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Hundreds enjoy Wistaston annual duck and model boat races

Hundreds enjoy Wistaston annual duck and model boat races

By Jonathan White
Families turned out in force to enjoy the 28th annual ‘Model Boat & Duck Race’ at the Joey the Swan in Wistaston.

The event, organised by Wistaston Community events team, was officially opened by Wistaston Rose Queen, Poppy Edge.

September 7, 2025
Crewe Vagrants CC sides secure promotion and a league title

Crewe Vagrants CC sides secure promotion and a league title

Crewe Vagrants Cricket Club are celebrating in style after the men’s 1st team secured promotion and the ladies team won their league title.

The 1sts took the field at home to Norton-in -Hales at the Vagrants in Willaston.

September 7, 2025
Full steam ahead for new loco ‘Jenny’ at Peacock Railway

Full steam ahead for new loco ‘Jenny’ at Peacock Railway

Train enthusiasts have welcomed a new addition to their team after enjoying a bumper summer season at the Peacock Railway in Willaston.

South Cheshire Model Engineering Society, which runs the attraction, has welcomed more than 1,000 visitors this summer after extending opening hours to Wednesdays during August.

September 7, 2025
Why more people prefer micro-entertainment for short bursts of digital fun

Why more people prefer micro-entertainment for short bursts of digital fun

We live in a world in which short-form entertainment is becoming more and more relevant, with platforms such as TikTok and Instagram taking the wider internet by storm.

Is this a good thing? What are some of the concerns? And how does this affect audiences in general?

September 6, 2025
Architecture of choice: How nudges and dark patterns shape your decisions

Architecture of choice: How nudges and dark patterns shape your decisions

Have you ever signed up for a free trial only to find it fiendishly difficult to cancel?

Or added one item to your online shopping basket and ended up buying three more you didn’t plan for?

September 6, 2025
Nantwich Town youngsters earn victory in FA Youth Cup qualifier

Nantwich Town youngsters earn victory in FA Youth Cup qualifier

By Liam Price
Nantwich Town’s youngsters stormed through to the First Round Qualifying of the FA Youth Cup with a 5-1 win over Lichfield City at the Swansway Stadium.

Lichfield had the first real shot but Nantwich keeper and captain Louis Melling was quickly down to his left to save.

September 6, 2025
Audlem Theatre Company to stage “Jack & The Beanstalk” panto

Audlem Theatre Company to stage “Jack & The Beanstalk” panto

Audlem Theatre Company has unveiled plans to stage its 2026 family pantomime, “Jack & The Beanstalk”.

Following the success of our previous productions, organisers hope this year’s panto will be bigger, brighter and more brilliant.

September 6, 2025
Summer fun for Nantwich Youth Club members at Chester Zoo

Summer fun for Nantwich Youth Club members at Chester Zoo

Young members of the Nantwich Youth and Community Centre enjoyed a memorable day at Chester Zoo – thanks to funding from criminals!

The trip, the first outreach event since the centre re-opened, was paid for through Cheshire Police and Crime Commissioner Dan Price and the SWAP Fund (Proceeds of Crime Act).

September 6, 2025
“The Wonders of Colour” talks to be staged by Nantwich Museum

“The Wonders of Colour” talks to be staged by Nantwich Museum

Nantwich Museum have launched six “Wonders of Colour” talks to support a new exhibition which will bring to life the history and science of colour, dyes and pigments.

The first takes place on Thursday 16 October, 7pm, called Seeing Colour: More Than Meets the Eye.

September 6, 2025
REVIEW: “A Doll’s House” by Nantwich Players

REVIEW: “A Doll’s House” by Nantwich Players

by Claire Faulkner
Nantwich Players new season is off to a strong start with “Nora: A Doll’s House”, written by Stef Smith after Henrik Ibsen and directed by Bethany Gail.

You don’t have to be familiar with A Doll’s House by Ibsen to watch and enjoy this production.

September 6, 2025
Man arrested after pedestrian seriously injured in e-bike incident in Nantwich

Man arrested after pedestrian seriously injured in e-bike incident in Nantwich

A man has been seriously injured after being in collision with an e-bike in Nantwich, police have confirmed.

The incident happened on Waterlode last night, which led to police closing off the road.

September 5, 2025
Several people injured in serious crash on A51 in Wardle

Several people injured in serious crash on A51 in Wardle

A number of people were injured in a two-car smash on the busy A51 in Wardle near Nantwich earlier today.

Fire crews had to cut one person from the wreckage on Nantwich Road at around 10am this morning.

September 5, 2025
Environment Agency continue probe into River Weaver pollution in Nantwich

Environment Agency continue probe into River Weaver pollution in Nantwich

A probe into the latest pollution incident in the River Weaver in Nantwich is continuing as local politicians call for strong action.

It has emerged one farmer was recently questioned under caution, but this was in connection with a separate pollution incident, said the Environment Agency.

September 5, 2025