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Nantwich firm Burland Coaches to cease operating fleet of coaches

Nantwich firm Burland Coaches to cease operating fleet of coaches

Popular Nantwich travel firm Burland Coaches is it cease operating its fleet of coaches, the company has announced.

The firm, based on Bank Lane in Burland, issued a statement this morning, blaming “circumstances beyond out control” for the decision.

August 8, 2022
Yobs spark two bin fires in Nantwich town centre

Yobs spark two bin fires in Nantwich town centre

It’s thought yobs deliberately started two bin fires within minutes of each other in Nantwich town centre.

Fire crews were called out at 1.15am yesterday (August 6) to the first fire on Pall Mall in Nantwich.

August 7, 2022
Cheshire Fire bosses back move to ditch disposable barbecues

Cheshire Fire bosses back move to ditch disposable barbecues

Cheshire Fire Service chiefs have welcomed a move by supermarkets to remove disposable barbecues from shelves.

County fire crews were called to at least 25 fires involving disposable barbecues between April and July

August 7, 2022
Crimes on Centre Court to show at Crewe Lyceum

Crimes on Centre Court to show at Crewe Lyceum

Producers are hoping their “Crimes on Centre Court” show will ace the audience when they serve up their performance at Crewe Lyceum Theatre next month.

Crimes on Centre Court aims to deliver a dose of mirth, murder and mayhem, along with a side of tennis on Tuesday and Wednesday September 13-14.

August 7, 2022
FEATURE: How to automatically check students for plagiarism

FEATURE: How to automatically check students for plagiarism

Plagiarism remains a major concern in the world of academics. Submitting other people’s work as your own may have serious consequences.

Internet development and modern technology enhance access to information.

August 5, 2022
PIC SPECIAL: Organisers hail triumphant return of Nantwich Show

PIC SPECIAL: Organisers hail triumphant return of Nantwich Show

The organisers of the Nantwich Show have hailed its return a big success after a three-year break.

The show last week attracted more than 9,000 visitors to its new home in the grounds of Reaseheath College.

August 5, 2022
Nantwich Town sign midfielder Joe Robbins for 2022-23 season

Nantwich Town sign midfielder Joe Robbins for 2022-23 season

Nantwich Town have signed former Crewe Alex midfielder Joe Robbins.

Robbins began his career at Crewe and made his first team debut in October 2021 in the EFL Trophy against Wolves where he scored in a 3-0 victory.

August 5, 2022
Campaign to correct “misspelt” names on Nantwich War Memorial

Campaign to correct “misspelt” names on Nantwich War Memorial

A Nantwich man is campaigning to have what he believes are misspelt names on Nantwich War Memorial amended.

Mark Potts says at least five – and possibly more – of the names on the town square memorial have errors in them.

August 5, 2022
FEATURE: Taking a step towards a greener planet

FEATURE: Taking a step towards a greener planet

Our planet is in dire straits. This has brought governments from around the globe together to agree on how the negative trends can be reversed before it is too late.

We provide a snapshot of the issues currently facing our planet and the advantages of going green from a holistic, combined perspective.

August 5, 2022
Nantwich Players to present “Big Big Sky” in new season launch

Nantwich Players to present “Big Big Sky” in new season launch

Nantwich Players are to present Tom Wells’ “Big Big Sky” as the premiere of the group’s new season.

The heart-warming play is set in the small town of Kilnsea, East Yorkshire, where Angie and Lauren are closing up the café for another winter.

August 5, 2022
Cheshire East councillors debate closing tips on some days

Cheshire East councillors debate closing tips on some days

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Two Cheshire East councillors have rubbished a suggestion the council should consider cutting the number of days its tips are open to the public.

At present, household waste and recycling centres such as Pyms Lane in Crewe are open seven days a week and only close on Christmas Day.

August 5, 2022
Cat that nurtured her family at RSPCA Stapeley seeks new home

Cat that nurtured her family at RSPCA Stapeley seeks new home

A cat is looking for loving new owners after her seven kittens – all born at Stapeley Grange Wildlife Centre and Cattery in Nantwich – were rehomed.

August 4, 2022
Nantwich Food Festival announces new local sponsor

Nantwich Food Festival announces new local sponsor

Organisers of the Nantwich Food Festival have landed a new sponsor for next month-s three-day event.

Crewe-based The Boulton Group have become a “Gold Festival Sponsor” of the town centre festival which will be held September 2-4.

August 4, 2022