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South Cheshire National Trust Association hands out £5k

South Cheshire National Trust Association hands out £5k

The South Cheshire National Trust Association has handed out £5,000 to local causes at its latest meeting in Nantwich.

More than 80 members were at the Nantwich Town stadium to watch the annual presentation of money raised to benefit National Trust projects.

December 11, 2024
Two festive concerts to be held in Nantwich

Two festive concerts to be held in Nantwich

Two festive concerts will be taking place in Nantwich on December 21 and 22 to get residents in the Christmas mood!

On Saturday December 21, Nantwich Choral Society will hold their Christmas Carol Concert at St Mary’s Church in Nantwich.

December 11, 2024
What is an Empty-Leg Flight?

What is an Empty-Leg Flight?

Although you may not have heard of an empty-leg flight, they answer all your aviation dreams.

If you feel like you’ve lost days of your life waiting around in crowded airports for flights with a date that you could’ve been flexible on, empty legs might just be for you.

December 11, 2024
LETTER: Bryony Page snubbed for BBC Sports Personality of the Year shortlist

LETTER: Bryony Page snubbed for BBC Sports Personality of the Year shortlist

Dear Editor
In a surprising omission, Crewe-born Bryony Page has not been shortlisted for a 2024 BBC Sports Personality of the Year award (https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/articles/ce328g87g9vo ), despite an extraordinary year that solidified her place among British sporting legends.

December 11, 2024
Nantwich Players ‘leading lady’ celebrates her 100th birthday

Nantwich Players ‘leading lady’ celebrates her 100th birthday

A leading light of Nantwich’s theatrical scene celebrated her 100th birthday surrounded by family and friends.

Pat Hough, who served 36 years as President of Nantwich Players, puts her long life down to “no nibbling between meals, moderation in all things and a little bit of luck!”

December 11, 2024
Police appeal after cat shot with air gun in Wybunbury

Police appeal after cat shot with air gun in Wybunbury

Police are trying to trace a thug who shot a pet cat with an airgun in Wybunbury.

Officers say the attack happened yesterday (December 9) in the area of Howbeck Crescent in Wybunbury.

December 10, 2024
Jacksons Opticians in Nantwich scoops national award

Jacksons Opticians in Nantwich scoops national award

Jacksons Styling Opticians in Nantwich has won the coveted “National Opticians of the Year” award.

The store was awarded the honour from the trade association, Optical Success Academy, at a ceremony at the practice on Welsh Row.

December 10, 2024
New Nantwich wine bar to be named “Edward’s” after grandad

New Nantwich wine bar to be named “Edward’s” after grandad

A new wine and deli bar being opened by the owner of St Martha restaurant in Nantwich is to be named “Edward’s” after her grandad!

Kelly Woodnutt wanted to honour her grandad Edward Jones by naming the new venue on Pillory Street after him.

December 10, 2024
CEC delays over election costs threaten town and parish councils, says councillor

CEC delays over election costs threaten town and parish councils, says councillor

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East is jeopardising the financial stability of some town and parish councils by delaying telling them how much they will have to pay for local election costs, a councillor has said.

The decision to get the lower tier councils to stump up the costs for their local elections for the first time, was included in Cheshire East’s budget in February this year.

December 10, 2024
Two Crewe Regional Sunday matches survive Storm Darragh

Two Crewe Regional Sunday matches survive Storm Darragh

Only two games in the Crewe Regional Sunday league survived the Storm Darragh weather conditions.

The postponed games for the second round of the Presidents Cup will be rearranged for early January.

December 9, 2024
Nantwich Women triumph 4-3 against league leaders Altrincham

Nantwich Women triumph 4-3 against league leaders Altrincham

Nantwich Town Women secured a stunning 4-3 comeback win over league leaders Altrincham in the Cheshire Women’s & Youth Football League Premier Division.

In their final home match of the year, the Dabbers defied the odds and battled back from a half-time deficit to stun their visitors.

December 9, 2024
LETTER: Disappointment over lack of free parking days in Nantwich

LETTER: Disappointment over lack of free parking days in Nantwich

Dear Editor
I am writing to express my deep disappointment and sadness over the decision not to offer free car parking days in Nantwich this year in the lead-up to Christmas.

This has been a much-valued initiative in recent years, providing a real boost to local businesses during the festive season.

December 9, 2024
Sink your teeth into University Centre Reaseheath’s new public lectures

Sink your teeth into University Centre Reaseheath’s new public lectures

The University Centre Reaseheath’s new public lecture series started with a mouth-watering event by marine expert Donovan Lewis.

His lecture “My Life with Sharks” launched the new series of talks being held by the Nantwich college over the next six months.

December 9, 2024