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St Luke’s Hospice Cheshire rated ‘Good’ by Care Quality Commission

St Luke’s Hospice Cheshire rated ‘Good’ by Care Quality Commission

St Luke’s Hospice in Cheshire has been rated “Good” by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) following its latest inspection.

The independent regulator assessed the hospice, which covers Nantwich area, across key areas including safety, effectiveness, care, responsiveness and leadership.

March 20, 2026
Nantwich Museum April quiz evening fundraiser at Vagrants

Nantwich Museum April quiz evening fundraiser at Vagrants

Nantwich Museum is holding a general knowledge quiz at the Vagrants Sport Centre in Willaston on Wednesday 22 April.

Doors will open at 7pm for a 7.30pm start.

March 20, 2026
REVIEW: Curtain Call’s “Annie” at Crewe Lyceum

REVIEW: Curtain Call’s “Annie” at Crewe Lyceum

By Claire Faulkner
I was lucky enough to see Curtain Call’s production of Annie on opening night at The Lyceum this week, and from the first number, I knew this was going to be one of the best musicals I’ve ever seen Curtain Call produce.

March 20, 2026
Village pub to close four days a week to “reinvent” itself

Village pub to close four days a week to “reinvent” itself

A village pub near Nantwich, saved from demolition by villagers 10 years ago, is to close for four days a week as part of a bid to “reinvent itself”.

The team who run The White Lion in Hankelow say they are evolving the way a local pub should be run.

March 19, 2026
Nantwich girl, 8, sparks litter campaign to protect wildlife

Nantwich girl, 8, sparks litter campaign to protect wildlife

Meet eight-year-old Emilia James from Nantwich who is melting hearts with her campaign against litter, including ours here at Nantwich News!

We’re backing Emilia as she wages war on litter in a bid to protect wildlife and dogs out for a walk with their owners around the Nantwich loop.

March 19, 2026
Campaigners urge residents to fight latest housing plans in Stapeley

Campaigners urge residents to fight latest housing plans in Stapeley

Campaigners fear areas of Nantwich are reaching breaking point with the number of new housing projects being planned.

They say roads, schools and infrastructure in the town can no longer cope with more “unsustainable” housing plans being submitted.

March 19, 2026
Batherton Lane housing Nightingale Land plans

Housing developer hits back at councillors over Nantwich plan deferral

The applicant behind a 75-home scheme deferred for a cumulative transport survey amid safety concerns has taken legal advice and refused to provide any further highways assessments saying it is not justified or necessary, writes Belinda Ryan.

Cheshire East planners had recommended councillors approve the outline application from Nightingale Land for up to 75 homes off Broad Lane at Nantwich, which also includes bulldozing a bungalow to create an access for the site.

March 18, 2026
Remarkable Jean, 95, defies odds at Nantwich fitness group

Remarkable Jean, 95, defies odds at Nantwich fitness group

A 95-year-old has defied her age and the odds to become a member of a fitness group in Nantwich.

Jean Boyns, from Audlem, first joined One You Cheshire East’s Stand Strong programme at the incredible age of 93 after breaking her hip.

March 18, 2026
Marbury Merry Days returns for 45th year with weekend of family fun

Marbury Merry Days returns for 45th year with weekend of family fun

By Jonathan White
Marbury Merry Days will return this spring for its 45th year with a weekend of traditional entertainment, living history and family activities.

The two-day country fair will take place on May 9th and 10th in a picturesque field next to St Michael & All Angels Parish Church and the scenic Marbury Big Mere near Wrenbury.

March 18, 2026
The Swinging Woodpeckers Big Band to perform in Nantwich

The Swinging Woodpeckers Big Band to perform in Nantwich

The Swinging Woodpeckers Big Band is to perform in Nantwich for the first time next month.

The band has performed in a variety of venues in South Cheshire and beyond.

March 18, 2026
£4,000 scholarship launched by Reaseheath College in Nantwich

£4,000 scholarship launched by Reaseheath College in Nantwich

Ambitious young professionals working in Cheshire’s land-based industries can apply for a £4,000 travel scholarship designed to fast-track careers and boost the county’s rural economy.

The John Platt Travel Scholarship, created by Reaseheath College and University Centre and the Cheshire Agricultural Society, supports people aged 18 to 35 who work in agriculture or a related land-based industry and want to build their skills through international travel.

March 18, 2026
What Cheshire business owners should know before buying or selling a company

What Cheshire business owners should know before buying or selling a company

Buying or selling a business is a major decision that involves more than agreeing a price.

Legal structure, due diligence, warranties, and post-completion risk all influence the outcome.

March 17, 2026
Bentley Motors set to make hundreds of workers redundant

Bentley Motors set to make hundreds of workers redundant

Bentley Motors today announced they are set to make hundreds of redundancies from its South Cheshire luxury car plant as part of “long-term competitiveness and operational efficiency”.

They said a consultation programme affecting management, agency and non-manufacturing employees will begin.

March 17, 2026