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Beam Heath Trust claims day to be held in Nantwich on June 25

Beam Heath Trust claims day to be held in Nantwich on June 25

The Beam Heath Trust is to hold this year’s claims day in Nantwich on June 25.

Residents who believe they have claims for a payment are invited to attend the town’s parish hall between 3pm and 4.30pm, or between 6pm and 7pm.

June 5, 2025
From smart casual to black tie: Matching your outfit to right fragrance

From smart casual to black tie: Matching your outfit to right fragrance

In today’s style-conscious world, the right fragrance can be as important as the outfit itself.

Whether you’re heading to a local event, a wedding, or enjoying a night out on the town, choosing a scent that complements your look can elevate your entire presence.

June 4, 2025
Nantwich Town appoint new Football Development Officer

Nantwich Town appoint new Football Development Officer

Nantwich Town have appointed Will Swindells as the club’s new Football Development Officer.

Swindells takes over from Lyndon Wain, who announced he would be stepping down this summer.

June 4, 2025
Nantwich Players to compete in All-England Theatre Festival final

Nantwich Players to compete in All-England Theatre Festival final

Nantwich Players will represent the North of England at the All-England Theatre Festival Final on Saturday June 7.

Their Studio production of “Lemons Lemons Lemons Lemons Lemons” by Sam Steiner, directed by Bethany Gail, has made it to the national final after winning three consecutive rounds: Cheshire, Leverhulme, and the Northern Area competitions.

June 4, 2025
Traffic chaos warning as Muller unveils 400-homes plan for Stapeley

Traffic chaos warning as Muller unveils 400-homes plan for Stapeley

Residents have warned of more traffic chaos after Muller unveiled plans for another 400 houses at their site in Stapeley, Nantwich.

Muller Property Group wants to build a second phase of its Maylands Park site and have posted flyers through hundreds of letterboxes this week.

June 4, 2025
Right at Home launches new Senior’s Social Cafe in Nantwich

Right at Home launches new Senior’s Social Cafe in Nantwich

A new “Senior’s Social Café” has been launched in Nantwich by local care organisation, Right at Home.

The café aims to help tackle feelings of loneliness and isolation that some older people who live alone suffer from.

June 3, 2025
CEC should raise council tax rate on empty homes, says councillor

CEC should raise council tax rate on empty homes, says councillor

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council should consider increasing the council tax rate on empty homes to help boost its coffers and help the housing crisis, a councillor has said.

Cheshire East currently charges the full amount of council tax for properties that are empty for between one and five years, 200% for those empty between five and 10 years and 300% for any that have been vacant for more than 10 years.

June 3, 2025
Employers join forces for “Picnic on The Pitch” 350th anniversary

Employers join forces for “Picnic on The Pitch” 350th anniversary

Hundreds of South Cheshire employees were given a day to remember as Mornflake and its sister company HJ Lea Oakes in Nantwich staged a giant 350th anniversary event.

The family-owned milling businesses welcomed more than 800 members of staff and their families to ‘Picnic on The Pitch’ at Crewe Alexandra FC.

June 3, 2025
Nantwich councillors back Jabbin Dabber use of town’s venues

Nantwich councillors back Jabbin Dabber use of town’s venues

Nantwich councillors have backed plans to help local boxing club Jabbin Dabber expand into more venues across the town.

The club, based on Welsh Row, is keen to use facilities like Nantwich Civic Hall and the Nantwich Youth Community Centre (NYCC) to stage boxing events and activities.

June 3, 2025
Crewe CC notch league wins for men’s teams and ladies softball

Crewe CC notch league wins for men’s teams and ladies softball

Crewe Vagrants CC 1sts earned a fine win on the road at Sandyford in North Staffs and South Cheshire League as Rory Kalnins (35) hit 24 off the first over.

Ben Jarvis (10) and the usually aggressive Lew Bacon (22) added a 51 partnership.

June 2, 2025
Police warning amid series of burglaries in and around Nantwich

Police warning amid series of burglaries in and around Nantwich

A number of burglaries in and around Nantwich have sparked a police warning for homeowners.

Local officers released a list of burglaries and attempted break-ins reported to them between May 1 and May 31.

June 2, 2025
Shavington man charged in connection with sexual offences

Shavington man charged in connection with sexual offences

A man from Shavington has been charged in connection with sex offences.

Trevor Sewell was arrested at around 8.40pm on Friday (May 30) at an address in Shavington.

June 2, 2025
Worleston families out in force to mark 10th anniversary of village hall

Worleston families out in force to mark 10th anniversary of village hall

Worleston residents turned out in force to mark the 10th anniversary of the village hall they worked so hard to make a reality.

Back in the 80s organisations including scouts had to meet in an old hut and when that was beyond repair villagers said enough was enough and set about fundraising.

June 2, 2025