Articles by: Editor

Paralympian Hynd thrills Nantwich pupils in school visit

Paralympian Hynd thrills Nantwich pupils in school visit

Youngsters at a Nantwich primary school enjoyed a special visitor when Paralympic swimmer Oliver Hynd called in.

Oliver, who has an MBE, visited Stapeley Broad Lane School to share his inspiring story of triumph over adversity.

May 28, 2024
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC to stage “Party on the Pitches” event

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC to stage “Party on the Pitches” event

Crewe and Nantwich RUFC are holding their second “Party on the Pitches” music festival on Saturday July 6.

The event will take place at their base at The Vagrants Sports Club on Newcastle Road, Willaston.

May 27, 2024
Cheshire East briefing for Crewe & Nantwich election candidates

Cheshire East briefing for Crewe & Nantwich election candidates

Cheshire East Council is to stage a briefing session for all candidates standing for Crewe & Nantwich in July 4 General Election.

Candidates and their agents are invited to the session on May 31 in Macclesfield Town Hall.

May 27, 2024
Nantwich Museum’s celebration of traditional salt-making

Nantwich Museum’s celebration of traditional salt-making

Nantwich Museum has celebrated the town’s salt-making history by making salt in the square by the traditional method of evaporating brine.

Visitors viewed the boiling of local brine similar to that taken from Nantwich’s Old Biot salt spring, which for centuries supplied the brine which the town’s prosperity was built on.

May 27, 2024
Fundraising music festival returns to country pub near Nantwich

Fundraising music festival returns to country pub near Nantwich

A country pub near Nantwich has unveiled plans for a major summer music festival raising money for three Cheshire charities.

The Bickerton Poacher is returning with its second Hitchfest event featuring 10 top acts from the North West music scene.

May 27, 2024
Cllr Wayne Salisbury

Willaston Parish Council elects chairman Wayne Salisbury

Cllr Wayne Salisbury has been unanimously elected as the new chairman of Willaston Parish Council.

Cllr Salisbury signed the acceptance of office and received the chains of office from Cllr Craig Bailey who stepped down after five years.

May 27, 2024
Nantwich CC top league with fifth straight victory

Nantwich CC top league with fifth straight victory

Nantwich Cricket Club took sole possession of top spot in the Cheshire County League’s Premier Division with another emphatic win at Whitehouse Lane.

The 67-run victory over Bowdon CC means the Dabbers have now won their opening five league fixtures of the season.

May 27, 2024
Bunbury Village Day to stage “AQUA FEST” on June 8

Bunbury Village Day to stage “AQUA FEST” on June 8

Bunbury Village Day AQUA FEST will take place on Saturday June 8.

Organisers are putting in place the final touches ready for the event which has been inspired by the 200th anniversary of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution.

May 26, 2024
Police appeal to trace South Cheshire man missing for 10 days

Police appeal to trace South Cheshire man missing for 10 days

Police are appealing for help to find a South Cheshire man with links to Nantwich who has been missing for 10 days.

Jason Holbrook, originally from Crewe, has not been seen since 2pm on Wednesday May 15.

May 25, 2024
Nantwich Pirates FC complete league and cup double

Nantwich Pirates FC complete league and cup double

By Jonathan White
Nantwich Pirates have clinched the Crewe Regional Sunday League Division One championship following their 3-1 away victory against Prince of Feathers.

It was the final match of the 2023/24 season and completed a successful period for the Pirates who won the Crewe & District FA Sunday Vase in April.

May 25, 2024
RSPCA Stapeley Fun Day will mark centre’s 30th anniversary

RSPCA Stapeley Fun Day will mark centre’s 30th anniversary

A Fun Day at RSPCA Stapeley Grange in Nantwich will mark the centre’s 30th birthday – and celebrate 200 years of the charity.

The event takes place at the London Road facility on June 15 and will coincide with similar events at RSPCA centres around the UK.

May 25, 2024
Willaston set to host World Worm Charming Championships 2024

Willaston set to host World Worm Charming Championships 2024

By Jonathan White
The annual Willaston World Worm Charming Championships will take place on Saturday June 22 at Willaston Primary Academy.

The World Worm Charming Championships began in 1980, and competitors have 30 minutes to charm and collect as many worms as possible from their 3×3 metre plot.

May 25, 2024
Traffic accidents and brake systems: Statistical analysis and preventive measures

Traffic accidents and brake systems: Statistical analysis and preventive measures

While not the leading cause of road accidents in the UK – that dubious honour goes to people speeding and not wearing seat belts – brake failure is a factor in some accidents.

According to statistics from the Department for Transport, there were 3,894 crashes between 2013 and 2019 wherein brake defects were a contributing factor.

May 24, 2024