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Another top night of Stand Up comedy heads to Nantwich

Another top night of Stand Up comedy heads to Nantwich

Another stellar line-up of stand up comedians is heading to Nantwich Civic Hall in April.

Promoters are promising a feast of entertainment as the popular shows continue to sell out.

March 14, 2025
Hungry seal pups keep RSPCA Stapeley Grange staff busy

Hungry seal pups keep RSPCA Stapeley Grange staff busy

Staff at Stapeley Grange Wildlife Centre in Nantwich are being kept on their toes by seven hungry seal pups.

The orphans are recovering from the trauma of separation from their mothers and in some cases injury – arriving at the RSPCA centre underweight and needing TLC.

March 13, 2025
Nantwich Museum quiz evening fundraiser at Vagrants

Nantwich Museum quiz evening fundraiser at Vagrants

Nantwich Museum is holding a general knowledge quiz at the Vagrants Sport Centre in Willaston to raise funds.

The quiz takes place on Thursday 27th March. Doors will open at 7pm for a 7.30pm start.

March 13, 2025
CEC councillors clash over £11 million loss-making car park

CEC councillors clash over £11 million loss-making car park

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Councillors have clashed over which party was responsible for the loss-making £11 million multi-storey car park with one seeking assurances a decision like that can never be made again.

The £11 million car park, which was funded by Cheshire East Council, made a loss of nearly £70,000 in its first six months of operation.

March 13, 2025
Illegal firearms handed to police in month-long amnesty

Illegal firearms handed to police in month-long amnesty

Six blank-firing guns which can be converted into deadly weapons have been handed to Cheshire Police.

Four of those firearms were taken the Crewe and Nantwich Local Policing Unit.

March 13, 2025
Fire crews tackle large farm blaze at Haughton near Nantwich

Fire crews tackle large farm blaze at Haughton near Nantwich

Fire crews battled a large blaze at a farm in Haughton, near Nantwich, last night (March 11).

The fire broke out and involved around 2,000 bales of silage and a large number of tyres at a farm on Hall Lane.

March 12, 2025
Eco-friendly living benefits with bio ethanol fireplaces for your home

Eco-friendly living benefits with bio ethanol fireplaces for your home

The demand for sustainable heating solutions is increasing as more people seek to reduce their environmental footprint.

With the reopening of the Nantwich outdoor brine pool in the coming weeks, communities are reminded of the importance of eco-conscious living.

March 12, 2025
Making your brand pop at outdoor events: Why custom gazebos are worth every penny

Making your brand pop at outdoor events: Why custom gazebos are worth every penny

Businesses that stand out at outdoor events aren’t relying on luck.

They’re investing in strategic brand visibility, and custom-printed gazebos are proving to be one of the most effective tools in their marketing arsenal.

March 12, 2025
Nantwich homecare firm launches “Whzan Blue Box”

Nantwich homecare firm launches “Whzan Blue Box”

Nantwich-based homecare firm Right at Home South Cheshire have unveiled their “Whzan Blue Box”.

It’s an all-in-one health monitoring device that will help carers track vital signs and detect early warnings of health issues, ensuring intervention and reducing unnecessary hospital admissions.

March 11, 2025
Open archive scouting exhibition welcomes public in Wistaston

Open archive scouting exhibition welcomes public in Wistaston

By Jonathan White
Scouting enthusiasts and local history buffs are invited to a special open archive exhibition hosted by the South West Cheshire Scouts District history team.

The exhibition, taking place at Wistaston Scout Centre on Elm Close, will run over the weekend of March 15-16, showcasing a collection of Scouting memorabilia.

March 11, 2025
Applestump Records scoops MP’s small business award

Applestump Records scoops MP’s small business award

Applestump Records in Nantwich has won MP Connor Naismith’s February Small Business of the Month award.

The store, run by Steve Cook, was chosen for supporting local music, fostering a vibrant community, and creating a welcoming space for music lovers.

March 11, 2025
Food History Walking Tour marks Cheshire Day in Nantwich

Food History Walking Tour marks Cheshire Day in Nantwich

Nantwich Museum is teaming up with the town’s oldest pub to stage a Food History Walking Tour marking Cheshire Day.

Led by a museum guide, the event offers visitors a potted history of Nantwich’s ancient links to the cheese and salt-making industries and its importance as a market town alongside various snippets of town heritage.

March 11, 2025
Malbank students enjoy cultural “trip of lifetime” in New York

Malbank students enjoy cultural “trip of lifetime” in New York

Year 11 and 13 students from Malbank School and Sixth Form College embarked on a trip of a lifetime to New York.

The visit had been planned for almost two years by staff at the Nantwich school.

March 10, 2025