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Willaston charity fund supports local families at Christmas

Willaston charity fund supports local families at Christmas

Families in Willaston facing financial hardship have received a boost this Christmas through the work of Sarah Jane Wood Charity and Wybunbury United Charities.

A total of £600 has been distributed to families in need, helping to ease financial pressures many face during the festive period.

December 26, 2025
Christmas tributes grow at roadside memorial for Josh Stockton

Christmas tributes grow at roadside memorial for Josh Stockton

A growing display of Christmas tributes is bringing light and colour to the roadside memorial for motorcyclist Josh Stockton.

The 22-year-old died in September following a collision on Crewe Road in Willaston.

December 18, 2025
REVIEW: “The Game’s Afoot” by Nantwich Players

REVIEW: “The Game’s Afoot” by Nantwich Players

By Claire Faulkner
If you enjoy a mystery with a comedy twist, then you’ll definitely enjoy the Christmas production from Nantwich Players.

The Game’s Afoot written by Ken Ludwig and directed by Sharon Dutton is a classic whodunit, which will have you guessing until the very end.

December 13, 2025
Help RSPCA Stapeley Grange raise funds for wildlife this winter

Help RSPCA Stapeley Grange raise funds for wildlife this winter

Stapeley Grange RSPCA centre will be staging two Christmas events this winter to raise vital funds for their work.

The London Road centre, which includes a wildlife centre and cattery, will be holding a Christmas Fair this Sunday December 7th between 12pm and 5pm.

December 4, 2025
Enter festive spirit at Nantwich Concert Band Christmas Concert

Enter festive spirit at Nantwich Concert Band Christmas Concert

Nantwich Concert Band is to stage a Christmas Concert on Sunday December 21st starting at 2:30pm at Nantwich Civic Hall.

Tickets are £8, and under 12s go free.

November 22, 2025
Thousands pack Nantwich town centre for Christmas Lights switch-on

Thousands pack Nantwich town centre for Christmas Lights switch-on

Nantwich embraced the Christmas cheer in style last night (November 21st) as thousands of residents and visitors gathered in the town centre for the 2025 Christmas Lights Switch-On.

The event, organised by Nantwich Town Council, transformed the historic Town Square into a dazzling winter wonderland, with live entertainment, market stalls, and community cheer.

November 22, 2025
Burland Hall to host festive crafting event in aid of St Luke’s Hospice

Burland Hall to host festive crafting event in aid of St Luke’s Hospice

One of St Luke’s Hospice’s most loyal supporters is opening her home near Nantwich to stage two festive fundraising events for the charity.

Johanne Thomas, a Vice President of the Hospice, is hosting two luxurious Christmas crafting days at her Burland Hall home.

November 20, 2025
Bridgemere Garden Centre brings back Santa Grotto

Bridgemere Garden Centre brings back Santa Grotto

Bridgemere Garden Centre near Nantwich is bring back its Santa’s Grotto for the first time in three years.

It’s a chance for families to enjoy a traditional grotto experience and will be open from Saturday 22nd November to Wednesday 24th December.

October 14, 2025
Ben Miller - image by David Reiss

Actor Ben Miller to return to Nantwich to perform Christmas Lights switch-on

EXCLUSIVE
Popular actor and author Ben Miller will be the star turn at next month’s Nantwich Christmas Lights switch-on!

Ben will be returning to the town he grew up in to hit the switch and light up Nantwich on Friday November 21.

October 13, 2025
Nantwich councillors back annual Santa Show amid cost concerns

Nantwich councillors back annual Santa Show amid cost concerns

Nantwich councillors have saved an annual Christmas Santa Show – despite some calling for the popular event to be axed!

The show has taken place every year for 11 years at Nantwich Civic Hall, attracting hundreds of primary school children across the town.

October 7, 2025
Aldi supermarket launches recruitment drive in Cheshire

Aldi supermarket launches recruitment drive in Cheshire

Aldi Supermarket has launched a recruitment drive ahead of the Christmas period for its stores across Cheshire, including Nantwich and Crewe.

It says it aims to hire around 160 new store colleagues in Cheshire for Christmas period and its future expansion plans.

September 28, 2025
Crewe Lyceum Theatre’s Christmas panto cast line-up announced

Crewe Lyceum Theatre’s Christmas panto cast line-up announced

The beanstalk is growing fast — and so is the excitement!

Crewe Lyceum and Imagine Theatre have unveiled the full principal cast for this year’s Jack and the Beanstalk pantomime.

September 15, 2025
More than 1,750 people arrested in Cheshire in December operation

More than 1,750 people arrested in Cheshire in December operation

Cheshire Police arrested 1,752 people – including more than 220 in Crewe & Nantwich – in their Christmas crackdown on criminals.

Arrests were made for offences including assault, drink or drug driving, theft and criminal damage.

January 8, 2025