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- End of an era as café at Cheshire visitor attraction closes suddenly
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It's closed with immediate effect
- Food Hygiene Ratings for Takeaways in Knutsford and Wilmslow in 2026
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A list of food hygiene ratings for takeaways and sandwich shops in Knutsford, Wilmslow, and nearby areas has been compiled for 2026.
- Reaseheath pilot gives Nantwich pupils hands-on experience of future careers
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Pupils from Wrenbury Primary School and Malbank School have completed a six-month programme at Reaseheath exploring horticulture, food science, sustainability and food production.
- More than 8,500 Cheshire West council tax cases referred to bailiffs
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New research suggests Cheshire West and Chester Council referred more than 8,500 council tax arrears cases to enforcement agents in 2025/26, as outstanding council tax debt continu
- Nantwich's first new school in 23 years prepares to open
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Kingsbourne Academy is preparing to welcome its first pupils on September 7 after staff received the keys to the new primary school in Nantwich.
- Knutsford Foodbank 'overwhelmed' by community support
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Knutsford Foodbank has thanked residents and local organisations for their generosity after receiving significant support and donations from across the community.
- Holiday firm helps 350 families enjoy UK breaks through Chester charity partnership
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HUNDREDS of families have been able to enjoy breaks across the UK through Sykes Holiday Cottages' partnership with charity, Time Away.
- Plans emerge for new railway station near Leighton in Crewe
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Proposals for a new railway station on the Crewe to Chester line have emerged as part of plans for major development around Leighton, with a potential site identified off the A530
- Inspectors praise care home where residents can 'live life in the way they choose'
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The home caters for adults living with complex needs
- Nantwich Community Garden launches “Lunchtime Reset” initiative
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Heavy downpours failed to dampen spirits at Nantwich's Growing Health Community Garden where a new lunchtime event is encouraging residents of all ages to get outdoors and enjoy na
- Live music line-up confirmed for Nantwich Food Festival 2026
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Nantwich Food Festival returns from September 4 to 6 with three days of food, demonstrations and entertainment, as organisers reveal more of the live music planned across the town
- New shops and garage development could bring jobs to Cheshire town
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Plans have been lodged
- More than 350 exhibits showcased at Wistaston Flower and Produce Show
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Gardeners, bakers, artists, crafters and photographers showcased their work as Wistaston’s annual Flower and Produce Show returned for its 43rd year.
- Plans for village wildlife pond submitted to Cheshire West and Chester planners
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CHESHIRE West council planners have been asked to consider an application for a small wildlife pond in a village between Malpas and Chester.
- Students at The King's School Chester celebrate 'outstanding' results
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Students at The King’s School in Chester collected their results this morning, with 28 per cent of all grades awarded at grade 9, the highest possible mark.
- Nantwich passengers raise concerns after FlexiLink and Go-Too bus merger
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Passengers have reported booking difficulties and uncertainty over door-to-door support following changes to Cheshire East’s on-demand bus service, although the council says proble
- Council says one-way traffic restrictions on Winsford Station Bridge must stay in place
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'Public safety must come first'
- Opening date confirmed for new Northwich Market at Barons Quay
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Northwich’s new market will officially open at Barons Quay on September 18, bringing traders, food and drink, indoor and outdoor seating and new facilities to the town centre.
- Knutsford’s historic Angel pub completes £350,000 refurbishment
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The Grade II listed Angel in Knutsford has undergone a £350,000 refurbishment, adding four bedrooms as its brewery owner invests in the town’s growing visitor economy.
- Cheshire project aims to preserve stories of 20,000 women and girls
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Residents are being invited to help create a new historical record of women’s and girls’ lives across Cheshire through handmade mini-magazines that could become part of the county’
- Finance deal secures future of Widnes battery recycling plant
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Ecoshred UK has bought its two-acre Widnes industrial site after securing a six-figure finance deal, with the battery recycling business now planning further growth and new jobs.
- The must-visit Cheshire town packed with independent shops, cafés and restaurants
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Look beyond the luxury homes and the quirky street scene, and there’s a true community spirit in Knutsford.
- Former office building could be turned into special school
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Plans have been lodgedPlans have been submitted to convert a former office at Adlington Park into a special school for children aged three to 14, with eight classrooms proposed.
- Frankie Dunn Hosts First Supper Club in Knutsford
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MasterChef semi-finalist Frankie Dunn is set to host her inaugural supper club at April's Kitchen in Knutsford, featuring a seven-course tasting menu inspired by her travels in Spa
- Automated Concrete Collection Service Launches in Widnes
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Beesley & Fildes has introduced a new automated concrete collection service at its Widnes branch, enabling tradespeople to quickly collect freshly mixed materials.
- NK Tutoring in Knutsford Finalist for National Female Business Awards
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NK Tutoring, based in Knutsford, is a finalist in the Trainer, Mentor, Coach category of the Female Business Awards, recognising its contributions to science and maths education.
- Tatton Park Closes Knutsford Gate Entrance Due to Stag Concerns Ahead of Rutting Season
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Tatton Park has closed the Knutsford gate entrance temporarily due to concerns about stags as the rutting season approaches.
- Cheshire couple's holiday thwarted by visa confusion
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A couple from Crewe were unable to board their flight to Turkey due to a misunderstanding regarding visa requirements.
- Council closes A556 lay-by near Hartford after anti-social behaviour reports
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A former picnic area beside the A556 near Hartford is being permanently closed after repeated reports of anti-social behaviour and misuse of the site.
- Knutsford community orchard to host free summer barbecue
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Crosstown Community Orchard is preparing for its annual summer barbecue on August 15, with live music, food, cider and lawn games planned for the free community event.
- A-level results day arrives for students across Knutsford
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Students across Knutsford are receiving their A-level and vocational qualification results today as they find out what comes next for university, apprenticeships, further study and
- Michelle Keegan spotted filming new Netflix thriller in Knutsford
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Michelle Keegan has been filming in Knutsford town centre alongside Tom Bateman and James Buckley for a new Netflix adaptation of Harlan Coben thriller The Woods.
- 68-bed Handforth care home recommended for approval after planners change stance
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Plans for a care home on Green Belt land in Handforth are heading back to councillors with a recommendation for approval, months after planning officers had advised that the develo
- Wilmslow Residents Invited to Help Shape Future of Town Centre
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The September events will give local people a chance to discuss regeneration ideas and influence how Wilmslow’s streets and public spaces develop.
- Plans submitted for up to 2,100 homes near Leighton Hospital in Crewe
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A major outline planning application has been lodged for up to 2,100 homes on countryside near Leighton Hospital, alongside employment space, shops, health services and land for a
- Nantwich Town Launches Online Archive Spanning More Than 140 Years of Club History
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The new digital collection brings together decades of match records, photographs and player histories to preserve the story of the Dabbers for future generations.
- Knutsford Library Secures £450 Grant for Summer Reading Activities
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The funding will support extra children’s events designed to encourage reading for pleasure throughout the school holidays.
- Knutsford Schoolgirl Publishes First Novel Inspired by Family Life at Tatton Park
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Sixteen-year-old Amelie Claydon-Butler drew on generations of family memories, including her grandfather’s 32 years as Tatton Park’s head gardener, for her debut novel.
- Royal Mail Delivery Delays Affect Chester and More Than 100 UK Postcodes
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Customers in Chester and several nearby areas may experience slower post as Royal Mail deals with local staffing and operational pressures.
- Liverpool Chester Liverpool Bike Ride Raises More Than £93,000 for Cancer Research
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Thousands of cyclists took part in five routes across the region, helping the revived event deliver its strongest fundraising total since returning under North West Cancer Research
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