Why gaming remains so popular in 2026
Gaming has never been more culturally dominant than it is in 2026.
What was once a niche hobby has evolved into a global entertainment powerhouse, shaping how people socialize, learn, relax, and even work.
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Shavington pub transformed into new SOLT bar and restaurant
The former Elephant pub in Shavington is being transformed into a new bar and restaurant by two Lukes!
Friends Luke Dunlea and Luke Burns are to open SOLT this spring, offering new “small plates”.
Step up for inclusion in 42-mile challenge to help disability football
By Jonathan White
Players, friends and supporters of Nantwich Town Disability Football (NTDF) are urging the community to get behind a sponsored 42-mile walk taking place this summer.
Setting off from Nantwich and finishing at The Kinder Lodge in Hayfield, the challenge aims to raise vital funds to support the continued growth of NTDF.
OCD: What it actually is and why it’s so much more than being tidy
If you’ve ever heard someone say “I’m so OCD about my desk” or “I’m a bit OCD about keeping things clean,” you’re not alone.
It’s one of the most casually misused phrases in everyday conversation and while it’s usually said without any ill intent, it does real harm to the people living with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.
Nantwich’s famous outdoor pool to open from April 10th
Nantwich’s famous outdoor brine pool is to open on April 10th for the new 2026 season.
The facility – one of the only inland brine pools left in the UK – is a popular destination for many swimmers.
Nantwich Town hammer Sporting Khalsa 6-1
Nantwich Town recorded their biggest win of the season when they thumped Sporting Khalsa 6-1 at the Swansway Stadium.
Bryon Harrison scored a hat-trick while a brace from Alex Panter and another from Connolly rounded off the victory.
Step back into Cold War at Hack Green in Nantwich this Easter
By Jonathan White
History will come to life beneath the surface this Easter as the Hack Green Secret Nuclear Bunker hosts its much-anticipated Cold War Living History Weekend.
New Willaston pre-school holiday club to launch
Willaston Pre-school is to launch a new holiday club in the village this summer.
The local charity, based on Wybunbury Road in Willaston, will open the club from August 10th for local children aged between two and six-years-old.
Talk in Nantwich to explore ADHD, wellbeing and lived experience
A new talk at the Nantwich Youth & Community Centre will focus on ADHD, its impact on daily living, and ways to improve health and wellbeing.
The event, on Tuesday May 12th from 7pm to 8pm, will be led by Andy Stone, who brings both lived experience and extensive personal study of ADHD and autism.
New chapter on wheels for Nantwich Bookshop’s bus
By Jonathan White
Nantwich Bookshop owners have taken their passion for reading on the road with the launch of their new “Book Bus”.
It means Steve and Denise Lawson can bring stories, community and coffee-inspired comfort to villages across the area.
Nantwich man jailed for using car as weapon at victim
A Nantwich man has been jailed for more than five years after he drove a car at another man in Newcastle-under-Lyme.
Andrew Paul Whalley, 34, was jailed for five years and four months at Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court after he admitted section 18 – wounding with intent, affray and driving a motor vehicle dangerously.
Shavington residents fight plans for homes near burial site
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Shavington residents are fighting a proposal for up to four homes to be built next to a natural burial site.
Simon Clutton is seeking permission in principle for the self-build properties on land to the rear of Pusey Dale Close, off Main Road.
Why should MCCB panel boards be first line of defence against overcurrent?
Electrical systems today are more complex and more interconnected than ever.
From industrial plants to commercial buildings and advanced residential infrastructure, a wide range of electrical instruments and sensitive devices rely on stable, uninterrupted power distribution.
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