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Applestump Records in Nantwich unveil Independent Venue Week plans

Applestump Records in Nantwich unveil Independent Venue Week plans

By Jonathan White
A Nantwich record shop will be striking a chord in January as Applestump Records plans a week-long series of live gigs to celebrate Independent Venue Week 2026.

The shop on Oatmarket will transform into a cosy micro-venue between January 26-31, welcoming audiences to live shows up close in one of the town’s most creative spaces.

November 4, 2025
Energy firm secures 10-year lease at Wardle unit

Energy firm secures 10-year lease at Wardle unit

An energy company is to move into a huge industrial unit at the Cheshire Green business park in Wardle, Nantwich.

Himoinsa Power Solutions has signed a 10-year lease on Unit 4, providing a jobs boost for the area.

November 4, 2025
Best-selling author Frank Melling to give Nantwich talk

Best-selling author Frank Melling to give Nantwich talk

Best-selling author Frank Melling and his wife and editor Carol will be at Bridgemere Garden Centre in Nantwich with their latest book, “Sarah – Searching For Love”.

The couple will be at the centre from 10.30am to 4pm this Saturday November 8th.

November 3, 2025
REVIEW: Theatre groups in epic Lyceum fundraiser

REVIEW: Theatre groups in epic Lyceum fundraiser

By Claire Faulkner
Local theatre groups Curtain Call Productions, YSD, CAMS and Together We Dance joined forces for an epic fundraiser in aid of Alzheimer’s Society at The Lyceum on Sunday night.

Hosted by Sam and Natalie, the audience were treated to a packed show full of energy and high-quality performances.

November 3, 2025
Bentley Motors to create 65 new early careers posts

Bentley Motors to create 65 new early careers posts

Bentley Motors is to create 65 new vacancies in 2026 as part of the company’s early careers programme.

The Crewe-based luxury car maker, which employs around 3,000 people across South Cheshire, has welcomed its 2025 early careers cohort of apprentices, industrial placements and graduates.

November 3, 2025
New six-storey Leighton Hospital plans include huge car park

New six-storey Leighton Hospital plans include huge car park

The new six-storey Leighton Hospital due to open in 2031 will include a new 1,000-space car park, plans have shown.

Mid Cheshire Hospitals Trust is set to submit an outline planning application to Cheshire East Council for the new hospital in December.

November 3, 2025
LETTER: Is Income Tax being raised by 2% before Budget?

LETTER: Is Income Tax being raised by 2% before Budget?

Dear Editor,
Income Tax is raised by 2% before the Budget announcement.

Just received my notification of the fuel allowance so checked on the Government website as I have an employment pension which I paid into from the age of 18.

November 3, 2025
Crewe Sunday Regional league and cup round-up

Crewe Sunday Regional league and cup round-up

Alderman FC cruised into the second round of the Presidents Cup after a 2-6 away win at Inter Arena in the first round proper.

Andy Arrowsmith scored a brace for the away side and other goals were scored by Connor Flood, Joao Soares, Simon Wilkinson and Saul Kinsman.

November 3, 2025
Hundreds gather for Tree of Light ceremony in Nantwich

Hundreds gather for Tree of Light ceremony in Nantwich

Hundreds of people gathered in Nantwich town centre today to remember loved ones at a moving Tree of Light ceremony.

It has become a popular and loved event in the town, organised by Nantwich Town Council, giving families and friends a chance to remember the loss of loved ones in the run up to Christmas.

November 2, 2025
Farmer’s Dash brings community together in Ravensmoor

Farmer’s Dash brings community together in Ravensmoor

By Jonathan White
Ravensmoor played host to the first-ever Farmer’s Dash as locals, farmers and clubs came together for a morning of exercise and community spirit.

Led by Paul McIntyre, founder of Farmers Pants bike rides and Dabbers Dash at Barony Park, the new 5km run/walk started from the layby with the phone box opposite The Farmer’s Arms pub.

November 2, 2025
Second-half and Panter (centre) scores his second

Top scorer Alex Panter extends stay with Nantwich Town

Nantwich Town top scorer Alex Panter has signed a contract to remain with the Dabbers.

It comes after it emerged there has been interest in the striker from a Step 3 club.

November 2, 2025
Fire crews tackle tractor blaze in Hankelow

Fire crews tackle tractor blaze in Hankelow

Fire crews were called out to a tractor on fire on a rural lane in Hankelow, near Nantwich.

The farm vehicle went up in smoke on Longhill Lane at around 12.15pm today (October 31).

October 31, 2025
Nantwich Town to host league leaders Lower Breck FC

Nantwich Town to host league leaders Lower Breck FC

Nantwich Town welcome top of the table Lower Breck FC to the Swansway Stadium tomorrow (November 1).

The Dabbers are unbeaten at home in 12 matches but that record will face a stern test against the team five points clear at top of Northern Premier Division West.

October 31, 2025