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Pop star Sophie Ellis-Bextor draws big crowds to Applestump Records in Nantwich

Pop star Sophie Ellis-Bextor draws big crowds to Applestump Records in Nantwich

By Jonathan White
Pop sensation Sophie Ellis-Bextor brought sparkle and song to Nantwich with a special visit to the newly relocated Applestump Records yesterday (Sept 14th).

She was on hand to sign copies of her new album Perimenopop to the delight of hundreds of fans who queued down Oat Market for the chance to meet her.

September 15, 2025
Nantwich CC legend Warrington announces retirement after 18 seasons

Nantwich CC legend Warrington announces retirement after 18 seasons

Nantwich Cricket Club legend Jimmy Warrington has announced his retirement from the game after an amazing 18 seasons with the club.

Warrington, now aged 42, said his body “isn’t what it used to be” and confirmed he’ll be hanging up his cricket whites for good.

September 15, 2025
Science behind weather forecasting: How meteorologists predict the unpredictable

Science behind weather forecasting: How meteorologists predict the unpredictable

Every day, millions of us glance at a weather app on our phones to make decisions—what to wear, whether to cancel a picnic, or when to plant a garden.

We take this sliver of future knowledge for granted, but behind that simple icon of a sun or cloud lies one of the most complex and impressive scientific undertakings in the modern world.

September 14, 2025
3 simple ways to improve your home and quality of life

3 simple ways to improve your home and quality of life

We live in three places daily, and you must keep them in the right condition.

The first is your brain; for this, you must ensure that your emotions and psychological elements are in check.

September 14, 2025
Last season’s top two clash in Crewe Regional Sunday league

Last season’s top two clash in Crewe Regional Sunday league

Last season’s champions and runners up came head-to-head in a tense clash in the Crewe Regional Sunday Premier League.

Both teams battled it out over 90 minutes, but it was a first half own goal that gave Cooper Buckley the lead.

September 14, 2025
Cheshire Wildlife Trust unveil 2026 calendar competition winners

Cheshire Wildlife Trust unveil 2026 calendar competition winners

Cheshire Wildlife Trust has announced the winners of its 2026 calendar photography competition.

And the winning shot was this image taken by Colin Woods in Marbury, near Wrenbury, of great crested grebes battling it out on the water.

September 14, 2025
Dave Prince makes radio debut at 79 with new show on The Cat

Dave Prince makes radio debut at 79 with new show on The Cat

Veteran Nantwich musician Dave Prince has made his radio debut at the age of 79, writes Jonathan White.

After more than 60 years as a musician, Dave has found a fresh way to share his lifelong passion for music.

September 14, 2025
Greggs and Burger King get go ahead for new Nantwich stores

Greggs and Burger King get go ahead for new Nantwich stores

Plans to open Greggs and Burger King fast food outlets at a Nantwich petrol station have been approved, despite more than 20 objections being lodged.

Motor Fuel Group, who run the filling station at Morrisons in Nantwich, applied for planning permission from Cheshire East Council to build the food outlets.

September 14, 2025
Nantwich Town reach FA Cup third qualifying round with win over Trafford

Nantwich Town reach FA Cup third qualifying round with win over Trafford

Nantwich Town moved one step closer to the FA Cup First Round proper with a fine victory over Trafford FC.

Two goals from Alex Panter and a third from Paddy Kennedy were enough to secure a 3-1 win at the Swansway Stadium.

September 14, 2025
Cheshire Police to use drones to catch illegal e-bikers

Cheshire Police to use drones to catch illegal e-bikers

Cheshire Police looks set to turn to drone technology to catch illegal e-bikers in the county, the Crime Commissioner has revealed.

Dan Price called the use of drones against those speeding and causing havoc on illegally adapted e-bikes will be a “gamechanger”.

September 12, 2025
Councillors “minded to approve” controversial Wybunbury housing bid

Councillors “minded to approve” controversial Wybunbury housing bid

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East voted it is “minded to approve” a controversial housing proposal for Wybunbury – but the applicants had already lodged an appeal and could now have to wait months for a planning inspector’s decision.

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

September 12, 2025
Nantwich cyclists halfway in 2,000-mile charity ride despite France setback

Nantwich cyclists halfway in 2,000-mile charity ride despite France setback

By Sydney Morgan
A group of young friends from Nantwich, and one from Cornwall, are cycling from London to Istanbul to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support and Alzheimer’s society.

James Redwood, Will Rowlands, Kieron Lawton and Ewan Davies, all aged 22, set off from Buckingham Palace on August 27 alongside their support van driver, Jude Metz.

September 12, 2025
Readers capture these stunning images of rainbows over Nantwich

Readers capture these stunning images of rainbows over Nantwich

Autumn showers may be peppering South Cheshire this week after a hot summer.

But on the plus side – as well as being good for our gardens – are these stunning rainbows!

September 12, 2025