Articles by: Editor

Cheshire College – South and West art exhibition opens

Cheshire College – South and West art exhibition opens

Cheshire College – South & West’s annual end-of-year art exhibition is now open to the public.

The exhibition is traditionally held at the college’s Crewe and Chester campuses.

July 31, 2020
Crewe and Nantwich Weaver Rotary produce pandemic e-booklet

Crewe and Nantwich Weaver Rotary produce pandemic e-booklet

Members of Crewe and Nantwich Weaver Rotary have produced an e-booklet describing their experiences of working in or being helped by NHS during the pandemic.

The idea was started by Pat Harborth, a Friend of Rotary, and she gathered friends and family to contribute to the e-booklet.

July 31, 2020
Cheshire East Council launches speedy ‘al fresco dining’ licence process

Cheshire East Council launches speedy ‘al fresco dining’ licence process

Cheshire East Council has launched a new streamlined application process for businesses keen to operate “al fresco” dining.

The authority says it aims to support high streets, town centres and the hospitality sector as part of a recovery plan from the pandemic.

July 31, 2020
Nantwich Outdoor Pool reopens to families for summer season

Nantwich Outdoor Pool reopens to families for summer season

Nantwich Outdoor Pool which reopened to the public on July 20 has unveiled its summer season timetable for all ages.

Adults have been able to use one of the only outdoor brine pools in the country since it reopened.

July 30, 2020
British Airways workers hold protest in Nantwich town centre

British Airways workers hold protest in Nantwich town centre

Local British Airways workers gathered in Nantwich to protest over the company’s bid to fire its workforce and rehire those who “survive on inferior contracts”.

Staff and Union chiefs from Unite called on Crewe & Nantwich MP Kieran Mullan’s support in fighting the company’s plan.

July 30, 2020
Nantwich racer Jordan Witt signs British GT deal with McLaren

Nantwich racer Jordan Witt signs British GT deal with McLaren

British GT Championship racer Jordan Witt is joining 2 Seas Motorsport for a full nine-round season starting this weekend at his ‘home’ circuit Oulton Park.

Witt, from Nantwich, signed an eleventh-hour deal with the McLaren Customer Racing Team.

July 30, 2020
Man charged with attempted murder in Nantwich

Man charged with attempted murder in Nantwich

A man has been charged with attempted murder in connection with an incident which left another man with serious injuries in Nantwich.

July 30, 2020
READER’S LETTER: Nominate local heroes for “National Lottery Award”

READER’S LETTER: Nominate local heroes for “National Lottery Award”

Dear Editor,
The 2020 National Lottery Awards are now open for entries.

This year the annual search for the UK’s favourite National Lottery funded projects will, for the first time, honour individuals who have made an extraordinary impact in their community – especially those who have adapted during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

July 29, 2020
Monthly Nantwich Farmers’ Markets to return in August

Monthly Nantwich Farmers’ Markets to return in August

Nantwich’s monthly Farmers’ Markets will make a welcome return to Nantwich Town Square on Saturday August 29.

The markets have been postponed for the past five months due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

July 29, 2020
Wistaston family’s £120,000 fundraising bid for son’s life-saving treatment

Wistaston family’s £120,000 fundraising bid for son’s life-saving treatment

A Wistaston family has launched a bid to raise £120,000 to fund life-saving treatment for their son with a rare form of cancer.

Georgy Capener has been accepted by a specialist in Asia to undergo a stem cell transplant which cannot currently be funded by the NHS.

July 29, 2020
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC to stage NHS fundraising golf event

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC to stage NHS fundraising golf event

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC members are in full fundraising swing – by organising a charity golf day in aid of NHS and Leighton Hospital.

Members of the Vagrants-based club will be staging its first annual charity golf event at Queen Park golf club in Crewe on Saturday August 8.

July 29, 2020
Fire crews tackle farm outbuilding blaze in Hatherton

Fire crews tackle farm outbuilding blaze in Hatherton

Two people were treated at the scene of a blaze in a farm building in Hatherton, near Nantwich.

The fire involved bales of hay stored in the building off Hunsterson Road, Hatherton, at around 2pm yesterday (July 27).

July 28, 2020
READER’S LETTER: CEC could do more to retain Cheese Awards

READER’S LETTER: CEC could do more to retain Cheese Awards

Dear Editor,
As I write, ordinarily the market town of Nantwich would have been busy preparing for its annual show, the biggest one day event, known worldwide for its prestigious International Cheese and Dairy Awards.

July 28, 2020