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Essential features every modern golf bag should have

Essential features every modern golf bag should have

Bringing the appropriate equipment makes each round of golf easier.

Although clubs may receive most of the attention, a well-packed bag is still essential.

January 7, 2026
Cheshire Police Commissioner to be quizzed on PCSO posts being axed

Cheshire Police Commissioner to be quizzed on PCSO posts being axed

Cheshire’s Police Commissioner will be quizzed this week on how he proposes to safeguard the roles of PCSOs following the Chief Constable’s decision to axe 60 posts.

An extraordinary meeting of the county’s police and crime panel, which scrutinises the work of the commissioner’s office, will be held in Crewe on Friday.

January 6, 2026
Stunning aerial photos of Nantwich in the snow!

Stunning aerial photos of Nantwich in the snow!

While for some, the current cold snap is proving a headache – for many it produces stunning, picturesque winter scenes like these!

Snow seems a rare occasion in recent years, so many have taken advantage of working from home or school closures to enjoy it.

January 6, 2026
Tributes paid after death of popular Willaston councillor

Tributes paid after death of popular Willaston councillor

Tributes have been paid to a popular Willaston councillor who has died.

Cllr Frank Morton passed away on Saturday night at Willaston Social Club after a suspected cardiac arrest.

January 6, 2026
Cheshire East grit bin map shows just FIVE in Nantwich

Cheshire East grit bin map shows just FIVE in Nantwich

Cheshire East Council has been urging residents to use grit bins to help make local roads and paths safer during the current cold snap.

Yet, the authority’s latest grit bin map shows there are only FIVE in total across Nantwich, and none in Willaston and Stapeley.

January 6, 2026
Bunbury man charged after HGV crashes into youth centre

Bunbury man charged after HGV crashes into youth centre

A man from Bunbury near Nantwich has been charged with dangerous driving following a collision involving an HGV and a youth centre in Shropshire.

Peter Bilham, of Bunbury, was charged with one count of dangerously driving an HGV and four counts of criminal damage.

January 5, 2026
Landowner’s bid to build homes near Shavington burial site

Landowner’s bid to build homes near Shavington burial site

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
A landowner has applied for permission in principle for up to four self-build homes next to a natural burial site at Shavington.

Simon Clutton is seeking permission for the properties on land to the rear of Pusey Dale Close, off Main Road.

January 5, 2026
Megan Lee to headline fundraising concert at Acton church

Megan Lee to headline fundraising concert at Acton church

By Jonathan White
Music lovers are invited to an intimate evening of live music with local vocalist Megan Lee who brings her talents to St Mary’s Church in Acton.

The fundraising event “Megan Lee in Concert” will take place on Friday 6th February 2026, starting at 7pm.

January 5, 2026
Bin collections across Cheshire East hit by snow and ice

Bin collections across Cheshire East hit by snow and ice

Many bin collections across Crewe and Nantwich will be impacted today by weather conditions, Cheshire East Council has warned.

In their latest statement, Cheshire East said: “Due to the adverse weather conditions across Cheshire East, so far today it has not been safe or possible for our crews to carry out bin collections.

January 5, 2026
Snowman on the town square

Snow and ice shuts Nantwich schools and causes road delays

Freezing winter conditions have seemingly ground Nantwich to a halt today with a number of schools shut and roads closed or log-jammed.

While snow and ice may have brought a touch of late festive fun, for some if has caused chaos on Monday with thousands returning to work and school.

January 5, 2026
Football treat for youngsters as Nantwich stages festive tournament

Football treat for youngsters as Nantwich stages festive tournament

Young footballers across Cheshire enjoyed a festive showcase when the Holdcroft Motors Copa Del Christmas Youth Tournament took place at Nantwich Town.

The two-day event held by the NTA made full use of the club’s FIFA Grade 3G pitch.

January 4, 2026
Wistaston schoolboy shines with Macmillan fundraiser

Wistaston schoolboy shines with Macmillan fundraiser

By Jonathan White
A young pupil from Wistaston is being celebrated after raising hundreds of pounds for a cancer charity for the second year running.

Wistaston Church Lane Academy pupil Wilson Laurie, 11, has shown his generosity by selling Christmas pin badges at his school to support Macmillan Cancer Support.

January 4, 2026
Fire crews battle farm blaze overnight near Nantwich

Fire crews battle farm blaze overnight near Nantwich

Fire crews from across Cheshire battled a large farm barn blaze near Nantwich for more than 12 hours.

The fire broke out at a premises on Cholmondeley Road shortly after 12.30am earlier today (January 4th).

January 4, 2026