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Weaver School’s charity Race for Life with marathon challenge

Weaver School’s charity Race for Life with marathon challenge

By Jonathan White
Weaver Primary in Nantwich is bringing back its fundraising “Race for Life” with a marathon on the school field.

There’s a buzz of excitement in the air at the school as staff, pupils, and families gear up for the return of their much-loved fundraiser on July 21 in support of Cancer Research UK.

July 16, 2025
Nantwich Youth and Community Centre in share of £50k cash boost

Nantwich Youth and Community Centre in share of £50k cash boost

Nantwich Youth and Community Centre’s summer project for young people is benefitting from a share of more than £50,000 of criminal money.

The boost comes Cheshire Police and Crime Commissioner Dan Price’s SWAP Summer Support Fund.

July 16, 2025
Plans for 80-bed care home in Nantwich set for approval

Plans for 80-bed care home in Nantwich set for approval

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Plans for an 80-bed care home on land previously identified for a school in Nantwich have been recommended for approval.

Muller Property Group is seeking outline permission for the three-storey care home at Maylands Park, together with public open space, access, layout and appearance.

July 15, 2025
Wistaston charity urges parents to donate school uniforms

Wistaston charity urges parents to donate school uniforms

A Wistaston charity helping to reduce landfill and cut costs for parents with a school uniform recycling scheme has launched an appeal for donations.

As schools prepare to close their doors for the summer holidays, Her-Place Charitable Trust has urged parents not to throw away uniforms but donate them to its Community Share Hub in Wistaston.

July 15, 2025
Motor Fuel Group wants to open Burger King and Greggs in Nantwich

Motor Fuel Group wants to open Burger King and Greggs in Nantwich

A petrol station in Nantwich could soon have a Greggs and Burger King outlet.

Motor Fuel Group, who run the filling station at Morrisons in Nantwich, has applied for planning permission to build the food outlets.

July 15, 2025
Nantwich Bookshop looks to open new chapter with move

Nantwich Bookshop looks to open new chapter with move

Nantwich Bookshop could soon be moving from its iconic town square building after the owners put their coffee shop up for sale.

Steve and Denise Lawson took over the Bookshop on High Street in 2003 and opened their popular coffee lounge a year later.

July 15, 2025
Rail passengers and drivers in Nantwich face disruption this weekend

Rail passengers and drivers in Nantwich face disruption this weekend

Nantwich rail passengers and motorists will face delays and disruption this weekend when major railway works are carried out on the Shrewsbury-Crewe line.

Renewal works will be taking place from 1am on Saturday (July 19) to 4am on Monday (July 21).

July 15, 2025
Historic Willaston White Star to celebrate 130th birthday

Historic Willaston White Star to celebrate 130th birthday

One of England’s oldest consecutively run amateur football clubs Willaston White Star is to stage a celebration to mark its 130th birthday.

And the milestone will also be marked by the launch of the “Willaston Cup” which will become a new annual event.

July 15, 2025
FEATURE: Caring for the elderly in hot weather

FEATURE: Caring for the elderly in hot weather

As temperatures rise, older adults face increased health risks from heat.

Age-related changes in the body such as reduced sweat production and lower reactions to thirst make seniors more susceptible to heat-related illnesses like heat exhaustion or heat stroke.

July 15, 2025
Studio Nantwich gears up for another Day Clubbing event

Studio Nantwich gears up for another Day Clubbing event

Studio Nantwich on Castle Street is turning up the volume again for another Day Clubbing event on Saturday September 6.

The event, which runs from 5pm until 10pm, is exclusively for the over 30s crowd and it will feature Seb Fontaine, a renowned English house music DJ and producer.

July 14, 2025
LETTER: A heartfelt thank you to a helpful officer

LETTER: A heartfelt thank you to a helpful officer

Dear Editor
I’d like to take a moment to share a recent experience that left me feeling incredibly grateful and reminded me of the quiet dedication our local police officers show every day.

Last week, I found myself in a bit of a predicament when my car suddenly broke down at the Cheerbrook roundabout in Willaston.

July 14, 2025
Nantwich Food Festival shortlisted in Cheshire Life 2025 awards

Nantwich Food Festival shortlisted in Cheshire Life 2025 awards

Nantwich Food Festival has been shortlisted for one of the Cheshire Life Food & Drink Awards 2025.

The festival is shortlisted in the new “Specialist Venue or Event of the Year” category.

July 14, 2025
How 3D printing is transforming smiles

How 3D printing is transforming smiles

3D printing has come about as a game-changing technology in the dental industry.

What was once seen as a futuristic tool is now a practical solution for improving both the aesthetics and functionality of dental treatments.

July 13, 2025