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Nantwich Town beat Darlaston 5-1 in re-scheduled match after abandonment controversy

Nantwich Town beat Darlaston 5-1 in re-scheduled match after abandonment controversy

Nantwich Town thumped Darlaston 5-1 in a match which was re-scheduled due to a controversial abandonment last month.

The original game on March 21st was ended after 71 minutes when Darlaston players refused to continue, with the Dabbers leading 3-1.

April 15, 2026
Nantwich motorcyclist, 18, jailed for fleeing scene after hitting child

Nantwich motorcyclist, 18, jailed for fleeing scene after hitting child

A Nantwich man has been jailed following a serious collision involving a motorcycle and a five-year-old child.

The court heard how 18-year-old Kaylem Longhurst was riding the motorcycle when he struck the child, causing serious injuries, before fleeing the scene.

April 14, 2026
Nantwich runner smashes personal best at Boston UK Marathon

Nantwich runner smashes personal best at Boston UK Marathon

A Nantwich Running Club member has smashed her personal best at the Boston Marathon.

Katie Latham was second female overall at the iconic race in America and made the podium.

April 14, 2026
Nantwich pub The Leopard shortlisted for national Pub & Bar Awards

Nantwich pub The Leopard shortlisted for national Pub & Bar Awards

A popular Nantwich pub has been shortlisted in the National Pub and Bar Awards.

The Leopard, on London Road, is just one of three shortlisted from across Cheshire for the awards.

April 14, 2026
Albanian gang guilty

Gang jailed for 38 years for high value burglaries including Willaston

Four Albanian men and a British woman have been sentenced to more than 38 years in prison for a series of high value burglaries across the UK, including in Willaston near Nantwich.

Kristian Gropcaj, 30, George Pepa, 31, Krisjian Dedndreaj, 28, Sidorjan Lleshi, 26, and Jade Tubb, 33, were sentenced at Chester Crown Court yesterday (April 13th) and today.

April 14, 2026
Town Councillors press for restrictions on Nantwich pedestrian zones

Town Councillors press for restrictions on Nantwich pedestrian zones

Nantwich Town Councillors are pressing ahead with plans to restrict heavy vehicles accessing pedestrianised areas in the town centre.

A particular focus is on Mill Street, where large delivery vehicles are accessing the town centre.

April 14, 2026
Fire crews battle major blaze at Nantwich recycling centre

Fire crews battle major blaze at Nantwich recycling centre

A major fire broke out at a recycling centre in Wardle, Nantwich, earlier today (April 13)

Fire appliances from Nantwich, Crewe and Chester were called out at around 5am to the fire on the Green Lane industrial estate on Green Lane.

April 13, 2026
Fire crews free driver trapped in Nantwich garage collapse

Fire crews free driver trapped in Nantwich garage collapse

A vehicle owner had to be rescued by fire crews after becoming trapped by a collapsing garage in Nantwich.

The incident unfolded at around 3.45pm today (April 13th) at a property on Brown Avenue in Nantwich.

April 13, 2026
Young Shavington friends set for 170-mile charity bike ride

Young Shavington friends set for 170-mile charity bike ride

Two young Shavington friends are embarking on a 170-mile cycling challenge in aid of a children’s cancer charity.

Alfie Simcox has already raised thousands of pounds in the past with his photos of trucks and selling calendars he has created with them.

April 13, 2026
Cheshire East Council to return to Cabinet system next month

Cheshire East Council to return to Cabinet system next month

Cheshire East Council is set to end its committee system and move back to a Leader and Cabinet system of decision-making from May.

The decision to change, taken at a meeting of full council in September 2025, will take effect from the council’s annual meeting on May 13th 2026.

April 13, 2026
Beam Street parade of shops up for sale for £1.1 million

Beam Street parade of shops up for sale for £1.1 million

A parade of shops on Beam Street in Nantwich which includes Domino’s Pizza, Shelter and Our Time Candles is up for sale for £1.1 million.

Commercial property specialists Legat Owen said today the fully let row of units, 38-50 Beam Street, is fully occupied and produces a rental income of more than £100,000.

April 13, 2026
Music fans wait for Applestump Records to open

Nantwich music shop gears up for biggest-ever Record Store Day

By Jonathan White
Music lovers in Nantwich are being urged to mark their calendars as Applestump Records prepares to host its fifth Record Store Day event this week.

The independent vinyl shop on Oatmarket will open its doors at 8am on Saturday (April 18th) as part of Record Store Day UK – a nationwide celebration that brings together nearly 300 independent record shops.

April 13, 2026
Round-up of Crewe Regional Sunday league and cup matches

Round-up of Crewe Regional Sunday league and cup matches

Ruskin Park continue their push for the promotion places in Crewe Regional Sunday League Division One with a 0-2 away win at C&N.

Goals from Euan Jones and Rhys Potter mean that Ruskin, who have a game in hand on their fellow promotion chasers, are kept well and truly in the race.

April 13, 2026