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Break-in and theft at Nantwich Youth and Community Centre

Break-in and theft at Nantwich Youth and Community Centre

Offenders broke in to the newly revamped Nantwich Youth and Community Centre, stealing equipment and trashing parts of the facility.

The centre’s Playstation and collection of games were stolen in the raid which happened overnight on Thursday-Friday (June 19-20).

June 22, 2025
Worm charming fun draws crowds to championships in Willaston

Worm charming fun draws crowds to championships in Willaston

Hundreds of people attended the 46th Willaston World Worm Charming Championships in the grounds of Willaston Primary Academy yesterday (June 21), writes Jonathan White.

Festivities began with an official plot inspection by the International Federation of Charming Worms and Allied Pastimes (IFCWAP).

June 22, 2025
Thousands enjoy Crewe & Nantwich School “Town Sports”

Thousands enjoy Crewe & Nantwich School “Town Sports”

Thousands of pupils, parents and schools staff enjoyed the annual Crewe & Nantwich School “Town Sports” event at Barony Park.

More than 30 primary schools across Crewe and Nantwich took part in an event which has become a standout part of the school calendar.

June 21, 2025
Residents urge Cheshire East to consider 20mph speed limits

Residents urge Cheshire East to consider 20mph speed limits

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Residents have urged Cheshire East to consider introducing a 20mph speed limit on restricted roads across the borough and asked why it isn’t included in the draft active travel strategy.

The call came at a meeting of the highways and transport committee where councillors were discussing the draft strategy and local cycling, walking and infrastructure plans.

June 21, 2025
Police appeal after raid in Co-op store in Audlem

Police appeal after raid in Co-op store in Audlem

Police are appealing for witnesses after raiders broke in to the Co-op store in Audlem in the early hours today (June 21).

The incident happened at around 3am at the store on Shropshire Street, Audlem.

June 21, 2025
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Nantwich MP Naismith votes in favour of assisted dying bill

Crewe & Nantwich MP Connor Naismith says he voted for the controversial new Assisted Dying Bill because people “deserve a choice at the end of their lives”.

MPs today narrowly backed the bill legalising assisted dying in England and Wales by 23 votes.

June 20, 2025
Nantwich CC reach last 16 of National Club Championships

Nantwich CC reach last 16 of National Club Championships

Nantwich CC moved a step closer to a third visit to Lord’s by booking a place in the last 16 of the ECB National Club Championship.

The Dabbers have twice reached the final of the premier knockout competition and are three steps away from another trip to the Home of Cricket after a hugely impressive win at Didsbury.

June 20, 2025
Cheshire East in UK’s top 10 for bus satisfaction, say users

Cheshire East in UK’s top 10 for bus satisfaction, say users

Passengers have placed Cheshire East Council in the top 10 of UK local authorities for how satisfied they are with their bus services.

The survey by the independent public transport watchdog “Transport Focus” found user satisfaction in the borough’s services was 88% – a 5% increase on last year’s results.

June 20, 2025
Aerial view of Barony Park - photo by Paul Baker

Police and headteachers stop “unofficial” boxing fights in Nantwich

Police and school staff have thwarted attempts by pupils in Nantwich to stage “unofficial” boxing fights between three schools.

It emerged today that plans had been circulating on social media to stage the fights on Barony Park in Nantwich.

June 20, 2025
Your guide to visiting Dubai: Flights, hotels, car hire & more

Your guide to visiting Dubai: Flights, hotels, car hire & more

Dubai moves fast. One moment, it was sand and fishing boats.

Now, it’s skyscrapers, air-conditioned bus stops, and shopping centres bigger than airports. It’s all a bit much if you land without a plan.

June 19, 2025
Customers unhappy as NatWest closes its Nantwich branch for good

Customers unhappy as NatWest closes its Nantwich branch for good

The Nantwich branch of NatWest Bank was closed today, leaving thousands of customers seeking alternative branches of new banks.

And the reaction was one of disappointment at the loss of a service that many still value.

June 19, 2025
Crewe Vagrants CC 1sts and 2nds continue impressive seasons

Crewe Vagrants CC 1sts and 2nds continue impressive seasons

Crewe Vagrants CC 1st team made it eight wins from eight matches with victory away at Wedgewood.

Opening bowlers Ollie Jarvis, with his usual tightness, coupled with captain Cal Bacon’s superb 4 for 39 gave Crewe the required early breakthrough.

June 19, 2025
Top landscape photographer’s exhibition comes to Nantwich Museum

Top landscape photographer’s exhibition comes to Nantwich Museum

A well known landscape photographer’s work has gone on exhibition at Nantwich Museum.

Stephen Lewis, Fellow of the Royal Photographic Society, specialised in the Welsh landscape and Snowdonia in particular.

June 19, 2025