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Nantwich Concert Band to stage December 10 performance

Nantwich Concert Band to stage December 10 performance

Nantwich Concert Band are to perform their annual Christmas Concert in the town on December 10.

It will take place in Nantwich Civic Hall at starts at 2.30pm.

November 28, 2023
Magical Woodland hosts Christmas Light Trail launch event

Magical Woodland hosts Christmas Light Trail launch event

More than 1,000 guests entered the Christmas spirit for a spectacular festive launch event for The Magical Woodland at Blakemere Village in Cheshire.

Stars of stage, television, radio and football were among the first to see this year’s stunning light trail set in 15 acres of stunning countryside.

November 28, 2023
Fire crews tackle house roof blaze in Nantwich

Fire crews tackle house roof blaze in Nantwich

Fire crews tackled a house roof which was on fire at a property on Shrewbridge Road in Nantwich.

The incident happened at around 7.30pm on Sunday (November 26) ands two fire engines from Nantwich and Crewe were called out.

November 28, 2023
Leighton Hospital building turns blue for antibiotics awareness

Leighton Hospital building turns blue for antibiotics awareness

The Macmillan Cancer Unit at Leighton Hospital turned blue in support of a campaign to promote antibiotics awareness.

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust staff met at the site in Crewe, which was illuminated in the evening, to mark World AMR Awareness Week (WAAW).

November 27, 2023
Team GBR gymnast’s appeal after World Championships debut

Team GBR gymnast’s appeal after World Championships debut

A gymnast from South Cheshire is appealing for sponsors to help fund her career after making her Team GBR debut.

Alisha Evanson, 21, from Crewe, made her international debut at World Tumbling Championships earlier this month in Birmingham.

November 27, 2023
Football teams ranked – What are the top 5 most popular clubs?

Football teams ranked – What are the top 5 most popular clubs?

The football clubs of Europe are among the most popular cultural institutions anywhere in the world.

Travel from Africa to Asia to the Americas, and you’ll probably never be too far away from a fan of a handful of all-powerful super-clubs.

November 27, 2023
Bentley Motors awarded “Net Zero Plastic to Nature” status

Bentley Motors awarded “Net Zero Plastic to Nature” status

Bentley Motors has been awarded ‘Net Zero Plastic to Nature’ status for a second consecutive year.

The internationally-recognised accreditation, from climate company South Pole, followed a waste stewardship appraisal of the company’s campus and local operations.

November 27, 2023
CEC councillors urged to report threats to Police Commissioner

CEC councillors urged to report threats to Police Commissioner

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Councillors being threatened and harassed on social media or in person are being urged to speak directly to Cheshire’s police commissioner if complaints to local officers aren’t being followed up.

Police and crime commissioner John Dwyer has said he will be speaking to the Chief Constable about the growing problem.

November 27, 2023
Nantwich Christmas Tree Festival raises money for hospice

Nantwich Christmas Tree Festival raises money for hospice

By Jonathan White
An inaugural ‘Christmas Tree Festival’ at St Mary’s Church in Nantwich has helped raise valuable funds for St Luke’s Hospice.

There were 48 Christmas trees on display inside the church during the three-day event at the weekend.

November 27, 2023
Nantwich Food Festival “drop-off and go” helps town’s Foodbank

Nantwich Food Festival “drop-off and go” helps town’s Foodbank

Nantwich Food Festival volunteers held another successful pre-Christmas Drop-off and Go collection of donations for Nantwich Foodbank.

Generous residents donated more than one tonne of donations of food and gifts during the event held at Brine Leas School.

November 27, 2023
Packaging and branding for small jewellery businesses

Packaging and branding for small jewellery businesses

As with any other item, presentation is key for jewellery.

For small jewellery businesses, in particular, creating a memorable and distinctive brand identity through packaging is not just a choice; it’s a necessity.

November 26, 2023
Sean Cooke hat-trick earns Nantwich Town win at City of Liverpool

Sean Cooke hat-trick earns Nantwich Town win at City of Liverpool

By Liam Price
An inspired Sean Cooke hat-trick helped Nantwich Town come from behind to secure a crucial 3-2 win over in-form City of Liverpool at Bootle’s Berry Street Garages Stadium.

In the first half, the home side’s successes were all coming from the wings.

November 26, 2023
Latest Crewe Regional Sunday league round-up

Latest Crewe Regional Sunday league round-up

Cooper Buckley beat NHB 4-2 in the Crewe Regional Sunday League Premier Division thanks to goals from Michael Rzepka, Harry Walker, Ryan Walker and Ben Burrow.

Henry Greenwood and Euan Bull netted for the visitors.

November 26, 2023