceptional financial support to balance its books over the past couple of years and is currently looking at ways to transform and restructure.

June 12, 2026
How strategy changes during horse races

How strategy changes during horse races

On top of the speed, stamina, and strength of a horse, a major deciding factor towards the outcome of a horse race comes down to the jockey and trainer.

Both the jockey and trainer play a significant role in the outcome of a race, with strategy sometimes making or breaking a horse.

June 12, 2026
How talking about funeral wishes now gives loved ones a meaningful gift later

How talking about funeral wishes now gives loved ones a meaningful gift later

Beyond the ceremony, there is a comfort to a grieving family in knowing that what they are doing is what that person would have wanted.

Families reach exactly that point with funeral plans through companies like Funerals With Grace, where a funeral conducted in line with expressed, personal wishes has a meaning that nothing can replace.

June 12, 2026
Willaston parents face £950 bus fare bill after free school transport axed

Willaston parents face £950 bus fare bill after free school transport axed

Willaston parents sending children to Malbank in Nantwich face a hefty £950 annual bus bill after Cheshire East decided to axe free transport.

Highways chiefs say the opening of a new crossing at the Peacock roundabout means children who live within the three-mile statutory limit now have a “safe walking route” to Malbank.

June 11, 2026
Nantwich woman jailed for supplying drugs in County Lines probe

Nantwich woman jailed for supplying drugs in County Lines probe

A woman from Nantwich has been jailed for more than five years after she admitted being involved in the supply of illegal drugs.

Abigail Wright appeared at Chester Crown Court on Wednesday 10 June, where she was sentenced to five years and seven months in prison.

June 11, 2026
St Luke’s Hospice announces final Midnight Walk after 21 years

St Luke’s Hospice announces final Midnight Walk after 21 years

St Luke’s Hospice has announced this year’s Midnight Walk will be the final one in the event’s 21-year history.

The walk – from Nantwich to Crewe and back – has raised more than £2.5 million over the past two decades.

June 11, 2026