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Nantwich CC earn nine-wicket win over promoted Bramhall

Nantwich CC earn nine-wicket win over promoted Bramhall

Nantwich Cricket Club returned to winning ways as the first team led a clean sweep of Saturday victories.

At promoted Bramhall, Ben Wright took 3-42 as the home side were bowled out for 177, five balls short of their 50-over allocation.

May 8, 2026
LETTER: Brownfield first to protect our green belt

LETTER: Brownfield first to protect our green belt

Dear Editor,
I am writing to express growing concern over the increasing threat to Cheshire’s green belt and open countryside as housing developers continue to target greenfield land ahead of suitable brownfield sites.

May 8, 2026
LETTER: Dire lack of community involvement in Willaston planning application?

LETTER: Dire lack of community involvement in Willaston planning application?

Dear Editor,
I am very concerned about an application to build 188 new houses with associated access and infrastructure on unspoilt pastureland in Willaston within the Strategic Green Gap between Crewe and Nantwich.

May 8, 2026
REVIEW: South West Cheshire Scouts Gang Show at Lyceum

REVIEW: South West Cheshire Scouts Gang Show at Lyceum

By Claire Faulkner
South West Cheshire Scouts have brought the Gang Show back to the Lyceum this week with an entertaining return for this much-loved traditional show.

Featuring Cubs, Scouts and Explorers, the production is a lively variety show with song, dance and comedy with an infectious sense of enthusiasm.

May 8, 2026
Victorious Nantwich Town Women hold 2026 awards night

Victorious Nantwich Town Women hold 2026 awards night

The triumphant Nantwich Town Women’s team held its end of season awards after securing a second successive promotion.

Katie Greenwood scooped the big award of the evening, awarded “Player of the Season” among other deserving winners at the event.

May 7, 2026
Two Nantwich charities receive funding donation boost

Two Nantwich charities receive funding donation boost

A support service for people in Nantwich and a dog rescue charity have each received a funding boost.

Re-Enabled Support Services and Pawprints to Freedom each received a £300 community donation from David Wilson Homes.

May 7, 2026
RSPCA equine specialists to speak at education event in Nantwich

RSPCA equine specialists to speak at education event in Nantwich

Three of the RSPCA’s top equine and large animal rescue experts are to speak at the Understand Horses Live 2026 event at Reaseheath College in Nantwich.

Leading equine welfare, behaviour and large animal rescue specialists for the charity will be sharing their expert knowledge at the annual event in June.

May 7, 2026
Voting opens for Nantwich Food Festival Awards 2026

Voting opens for Nantwich Food Festival Awards 2026

Organisers have now opened voting for the Nantwich Food Festival Awards for 2026.

The free to enter annual awards – which Nantwich News has helped sponsor in recent years – celebrates the best food outlets in and around Nantwich.

May 7, 2026
Late-night scrolling affects more than your sleep

Late-night scrolling affects more than your sleep

How long do you spend scrolling social media or news sites in bed before you try to sleep?

Whether you’re staring at a mobile screen for five minutes or an hour, late-night screen use could impact your sleep.

May 6, 2026
Popular Weaver Wander classic car rally returns to Nantwich

Popular Weaver Wander classic car rally returns to Nantwich

The popular vintage car rally Weaver Wander returns to Nantwich this month with more than 130 vehicles already lined up!

The event, organised by the Rotary Club of Crewe and Nantwich Weaver, will take place on Saturday May 16th.

May 6, 2026
Marbury Merry Days set for spectacular return this weekend

Marbury Merry Days set for spectacular return this weekend

By Jonathan White
One of South Cheshire’s most cherished country fairs is back this weekend as Marbury Merry Days returns for its 45th year.

The two-day fair, which takes place on Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th May, is set in a picturesque field in Marbury, near Wrenbury, with a host of entertainment for all ages.

May 6, 2026
Care home, Nantwich (LNT Care Developments, from planning documents)

Plans unveiled for 66-bedroom care home on Nantwich estate

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Plans have been submitted for a 66-bed care home on the new Kingsbourne estate in Nantwich.

The application from LNT Care Developments comes after outline permission was granted 10 years ago for the Kingsbourne development which included up to 1,100 homes, land for business use, a primary school, community facilities, and local centre.

May 6, 2026
3 Counties Community Rail Partnership seeks new chairperson

3 Counties Community Rail Partnership seeks new chairperson

The 3 Counties Connected Community Rail Partnership (CRP) is seeking a new chairperson as Nicola Said comes to the end of her three-year term leading the partnership.

Nicola has supported the strategic growth of the partnership in connecting communities like Nantwich and other Cheshire and Shropshire towns to their railway.

May 6, 2026