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Cooper Buckley beat Nantwich Pirates in cup semi-final

Cooper Buckley beat Nantwich Pirates in cup semi-final

Cooper Buckley and Nantwich Pirates went head to-head in the semi-final of the Premier Division Cup, with Cooper emerging victorious.

The entertaining game delivered nine goals but Cooper Buckley came out on top with a 6-3 win.

February 23, 2026
Holiday cabins plan for Cholmondeley Estate near Nantwich

Holiday cabins plan for Cholmondeley Estate near Nantwich

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Sixty-nine holiday cabins are proposed for Moss Wood on the Cholmondeley Estate near Nantwich.

An environmental impact assessment (EIA) screening report has been submitted to Cheshire East and Cheshire West & Chester councils by Lanarca on behalf of Wyld Cabins in partnership with Cholmondeley Estate.

February 22, 2026
Biker community pay tribute to Nantwich man at Oulton Park

Biker community pay tribute to Nantwich man at Oulton Park

A special tribute was paid to young Nantwich motorcyclist Josh Stockton at an Oulton Park track event.

Members of Rebel Ryderz turned up in their droves to honour “Stocko” at the No Limits Track Days event yesterday (February 21st).

February 22, 2026
Fire crews tackle van fire on busy Nantwich road

Fire crews tackle van fire on busy Nantwich road

Fire crews tackled a van fire after the vehicle burst into flames on a busy road in Nantwich.

The incident happened at around 7.30am yesterday (Saturday February 21st) on Chester Road in Acton, close to the Bluestone Lights.

February 22, 2026
MP wants wages clarity for Gilks Nantwich staff after closure

MP wants wages clarity for Gilks Nantwich staff after closure

Crewe & Nantwich MP says he is pressing administrators for clarity over unpaid wages for employees who have lost their jobs after the closure of Nantwich engineering company Gilks.

Nantwich News revealed last week how Gilks (Nantwich) Ltd announced it was going into administration after more than 60 years of trading.

February 20, 2026
The shift toward digital pastimes at home

The shift toward digital pastimes at home

The quietest sound in a lot of homes now is the click, a remote, a thumb scroll, the little pause before another episode starts.

After dinner, after school runs, after the last email, the day often folds into a screen, not in one big moment but in dozens of small ones.

February 20, 2026
Jabbin Dabber Nantwich boxers perform at Wirral competition

Jabbin Dabber Nantwich boxers perform at Wirral competition

Three young Jabbin Dabber boxers from Nantwich did their club proud with bouts at a recent show.

Gregory Haelis, Joseph Woodward and Henry Stokes all took part at Whitby Club in Ellesmere Port in the club’s home event.

February 20, 2026
Bev’s Bunting launches new Nantwich Town merchandise

Bev’s Bunting launches new Nantwich Town merchandise

By Jonathan White
Nantwich Town fans can show their colours in style with a new range of Nantwich Town Football Club merchandise.

The items are available on men’s first team matchdays at the Swansway Stadium in the Green Rock Group Fan Zone

February 20, 2026
Dabbers Dash to put heart health in focus at Barony Park

Dabbers Dash to put heart health in focus at Barony Park

Residents in Nantwich are being encouraged to wear red, learn a life-saving skill and move together for heart health as Dabbers Dash marks UK Heart Month tomorrow (February 21st).

The free monthly run, walk or wheel — led by Paul McIntyre — takes place around Barony Park once a month.

February 20, 2026
Fire crews battle chimney fire in Wrenbury

Fire crews battle chimney fire in Wrenbury

Fire crews were called out to tackle a chimney fire at a house in Wrenbury near Nantwich.

The incident happened at around 8.45pm last night at a property on Nantwich Road.

February 20, 2026
Cheshire labs modernise equipment to meet new UK standards

Cheshire labs modernise equipment to meet new UK standards

Testing data rarely makes headlines, yet it shapes how local industries operate every day.

Across Cheshire, laboratories now face tighter UK requirements around accuracy, traceability, and record control.

February 19, 2026
Top 5 veterinary practices pet owners trust for quality care

Top 5 veterinary practices pet owners trust for quality care

Choosing the right veterinary practice for your furry family members is one of the most important decisions you’ll make as a pet owner.

Whether it’s routine check-ups, vaccinations, emergency care, or specialist treatments, knowing your pet is in trusted hands gives peace of mind.

February 19, 2026
Rare L.S. Lowry drawing to be auctioned in Nantwich

Rare L.S. Lowry drawing to be auctioned in Nantwich

A rare L.S. Lowry drawing called “A Harassed Mother” is set to be sold off at a Nantwich auction house.

Wilson55 Auctioneers & Valuers, on Market Street, are presenting the previously unknown drawing for sale on the 50th anniversary year of Lowry’s death.

February 19, 2026