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Bitcoin halving 2024: Analyzing impacts and expectations

Bitcoin halving 2024: Analyzing impacts and expectations

On April 19, 2024, the Bitcoin network underwent its latest halving, a significant event that reduces the reward for mining new bitcoins.

This event is part of a predetermined cycle set every four years, fundamentally designed to control the inflation of Bitcoin and extend its issuance over a longer period.

May 22, 2024
Fun activities to enjoy during relaxing day at home

Fun activities to enjoy during relaxing day at home

People have never been so busy and we are all connected in ways like never before.

Balancing social schedules with careers and always being switched ‘on’, it can feel overwhelming.

May 22, 2024
“Ramblers Wellbeing Walks” events by Everybody Health and Leisure

“Ramblers Wellbeing Walks” events by Everybody Health and Leisure

Everybody Health and Leisure are organising free “Ramblers Wellbeing Walks” to mark National Walking Month.

And it will include the relaunch of weekend walks from Nantwich Leisure Centre starting this Sunday May 26.

May 22, 2024
‘Good Samaritan’ rotarian answers Nantwich resident’s plea

‘Good Samaritan’ rotarian answers Nantwich resident’s plea

A member of Wych-Malbank Rotary Club in Nantwich became a Good Samaritan after hearing an urgent plea from a local resident in need.

The resident was desperate and unable to afford carpets to cover his bare floorboards due to suffering from ill health.

May 22, 2024
Nantwich councillors urge residents to back Leighton Hospital bus

Nantwich councillors urge residents to back Leighton Hospital bus

Community leaders are calling on Nantwich residents to back plans to reintroduce a direct bus service between the town and Leighton Hospital.

Cheshire East proposals include restructuring the existing 70, 72 and 73 bus services between Nantwich, Wrenbury and Audlem, and cutting sections to make possible a new direct link to Leighton Hospital.

May 22, 2024
Cheshire East schools should consider not-for-profit meals model, says councillor

Cheshire East schools should consider not-for-profit meals model, says councillor

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Head teachers impacted by Cheshire East Council’s decision to scrap its school meals service should consider a not-for-profit model such as one which operates in Liverpool, a Crewe councillor said.

The council’s loss-making catering service is due to close next April, leaving 87 schools looking for alternative providers.

May 22, 2024
Nantwich residents warned amid rise in “purse dipping” incidents

Nantwich residents warned amid rise in “purse dipping” incidents

Cheshire Police are urging people to be vigilant after a number of “purse dipping” incidents in Cheshire East.

During the past few weeks there have been three incidents where people have reported their purses stolen from their bags.

May 21, 2024
Ray Doyle

Nantwich CC flying start continues with weekend double success

Nantwich Cricket Club’s flying start to the season continued as the first team had another weekend of double success at Whitehouse Lane.

Put into bat by skipper Ray Doyle, Oxton CC looked set for a decent total as Henry Dobson (66) helped them reach 132-2.

May 21, 2024
Police arrest man after alleged road rage incident on A500

Police arrest man after alleged road rage incident on A500

A Wybunbury man has been arrested after an alleged road rage incident which closed the A500 Shavington bypass.

The incident involved the driver of a lorry and a driver of a Mercedes at the roundabout of the A500 Shavington turn off.

May 20, 2024
Deva Fest Cholmondeley Castle

Deva Fest line up update for Cholmondeley Castle event

Organisers of summer concert weekend Deva Fest at Cholmondeley Castle have announced new additions to its line-up for 2024.

Set against the backdrop of Cholmondeley Castle, Deva Fest takes place from August 8-11.

May 20, 2024
Nantwich Food Festival organisers hail sponsors

Nantwich Food Festival organisers hail sponsors

Directors of Nantwich Food Festival have hailed their 2024 event sponsors at an event at The Cheese Shop in the town.

Chris Farrall, Festival Chair, acknowledged the great contribution sponsors make to the festival which will take place on Aug 30-Sept 1 this year.

May 20, 2024
Iconic tree chopped in Nantwich town square due to disease

Iconic tree chopped in Nantwich town square due to disease

A tree in Nantwich town square was chopped down and removed because it was diseased.

Many residents vented their anger at the loss of the tree, taking to social media.

May 19, 2024
Boughey competition winners see designs on UK roads

Boughey competition winners see designs on UK roads

Two Crewe and Nantwich youngsters have won a competition to see their designs on the side of Boughey Distribution trucks.

It was part of a road safety competition for their colleagues’ families and local schools Calveley Primary Academy and Highfields Primary Academy.

May 19, 2024