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First Youth Arts Festival hailed big success for Nantwich

First Youth Arts Festival hailed big success for Nantwich

Organisers are planning an even ‘bigger and better’ event next year after Nantwich’s first Youth Arts Festival attracted crowds of creative kids.

A of six town councillors, all with children of their own, planned a full programme of activities including art, drama, craft, pottery and theatrical make up.

July 7, 2025
Five charged with high value burglaries including ones in Willaston

Five charged with high value burglaries including ones in Willaston

Detectives investigating a series of high value burglaries across the UK including three in Willaston have now charged a five people.

The four Albanian men and a British woman were arrested last week by Cheshire Police.

July 7, 2025
Nantwich Players theatre group crowned British champions

Nantwich Players theatre group crowned British champions

Nantwich Players have made history after amateur-theatre company was crowned British Champions!

They were given the honour at the UKCDFF (United Kingdom Community Drama Festivals Federation) One Act Play Festival.

July 7, 2025
Nantwich Town begin pre-season campaign with 2-2 draw

Nantwich Town begin pre-season campaign with 2-2 draw

Nantwich Town began their pre-season campaign with a 2-2 draw against Welsh side Gresford Athletic at the Swansway Stadium, writes Liam Price.

Jon Moran gave first Dabbers starts to new signings Josh Williams and Fenton Green, as well as for youngster Campbell Reid who has come through the Nantwich youth system.

July 7, 2025
Nantwich Youth Rock festival returns to community centre

Nantwich Youth Rock festival returns to community centre

Nantwich Youth and Community Centre is set for another dose of “Nantwich Rock” this Friday (July 11).

It follows the sell-out success of the first “Mini-Rock Fest” at the NYCC venue in April.

July 7, 2025
Singing sensation Sophie Ellis-Bextor heads to Nantwich

Singing sensation Sophie Ellis-Bextor heads to Nantwich

By Jonathan White
Pop sensation Sophie Ellis-Bextor is heading to Nantwich for a special launch of her new album, Perimenopop.

She will be visiting Applestump Records in the town on Monday 15th September, from 1 to 2pm.

July 7, 2025
Nantwich dairy firm Ornua stages Family Fun Day

Nantwich dairy firm Ornua stages Family Fun Day

Nantwich dairy firm Ornua Ingredients staged an annual summer fun day for families and friends of employees.

The event was staged at the company’s base off Main Road between Reaseheath and Worleston.

July 5, 2025
Garden designer from Reaseheath wins at Arley Hall Garden Festival

Garden designer from Reaseheath wins at Arley Hall Garden Festival

A former Reaseheath College student picked up two major accolades at the Arley Hall Garden Festival.

Harry Dean, 20, was awarded a silver medal and the overall award for innovation in the ‘Creative Corners’ competition.

July 5, 2025
Nantwich Town Women start pre-season with winning celebration

Nantwich Town Women start pre-season with winning celebration

Nantwich Town Women kicked off their pre-season in style with a lively charity match against Crewe Alexandra Legends at the Swansway Stadium.

The Dabbers claimed a 3-1 victory, with Amanda Fallon netting twice and Megan Ragdale also getting on the scoresheet.

July 4, 2025
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Gaming events not to be missed in the UK in 2025

The UK has already hosted many top gaming events throughout the first half of 2025, including the London Games Festival, the UK Games Expo, and the Retro Gaming Fest.

If you missed any of the above events, don’t despair, as there are still many top expos to attend in the second half of the year, promising plenty of fun, competitions, and tournaments you won’t want to miss.

July 4, 2025
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Nantwich CC continue bid to reach national club final at Lord’s

Nantwich Cricket Club’s quest for a third visit to Lord’s continues this Sunday when they face Knowle & Dorridge CC in the last 16 of the ECB National Club Championship.

Skipper Ray Doyle has twice led his side to the final of the country’s premier club knockout competition and is now three steps from another trip to the Home of Cricket.

July 4, 2025
Cheshire East Council - Delamere House, Crewe 1 (Google)

CEC must scrap committee system under Government reform plans

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East will have to scrap its committee system and revert to a leader and cabinet model if government plans to simplify local council governance go ahead.

The government is planning to introduce new legislation to abolish the committee system, which local government minister Jim McMahon said could be ‘unclear, duplicative, and wasteful, leading to slower, less efficient decision making’.

July 4, 2025
REVIEW: Everybody’s Talking About Jamie, at Crewe Lyceum

REVIEW: Everybody’s Talking About Jamie, at Crewe Lyceum

Curtain Call Productions delighted the audience at The Lyceum this week with their latest show, Everybody’s Talking About Jamie, writes Claire Faulkner.

I was lucky enough to watch the show on opening night, and it was absolute joy from start to finish.

July 4, 2025