Articles by: Editor

Engineers test for “thermal” activity at new Leighton Hospital site

Engineers test for “thermal” activity at new Leighton Hospital site

Engineers are testing at the site of the planned new Leighton Hospital to understand the potential for the future installation of renewable technologies.

The Thermal Response Test will analyse thermal conductivity of the ground for geothermal systems, such as ground source heat pumps.

May 17, 2025
Nantwich CC 1sts move into gear with double victory

Nantwich CC 1sts move into gear with double victory

Openers Ben Wright and Ali Chughtai enjoyed a fine weekend as Nantwich Cricket Club’s 1st team got their season into gear with a league and cup double.

At Neston in the Cheshire County Cricket League, Wright (37) and Chughtai (47) put on a century as the Dabbers chased a target of 274 from their 50 overs.

May 17, 2025
Most exciting game releases of 2025

Most exciting game releases of 2025

The gaming industry never sleeps, with new releases for various consoles coming every month.

We’ve had a busy year so far, but things are just heating up.

May 16, 2025
Cheshire College starts merger talks with Macclesfield

Cheshire College starts merger talks with Macclesfield

Plans are underway for Cheshire College – South & West to merge with Macclesfield College.

If the merger goes ahead, it would create a huge education provider with around 11,000 learners.

May 16, 2025
New Mayor of Nantwich takes over chains of office

New Mayor of Nantwich takes over chains of office

Nantwich has a new Mayor after Cllr Mary Slinn took over the chains of office at a ceremony last night.

Outgoing Mayor Cllr Stuart Bostock paid tribute to all those who helped him during his year in office.

May 16, 2025
History comes to life for Calveley Academy pupils on VE Day

History comes to life for Calveley Academy pupils on VE Day

Pupils and staff at Calveley Primary Academy commemorated the 80th anniversary of VE Day with a vibrant street party celebration held on the school field.

Under glorious sunshine, the school community came together to mark the historical occasion.

May 16, 2025
Reaseheath College hails first animal care apprentices

Reaseheath College hails first animal care apprentices

Reaseheath College in Nantwich is celebrating the successful completion of work by its first cohort of Animal Care and Welfare Assistant apprentices.

The work is delivered in partnership with VetSkill and honours the role veterinary professionals and their support teams play in safeguarding animal health and welfare.

May 16, 2025
Bridgemere Garden Centre hosts launch of latest Show garden

Bridgemere Garden Centre hosts launch of latest Show garden

Gardeners World celebrity Adam Frost helped draw hundreds of visitors to the opening of a new show garden at Bridgemere near Nantwich.

Alan Roper, managing director of Blue Diamond, officially unveiled the newest addition to Bridgemere Show Gardens – The Octavia Hill Garden by Blue Diamond Garden Centres.

May 15, 2025
Royal Mail vows to improve in Nantwich, says MP

Royal Mail vows to improve in Nantwich, says MP

Royal Mail bosses have committed to improving postal services in Nantwich, MP Connor Naismith said today.

The organisation has confirmed extra postal workers have been drafted in to work out of the Nantwich delivery office.

May 15, 2025
LETTER: Decision on Cheshire devolution already made

LETTER: Decision on Cheshire devolution already made

Dear Editor
This morning I stumbled onto a Facebook page headed Cheshire + Warrington – working towards a devolution agreement for Cheshire and Warrington.

The documents in usual fashion is some 38 pages and when you drop down various sections probably nearer 50.

May 15, 2025
New mayor of Cheshire East reveals homeless background

New mayor of Cheshire East reveals homeless background

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
The new mayor of Cheshire East has revealed that 13 years ago he was homeless and sleeping in his car.

David Edwardes (Ind) was invested as the borough’s new mayor at a ceremony at Tatton Park yesterday (May 14).

May 15, 2025
Nantwich Running Club to launch new “Couch to 5K” programme

Nantwich Running Club to launch new “Couch to 5K” programme

Nantwich Running Club is launching its new “Couch to 5K” programme starting this Saturday (May 17).

It is a nine-week programme and participants will be guided and supported by Nantwich Running Club members each week.

May 14, 2025
Cyclist badly injured in collision with car in Nantwich

Cyclist badly injured in collision with car in Nantwich

A cyclist has been seriously hurt after a collision with a car in Nantwich.

The accident happened on Peach Lane, near to Alvaston Hall Hotel, off the A530 Middlewich Road.

May 14, 2025