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18th Audlem Festival of Transport proves hit with families

18th Audlem Festival of Transport proves hit with families

By Jonathan White
Thousands of people lined the streets of Audlem near Nantwich to enjoy the 18th annual Audlem Festival of Transport.

There was a spectacular parade of more than 300 cars, commercial vehicles, tractors, bikes, scooters and motorcycles during the event yesterday (July 30).

July 31, 2017
Nantwich Town pre-season stutters after Sandbach United defeat

Nantwich Town pre-season stutters after Sandbach United defeat

By Ryan Batty
Nantwich Town fans were left disappointed to see the Dabbers stutter to their first pre-season defeat away at Sandbach United.

Despite taking the lead from the penalty spot, Nantwich’s defensive frailties were exposed and allowed the hosts to fight back and win.

July 30, 2017
Fire crews tackle gas cylinder blaze in Nantwich garden

Fire crews tackle gas cylinder blaze in Nantwich garden

Fire crews battled a blaze after a gas cylinder caught fire in the garden of a Nantwich house.

The incident happened at around 4.45pm yesterday (July 29) at a property on Birchin Lane, Nantwich.

July 30, 2017
Reaseheath College staff celebrate Nantwich Show awards

Reaseheath College staff celebrate Nantwich Show awards

Reaseheath College celebrated a number of awards at Nantwich Show – and brought a bit of romance to the event too!

The college’s stand was judged the best professional trade stand at the Show on Dorfold Park, ahead of scores of others.

July 29, 2017
Green Flag status awarded to Shropshire Union Canal near Nantwich

Green Flag status awarded to Shropshire Union Canal near Nantwich

A 22-mile section of the Shropshire Union Canal near Nantwich has been awarded the coveted Green Flag Award by Keep Britain Tidy.

The award-winning section of the Shropshire Union Canal stretches from Audlem to Barbridge Junction at Nantwich, and then connects to Middlewich.

July 29, 2017
Crewe & Nantwich Round Table members donate £1,200 to local causes

Crewe & Nantwich Round Table members donate £1,200 to local causes

Members of Crewe and Nantwich District Round Table have donated £1,200 to three local causes.

Funds of £400 each were donated to 1st Audlem Guides, Audlem District Amenities Society (ADAS), and Audlem Youth Club.

July 29, 2017
Nemi Dairy in Audlem celebrates gold awards at International Cheese Show

Nemi Dairy in Audlem celebrates gold awards at International Cheese Show

The owners of South Cheshire milk supplier Nemi Dairy are celebrating two gold awards and a highly commended certificate at this week’s International Cheese Show in Nantwich.

The company, based in Audlem, was awarded top prizes in the best Health Drink and Semi-Skimmed categories, and was highly commended for its whole milk.

July 28, 2017
Beeston Castle to stage “Clash of Knights” tournament this weekend

Beeston Castle to stage “Clash of Knights” tournament this weekend

Beeston Castle near Nantwich is staging a special ‘Clash of Knights’ tournament this weekend.

Visitors will be transported back to medieval times recreated in the grounds of the castle, as teams of knights battle it out to test their strength and skill in combat.

July 28, 2017
Cheshire East air quality data “deliberately manipulated” says damning report

Cheshire East air quality data “deliberately manipulated” says damning report

Air quality data in Nantwich and other towns was “deliberately manipulated” by Cheshire East Council for three years, a damning report concludes.

Cheshire East Council, which monitors nitrogen dioxide levels at around 100 sites, has been criticised over data inaccuracies submitted to Defra.

July 28, 2017
Science experiments at Nantwich Museum Family Fun Day

Science experiments at Nantwich Museum Family Fun Day

Science is the order of the day at a drop-in Family Fun Day at Nantwich Museum tomorrow (July 29).

The museum is partnering with Keele University Sustainability Hub to run drop-in “eco detectives” sessions for families and small groups.

July 28, 2017
TV chef Candice Brown promises vintage show at Nantwich Food Festival

TV chef Candice Brown promises vintage show at Nantwich Food Festival

TV chef and Sunday Times columnist Candice Brown is promising a vintage show at Nantwich Food Festival this September.

The headline chef, 2016 winner of BBC series The Great British Bake-Off, loves everything vintage.

July 28, 2017

The Sorcerer, by Gilbert and Sullivan

Helping to support the RNLI, The sorcerer will be at the Lowther Pavilion, Lytham St Annes, October 10 to 14. 7.30 pm , Sat Matinee only, 2.30 pm.

July 27, 2017
Chef trained by Gordon Ramsay takes over Shavington pub

Chef trained by Gordon Ramsay takes over Shavington pub

A chef trained to the exacting standards of Gordon Ramsay has taken over a landmark South Cheshire pub.

Adam Scally, 37, is planning a host of August Bank Holiday activities for families to enjoy as he settles in as landlord of the historic Cheshire Cheese at Shavington.

July 27, 2017