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South Cheshire Amateur Boxing Club unveils new gym for young people

South Cheshire Amateur Boxing Club unveils new gym for young people

South Cheshire Amateur Boxing Club has opened a new state-of-the-art boxing gym at its base in Crewe.

Stephanie Peacock MP, Minister for Sport, Media, Civil Society and Youth, joined young boxers and guests at the official ribbon cutting ceremony to mark the centre’s grand opening.

June 30, 2025
Pear Tree Primary receives book donation from house builder

Pear Tree Primary receives book donation from house builder

Pupils at Pear Tree Primary in Stapeley have benefited from a donation of new books to mark “National Share a Story Month”.

The school received a diverse selection of non-fiction books from local house builder David Wilson Homes.

June 30, 2025
Granary Arts Cafe in Nantwich to stage fundraising “hip-hop” night

Granary Arts Cafe in Nantwich to stage fundraising “hip-hop” night

Nantwich music venue Granary Arts Cafe is to stage a night of “hip-hop” sounds to raise vital funds for charities.

The event on July 11 comes in the wake of New York hip hop star Pan Amsterdam’s performance to a sell out crowd of just 60 in the tiny Welsh Row venue.

June 30, 2025
Discover more effortlessly – with a Fiido Lightweight E-Bike

Discover more effortlessly – with a Fiido Lightweight E-Bike

Not every place is meant to be rushed through.

Some environments are best experienced at a slower, more thoughtful pace—where the details matter, and every turn offers something new.

June 30, 2025
Disco Inferno perform on stage

Sunshine, sparkles and disco beats: Audlem’s Party on the Park is big hit

By Jonathan White
The annual Audlem Party on the Park concert brought dazzling energy and disco fun to the village playing field last night (June 28)

Visitors at the sold-out event basked in warm summer weather and enjoyed a celebration of music and community.

June 29, 2025
Tea Lounge backs Nantwich Town Summer Soccer School

Tea Lounge backs Nantwich Town Summer Soccer School

Nantwich Town are teaming up with The Tea Lounge to offer free lunches for youngsters attended this year’s Soccer School.

The popular Soccer School is returning for all six weeks of the school summer holidays, running from Monday 21st July to Friday 29th August.

June 29, 2025
New dementia garden opens for patients at Leighton Hospital

New dementia garden opens for patients at Leighton Hospital

A new purpose-designed dementia garden has been unveiled at Leighton Hospital.

It’s designed to be a therapeutic outdoor space specifically to support the wellbeing of people living with dementia.

June 28, 2025
Fire crews tackle blaze inside garage at Shavington home

Fire crews tackle blaze inside garage at Shavington home

Fire crews were called to tackle a fire inside a garage at a house in Shavington.

Crews from Nantwich and Crewe were called to the scene on Main Road at around 5.15pm yesterday (June 27).

June 28, 2025
Rail200 Celebration set for ‘Church with the Train’ in Nantwich

Rail200 Celebration set for ‘Church with the Train’ in Nantwich

The “Church with the Train” in Nantwich is to stage a special celebration to mark 200 years since the world’s first passenger train service.

The event is at the Methodist Church on Hospital Street in Nantwich on Saturday, July 12.

June 28, 2025
Crewe Vagrants CC 1st and 2nd teams notch impressive wins

Crewe Vagrants CC 1st and 2nd teams notch impressive wins

Crewe Vagrants CC men’s teams notched impressive wins once again, despite playing in the stifling heat.

The 1sts, away at Norton-in-Hales, lost the toss and were put into bat.

June 28, 2025
REVIEW: The Tempest, by Nantwich Players

REVIEW: The Tempest, by Nantwich Players

As a teenager I didn’t find Shakespeare easy.

I found learning about the Elizabethan bard in a classroom in Crewe quite difficult, and it wasn’t until watching a performance from my peers that I started to embrace this strange sounding poetry and learn to love the language.

June 27, 2025
Academics Ltd sponsor Malbank School football teams in Nantwich

Academics Ltd sponsor Malbank School football teams in Nantwich

Young footballers at Malbank School in Nantwich have glossy new kits thanks to a new sponsorship deal.

The school has received support from local firm Academics Ltd, which has provided new kit for its boy’s and girl’s teams.

June 27, 2025
Nantwich CC 1sts continue winning run with victory over Lindow

Nantwich CC 1sts continue winning run with victory over Lindow

Nantwich Cricket Club first team’s winning momentum continued as a six-wicket haul for Jason Foulkes and a brilliant knock from Luke Robinson gave them a hard-fought win over Lindow CC at Whitehouse Lane.

Having won the toss and elected to field, Ray Doyle’s decision was vindicated when Foulkes (6-40) ran through the top order, reducing the visitors to 38-4.

June 27, 2025