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Reaseheath celebrates 2025 graduates and Dean’s Award winners

Reaseheath celebrates 2025 graduates and Dean’s Award winners

More than 160 graduates from Reaseheath College and University Centre Reaseheath in Nantwich celebrated their academic achievements at a memorable ceremony.

The event was held in the historic surroundings of Chester Cathedral and brought together students, staff, families, and guests of the University of Chester.

November 18, 2025
‘Proms at Acton’ raises more than £2,000 for Royal British Legion

‘Proms at Acton’ raises more than £2,000 for Royal British Legion

By Jonathan White
A “Proms” style concert at St Mary’s Church in Acton near Nantwich has helped raise more than £2,000 for the Royal British Legion.

It was held on Remembrance Sunday and was organised by Stephan Davies as the 4th ‘Proms at Acton’ concert.

November 18, 2025
REVIEW: Ultimate Coldplay light up Nantwich with spectacular show

REVIEW: Ultimate Coldplay light up Nantwich with spectacular show

By Jonathan White
Nantwich was buzzing on Saturday night as Ultimate Coldplay brought their thrilling tribute to one of Britain’s biggest bands to a packed-out Nantwich Civic Hall.

November 17, 2025
Nantwich Town Women exit cup after defeat to higher-level Poulton Vics

Nantwich Town Women exit cup after defeat to higher-level Poulton Vics

Nantwich Town Women fell to a rare defeat losing 2–1 to higher-tier Poulton Vics FC Ladies in Round Two of the Cheshire FA Women’s Cup.

While the cup run comes to an end, the result now allows the Dabbers to fully concentrate on their strong League campaign.

November 17, 2025
Crewe Regional Sunday games survive aftermath of Storm Claudia

Crewe Regional Sunday games survive aftermath of Storm Claudia

Several Crewe Regional Sunday games were able to be played despite heavy rain and battering the region took from Storm Claudia on Friday.

In the Presidents Cup, it was AFC Dishers who progressed to the next round after a close 0-1 away victory at Lostock Gralam S&E.

November 17, 2025
aerial pic of Wistaston Brook housing estate

Angry Cheshire East councillor claims they do MPs’ “dirty work”

Cheshire East Council is being forced to do MPs’ “dirty work” and produce a future “environmentally damaging” local plan to tackle the housing crisis, an angry councillor claimed.

Cllr Mark Goldsmith launched a blistering attack on the MPs saying both the Conservatives and Labour were responsible for the planning and housing “mess”.

November 17, 2025
Broad Lane in Stapeley closed due to fallen tree

Broad Lane in Stapeley closed due to fallen tree

The A529 Broad Lane in Stapeley is closed in both directions this morning due to a fallen tree.

Cheshire Police say the A529 road is completely blocked between the junctions of First and Second Dig lane.

November 17, 2025
Fire crews rescue cow from canal near Nantwich

Fire crews rescue cow from canal near Nantwich

Fire crews mooo-ved quickly when they rescued a cow which had become stranded in a canal near Nantwich.

The animal became stuck at the canal at Minshull Lock in Aston Juxtra Mondrum at around 1pm on Saturday (November 15th).

November 17, 2025
A51 at Reaseheath back open after flood waters cleared

A51 at Reaseheath back open after flood waters cleared

The major A51 route at Reaseheath in Nantwich was finally re-opened this morning (November 17th) after a 48-hour closure caused by flooding from Storm Claudia.

The closure has caused traffic problems in and around the town all weekend.

November 17, 2025
Cheshire East Council - Delamere House, Crewe 1 (Google)

Cheshire East Council wants more sites for Local Plan development

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council is making a call for sites which could potentially be included in the local plan for future development.

Several sites were submitted as part of the call for land last year.

November 16, 2025
Woman rescued after falling into River Weaver in Nantwich

Woman rescued after falling into River Weaver in Nantwich

Emergency services rescued a woman who had fallen into the River Weaver in Nantwich in the early hours today (November 16).

The incident happened at around 4am on Waterlode.

November 16, 2025
Late winner for Nantwich Town in victory over Shifnal Town

Late winner for Nantwich Town in victory over Shifnal Town

By Liam Price
A dramatic 93rd minute winner helped Nantwich Town to a 1-0 win over Shifnal Town at the Swansway Stadium.

Aidy Roxburgh missed out through illness and Byron Harrison was rotated out, with Byron Moore and Callum Saunders starting.

November 16, 2025
Police attend flood incidents in and around Nantwich

Police attend flood incidents in and around Nantwich

Police are dealing with a number of flooded road incidents after 24 hours of heavy rain hit the area.

Storm Claudia dumped several inches of rain across South Cheshire yesterday and in early hours of today.

November 15, 2025