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What happens when you start doing the school run by bike for just 30 days?

What happens when you start doing the school run by bike for just 30 days?

There’s a particular kind of panic that only exists between 8:05 and 8:45. One child can’t find their water bottle.

Another suddenly remembers it’s “dress as a Roman” day.

January 17, 2026
Nantwich hairdresser proves cut above with surprise award from staff

Nantwich hairdresser proves cut above with surprise award from staff

A Nantwich salon’s 25th anniversary year drew to a close with an employee award ceremony at Rookery Hall where staff had a surprise in store for its owner.

Steven Burgin, whose hair salon of the same name is on Hospital Street, found himself picking up an award for ‘Top Boss’ from his young team.

January 17, 2026
Action Plan has boosted Nantwich Market, says council report

Action Plan has boosted Nantwich Market, says council report

Town councillors have praised the ongoing rebrand of Nantwich indoor and outdoor markets.

A number of targets in the council’s “Market Action Plan” have already been hit in 2025, a report shows.

January 16, 2026
Bungling Cheshire East paid £21,500 to Nantwich council by mistake

Bungling Cheshire East paid £21,500 to Nantwich council by mistake

Bungling Cheshire East Council paid out £21,520 of Community Infrastructure Levy funds to Nantwich Town Council by mistake – and only spotted the error 20 months later!

Now it has emerged they are demanding the money back – despite it already being allocated to key improvements to the town’s parks.

January 16, 2026
Nantwich Police chief praises town venues after New Year success

Nantwich Police chief praises town venues after New Year success

A Nantwich police boss has praised night-time venues after a New Year’s Eve without a single incident in licensed premises.

Sgt Matt Stonier said it was probably the first time he could remember that this had happened in the town.

January 16, 2026
Nantwich bar owners launch defib campaign after customer’s death

Nantwich bar owners launch defib campaign after customer’s death

The co-owners of a popular Nantwich bar have launched a campaign for more defibrillators in town venues after the tragic death of a customer.

Devoted dad and stepdad Neil Gilbert died after suffering a cardiac arrest while in GOAT bar on High Street in Nantwich on December 21st.

January 15, 2026
Ukulele fun nights return for 2026 in Wistaston

Ukulele fun nights return for 2026 in Wistaston

By Jonathan White
Music lovers across South Cheshire are invited to tune up and turn out for a year of fun with the South Cheshire Branch of the George Formby Society.

The group has launched its 2026 programme of events, which are held on the fourth Friday of every month from 7pm to 10pm at Wistaston Memorial Hall.

January 15, 2026
Cheshire East highways boss quits for new East Midlands role

Cheshire East highways boss quits for new East Midlands role

Cheshire East Council’s director of highways is to leave his role for a new position in the East Midlands.

Tom Moody, who was Director of Infrastructure and Highways at Cheshire East since 2022, is joining the East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA) as Director of Transport

January 15, 2026
Fire crews tackle vehicle blaze on busy Nantwich road

Fire crews tackle vehicle blaze on busy Nantwich road

Fire crews tackled a vehicle blaze on the busy Newcastle Road between Nantwich and Willaston.

The silver car was alight when fire crews arrived at around 1.30pm today.

January 14, 2026
Marc Feighery - Nantwich Town FC mens interim manager (4) (1)

Nantwich Town earn 3-1 win at Kidsgrove in first match for interim boss

Nantwich Town interim boss Marc Feighery earned a 3-1 away victory at Kidsgrove in his first match as Dabbers manager.

Goals from Alex Panter, Joel Connolly and Byron Harrison were enough to earn the much-needed road trip win.

January 14, 2026
Hundreds queue at Nantwich music store to meet boy band Blue

Hundreds queue at Nantwich music store to meet boy band Blue

Hundreds of music fans queued up outside a Nantwich record store to meet boy band Blue who made a special appearance!

The group were in town to visit Applestump Records where members were signing copies of their new album for adoring fans.

January 14, 2026
Rock & Roll live music nights in aid of Nantwich Mayor’s charities

Rock & Roll live music nights in aid of Nantwich Mayor’s charities

Nantwich Town Council is to stage two fundraising rock and roll nights of live music in aid of the Mayor’s charities.

The Elvis Tribute Night and Slade UK Tribute Show will help raise funds for Cllr Mary Slinn’s chosen causes – The Thursday Dementia Club and The Dogs Trust.

January 13, 2026
LETTERS: Finding time to give back

LETTERS: Finding time to give back

Dear Editor,
Many people want to give back to their communities, but sometimes finding the time to volunteer can be a real challenge.

It’s not always easy to commit to a traditional volunteering shift, at a specific time or on a regular basis. Balancing giving back with work, family, and other responsibilities can be difficult.

January 13, 2026