Other News

Jabbin Dabber boxing show delivers despite venue switch

Jabbin Dabber boxing show delivers despite venue switch

A dramatic last-minute venue change did little to dampen the “Jabbin Dabber Boxing Show”.

The event delivered a memorable night of amateur boxing at Crewe Alexandra, after having to move from its original home at Nantwich Town.

March 17, 2026
RSPCA Stapeley Grange appeal to give cat Marmite new home

RSPCA Stapeley Grange appeal to give cat Marmite new home

RSPCA staff in Nantwich are all of the same opinion – this friendly feline named Marmite deserves a new home!

But the 13-year-old cat has been in the care of RSPCA Stapeley Grange Cattery has been in the charity’s care for 79 days.

March 17, 2026
How Business Central transformed operations in business

How Business Central transformed operations in business

McKinsey Digital, 2024, shows that only 20% of companies capture more than half of their projected ERP benefits, yet the gap is rarely about software.

Real operational transformation starts with broken workflows, delayed decisions, and finance teams buried in reconciliation.

March 16, 2026
Cheshire Police Crime Commissioner to stand as new authority Mayor

Cheshire Police Crime Commissioner to stand as new authority Mayor

Cheshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner Dan Price has been selected as Labour’s candidate in the battle to become the first mayor of Cheshire and Warrington.

Three local councils – Cheshire East, Cheshire West & Chester and Warrington – all recently backed the creation of a new combined authority.

March 16, 2026
Race start for runners along Waterlode

Nantwich Running Club to run “Couch to 5K” scheme

Nantwich Running Club is to stage a nine-week “Couch to 5K” scheme for would-be runners.

They hope those inspired by the Nantwich 10K event earlier in March will take advantage of the scheme which will begin on Saturday May 16th.

March 16, 2026
Baddington Bridge weight limit

Report due on Baddington Bridge works on A530 in Nantwich

Cheshire East Council are due to complete a report this month into how the closure of Baddington Bridge to heavy vehicles is to be resolved.

The council imposed a 7.5 tonne weight limit on the A530 bridge on the outskirts of Nantwich back in September.

March 16, 2026
Wistaston Tennis Club smashes £15,000 fundraising target

Wistaston Tennis Club smashes £15,000 fundraising target

By Jonathan White
A community tennis club in Wistaston is celebrating after smashing a £15,000 Crowdfunder target to help resurface its courts — unlocking vital match funding from Sport England.

Wistaston Jubilee Tennis Club has now secured the full £15,000 funding contribution needed to resurface its two courts at its Church Lane site.

March 16, 2026
Nantwich Police make 18 arrests over busy weekend

Nantwich Police make 18 arrests over busy weekend

Police in Nantwich and Crewe made 18 arrests over a busy weekend for various crimes including those suspected of theft, drug driving, child neglect and assault.

On Friday, a 55-year-old man from Shavington was arrested on suspicion of a domestic related theft.

March 16, 2026
Head of School announced for new Kingsbourne Academy in Nantwich

Head of School announced for new Kingsbourne Academy in Nantwich

Sally Burns has been appointed as the founding Head of School at the new Kingsbourne Academy in Nantwich.

The new primary school is currently being built in Nantwich and is due to open in September 2026.

March 16, 2026
New travel agency opens in Nantwich town centre

New travel agency opens in Nantwich town centre

Nantwich has welcomed a new travel agency to the town centre.

Global Travel & Cruise officially opened its doors yesterday (March 14th) on High Street in the historic Queen’s Aid House.

March 15, 2026
Residents evacuated as fire crews battle building blaze in Nantwich

Residents evacuated as fire crews battle building blaze in Nantwich

Residents were evacuated as fire crews battled a serious fire in Nantwich amid fears it could spread to neighbouring properties.

The incident happened on Blagg Avenue at around 1am earlier today (March 14th).

March 14, 2026
LETTER: Tories would send RAF to bomb Iran

LETTER: Tories would send RAF to bomb Iran

Dear Editor,
Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu’s aircraft rain down bombs and missiles on Iran, killing thousands of Iranians including at a school where 170 schoolgirls were killed by a US missile because of faulty American intelligence linking the site to the country’s governing regime.

March 14, 2026
Young Jabbin Dabber boxers face up to Liverpool rivals

Young Jabbin Dabber boxers face up to Liverpool rivals

Young boxers from Jabbin Dabber Club in Nantwich took on rivals Knowsley Vale in Liverpool at the Long Lane Show at Fusion Nightclub.

Among those in action were the Buckley brothers, with 15-year-old Charlie Buckley (65kg) taking on Bobby Green, also 15 and competing at 65kg.

March 14, 2026