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Table tennis club joins record-breaking ‘Britain’s Greatest Rally’ challenge

Table tennis club joins record-breaking ‘Britain’s Greatest Rally’ challenge

Members of Crewe Central Table Tennis Club in Nantwich helped smash a nationwide target as players across England came together to celebrate a major milestone in the sport.

The club took part in Britain’s Greatest Rally, a coordinated challenge organised by Table Tennis England, which aimed to collectively achieve 100,000 table tennis rallies in a single day.

March 14, 2026
Police search for missing vulnerable woman near Nantwich

Police search for missing vulnerable woman near Nantwich

Police are searching for an elderly woman who has gone missing in Bridgemere area of Nantwich.

Officers were called out earlier today (March 14th) after receiving reports about the welfare of a woman who was seen in a distressed state.

March 14, 2026
Man charged after £10,000 of cigarettes stolen in Audlem and other towns

Man charged after £10,000 of cigarettes stolen in Audlem and other towns

A man has been charged in connection with the theft of more than £10,000 of cigarettes from various shops across South Cheshire, including in Audlem.

Michael Mongan, 26, from Heather Road, Birmingham appeared at Chester Magistrates on Wednesday March 11th to face six charges of theft from a shop.

March 13, 2026
SmartArts to stage first exhibition of art in Nantwich

SmartArts to stage first exhibition of art in Nantwich

A Nantwich arts group is to stage its first exhibition next month at the Parish Rooms of St Mary’s Church.

SmartArts is hosting the “This town is full of artists” exhibition on Saturday April 25th, with all residents invited.

March 13, 2026
New Leighton Hospital project appoints build partners

New Leighton Hospital project appoints build partners

Bosses behind the new Leighton Hospital project have appointed 10 industry construction partners to the Hospital 2.0 Alliance (H2A).

The New Hospital Programme says it marks a “significant milestone” in delivering the largest hospital building programme in a generation, including the new Leighton in Crewe.

March 13, 2026
Spring into March at inclusive Dabbers Dash in Nantwich

Spring into March at inclusive Dabbers Dash in Nantwich

By Jonathan White
Runners, walkers and wheelers are being invited to Barony Park in Nantwich on Saturday 21st March for the next instalment of Dabbers Dash.

The free, monthly community event gets underway at 9am, starting next to the Barony Park tennis courts and finishing on Sandford Road.

March 13, 2026
Crewe Lyceum Theatre unveils listings for upcoming shows

Crewe Lyceum Theatre unveils listings for upcoming shows

Crewe Lyceum Theatre has published the venue’s latest listing of forthcoming shows in March.

There will be a rich variety of productions on offer to theatre-goers. The full list as follows:

March 12, 2026
Nantwich humanitarian honoured with Global Peace Award

Nantwich humanitarian honoured with Global Peace Award

By Jonathan White
A Nantwich humanitarian has been recognised on the world stage for a second time after receiving another accolade from the United Nations Global Peace Council.

Dr Parveen Smith, 55, was presented with the United Nations Global Peace Council New York Award 2026 as Mental Health & Wellbeing Advocate of the Year at a glittering ceremony at the Martinique Hotel in New York.

March 12, 2026
1945 dairy student among thousands at Reaseheath lambing events

1945 dairy student among thousands at Reaseheath lambing events

A former dairy student who studied at Reaseheath College in Nantwich in 1945 made a remarkable return to see the next generation of farmers at its popular lambing weekends.

Doreen Taylor Brown, now living at Newton Court Care Home in Middlewich, was welcomed back to college more than 80 years after her time as a student.

March 11, 2026
Rare LS Lowry drawing sells for £41,000 at Nantwich auction

Rare LS Lowry drawing sells for £41,000 at Nantwich auction

A rare and original LS Lowry drawing which was won in a raffle for a £1 has sold for a whopping £41,000 at a Nantwich auction.

The famous artist’s drawing “A Harassed Mother” went under the hammer at Wilson55 on Market Street in Nantwich last week.

March 11, 2026
Plans unveiled for 23 new homes in Shavington green gap

Plans unveiled for 23 new homes in Shavington green gap

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Plans have been submitted for 23 homes in the open countryside and within the green gap at Shavington.

John Malam has applied for permission to build the dwellings, including eight affordable, on land off Alfred King Close.

March 11, 2026
Female bellringers from Nantwich mark International Women’s Day

Female bellringers from Nantwich mark International Women’s Day

Female bellringers from St Mary’s Church in Nantwich marked International Women’s Day with a special ringing of a Quarter Peal of Plain Bob Doubles.

The ringing took place at 4.30pm on Sunday (March 8th) and reflected this year’s theme, ‘Give to Gain’.

March 11, 2026
Malbank School students enjoy taste of Italy with Rome trip

Malbank School students enjoy taste of Italy with Rome trip

Students from Malbank Sixth Form College in Nantwich have returned from an unforgettable four-day visit to Rome, describing the experience as a “10/10” highlight of their school journey.

The residential for students from Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5, forms part of the school’s aim to widen horizons and develop cultural capital.

March 11, 2026