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Cheshire Police use facial technology to track retail offenders

Cheshire Police use facial technology to track retail offenders

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire Police are using facial recognition technology to track down offenders who threaten shopworkers and target retail stores in the county.

Police commissioner John Dwyer said the technology was being used to safeguard retailers against reported crimes.

March 16, 2024
Rock and roll author Suzan Holder to launch Nantwich Jazz Festival

Rock and roll author Suzan Holder to launch Nantwich Jazz Festival

Rock ‘n roll author Suzan Holder will be appearing in Nantwich to help launch this year’s Jazz Festival.

TV presenter Suzan, wife of Slade star Noddy, has written two romantic comedies with a musical theme, one featuring a Beatles fan and the other involving a mystery about Elvis Presley.

March 16, 2024
Nantwich campaigner is new Cheshire FA safeguarding champion

Nantwich campaigner is new Cheshire FA safeguarding champion

A former footballer from Nantwich who suffered sexual abuse as a player, has been appointed the new safeguarding champion at Cheshire FA.

Gary Cliffe, now a detective with Staffordshire Police, was one of the key contributors to the FA’s inquiry into child sex abuse in football between 1970 and 2005.

March 16, 2024
LETTER: Join Lymphoma Action at Regional Lymphoma Days

LETTER: Join Lymphoma Action at Regional Lymphoma Days

Dear Editor,
Lymphoma Action are hosting three Regional Lymphoma Days in May and June to provide information and support to people affected by lymphoma, a type of blood cancer.

Readers might be interested in this opportunity to hear from lymphoma experts and meet others with similar experiences of the condition.

March 16, 2024
Five tips for your Palma de Mallorca holidays

Five tips for your Palma de Mallorca holidays

Palma de Mallorca, the sun-kissed capital of Spain’s Balearic Islands, is a destination that dazzles.

With crystalline waters lapping against pristine beaches, a rich historical heart, and an infectious energy, Palma begs to be explored.

March 15, 2024
Nantwich Players Studio presents “The White Bike”

Nantwich Players Studio presents “The White Bike”

Nantwich Players Studio are to stage their next production this April, called “The White Bike” by Tamara von Werthern.

Millions of people cycle to work every day. And every week, some of them don’t make it home.

March 15, 2024
Driver injured as car ploughs into tree near Reaseheath

Driver injured as car ploughs into tree near Reaseheath

A driver was taken to hospital after their car careered off the road and crashed into a tree at Worleston near Nantwich.

The accident happened just after 11.30am today and involved a grey Nissan car on Main Road, close to Rookery Hall Hotel.

March 15, 2024
A dejected Laura Smith during Kieran Mullan's (Conservatives) acceptance speech

Former Crewe & Nantwich MP Laura Smith quits Labour Party

The former Crewe & Nantwich MP Laura Smith has quit the Labour Party, and launched a stinging attack on what she called its culture of “bullying, belittling, fear and lack of respect”.

Ms Smith made the announcement just days after being suspended by the local Cheshire East Labour group.

March 15, 2024
OverWater Marina

Two South Cheshire marinas join new Cruise Moor scheme

Two independent marinas near Nantwich are among five to launch a “Cruise Moor” scheme.

Overwater Marina and Aqueduct Marina are part of the new scheme launched at the Boatlife Show at Birmingham NEC.

March 14, 2024
Nantwich man, 31, charged after police drugs raid

Nantwich man, 31, charged after police drugs raid

A Nantwich man had been charged with drugs offences following a police raid at a house in the town.

Detectives issued a warrant in Nantwich at around 5am yesterday (March 13) and raided an address on London Road.

March 14, 2024
Nantwich councillor’s bid for Vapes ban backed by health chief

Nantwich councillor’s bid for Vapes ban backed by health chief

A Nantwich councillor is to table a motion calling for a voluntary ban on single use vapes in the town.

Town and Cheshire East Councillor Anna Burton is behind the motion which she says is supported by public health and environmental experts.

March 14, 2024
Young Crewe & Nantwich athletes earn cross country success

Young Crewe & Nantwich athletes earn cross country success

Crewe and Nantwich Athletics Club athletes enjoyed success at a recent cross country championships event.

Five of the club’s athletes qualified for the UK Counties Athletic Union Inter Counties Cross Country Championships in Wollaton Park, Nottingham, on Saturday (March 9).

March 13, 2024
Digital nomad visa in Portugal: The best choice for freelancers

Digital nomad visa in Portugal: The best choice for freelancers

Today, some people are called digital nomads; they travel the world and earn money online.

This lifestyle is trendy, giving you more freedom of action, allowing you to divide your time wisely between work and personal life, and reducing your expenses.

March 13, 2024