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Former footballers launch new AI business in Nantwich

Former footballers launch new AI business in Nantwich

Two former professional footballers and Nantwich residents have teamed up to launch a new business to help sportspeople find new careers.

Joe Davis, son of former Crewe Alex and Nantwich Town manager Steve, and Tim Alexander are set to launch an AI platform from new premises on Welsh Row.

March 8, 2026
Nantwich housing bid “deferred” over lack of traffic assessment

Nantwich housing bid “deferred” over lack of traffic assessment

A Nantwich housing application has been deferred with one councillor saying he didn’t want to put his name to a scheme which resulted in someone’s death because a full traffic assessment hadn’t been done.

Cheshire East planners had recommended councillors approve the outline application from Nightingale Land for up to 75 homes off Broad Lane.

March 6, 2026
New Nantwich Bookshop “bus” delivers to primary pupils

New Nantwich Bookshop “bus” delivers to primary pupils

Nantwich Bookshop’s new “book bus” made a special delivery to primary pupils on World Book Day.

The bus drove up to Delamere CofE Academy on what of its first official journeys to deliver a donation of books from housebuilder L&Q.

March 6, 2026
Visit Cheshire tourism award winners 2026

South Cheshire attractions crowned at 2026 Tourism Awards

A number of South Cheshire attractions have been crowned at the Visit Cheshire Tourism Awards 2026.

Overwater Marine near Audlem, BeWilderwood at Cholmondeley and Cheshire Boutique Barns in Nantwich were among the winners.

March 6, 2026
South Cheshire Chamber Business Awards set for spring opening

South Cheshire Chamber Business Awards set for spring opening

South Cheshire Chamber of Commerce has confirmed its flagship awards programme will open earlier than in previous years.

It will give companies more time to prepare submissions and showcase their achievements.

March 6, 2026
Nantwich councillors reject “call for sites” from Cheshire East

Nantwich councillors reject “call for sites” from Cheshire East

Nantwich Town councillors have rejected Cheshire East’s invitation to suggest sites around the town for development.

One councillor hit back, claiming the authority was “trying to concrete the whole of Cheshire East”.

March 6, 2026
CCTV images released in hunt for bike thieves in Nantwich and Crewe

CCTV images released in hunt for bike thieves in Nantwich and Crewe

Police probing a spate of bike thefts in Nantwich and Crewe have released CCTV images of a man they would like to speak to.

The first theft was reported on Monday February 23rd when a black Giant pedal cycle was stolen from outside Crewe Lifestyle Centre in Moss Square.

March 5, 2026
Owners of former B&M Nantwich store in talks over possible sale

Owners of former B&M Nantwich store in talks over possible sale

The owners of the former B&M store in Nantwich town centre have confirmed today they are in talks with interested parties over its sale.

Apavi Group currently have planning approval to convert the building on Swine Market into 20 ground and first floor apartments.

March 5, 2026
Top Bingo halls around the UK

Top Bingo halls around the UK

Bingo has been a part of British culture for a very long time.

Long before touchscreens and mobile apps, the call of “eyes down” brought whole communities together for an evening of laughs, chatter and a bit of friendly competition.

March 5, 2026
Is bad credit score holding Liverpudlians back from a better car?

Is bad credit score holding Liverpudlians back from a better car?

A poor credit score can feel like a dead end, especially when you’re applying for a car loan.

You’ve found the right car, you know what you can afford each month, but then the dreaded rejection letter arrives.

March 5, 2026
Flooded junction near Marbury

Flooding on rural lanes near Wrenbury resolved, say highways

Highways bosses say a flooding problem on rural lanes near Wrenbury has been resolved following works in February.

Engineers were sent in to investigate the drainage on Hollyhurst Road, Wrenbury, between the junctions of Hollyhurst Road and Wrenbury Road.

March 5, 2026
Adored The Stone Roses tribute

Studio Nantwich to launch Jazz Festival with Oasis and Stone Roses

Nantwich is gearing up for another busy Easter Bank Holiday weekend of the Nantwich Jazz, Blues & Music Festival.

And Studio Nantwich is leading the charge, kicking off the festival with a double-header of tribute bands on Thursday April 2nd.

March 5, 2026
Cheltenham: 2026 Mullins’ plan for the final victory

Cheltenham: 2026 Mullins’ plan for the final victory

Horseracing has long been woven into the fabric of British sporting culture.

From the rolling Downs at Aintree to the iconic Cheltenham Festival, the sport attracts devotees from every walk of life and plays a vital role in local traditions, national media and the British sporting calendar.

March 4, 2026