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Nantwich Town Women extend unbeaten league streak with draw away

Nantwich Town Women extend unbeaten league streak with draw away

Nantwich Town Women stretched their unbeaten league run to 11 games after a hard-fought 2-2 draw away at Wirral Phoenix Women.

The Dabbers showed grit and determination at the KRCT Ltd Stadium in Birkenhead, but were ultimately made to settle for a share of the points.

November 24, 2025
Tributes paid after death of Nantwich Show stalwart John Broomhall

Tributes paid after death of Nantwich Show stalwart John Broomhall

Tributes have been paid to John Broomhall, former chairman of The Nantwich Show, who has died aged 90.

John, who received an MBE for services to agriculture, was chairman of Nantwich Agricultural Society for 25 years.

November 24, 2025
Cooper Buckley stay top in Crewe Regional Sunday Premier League

Cooper Buckley stay top in Crewe Regional Sunday Premier League

Cooper Buckley remain in top spot in the Crewe Regional Sunday Premier Division after a 2-4 win at Sandbach Town.

The away side were three goals to the good at the half, but Sandbach mounted an inspiring comeback in the second half with goals from Aron Shatwell and Jake Tew.

November 24, 2025
Cheshire police and crime panel quiz Commissioner over PCSO axe

Cheshire police and crime panel quiz Commissioner over PCSO axe

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire’s police and crime panel has quizzed Commissioner Dan Price over plans which could see up to 60 PSCO roles axed across the county.

The constabulary launched an internal consultation this week to save £13 million over the next four years through reducing Police Community Support Officers and redistributing warranted police officers into neighbourhood policing teams.

November 23, 2025
Enter festive spirit at Nantwich Concert Band Christmas Concert

Enter festive spirit at Nantwich Concert Band Christmas Concert

Nantwich Concert Band is to stage a Christmas Concert on Sunday December 21st starting at 2:30pm at Nantwich Civic Hall.

Tickets are £8, and under 12s go free.

November 22, 2025
Thousands pack Nantwich town centre for Christmas Lights switch-on

Thousands pack Nantwich town centre for Christmas Lights switch-on

Nantwich embraced the Christmas cheer in style last night (November 21st) as thousands of residents and visitors gathered in the town centre for the 2025 Christmas Lights Switch-On.

The event, organised by Nantwich Town Council, transformed the historic Town Square into a dazzling winter wonderland, with live entertainment, market stalls, and community cheer.

November 22, 2025
Seahorse Swimming Club makes splash for BBC Children in Need

Seahorse Swimming Club makes splash for BBC Children in Need

South Cheshire’s Seahorse Swimming Club has shown its community spirit by diving into fundraising for BBC Children in Need.

Club members turned their latest swimming session a cheerful shade of yellow as they wore their Pudsey T-shirts, purchased especially for the occasion.

November 21, 2025
Concerns raised as Cheshire Police set to axe most of its PCSOs

Concerns raised as Cheshire Police set to axe most of its PCSOs

A local MP has raised concerns over Cheshire Police plans to axe many of its PCSOs in a bid to save £13 million.

It has emerged that the force wants to cut the number of Police Community Support Officers down from 87 to just 27.

November 21, 2025
Open Art Exhibition entries invited by Nantwich Museum

Open Art Exhibition entries invited by Nantwich Museum

Nantwich Museum is inviting applications with the theme of ‘Heritage’ for its 2026 Open Art Exhibition.

The exhibition of selected entries is due to run at the Pillory Street venue from Tuesday March 31st to Saturday June 20th 2026.

November 21, 2025
Stone Rose legend Mani set to perform in Nantwich has died

Stone Rose legend Mani set to perform in Nantwich has died

Stone Roses legend Mani who was set to perform a live gig in Nantwich next year has died, it was announced today.

Applestump Records on Oatmarket had secured a pledge from iconic Gary ‘Mani’ Mounfield to play in the town in October next year.

November 20, 2025
Crewe Vagrants CC teams celebrate with ex England stars

Crewe Vagrants CC teams celebrate with ex England stars

Crewe Vagrants Cricket Club were among those celebrated at a league annual dinner alongside former England stars and guest speakers Darren Gough and Geoff Miller.

The Willaston-based club attended the annual North Staffordshire and South Cheshire League dinner at the Bet 365 Stadium.

November 20, 2025
Rat problem back in Nantwich care home, claim residents

Rat problem back in Nantwich care home, claim residents

A housing association say they are tackling a “rat” problem at a residential home in Nantwich, despite residents claiming more needs to be done.

Residents say vermin are finding their way back into Mill House on Queens Drive, months after the problem first surfaced and was tackled.

November 20, 2025
Burland Hall to host festive crafting event in aid of St Luke’s Hospice

Burland Hall to host festive crafting event in aid of St Luke’s Hospice

One of St Luke’s Hospice’s most loyal supporters is opening her home near Nantwich to stage two festive fundraising events for the charity.

Johanne Thomas, a Vice President of the Hospice, is hosting two luxurious Christmas crafting days at her Burland Hall home.

November 20, 2025