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Heler Foods near Nantwich to invest £25 million in cheesemaking

Heler Foods near Nantwich to invest £25 million in cheesemaking

Heler Foods has announced a £25 million investment into its cheesemaking operations at Heler Foods Creamery in Nantwich.

The company says the investment is one of the most significant technological upgrades in the UK dairy sector in recent years.

July 1, 2026
Anger grows as teachers and parents try “safe walking route” from Willaston to Malbank

Anger grows as teachers and parents try “safe walking route” from Willaston to Malbank

Teachers, governors, parents, pupils and local councillors joined forces today to walk the controversial new “safe walking route” between Willaston and Malbank School – and it took them almost 70 minutes!

The route has been put together by Cheshire East Council to justify axing a free school bus which has operated between the village and its feeder secondary school almost three miles away in Nantwich.

July 1, 2026
Councillor’s appeal to track down fly-tippers near Nantwich

Councillor’s appeal to track down fly-tippers near Nantwich

A councillor has appealed for help to trace fly-tippers who dumped two lots of waste in rural lanes near Nantwich.

Cllr Janet Clowes, of Wybunbury Ward, is leading the appeal after these two incidents.

July 1, 2026
Reaseheath College celebrates student success at annual awards

Reaseheath College celebrates student success at annual awards

Hundreds of students stepped into the spotlight when Reaseheath College and University Centre in Nantwich hosted its annual Presentation of Awards events.

It began with a celebration of students who entered and were published in the national Young Writers Stranger Sagas competition.

June 30, 2026
Nantwich Comic Con returns to town’s Civic Hall

Nantwich Comic Con returns to town’s Civic Hall

Nantwich Comic Con returns to the Civic Hall this weekend.

The free event will be held on Saturday (July 4th) between 10am – 4pm.

June 30, 2026
Nantwich man arrested after police chase on A500

Nantwich man arrested after police chase on A500

A man from Nantwich has been arrested after a vehicle failed to stop and led police on a pursuit along the A500.

Police said officers from the force’s Roads and Crime unit sighted a suspicious vehicle travelling on the A500 near Shavington.

June 30, 2026
Real reason residents fall victim to online identity theft – and how to stay safer online

Real reason residents fall victim to online identity theft – and how to stay safer online

We tend to view data security through a cinematic lens, assuming hackers only care about breaking into Swiss bank accounts or breaching the mainframe of a global tech giant.

It feels like a corporate problem. For those of us logging in to pay the council tax, check the football scores, order a prescription, and book a table at the Italian up the road, the web feels relatively low stakes.

June 30, 2026
Right at Home in Nantwich to mark 10-year anniversary

Right at Home in Nantwich to mark 10-year anniversary

Nantwich-based care provider Right at Home South Cheshire is to celebrating 10 years of delivering services across the local community.

Since opening it’s doors in 2016, the team has supported hundreds of local people to live safely, comfortably and independently in their own homes.

June 30, 2026
Canal barge fire near Nantwich leaves one injured

Canal barge fire near Nantwich leaves one injured

A blaze on board a canal barge in Nantwich left one person injured.

Fire crews were called to the incident on the Shropshire Union Canal off Coole Lane, between Nantwich and Audlem.

June 30, 2026
Audlem Party on the Park draws hundreds for live music spectacular

Audlem Party on the Park draws hundreds for live music spectacular

By Jonathan White
Hundreds of people gathered for Audlem’s annual Party on the Park, enjoying an evening of live music, picnics and community spirit.

The event, organised by Audlem Special Events Team (ASET), took place on the village playing field off Cheshire Street and attracted families and music lovers from across the area.

June 30, 2026
Crewe & Nantwich SEND children to receive £2.5m Government boost

Crewe & Nantwich SEND children to receive £2.5m Government boost

Children and young people with educational needs in Crewe and Nantwich are to receive a £2.5 million funding boost as part of the Government’s Inclusive Mainstream Fund.

The money aims to give children a chance to attend their local school, early years and college and know they belong there.

June 29, 2026
BTCC racing drivers provide boost for Leighton Hospital patients

BTCC racing drivers provide boost for Leighton Hospital patients

BTCC racing drivers steered their way to visit Leighton Hospital patients and staff ahead of a busy race weekend at nearby Oulton Park.

The visit was part of the British Touring Car Championship’s ongoing community initiative.

June 29, 2026
Dani with her garden at Arley Hall Festival

First-time garden designer from Wrenbury scoops festival prize

A first-time show garden designer has achieved the highest accolade at this year’s Arley Hall Garden Festival.

Dani Harrington, of Canalside Garden Centre in Wrenbury, was awarded the prestigious Best in Show honour.

June 29, 2026