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Driver injured in collision with tractor on busy road near Nantwich

Driver injured in collision with tractor on busy road near Nantwich

A driver had to be cut free from wreckage after a collision with a tractor on a busy road between Nantwich and Church Minshull.

The accident happened on the B5074 south of Church Minshull at around 11.45am yesterday (Jan 16th) and fire crews from Winsford and Crewe were called to the scene.

January 17, 2026
Protein supplements in a balanced diet

Protein supplements in a balanced diet

When it comes to eating healthy to support training, most adults who move regularly realise that it should be “good enough,” not perfect.

Priority should always be given to whole food, of course — albeit hard workouts, a hectic schedule and the time constraints of being a home cook often conspire to make that ideal difficult to attain.

January 17, 2026
The role of security doors in building management

The role of security doors in building management

Managing a building is about far more than maintenance schedules and cleaning routines.

Safety, access control, and operational efficiency all depend on how people move through a space.

January 17, 2026
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