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Nantwich Camera Club launches new events to mark 45th season

Nantwich Camera Club launches new events to mark 45th season

Nantwich Camera Club is restarting its programme of talks, competitions and events to mark its 45th season.

The club is keen to alert local photographers and anyone interested in reportage style images about a special event planned.

September 10, 2025
New Nantwich sports bar GOAT has licence extension approved

New Nantwich sports bar GOAT has licence extension approved

A new Nantwich sports bar has been granted a premises licence allowing it to stay open until 2.30am at the weekends.

Cheshire East’s licensing sub-committee agreed GOAT, on High Street where Kennedy’s American Diner used to be, can also remain open until 12.30am on weekdays, from Sunday to Thursday.

September 10, 2025
Nantwich Town Women celebrate FA Cup victory and extend unbeaten run

Nantwich Town Women celebrate FA Cup victory and extend unbeaten run

Nantwich Town Women continued their flying start to the season with a fantastic 5-1 win in the First Round Qualifying of the Adobe Women’s FA Cup – stretching their unbeaten run to six matches.

September 10, 2025
Women-only Glitter Ball set to sparkle at Nantwich football club

Women-only Glitter Ball set to sparkle at Nantwich football club

A charity Glitter Ball at Nantwich Town Football Club is set to be a night to remember after gaining support from South Cheshire businesses.

Women and girls charity Her-Place Charitable Trust will mark its 10th anniversary with an evening of food and entertainment exclusively for women at the club on September 27.

September 9, 2025
Words and Music Festival tickets flying for Nantwich shows

Words and Music Festival tickets flying for Nantwich shows

Ticket sales are flying for the 18th Words And Music Festival which returns to Nantwich next month.

Organisers of the popular festival, which runs from October 13th to 19th inclusive, have described it as “our most eclectic bill ever”.

September 9, 2025
Nantwich Police vow to target rise in graffiti in the town

Nantwich Police vow to target rise in graffiti in the town

Nantwich Police have vowed to target those spraying graffiti in the town, causing criminal damage.

They say there has been a rise in the number of reports of graffiti in recent weeks.

September 9, 2025
Finalists of Nantwich Food Awards 2025 unveiled

Finalists of Nantwich Food Awards 2025 unveiled

The full list of finalists in the 2025 Nantwich Food Awards has been revealed.

People voted in their thousands in eight different categories, including the “Taste of Nantwich” category sponsored by Nantwich News.

September 9, 2025
Newcastle Road in Stapeley to shut for four days, say highways

Newcastle Road in Stapeley to shut for four days, say highways

One of the busiest roads in and out of Nantwich is to close for four days, Cheshire East highways have said.

Newcastle Road, between the Elwood Way traffic lights and level crossing, will close from September 16 between the hours of 9.30am and 2.30pm.

September 8, 2025
Nantwich Spooktacular cancelled for 2025, organisers reveal

Nantwich Spooktacular cancelled for 2025, organisers reveal

The organisers of Nantwich Spooktacular have cancelled the 2025 event, they announced today.

They say the “difficult decision” will mean a chance to revamp the event for a return in 2026.

September 8, 2025
Developer’s appeal over controversial Wybunbury homes plan

Developer’s appeal over controversial Wybunbury homes plan

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
An appeal has been lodged against Cheshire East Council’s failure to determine a planning application which was deferred for a site visit and was recommended to be approved in two days’ time.

Martin and Simon Poole have applied for permission in principle (PIP) to build up to six homes on a field off Bridge Street at Wybunbury.

September 8, 2025
Roadside shrine grows in tribute to motorcyclist killed in crash

Roadside shrine grows in tribute to motorcyclist killed in crash

A heartfelt roadside shrine has emerged in Willaston where a popular young motorcyclist died in an accident last week.

Josh Stockton, 22, died after his motorbike collided with another vehicle on the A534 Crewe Road.

September 8, 2025
Crewe Regional Sunday teams knocked out in Cheshire Challenge Cup

Crewe Regional Sunday teams knocked out in Cheshire Challenge Cup

Audlem, AFC Dishers, Nantwich Pirates, Nantwich Town and Alderman FC were all knocked out in the first round of the Cheshire Sunday Challenge Cup.

Some games were decided by penalties, including Audlem’s, or two very late goals which knocked out Pirates.

September 8, 2025
Nantiwch Town Square cheers for woman’s “brave the shave” effort

Nantiwch Town Square cheers for woman’s “brave the shave” effort

Cheers could be heard over Nantwich Town Square as Wistaston resident Dee Slinn “braved the shave” for Cancer Research.

Sitting on a chair outside Nantwich Bookshop, Dee’s curly golden brown locks were taken down to a ‘number one’ before a crowd of shoppers and café customers many taking pictures and filming the effort on their mobile phones.

September 8, 2025