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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
Parents share alternative education methods for children

Parents share alternative education methods for children

Education choices are changing. Families increasingly look beyond traditional classrooms when standard schooling no longer fits a child’s needs, pace, or circumstances.

Parents want stability, clarity, and progress without unnecessary pressure.

January 13, 2026
Scholarship for Ukrainian – a once in a lifetime opportunity

Scholarship for Ukrainian – a once in a lifetime opportunity

Education is the foundation of progress and an investment in the future.

For young people facing life challenges, access to high-quality learning often becomes the only real way to rebuild their professional path.

January 13, 2026
“Four Visions of Cheshire” exhibition opens at Nantwich Museum

“Four Visions of Cheshire” exhibition opens at Nantwich Museum

A new exhibition called “Four Visions of Cheshire” by four Cheshire-based artists has opened in the Millennium Gallery at Nantwich Museum.

The display, due to run until Saturday March 28th, explores various landscapes in Cheshire.

January 13, 2026
Reaseheath Mini Zoo in Nantwich shortlisted for national honour

Reaseheath Mini Zoo in Nantwich shortlisted for national honour

Reaseheath Mini Zoo in Nantwich has been shortlisted for the prestigious Great British Wildlife Restoration Award.

It’s in recognition of the zoo’s pioneering work to conserve the UK’s native dung beetles through Project DUNG.

January 13, 2026
Search underway for head of new Kingsbourne Academy in Nantwich

Search underway for head of new Kingsbourne Academy in Nantwich

Bosses of the new Kingsbourne Academy in Nantwich are now recruiting for a new head of school.

The primary school is currently being built close to Nantwich Town’s ground on the Kingsbourne estate and is set to open its doors to pupils in September 2026.

January 12, 2026
Cheshire Chief Constable Mark Roberts

Rising online child abuse crime impacting Cheshire Police, says boss

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Referrals to Cheshire Police into online child abuse soared from more than 180 in 2023 to nearly 800 last year.

Chief Constable Mark Roberts revealed the figures during a police and crime panel called to discuss the controversial decision to axe 50 PCSO posts across the county.

January 12, 2026
Search for pensioner missing from Leighton Hospital ongoing

Search for pensioner missing from Leighton Hospital ongoing

Friends and family of a missing pensioner are still searching for him more than three weeks after he walked out of Leighton Hospital and vanished.

Clive Galley, aged 67, was last seen at around 7.12am on Friday December 19th leaving the hospital.

January 12, 2026
Crewe Regional Sunday League latest round-up

Crewe Regional Sunday League latest round-up

Nantwich Pirates overcame Winsford Over 3 in the only Crewe Regional Sunday Premier Division game to survive the weather.

In a game that produced eight goals, it was the home side who came out on top 5-3 after braces from Mike Truan and Eddie Warrington, as well as a goal from Chris Stokes.

January 12, 2026
Wistaston Singers strike joyful note with first concert of 2026

Wistaston Singers strike joyful note with first concert of 2026

By Jonathan White
Wistaston Singers are to begin 2026 on a high note as they present their first concert of the year.

The fundraiser concert in aid of Cancer Research UK will take place on Saturday January 17th at St Mary’s Church Hall, Wistaston.

January 11, 2026
Nantwich dog trainer wins major Northern Enterprise Award

Nantwich dog trainer wins major Northern Enterprise Award

Nantwich dog trainer Rachel Rodgers has been named a winner in the Northern Enterprise Awards for her company Nose to Trail.

Rachel, 36, was named Best Dog Behaviour and Enrichment Services 2025 at the awards.

January 11, 2026