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Nantwich agency lands extended Network Rail contract

Nantwich agency lands extended Network Rail contract

Nantwich marketing agency Eleven has renewed its contract with Network Rail’s Creative Services Framework.

The Welsh Row-based company has been appointed to provide strategic campaign services.

March 11, 2026
Appeal continues after puppies dumped in box by Nantwich road

Appeal continues after puppies dumped in box by Nantwich road

An animal charity is continuing to appeal for help to trace the mum of seven puppies left abandoned in a box by the side of a busy Nantwich road.

We revealed last month how a passerby found the puppies, thought to be Huskies, in a cardboard box by Middlewich Road.

March 10, 2026
Residents air concerns over Nantwich Cricket Club plans

Residents air concerns over Nantwich Cricket Club plans

Residents in Nantwich have voiced concerns over plans by the town’s cricket club to expand its clubhouse.

A number of residents of Sycamore Close in Nantwich attended Nantwich Town Council to air their fears.

March 10, 2026
Four people injured in two-car smash on busy road near Nantwich

Four people injured in two-car smash on busy road near Nantwich

Four people were injured in a serious two-vehicle crash on the A530 between Nantwich and Middlewich.

Fire crews, police and paramedics were called to the incident at Wimboldsley and the road was closed off in both directions for several hours.

March 10, 2026
Nantwich Town Women beaten by Runcorn Linnets in final away match

Nantwich Town Women beaten by Runcorn Linnets in final away match

Nantwich Town Women suffered a rare setback as the Dabbers were beaten 2–1 by Runcorn Linnets in the North West Women’s Regional League Division One South.

The defeat came in Nantwich’s final away match of the season at the Apec Taxis Stadium in Runcorn.

March 9, 2026
Councillors to decide on new Nantwich shop licence amid objection

Councillors to decide on new Nantwich shop licence amid objection

Councillors will decide whether to grant a premises licence amid plans to re-open the convenience store on Arnold Street in Nantwich.

Applicants want to open the former Premier store under the new name “OSB Food & Wine”.

March 9, 2026
Creating a calm bathroom: Guide to choosing relaxing colour tones

Creating a calm bathroom: Guide to choosing relaxing colour tones

Your bathroom should be a sanctuary. A place to unwind after a long day and wash away stress.

The colours you choose play a powerful role in creating this peaceful atmosphere. The right tones can soothe your mind and make the space feel like a personal spa.

March 9, 2026
LETTER: Impressed with new toucan crossing at Peacock

LETTER: Impressed with new toucan crossing at Peacock

Dear Editor
I would like to offer some well-deserved praise to Cheshire East Council for the completion of the new toucan crossing at the Peacock roundabout — a notoriously busy junction with fast-moving traffic.

March 9, 2026
Car park works completed at Shrewbridge Road in Nantwich

Car park works completed at Shrewbridge Road in Nantwich

Work has been completed to improve car parking facilities in Shrewbridge Road in Nantwich.

It comes after similar work was done on the Nantwich Lake car park, which included relining and repairs.

March 9, 2026
George & Dragon reach Premier Division cup final

George & Dragon reach Premier Division cup final

George and Dragon beat Sandbach Town 3-1 to set up the final against Cooper Buckley in the Premier Division Cup.

The George goals were scored by Zak Billinge with a brace and Jay Roberts. The Sandbach goal was scored by Kieran Stanley.

March 9, 2026
Relationship between Nantwich and horse racing

Relationship between Nantwich and horse racing

While Nantwich is not itself home to a major racecourse, the town sits within easy reach of some of the most famous horse racing venues in the country.

Chester Racecourse and Aintree Racecourse both lie within comfortable travelling distance, linking Nantwich with some of Britain’s richest racing traditions and events.

March 8, 2026
Cheshire East Council to delay weekly food waste collections

Cheshire East Council to delay weekly food waste collections

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council will not be introducing weekly food waste collections until the autumn.

This also means the council’s plans to change black bin collections from fortnightly to three-weekly will be delayed until the same time

March 8, 2026
Nantwich Town beat in-form Newcastle 1-0 at home

Nantwich Town beat in-form Newcastle 1-0 at home

An early penalty by Byron Harrison was enough to give Nantwich Town all three points at home to Newcastle Town.

The victory moves the Dabbers up to ninth in Northern Premier League West, but still 14 points off the play-offs.

March 8, 2026