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Solar panels at Leighton Hospital to save £10,000 a year

Solar panels at Leighton Hospital to save £10,000 a year

Solar panels have been installed at Leighton Hospital with the aim of saving almost £10,000 a year.

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is saving money through a scheme by Great British Energy.

May 31, 2026
Police and fire service to probe blaze at chicken farm near Nantwich

Police and fire service to probe blaze at chicken farm near Nantwich

Cheshire Police and Cheshire Fire Service are to investigate the cause of a major blaze at a chicken farm near Nantwich.

The fire broke out at the farm on Checkley Lane in Wrinehill at around 6.30am on Friday (May 29th) and fire crews were on scene for more than 24 hours.

May 31, 2026
Crewe Vagrants cricket teams produce strong performances

Crewe Vagrants cricket teams produce strong performances

Crewe Vagrants CC produced strong performances across the men’s and women’s sides with the Sunday XI continuing their impressive unbeaten run.

The 1st XI endured a frustrating afternoon against Silverdale, eventually falling to a 37-run defeat after chasing 174.

May 29, 2026
Nantwich CC host National Club Championship clash with Barnt Green

Nantwich CC host National Club Championship clash with Barnt Green

Nantwich Cricket Club are hoping for a bumper crowd as they bid to progress in the ECB National Club Championship on Sunday.

The first team, led by Luke Robinson, take on Barnt Green CC in the second round in a 40-over contest at Whitehouse Lane

May 29, 2026
Rising Sun pub in Wistaston undergoes major investment

Rising Sun pub in Wistaston undergoes major investment

The Rising Sun pub in Wistaston is set to reopen with a new look following a six-figure investment.

The Chef & Brewer pub on Middlewich Road – part of pub company and brewer Greene King – will close from June 1st to undergo a complete renovation.

May 29, 2026
Controversial Audlem homes plan by Muller refused by council

Controversial Audlem homes plan by Muller refused by council

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Controversial plans for 116 homes in the open countryside at Audlem have been unanimously refused by Cheshire East’s strategic planning board.

May 29, 2026
LETTER: Concerns ahead of A51 Reaseheath Bypass opening

LETTER: Concerns ahead of A51 Reaseheath Bypass opening

Dear Editor
I am writing to express my concerns ahead of the imminent opening of the long-delayed A51 Reaseheath bypass road.

After years of postponements, the road is now expected to open in June 2026 — more than four years later than originally planned, with the scheme initially due for completion in February 2022.

May 29, 2026
Fire crews battle massive chicken farm blaze near Nantwich

Fire crews battle massive chicken farm blaze near Nantwich

Fire crews have been battling a major blaze at a chicken farm near Nantwich today. The fire started at around 6.25am at Moors Chicken Farm on Checkley Lane, Bridgemere. Ten fire engines, from Audlem, Crewe (x2), Nantwich, Middlewich, Congleton, Malpas, Macclesfield, Market Drayton (Shropshire FRS) and Winsford, plus a rapid response rescue unit from Nantwich and a high volume pump[Read More…]

May 29, 2026
Lock Stock Self Storage and Lundie Electrical are  asking for other community-based projects to contact them if they need their help. Pictured at  Men in  Sheds Nantwich; (Front L/R) Stacey Rutter; Chair of Men in Sheds, Richard Warner Lockstock self storage and Nick Lundie of Lundie Electrical along with Rob Amson, Andrew Jackson and Ray Yeulet.

Nantwich electrician joins campaign to install defibrillators in town

A Nantwich electrician is carrying out a good deed every month in 2026 – including installing life-saving defibrillators across town venues.

Nick Lundie, 34, of Nantwich-based Lundie Electrical, is midway through his community challenge which includes installing defibrillators and also supporting men’s mental health groups.

May 28, 2026
Aerial view of proposed 660-home development - pic by Jonathan White

Wistaston councillor brands 660-home plans “devastating” for village

A Wistaston councillor has branded the approval of plans for a huge 660-home development on green fields near the village “devastating” news.

Ward Cllr Margaret Simon and representatives from Wistaston Parish Council vociferously objected to the plans by Harworth Estates at the Cheshire East Council strategic planning board.

May 28, 2026
Nantwich man eyes peaks challenge after life-threatening heart illness

Nantwich man eyes peaks challenge after life-threatening heart illness

A Nantwich man who battled back from a life-threatening heart condition as a child has set himself a crazy four-day challenge to raise funds for charity.

Danny Harrison, 27, will be trying to hike the National 3 Peaks, the Yorkshire 3 Peaks and the Welsh 3 Peaks back to back in just four days!

May 28, 2026
Age no barrier for 90-year-old gym buddies in Nantwich!

Age no barrier for 90-year-old gym buddies in Nantwich!

Age is just a number for two 90-year-olds who love nothing better than working out surrounded by their friends at their Nantwich gym.

Before most people of similar age have finished their morning cuppa, grandmothers Irene Blunstone and Delia Cooke have completed their strength and cardio programme at Gymophobics off Beam Street.

May 27, 2026
Hadzilla Cup in Nantwich raises £8,400 for Pancreatic Cancer UK

Hadzilla Cup in Nantwich raises £8,400 for Pancreatic Cancer UK

The Hadzilla Cup charity football match returned to Nantwich and helped raise a whopping £8,400 for Pancreatic Cancer UK.

The event at Nantwich Town’s ground brought together players, families, businesses and supporters from across the community.

May 27, 2026