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Fire crews attend kitchen blaze in Nantwich house

Fire crews attend kitchen blaze in Nantwich house

Fire crews were called to a kitchen fire at a family home in Nantwich last night (June 13).

The incident happened at around 9pm at a property on Talbot Way, in Stapeley.

June 14, 2024
Coach House Forge celebrates 10 years in Nantwich

Coach House Forge celebrates 10 years in Nantwich

A family-run Blacksmiths in Nantwich is celebrating 10 years of forging in the town!

Coach House Forge is run by husband and wife team Chris and Amy Danby.

June 14, 2024
Best-selling author to visit Nantwich for talk on new novel

Best-selling author to visit Nantwich for talk on new novel

By Jonathan White
Multi-million bestselling author Adele Parks is coming to Nantwich on July 3 on her launch tour for her latest novel, ‘First Wife’s Shadow’.

Parks is author of 23 bestselling novels including the recent Sunday Times hit Just Between Us and the audible Number One sensation One Last Secret.

June 14, 2024
Seven arrested following disturbances in Nantwich and Crewe

Seven arrested following disturbances in Nantwich and Crewe

Seven youths have been arrested by police after a series of disturbances in Nantwich and Crewe last night (June 12).

Officers said they received a number of reports of incidents in Crewe and Nantwich involving a group of youths.

June 13, 2024
“Railway House” in Nantwich returned to its former glory

“Railway House” in Nantwich returned to its former glory

An iconic home in Nantwich has been returned to its former glory by a local business.

The “Railway House” sits next to the level crossing on London Road in Nantwich.

June 13, 2024
Crescent Garage in Nantwich to close after death of owner

Crescent Garage in Nantwich to close after death of owner

The popular Crescent Garage in Nantwich is to close permanently after the sad death of its 91-year-old owner John “Jack” Field.

The family-run outlet has announced it is closing for good after tomorrow (June 14).

June 13, 2024
Clough’s of Nantwich to relocate after 70 years

Clough’s of Nantwich to relocate after 70 years

The owners of Clough’s of Nantwich are set to relocate to Stapeley after more than 70 years on Welsh Row.

The well-known independent business, which sells bespoke curtains, blinds, and shutters, is to open a new studio at Stapeley House, on London Road.

June 13, 2024
How the taxi industry is evolving in 2024

How the taxi industry is evolving in 2024

The taxi industry has seen significant changes in recent years, with 2024 marking a new era of innovation and customer-focused services.

The demands and expectations of passengers are shaping these developments, making taxi services more inclusive and efficient.

June 12, 2024
RNLI fundraisers from Audlem and Nantwich in Royal day out

RNLI fundraisers from Audlem and Nantwich in Royal day out

Two local RNLI fundraisers enjoyed a royal day out when they attended the charity’s 200th anniversary garden party at Buckingham Palace.

Janet Maughan, of Overwater Marina near Audlem, joined Christine Cottrell, a staunch supporter of the Crewe and Nantwich Branch of the RNLI for more than 20 years.

June 12, 2024
Nantwich marathon man prepares for charity ultra-run

Nantwich marathon man prepares for charity ultra-run

By Jonathan White
Nantwich marathon runner Paul Dean is preparing for a fund-raising ultra-run challenge on June 21.

The dad and teaching assistant, 43, has been on a gruelling training programme in preparation for the 24-hour ultra-run challenge in aid of Cancer Research UK.

June 12, 2024
Cash-strapped CEC pay £1,300 a day for temporary finance boss

Cash-strapped CEC pay £1,300 a day for temporary finance boss

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cash-strapped Cheshire East Council is paying a whopping £1,298 a day for its new temporary director of finance.

Adele Taylor was appointed to the role of S151 officer on an interim basis following the resignation of Alex Thompson.

June 12, 2024
Crewe woman charged with Nantwich shoplifting offences

Crewe woman charged with Nantwich shoplifting offences

A woman from Crewe has been charged after several incidents at a convenience store on Middlewich Road in Nantwich, police said.

Officers were called out on Monday (June 10) to reports of a woman who had stolen items from a convenience store in Nantwich on several occasions over the last week.

June 12, 2024
New online Maths academy launches for Nantwich schools

New online Maths academy launches for Nantwich schools

A new Maths online training scheme has been launched in a number of schools across Nantwich.

First4Maths Academy is designed as a support service and has been launched at Acton CE Primary Academy, Calveley Primary Academy and Nursery, Millfields Primary School and Nantwich Primary Academy.

June 12, 2024