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Five-wicket haul for Doyle earns Nantwich CC flying start to new season

Five-wicket haul for Doyle earns Nantwich CC flying start to new season

Ray Doyle’s fantastic five-wicket performance helped Nantwich Cricket Club’s first team get their 2026 season off to a flying start.

After 13 years as skipper, Doyle has handed over the captaincy to Luke Robinson but will continue to play an important role in the team’s fortunes.

April 22, 2026
Nantwich Youth and Community Centre volunteers take part in spring clean

Nantwich Youth and Community Centre volunteers take part in spring clean

Nantwich Youth and Community Centre volunteers teamed up to support a community outdoor spring clean.

They decided to spruce up the outdoor areas of the popular centre on Birchin Lane, which is used for football, basketball and netball.

April 22, 2026
Very Best in Stand Up returns to Nantwich Civic Hall

Very Best in Stand Up returns to Nantwich Civic Hall

Live comedy returns to Nantwich Civic Hall next week as four top acts will perform at the Very Best in Stand Up.

The original line-up had included Scott Bennett as compere but he has had to cancel.

April 21, 2026
Nantwich firm SureCare launches use of Whzan Blue Box

Nantwich firm SureCare launches use of Whzan Blue Box

Nantwich-based care firm SureCare Central Cheshire have introduced the Whzan Blue Box as a way of keeping a closer eye on client wellbeing.

The Blue Box allows carers to take key health readings such as heart rate, blood pressure, temperature, and oxygen levels.

April 21, 2026
Nantwich Town Women to receive extra support after historic success

Nantwich Town Women to receive extra support after historic success

By Liam Price
Nantwich Town have pledged to back the club’s successful women’s team to equip them to compete in tier 5 after a second successive promotion.

The side, formed just six years ago, won their first ever league title in 2025 and this season have backed this up with another stunning title triumph.

April 21, 2026
South Cheshire retail park unveils plans for new padel courts

South Cheshire retail park unveils plans for new padel courts

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
A South Cheshire retail park could soon be serving up padel tennis as its latest offering if Cheshire East Council gives the go-ahead.

An application has been submitted for five padel courts and a clubhouse on vacant land at the Grand Junction Retail Park in Crewe.

April 21, 2026
Dumped puppies thriving with Nantwich animal charity carer

Dumped puppies thriving with Nantwich animal charity carer

Six puppies found dumped in a box by a busy Nantwich road are now thriving and “full of beans” more than eight weeks on.

The puppies are being looked after by Emma Caskie, of Nantwich-based Animal Lifeline charity.

April 21, 2026
Images show damage caused by huge blaze at Nantwich turkey farm

Images show damage caused by huge blaze at Nantwich turkey farm

These aerial images show the extent of the damage caused by a huge fire at a farm in Nantwich which killed 3,000 turkeys.

Fire crews were still on the scene last night more than 24 hours after the fire broke out by Alvaston Hall, on Peach Lane.

April 21, 2026
Poultry farm near Nantwich to house 200,000 chickens

Poultry farm near Nantwich to house 200,000 chickens

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
A poultry farm near Nantwich looks set to apply for permission for four broiler units to accommodate up to 200,000 chickens in total.

RM & K Whittaker Poultry Ltd has submitted an environmental impact assessment (EIA) scoping report to Cheshire East Council in relation to its plan for an intensive poultry installation on land at Brindley Farm, off Wrexham Road at Burland.

April 20, 2026
Bunbury Cycling Group team up with village coffee shop

Bunbury Cycling Group team up with village coffee shop

Tilly’s coffee shop in Bunbury has helped a group of cyclists from the village look the part with new sponsored shirts.

The shop has teamed up with Bunbury Cycling Group so they look smart in their new outfits.

April 20, 2026
Nantwich-based Heler Foods provides funding boost to three causes

Nantwich-based Heler Foods provides funding boost to three causes

Nantwich Museum, a local Primary school and an U9s football team have all been given a funding boost by local food producer Heler Foods.

The firm, based in Hatherton, has paid out £2,800 to three causes from its Local Community Fund.

April 20, 2026
£2.1 million upgrade secured for Cheshire College – South and West

£2.1 million upgrade secured for Cheshire College – South and West

Cheshire College South & West is to receive part of £307 million set aside to repair and maintain colleges in England.

Young people in Crewe & Nantwich will benefit from a £2.1 million upgrade to their local college which will go towards repairs to leaky roofs, fixing broken windows and updating heating systems.

April 20, 2026
How to build a wardrobe that fits your style

How to build a wardrobe that fits your style

Building a wardrobe that truly fits your style is not about following every trend or constantly buying new clothes.

It is about understanding who you are, how you live, and what makes you feel comfortable and confident.

April 20, 2026