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Willaston Community Cafe marks one year anniversary

Willaston Community Cafe marks one year anniversary

A community cafe set up in a former church building in Willaston has marked its one-year anniversary.

Big-hearted volunteers like Lesley, Emma and Katy (pictured) from the village have been running the cafe every Saturday since its launch in July last year.

July 7, 2026
Pop-up rural carers event to be staged in Audlem

Pop-up rural carers event to be staged in Audlem

Cheshire East Carers Hub are to stage a pop-up event in Audlem later this month to help tackle social isolation and loneliness.

The event will take place in Audlem Public Hall on July 23rd between 1pm and 4.30pm and will feature a number of organisations.

July 7, 2026
Former Dabbers coach helps launch new Nantwich United FC club

Former Dabbers coach helps launch new Nantwich United FC club

A former coach at Nantwich Town has teamed up with an ex-footballer to launch a new club in the town.

Lyndon Wain, who was football development officer for the Dabbers, and Nick Burrows are behind the creation of Nantwich United Football Club.

July 7, 2026
Four shops in Nantwich and Crewe closed down in police operation

Four shops in Nantwich and Crewe closed down in police operation

Four shops have now been closed by police and trading standards across Nantwich and Crewe amid a crackdown on suspected illegal activity.

We revealed last week how Friendly Mart shop on High Street in Nantwich had been subjected to a three-month closure order.

July 7, 2026
Most common causes of mould in UK homes

Most common causes of mould in UK homes

If you’ve ever wiped black mould off a bathroom ceiling only to see it creep back within weeks, you’re not alone.

Mould is one of the most common housing problems in the UK, affecting everything from Victorian terraces to modern new-builds.

July 6, 2026
What’s changing in UK gaming as we move further?

What’s changing in UK gaming as we move further?

As we move further into 2026, UK gaming looks more like a connected ecosystem than a set of separate markets.

Console, PC and mobile are still distinct, but they increasingly overlap through cross-platform play, shared accounts, synced progression and subscription services.

July 6, 2026
Cheshire East to run free children’s summer activity programme

Cheshire East to run free children’s summer activity programme

Thousands of free places for summer activities in Cheshire East are now available for parents and carers of children eligible for income-related free school meals.

Cheshire East Council is supporting local schools, childcare providers and community and voluntary organisations to provide activities over the school summer holidays, including sports, arts and crafts, baking, games and trips out.

July 6, 2026
Wrenbury Primary School celebrates 150 years with community summer fair

Wrenbury Primary School celebrates 150 years with community summer fair

Wrenbury Primary School near Nantwich is staging a special summer celebration to mark 150 years of the school being at the heart of village life.

The school’s 150th Anniversary Fair will take place this Saturday (July 11th) from 12pm–4pm.

July 6, 2026
Tour de France inspires more to join Nantwich countryside rides

Tour de France inspires more to join Nantwich countryside rides

By Jonathan White
Local riders are being invited to experience cycling for themselves ss millions of fans are set to follow the Tour de France this month.

One of Cheshire’s most unusual – and friendliest – weekly bike rides is the Farmer’s Pants ride, which starts in Ravensmoor near Nantwich.

July 6, 2026
Nantwich Town beat Crewe FC 5-1 in first pre-season match

Nantwich Town beat Crewe FC 5-1 in first pre-season match

By Liam Price
Nantwich Town started their 2026-27 pre-season campaign with a comfortable 5-1 win over Crewe FC.

Played at Crewe’s new facility at The Excel, there were several debuts and returns for Nantwich in Troy Bourne, Harry Davis, Ethan Hartshorn, Liam Fitzpatrick and Ollie Pope.

July 5, 2026
Fire crews tackle blaze which ripped through sheds in Nantwich

Fire crews tackle blaze which ripped through sheds in Nantwich

Fire crews battled a blaze after two sheds were reported to be well alight on Welshman’s Lane in Nantwich.

The fire broke out at around 4.45pm yesterday (July 4th) and was attended to by fire engines from Crewe and Nantwich.

July 5, 2026
Man, 19, arrested in Nantwich in knife incident

Man, 19, arrested in Nantwich in knife incident

A man has been arrested in possession of a knife in the Acton area of Nantwich.

Police said Response Patrol Officers from Crewe were deployed to an incident in Acton last night (July 4th).

July 5, 2026
Football fundraiser honours Nantwich man in aid of Prostate Cancer UK

Football fundraiser honours Nantwich man in aid of Prostate Cancer UK

By Jonathan White
An inaugural charity football match held in memory of Nantwich man Peter ‘Fred’ Chandler has raised more than £1,400 for Prostate Cancer UK.

Friends, family, footballers and supporters gathered at Crewe FC’s Sports Pavilion for the first Peter ‘Fred’ Chandler Memorial Trophy, organised in memory of Peter ‘Fred’ Chandler, who died from prostate cancer in 2025.

July 3, 2026