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Audlem care home appoints care professional as new manager

Audlem care home appoints care professional as new manager

Corbrook Park nursing home in Audlem has appointed Anita Horton as its new home manager.

Anita brings 20 years of care home management experience and a proven track record to the 78-bed home.

February 9, 2026
Leighton Hospital launches new walking aid reuse service

Leighton Hospital launches new walking aid reuse service

Leighton Hospital has launched a new walking aid reuse service to boost access to equipment and help the environment.

Patients can now return mobility aids they no longer need to the Outpatient Physiotherapy department at Leighton Hospital.

February 9, 2026
Historic Churche’s Mansion to become family home

Historic Churche’s Mansion to become family home

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
The historic Churche’s Mansion in Nantwich looks set to become a family home.

A planning application has been submitted to Cheshire East Council for permission to change the use of the Elizabethan building, which dates back to 1577, from a restaurant to a single-family dwelling.

February 9, 2026
Crown Hotel to stage wedding and party showcase event

Crown Hotel to stage wedding and party showcase event

The iconic Crown Hotel in Nantwich is to stage a special wedding and party showcase event later this month.

The High Street venue is inviting members of the public to the free two-day event on February 28th and March 1st.

February 9, 2026
Reaseheath College to stage popular Lambing Weekends

Reaseheath College to stage popular Lambing Weekends

Families are being invited to Reaseheath College’s popular Lambing and Mini Zoo Weekends at its Nantwich campus.

The event offers a chance to experience one of the most important moments in the farming calendar as spring begins to stir.

February 9, 2026
Nantwich Town beaten 2-3 at home by Atherton Collieries

Nantwich Town beaten 2-3 at home by Atherton Collieries

Nantwich Town slipped to a home defeat in the wet and windy conditions against Atherton Collieries.

The Dabbers were always chasing the match, having slipped 0-1 behind before the break.

February 8, 2026
Inter Arena maintain unbeaten run in Crewe Regional Sunday league

Inter Arena maintain unbeaten run in Crewe Regional Sunday league

Three Crewe Regional Sunday league matches survived the wet weather as Inter Arena made it five unbeaten in all competitions.

They travelled to Audlem in Division One and left for home 2-3 winners.

February 8, 2026
Ways to prolong your printer’s lifespan

Ways to prolong your printer’s lifespan

A printer is often one of the most relied-upon pieces of office equipment, whether at home or in a business setting.

Yet many printers are replaced far sooner than necessary due to wear and tear, which is actually highly avoidable.

February 8, 2026
Tools to monitor your search performance

Tools to monitor your search performance

In today’s highly competitive digital landscape, monitoring your search performance isn’t just beneficial. It’s essential.

Whether you’re a small business owner or a seasoned SEO specialist, understanding how your website ranks and performs in search engines helps you make smarter decisions, optimise content and ultimately drive more organic traffic.

February 8, 2026
Tributes paid after death of Wistaston “gnomes” man Laurence

Tributes paid after death of Wistaston “gnomes” man Laurence

By Jonathan White
Tributes have been paid to a Wistaston resident who shot to national fame for his cheeky garden gnomes which entertained villagers and motorists.

Laurence Ronald Perry, known affectionately to many as “Lol”, has died at the age of 85.

February 8, 2026
Nantwich motorists face delays over planned gas works

Nantwich motorists face delays over planned gas works

Nantwich motorists are being warned of more delays due to a six-week programme of gas pipe works at one of the town’s busiest junctions.

The works by Cadent are taking place at the junction of Newcastle Road and Ellwood Way, and will start on February 17th.

February 8, 2026
New Crewe police station costs double to £16.5 million

New Crewe police station costs double to £16.5 million

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
The cost of Crewe’s new police station near Shavington has rocketed from £8.5 million in 2022 to £16.5 million – and part of that is due to the derailed HS2 project.

Cllr Keith Millar asked police commissioner Dan Price for an update on the new police hub to be built in Basford, during a Cheshire’s police and crime panel meeting.

February 7, 2026
Nantwich and Acton Grammar School archive exhibition opens at museum

Nantwich and Acton Grammar School archive exhibition opens at museum

An exhibition of items from the Nantwich Museum Collection and Malbank School and Sixth Form College, ‘NAGS, Nantwich and Acton Grammar School Archive’ has opened at Nantwich Museum.

The exhibition is due to run until Saturday March 14th.

February 6, 2026