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Police tracking e-scooter youth after Nantwich teenager injured

Police tracking e-scooter youth after Nantwich teenager injured

Nantwich Police say they are close to identifying the illegal rider of an e-scooter which crashed into a teenage girl and fled.

The incident on the pedestrianised part of High Street left the 15-year-old victim with minor injuries.

February 13, 2026
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
Nantwich Christmas Lights Switch-On set for November 21

Nantwich Christmas Lights Switch-On set for November 21

Thousands of people are expected to pack Nantwich town centre next Friday for the popular Christmas Lights Switch-On event.

Star actor Ben Miller, who grew up and went to school in the town, will be performing the switch-on.

November 14, 2025
Thousands attend Nantwich Remembrance Sunday service

Thousands attend Nantwich Remembrance Sunday service

Huge crowds packed Nantwich town centre today to pay tribute to the fallen at the annual Remembrance Sunday Service.

Services taking place up and down the country commemorate the contribution of British and Commonwealth military and civilian servicemen and women in the two World Wars and later conflicts.

November 9, 2025
Nantwich launches Poppy Appeal in aid of Armed Forces community

Nantwich launches Poppy Appeal in aid of Armed Forces community

By Jonathan White
The annual Poppy Appeal will officially launch in Nantwich tomorrow (October 25th).

Members of Nantwich & District Branch of the Royal British Legion will take to the town square for a day dedicated to remembrance and fundraising.

October 24, 2025
Nantwich Food Festival launches in style as thousands pack town centre

Nantwich Food Festival launches in style as thousands pack town centre

Nantwich Food Festival 2025 was opened today in fine style as thousands of people flocked to the town.

The three-day event – which is expected to attract 40,000 visitors in total – opened at around midday today (August 29).

August 29, 2025
Nantwich marks 80th anniversary of VJ Day in moving scenes

Nantwich marks 80th anniversary of VJ Day in moving scenes

Nantwich paid tribute to the 80th anniversary of Victory over Japan Day (VJ Day) with a moving ceremony held beside the War Memorial on the Town Square, writes Jonathan White.

VJ Day marks Japan’s surrender in 1945, bringing the Second World War to an end.

August 17, 2025
Nantwich Museum gears up for “The Wonders of Colour” August events

Nantwich Museum gears up for “The Wonders of Colour” August events

Staff and volunteers at Nantwich Museum are preparing for “The Wonders of Colour” events from Thursday August 7th until Thursday August 28th.

The series has been supported with funding from the Royal Society of Chemistry.

July 9, 2025
VE Day 80 offers reflection and commemoration in Nantwich

VE Day 80 offers reflection and commemoration in Nantwich

Hundreds of people gathered in Nantwich town square for a heartfelt celebration to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day last night (May 8).

Crowds looked on respectfully as poignant speeches were made and 1940s songs sung as Union flags and bunting fluttered in the pleasant spring evening.

May 9, 2025
theFUNKYchoir to stage “musical extravaganza” in Nantwich

theFUNKYchoir to stage “musical extravaganza” in Nantwich

theFUNKYchoir is spearheading a “musical extravaganza” event to be staged in Nantwich town centre on April 5.

The community choir, formed in 2012, performs throughout South Cheshire and at events like Nantwich Show, Nantwich Food Festival, Crewe Remembrance Service and fund-raising events.

March 21, 2025
Local businesswoman takes over Enzo in Nantwich

Local businesswoman takes over Enzo in Nantwich

Popular Nantwich coffee shop Enzo is now in new hands and is set to re-open in a week after a refit.

The independent eaterie on High Street has been run by Carrie Slater for 14 years.

February 28, 2025
PICTURE SPECIAL: Thousands enjoy Battle of Nantwich ‘Holly Holy Day’ re-enactment

PICTURE SPECIAL: Thousands enjoy Battle of Nantwich ‘Holly Holy Day’ re-enactment

By Jonathan White
Thousands of people witnessed the 52nd annual Battle of Nantwich ‘Holly Holy Day’ English Civil War re-enactment in glorious winter sunshine.

Activities took place during the day at St Mary’s Acton, St Mary’s Nantwich, Nantwich Museum, Pillory Street pillory, and the town square.

January 26, 2025
Town set for “Battle of Nantwich” re-enactment 2025

Town set for “Battle of Nantwich” re-enactment 2025

By Jonathan White
The town is gearing up for the annual “Battle of Nantwich” Holly Holy Day event which takes place on Saturday January 25.

The Sealed Knot troops will gather to re-enact the original battle which took place in 1644, marking the end of the siege of the town during the English Civil War.

January 14, 2025