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Nantwich Town U18s reach Cheshire Youth Cup semi-finals

Nantwich Town U18s reach Cheshire Youth Cup semi-finals

By Jonathan White
Nantwich Town U18s have stormed into the Cheshire County Youth Cup semi-finals with a 4-0 win over Warrington Town.

The young Dabbers produced an impressive display and wasted no time asserting themselves, with Jo Townsend opening the scoring inside two minutes, expertly slotting home from the edge of the box.

December 10, 2025
Understanding UK drink driving laws

Understanding UK drink driving laws

Understanding drink driving laws in the UK is vital for every motorist.

The legal framework is strict, aiming to deter drivers from getting behind the wheel while under the influence. Being well-informed can prevent severe legal consequences.

December 10, 2025
4 ways Cheshire travellers explore the UK in comfort and style

4 ways Cheshire travellers explore the UK in comfort and style

Cheshire is one of the most beautiful, welcoming parts of the UK.

The locals have a really good idea of what they want, and that matters to them.

December 10, 2025
29 wanted offenders arrested in Cheshire during week of action

29 wanted offenders arrested in Cheshire during week of action

Cheshire Police arrested 29 people during a week-long operation to target criminals who were “actively evading law enforcement”.

Operation Untolerated was led by officers and staff from across the force’s specialist units to hunt down wanted offenders throughout the county to bring offenders to justice.

December 10, 2025
David Wilson Homes North West has made a £1,500 donation to The Nantwich Parish Church Preservation Appeal Trust to support its efforts to repair and restore St Mary’s Church in Nantwich.

Nantwich St Mary’s Church restoration fund boosted with £1,500 donation

St Mary’s Church in Nantwich has received a £1,500 donation towards its restoration works.

The contribution to The Nantwich Parish Church Preservation Appeal Trust will support its efforts to repair and restore the church.

December 10, 2025
Plans unveiled for 500 new homes and school on land near Shavington

Plans unveiled for 500 new homes and school on land near Shavington

A housing developer has unveiled plans to build 500 new homes on land off Gresty Lane, near the Crewe Alexandra Community Soccer Centre in Shavington.

IM Land says it is seeking views on a vision to create new homes and a new primary school on the site.

December 10, 2025
Councillors call for ban on mobile phones in Cheshire East schools

Councillors call for ban on mobile phones in Cheshire East schools

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Two Cheshire East councillors are calling for a ban on mobile phones in all the authority’s maintained schools.

Independent councillors David Jefferay (Wilmslow) and Emma Gilman (Macclesfield) will be presenting a motion to full council today (December 10th) calling for the authority to back a phone-free environment throughout the school day.

December 10, 2025
Crewe Alexandra fans plan new town mural

Crewe Alexandra fans plan new town mural

Crewe Alexandra fans and club representatives have initiated a consultation process to create a new mural in Crewe.

The mural aims to commemorate the significance of Crewe Alexandra FC to the local community.

December 9, 2025
Fire crews tackle car blaze in Doddington near Nantwich

Fire crews tackle car blaze in Doddington near Nantwich

Fire crews tackled a vehicle blaze which broke out on a lane off the A51 London Road near Nantwich.

The incident happened at around 6.30pm last night (December 8th) on Mill Lane in Doddington.

December 9, 2025
Nantwich estate agents Whitegates celebrates shop move

Nantwich estate agents Whitegates celebrates shop move

Award-winning Nantwich estate agents Whitegates has officially opened its new bigger premises in the town centre.

Town Crier Devlin Hobson in his full regalia loudly proclaimed the move in front of a small crowd on Pepper Street.

December 9, 2025
Cheshire East chief executive “unwell” and senior director quits

Cheshire East chief executive “unwell” and senior director quits

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council finds itself in turmoil again at the top level with the chief executive off work “currently unwell” and a senior director resigning “by mutual agreement” with immediate effect.

A spokesperson for the council told the Local Democracy Reporting Service: “Rob Polkinghorne, chief executive of Cheshire East Council, is currently unwell and is not in work.

December 9, 2025
Remarkable Nantwich resident to celebrate her 102nd birthday!

Remarkable Nantwich resident to celebrate her 102nd birthday!

A Nantwich care home resident is set to reach a remarkable milestone and celebrate her 102nd birthday!

Joan Southern is resident of Brookfield House, off Shrewbridge Road in Nantwich.

December 9, 2025
St Luke’s Hospice launches Christmas tree collection scheme

St Luke’s Hospice launches Christmas tree collection scheme

St Luke’s Hospice is inviting supporters to register their real Christmas trees for collection this January in exchange for a donation towards patient care.

Teams of dedicated staff and volunteers will be out across the community from Thursday 8th to Sunday 11th January, collecting and recycling trees as part of the hospice’s popular annual fundraiser.

December 8, 2025