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Nantwich musician honoured with rare and prestigious medal

Nantwich musician honoured with rare and prestigious medal

A Nantwich musician has been honoured with a rare and prestigious medal from The Worshipful Company of Musicians.

Ian Raisbeck is the recipient of the Mortimer Medal for 2026, made by the City of London’s historic livery company formed in 1500.

March 2, 2026
Willaston councillor quits Tories to become Independent

Willaston councillor quits Tories to become Independent

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Willaston and Rope councillor Allen Gage has quit the Conservative party and is now sitting as a non-grouped Independent on Cheshire East Council.

Cllr Gage, who was elected to Cheshire East in 2019, stressed there had been no fall-out with the local group on Cheshire East.

March 2, 2026
Wrenbury Primary School to celebrate 150th anniversary

Wrenbury Primary School to celebrate 150th anniversary

Wrenbury Primary School is celebrating 150 years of educating youngsters in and around the village near Nantwich.

And now its staff are inviting residents to share their stories and help shape a lasting legacy.

March 2, 2026
Police uncover major cannabis farm in Wrenbury near Nantwich

Police uncover major cannabis farm in Wrenbury near Nantwich

Police in Nantwich have uncovered a large cannabis grow operation in the Wrenbury area.

Officers say the illegal operation was discovered after a number of residents raised concerns.

March 2, 2026
93% of parents receive first preference secondary school place

93% of parents receive first preference secondary school place

The number of parents in Cheshire East receiving an offer for first preference secondary school has dropped by 2%, figures released show.

Cheshire East Council said 93% of parents have today received offer for first preference of secondary school on national offer day.

March 2, 2026
Amanda Fallon fires Nantwich Town Women closer to title glory

Amanda Fallon fires Nantwich Town Women closer to title glory

Nantwich Town Women moved a step closer to league glory with a commanding 4-1 victory over Warrington Town in the North West Women’s Regional League Division One South.

In their penultimate home match of the 2025/26 campaign, the Dabbers showed resilience and quality to claim a crucial three points that keeps them firmly on course for the title.

March 2, 2026
Record turnout as thousands take part in Nantwich 10K

Record turnout as thousands take part in Nantwich 10K

By Jonathan White
More than 2,100 runners laced up their trainers for the annual HSW Solicitors Nantwich 10K yesterday (March 1st).

And runners were cheered on by plenty of onlookers during the popular road race which took place in dry and mild spring conditions.

March 2, 2026
Discovering old Aberdeen: History, heritage and hidden gems

Discovering old Aberdeen: History, heritage and hidden gems

Old Aberdeen, centuries of faith and learning have moulded it into a silent, fascinating district of the city, of which the granite walls are a mirror of the shifting Scottish light.

March 1, 2026
New infrastructure standards: How institutions are changing requirements for Crypto exchanges

New infrastructure standards: How institutions are changing requirements for Crypto exchanges

While headlines often highlight large funds entering crypto, true institutional adoption transforms the market at its core by raising infrastructure and security standards across the industry.

March 1, 2026
Cooper pressure on George & Dragon in Premier Division race

Cooper pressure on George & Dragon in Premier Division race

Cooper continue to put pressure George and Dragon for top spot in the Crewe Regional Sunday Premier Division after beating Alderman FC at home.

Josh Lane scored a brace, Luke Gillan, Max Tudor and club secretary Ashley Edwards got the goals in their 5-0 victory.

March 1, 2026
90s nostalgia to strike chord at Nantwich Concert Band Show

90s nostalgia to strike chord at Nantwich Concert Band Show

Music lovers are invited to rewind to the decade of Britpop and blockbuster soundtracks as Nantwich Concert Band prepares to stage “Nantwich’s Nineties Playlist”.

The concert will take place on Sunday March 22nd from 2pm to 3pm in The Atherton & Associates Function Suite at Nantwich Town Football Club.

March 1, 2026
Wrenbury Model Railway Club to stage summer exhibition

Wrenbury Model Railway Club to stage summer exhibition

Wrenbury & District Model Railway Club is planning an exhibition for July 4th.

The event will feature narrow gauge layouts from the club and from invited guests.

March 1, 2026
Councillor calls for pressure on Government over brownfield sites

Councillor calls for pressure on Government over brownfield sites

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
A councillor says Cheshire East should call on the government to allow suitable brownfield sites to be compulsorily purchased for development to protect the open countryside.

Cllr Robert Douglas said the government’s decision to increase the annual housing requirement which meant Cheshire East no longer have a five-year land supply, has serious implications as the balance in planning decisions has been tilted in favour of developers.

March 1, 2026