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England and Crewe Alex legend Platt teams up with Dabbers

England and Crewe Alex legend Platt teams up with Dabbers

England and Crewe Alexandra legend David Platt teamed up with Nantwich Town to help out a local school.

The midfielder, who also coached for Manchester City, has donated footballs to Oakfield Lodge School which helps children aged 11-16 who are not in mainstream education.

October 18, 2024
Sustainable Nantwich to run Barony Park “Trash Bash”

Sustainable Nantwich to run Barony Park “Trash Bash”

Sustainable Nantwich are to stage a clean-up around Barony Park this Sunday October 20.

The “Trash Bash” event will star from the car park on Middlewich Road between 10am and 12 noon.

October 18, 2024
CEC leader admits council needs to “raise its game”

CEC leader admits council needs to “raise its game”

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
The leader of Cheshire East Council and a former mayor have said the council has not been run well enough since it was formed in 2009 and “needs to raise its game”.

October 18, 2024
Everything you can do to make a new home feel homely

Everything you can do to make a new home feel homely

Once the excitement of moving into your new house dies down, the overwhelming looming cloud of actually moving in sinks in.

All the boxes, all of the unpacking – it’s overwhelming.

October 17, 2024
Mobile vs Console vs PC – What appeals most to gamers today?

Mobile vs Console vs PC – What appeals most to gamers today?

The appeal of gaming has grown exponentially since the increase in the number of platforms that we can game on.

Originally it was the most basic form of games on computers and mobile devices, like Snake or PacMan (wow, what a throwback).

October 17, 2024
Top 4 weekend getaway ideas in Europe

Top 4 weekend getaway ideas in Europe

Looking for quick weekend getaway ideas?

There are many amazing places to visit right here in the UK, but if you’re looking for something a little further away, there are many more options in Europe that are just a few hours’ train ride or flight away.

October 17, 2024
Nantwich councillor wants fast-track of new rural bus service

Nantwich councillor wants fast-track of new rural bus service

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
A Nantwich councillor has urged Cheshire East to fast-track new bus contracts in the Nantwich rural area because residents have been left with no service since the end of August.

D&G Bus stopped running the 70, 72 and 73 services from September 1, impacting passengers in Nantwich, Wrenbury, Audlem and Bunbury.

October 17, 2024
Everton star Begovic runs goalkeeping academy in Nantwich

Everton star Begovic runs goalkeeping academy in Nantwich

By Dan Moffatt
Premier League star Asmir Begovic’s goalkeeping academy is back in Nantwich to help support young, up-and-coming keepers.

The Nantwich Academy, based at Reaseheath College, opened just last month and looks to assist young keepers in a new environment.

October 17, 2024
River Weaver flood warnings issued for Nantwich

River Weaver flood warnings issued for Nantwich

Two Flood Warnings have been issued for River Weaver in Nantwich after a day of heavy rain yesterday.

Many riverside paths are cut off and the river has overflowed its banks through the town.

October 17, 2024
Rotary Club unveils Santa Float routes in Nantwich

Rotary Club unveils Santa Float routes in Nantwich

Ho ho ho! Christmas, unbelievably, is just around the corner.

And that means the ever popular Santa Float will be visiting all corners of Nantwich.

October 17, 2024
Nantwich is perfect fit for new store Apple Blinds

Nantwich is perfect fit for new store Apple Blinds

Nantwich has welcomed a new name to its bustling vibrant array of independent shops – Apple Blinds.

The firm has added Pillory Street to its portfolio of established showrooms in Handforth, Macclesfield, Sale and Chester.

October 17, 2024
Crewe & Nantwich 1sts beaten 25-0 at Altrincham

Crewe & Nantwich 1sts beaten 25-0 at Altrincham

Crewe and Nantwich RUFC 1sts drew a blank on the scoresheet and lost 25-0 away at Altrincham Kersal.

Altricham made a fast start and asserted pressure and gained territorial advantage.

October 17, 2024
Nantwich “Tree of Light” in memory of 16-year-old Jonty

Nantwich “Tree of Light” in memory of 16-year-old Jonty

This year’s “Tree of Light” in Nantwich is being dedicated to tragic 16-year-old Jonty Evans.

The tree, which is lit up outside St Mary’s Church in November, gives residents a chance to
remember the loss of loved ones and think about those less fortunate than ourselves.

October 17, 2024