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Tributes paid to young Nantwich man killed in motorbike crash

Tributes paid to young Nantwich man killed in motorbike crash

Friends and family of a popular young Nantwich man who died in a motorbike accident in Willaston have paid tribute to him.

Josh Stockton, 22, died after a collision with another vehicle on the A534 Crewe Road on Wednesday night (September 3).

September 5, 2025
Villagers fear “chaos” if plans for 127 homes in Audlem go ahead

Villagers fear “chaos” if plans for 127 homes in Audlem go ahead

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Villagers fighting plans to build a 127-home estate in Audlem say the scheme is too big, in the wrong place and will make the existing traffic chaos even worse.

Muller Property Group has applied for outline permission for the homes, which includes 38 affordable, on 9.3 hectares of undeveloped farm and grazing land on the south-western edge of the village.

September 4, 2025
Tilly’s in Bunbury launch new “Chatty Table” to tackle loneliness

Tilly’s in Bunbury launch new “Chatty Table” to tackle loneliness

Tilly’s in Bunbury have launched their “Chatty Table” as a way of tackling loneliness in the village and surrounding area.

The launch was attended by Cheshire East Mayor Cllr David Edwardes, local Eddisbury MP Aphra Brandreth, and Ward Cllr Becky Posnett.

September 4, 2025
Nantwich Food Festival competition results are in!

Nantwich Food Festival competition results are in!

The Nantwich Food Festival 2025 competition winners have been unveiled.

Festival visitors and local businesses took part in two competitions during the festival, including the “Nantwich Bake-Off” and the “Best Shop Window Display”.

September 4, 2025
Young motorcyclist killed in smash on busy Willaston road

Young motorcyclist killed in smash on busy Willaston road

A young motorcyclist has died after a horror crash on the busy A534 Crewe Road in Willaston last night (September 3).

The rider of the motorbike, a 22-year-old man, was taken to hospital with serious injuries but died on the way.

September 4, 2025
Applestump Records expands to bigger store in Nantwich

Applestump Records expands to bigger store in Nantwich

By Jonathan White
Nantwich independent store Applestump Records is expanding and moving to a larger outlet in the town.

The shop, specialising in both new and second-hand vinyl, is moving to bigger premises on Oat Market from its current Barker Street location.

September 4, 2025
300 homes plan for Crewe town centre after leisure park shelved

300 homes plan for Crewe town centre after leisure park shelved

by Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Three hundred homes could built in Crewe town centre instead of a leisure park which Cheshire East Council shelved due to rising costs.

The council is currently in talks with an unnamed developer over proposals to build the 300 homes on the former Royal Arcade site.

September 3, 2025
Cheshire East Council - Delamere House, Crewe 1 (Google)

Cheshire East Council forecasts £3.1 million overspend for 2025-26

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cash-strapped Cheshire East Council is forecasting a £3.1 million overspend this year – in addition to the planned use of £25.3 million exceptional financial support.

The figures are revealed in the first financial review of 2025/26 (FR1) and are based on the council’s income, expenditure and known commitments as at the end of June 2025.

September 3, 2025
The Swan at Marbury to stage Beer and Cider festival this weekend

The Swan at Marbury to stage Beer and Cider festival this weekend

The Swan at Marbury will see the return of its Beer and Cider Festival this September – with more local ales than ever and an extra day to celebrate.

The award-winning pub, near Wrenbury, will be staging the festival from Thursday September 4th to Sunday September 7th.

September 3, 2025
Free public lecture series returns to Reaseheath College

Free public lecture series returns to Reaseheath College

Reaseheath College and University Centre in Nantwich is opening up its campus to the public for a series of free evening lectures.

The lectures aim to explore the natural world, animal behaviour, environmental science, and food production.

September 3, 2025
Nantwich Town late show earns place in next round of FA Cup

Nantwich Town late show earns place in next round of FA Cup

By Oliver Shorland
Nantwich Town made it through to the second qualifying round of the FA Cup with a 2-0 victory over Avro FC after two late goals from Byron Moore.

The Dabbers made two changes from last weekend’s trip to Avro with Joe Robbins and Josh Williams coming into the side.

September 3, 2025
Nantwich Town Sunday team off to a flyer with 7-0 victory

Nantwich Town Sunday team off to a flyer with 7-0 victory

Nantwich Town Men’s Sunday Team are to a flying start after beating Crewe Rovers FC 7-0.

Now the team is looking for new players to join the squad for the 2025/26 Crewe Regional Sunday Football League campaign.

September 2, 2025
Helping your team share passwords safely at work

Helping your team share passwords safely at work

In today’s digital workplace, teams rely on dozens of online tools: from project management software to email marketing platforms and accounting dashboards.

While these tools increase productivity, they also create a serious challenge: how do you manage and share passwords securely across the business?

September 2, 2025