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Sourdough proves top crust at historic Nantwich bakery

A family bakery in Nantwich has toasted success with a new range of sourdough bread that is helping to draw shoppers back onto the High Street.

May 16, 2022 —

Landmark Nantwich shop Chatwins hit with shoppers after revamp

Chatwins has welcomed back customers to its flagship store in Nantwich after a major revamp.

And it heralds a new era for a family name synonymous with award-winning bread and cakes.

May 2, 2022 —

Nantwich man inspired by Chatwins scoops World Pasty Championships title

A Nantwich man who set up a pasty business in America has gobbled up his competitors to win the World Pasty Championships for the second year running.

Pure Pasty owner Michael Burgess, 57, opened his bakery in Virginia in 2010 – a year after emigrating there.

March 11, 2019 —

Chatwins worker’s £500 bike stolen by suspect with bolt cutters in Nantwich

Police want to question this man after bolt cutters were used to sever chains and steal a £500 bicycle outside Chatwins bakery in Nantwich.

Stunned owner Nigel Attwell discovered his prize bike had been taken as he left work at around 5.30pm on July 25.

August 4, 2017 —

Chatwins bakery crowned UK champion for white bread

Nantwich bakery business Chatwins has sliced through the competition to become the country’s champion for white bread.

Chatwins fended off competition from 150 bakers to win top honours in the white bread category at the ‘Best British Loaf’ contest at the Birmingham NEC.

May 5, 2017 —

2,000 riders join Cheshire Cat Sportive event in Paul Mooney’s memory

By Jonathan White
More than 2,000 riders took part in the ‘Cheshire Cat Sportive’ cycling event in memory of former Nantwich student Paul Mooney.

Participants were able to park and register at the nearby South Cheshire College, then move to the start/finish line.

March 27, 2017 —

Nantwich Santa Dash on December 11 in aid of Hope House

Nantwich Santa Dash will be held on December 11 to help raise funds for Hope House.

Scores of Santas young and old will dress in red coats and beards and charge through Nantwich town centre.

November 23, 2016 —

Stapeley youngsters enjoy Biggest Coffee Morning at school

Pupils at a Stapeley school enjoyed brewing up when they took part in the fundraising Biggest Coffee Morning.

Parents, staff and pupils at Pear Tree Primary enjoyed the event, held to raise funds for Macmillan Cancer.

October 2, 2016 —

Young Nantwich baker’s blog “Sweet Pea’s” nominated in UK awards

A young Chatwins employee from Nantwich has been shortlisted for a national award for her mouth-watering blog!

Hannah Pardon’s blog, called Sweet Pea’s, has been nominated in the UK Blog Awards.

January 7, 2016 —

Hundreds enjoy Nantwich Santa Dash in aid of hospice

By Jonathan White
Hundreds brave the chill to enjoy the popular Nantwich Santa Dash in aid of a local hospice.

Liz Southall, from Nantwich-based online community radio station RedShift Radio, compered the event on the town square.

December 13, 2015 —

Nantwich Santa Dash to raise funds for Hope House Hospice

The Nantwich Santa Dash will take place again in the town next month.

The event on Sunday December 13 aims to raise funds for Hope House Children’s Hospices.

November 14, 2015 —

Hundreds enjoy Nantwich Santa Dash in aid of hospice

By Jonathan White
Scores of fun-loving Santas ran around Nantwich town centre to help raise charity cash in the annual Nantwich Santa Dash.

And the “Rudolph family” deservedly won the best dressed competition as they consisted of a Father Christmas, Mother Christmas, sleigh and three reindeer!

December 15, 2014 —