Man, 61, who died in Nantwich house fire is identified
A man who was found dead following a fire at a house in Nantwich has now been formally identified.The 61-year-old was found dead following a fire at his address on Welsh Road, Nantwich.
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Peacock Railway charity open day fundraiser steams into Nantwich
By Jonathan White
Families are invited to climb aboard for a day of miniature railway rides, refreshments and fundraising when the Peacock Railway in Nantwich hosts a charity open day.
The miniature railway, behind The Peacock Inn on Crewe Road, will host the event on Sunday 31st May from 11am until 4pm.
Nantwich firm Heler Foods announces £2 million investment in Wales
Nantwich-based Heler Foods has announced a £2 million investment to expand its Porthmadog facility in Wales.
This latest development Heler Foods Packing builds on more than £6 million invested since the site was acquired in 2022.
Weather hits latest Nantwich CC games abandoned by rain
The weather played havoc with Nantwich Cricket Club’s weekend fixtures with both the first and second team fixtures abandoned because of rain.
The first eleven’s winning momentum came to a halt at Neston, where only seven overs were bowled after the visitors had put the home side into bat.
Former Nantwich air stewardess warning amid skin cancer battle
A former air stewardess from Nantwich who spent years soaking up the sunshine while travelling the world is urging people to take sun safety seriously after she was diagnosed with skin cancer.
Self-confessed ‘sun worshipper’ Claire Jordan says years of sunbathing and occasional sunbed use contributed to her developing melanoma, an aggressive form of skin cancer, despite always using high factor lotion.
Plea to save future of Crewe & Nantwich Twinning with European towns
An organisation behind the twinning arrangements between Crewe and Nantwich and European towns is urging more young people to get involved.
Twinning/friendship agreements have their origins in the rebuilding of Europe after the Second World War.
Planning inspector to decide on controversial Nantwich homes bid
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Plans for up to 75 homes in Nantwich will now be decided by a planning inspector after the applicant appealed against Cheshire East’s non-determination of the application.
Nightingale Land wants to build the dwellings on land in the open countryside off Broad Lane, Stapeley.
Keeping limescale under control in kitchens and bathrooms
If you live in or around Nantwich, you might already know the familiar signs of hard water: cloudy glassware, a chalky ring around the kettle, and taps that never quite look freshly polished for long.
LETTER: How much countryside must be lost before residents are heard?
Dear Editor
How much countryside must disappear before local residents are finally listened to?
Like many people in Wistaston, I am absolutely furious at the proposed “Crewe West” development and the apparent willingness of Cheshire East Council to wave through the destruction of yet more green farmland for the benefit of a major developer.
South Cheshire Chamber Business Awards 2026 open for entries
It’s all systems go for the South Cheshire Chamber Business Awards 2026, with the entry process now officially open.
Run annually by South Cheshire Chamber of Commerce, the awards shine a spotlight on the achievements of businesses of all sizes.
Crewe Vagrants 1sts suffer heavy loss at Leycett CC
Crewe Vagrants 1st team suffered a heavy defeat to a very experienced Leycett CC, who were relegated from Premier League B Division last season.
Crewe competed well in the field restricting Leycett to 180 for 9 off their 40 overs. The pick of the bowlers was Alex Yohannan Usha with three wickets for 30 runs.
Ukulele Fun Nights strike chord across South Cheshire
By Jonathan White
Music lovers are being invited to tune up and turn out for a packed programme of Ukulele Fun Nights with the next toe-tapping evening set for Friday (May 22nd).
The events are hosted by the South Cheshire Branch of the George Formby Society on the fourth Friday of every month from 7pm to 10pm at Wistaston Memorial Hall, Church Lane.
Nantwich gin distillery hailed in “Made in Cheshire East” campaign
Council chiefs have celebrated the success of an award‑winning distillery near Nantwich as part of its new ‘Made in Cheshire East’ initiative.
The campaign aims to shine a spotlight on innovative, sustainable and growing businesses across the borough.
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