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Age no barrier for 90-year-old gym buddies in Nantwich!

Age no barrier for 90-year-old gym buddies in Nantwich!

Age is just a number for two 90-year-olds who love nothing better than working out surrounded by their friends at their Nantwich gym.

Before most people of similar age have finished their morning cuppa, grandmothers Irene Blunstone and Delia Cooke have completed their strength and cardio programme at Gymophobics off Beam Street.

May 27, 2026
Beam Street parade of shops up for sale for £1.1 million

Beam Street parade of shops up for sale for £1.1 million

A parade of shops on Beam Street in Nantwich which includes Domino’s Pizza, Shelter and Our Time Candles is up for sale for £1.1 million.

Commercial property specialists Legat Owen said today the fully let row of units, 38-50 Beam Street, is fully occupied and produces a rental income of more than £100,000.

April 13, 2026
Pathway made safer for Luncheon Club residents in Nantwich

Pathway made safer for Luncheon Club residents in Nantwich

A crumbling and “unsafe” pathway in Nantwich has been repaired after Luncheon Club members complained to councillors.

The path on Beam Street in Nantwich is the main route for elderly members of the club to get to the club at Nantwich Civic Hall.

April 1, 2026
Police probe serious assault in Nantwich town centre

Police probe serious assault in Nantwich town centre

Police are probing a serious assault in Nantwich town centre in the earlier hours of Saturday.

The incident in the alleyway close to Home Bargains has left a 19-year-old man from Crewe in hospital with serious injuries.

February 23, 2026
Nantwich Fire Station to undergo refurbishment, fire service confirms

Nantwich Fire Station to undergo refurbishment, fire service confirms

Cheshire Fire Authority has approved a multi‑million‑pound investment package to modernise fire stations, including the Nantwich one on Beam Street.

Members have signed off a £61.7m budget to run Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service in 2026/27.

February 18, 2026
105 redundancies as Gilks Nantwich ceases trading after 60 years

105 redundancies as Gilks Nantwich ceases trading after 60 years

Engineering services firm Gilks Nantwich has ceased trading, leaving more than 100 people redundant.

The long-established mechanical and electrical engineering contractor, based on Beam Street, has been operating for more than 60 years.

February 13, 2026
M&S to close coffee shop in Nantwich store

M&S to close coffee shop in Nantwich store

M&S have confirmed they are to close their coffee shop in the Nantwich store on Beam Street.

The company said the decision was made to free up more space to offer a wider range of food.

February 5, 2026
Police appeal for witnesses after girl hit by car in Nantwich

Police appeal for witnesses after girl hit by car in Nantwich

Police want witnesses after a girl was injured when she was hit by a car which failed to stop in Nantwich.

The incident happened on Beam Street, Nantwich, at around 3.30pm on Tuesday 13 May.

May 19, 2025
Woman suffers terrifying “car-jacking” attempt in Nantwich

Woman suffers terrifying “car-jacking” attempt in Nantwich

A woman suffered a terrifying car-jacking incident as she waited at a junction in Nantwich.

The victim, 53, was driving along Beam Street and stopped at the Barony Road traffic lights when a gang of men approached her vehicle and tried to get in her car.

April 29, 2025
Salon Vie charity day raises £900 for Cheshire Roses

Salon Vie charity day raises £900 for Cheshire Roses

Nantwich hairdressers Salon Vie helped raise more than £900 for local women’s cancer charity, Cheshire Rose Group.

The event was organised by one of its members Jill and the funds raised will help monthly meetings stay free.

July 7, 2024
Nantwich garage owner John “Jack” Field dies after 50 years’ service

Nantwich garage owner John “Jack” Field dies after 50 years’ service

By Jonathan White
Owner of The Crescent Garage John ‘Jack’ Field has died suddenly at home aged 91.

Jack was a familiar figure to many in Nantwich, running the Crescent Garage on The Crescent off Beam Street for over 50 years.

May 14, 2024
New home-made candles business in Nantwich burns brightly

New home-made candles business in Nantwich burns brightly

A new store selling home-made candles is proving a bright addition to Nantwich town centre.

Leanne McGrady has opened her first “Our Time Candles & Diffusers Ltd” shop on Beam Street three years after launching her business online.

February 27, 2024
Councillors approve plans for converting The Gables in Nantwich

Councillors approve plans for converting The Gables in Nantwich

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Plans to convert The Gables into a beauty salon and flats have been given the go-ahead – with councillors welcoming the re-purposing of the historic Nantwich town centre building.

The Beam Street property is currently empty but was formerly used as a community club and offices.

January 11, 2024