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South Cheshire couple celebrate their 100th birthdays together

South Cheshire couple celebrate their 100th birthdays together

By Jonathan White
A South Cheshire couple have celebrated their 100th birthdays together – marking another amazing milestone in their 78-year marriage.

Peter and Peggie Taylor, who first met in 1944 in a cocktail bar in Crewe, are still going strong.

September 8, 2024
Nantwich residents complain of workers’ idling engines

Nantwich residents complain of workers’ idling engines

Residents in Nantwich have hit out at workers who are leaving vehicle engines idling, causing pollution in local streets.

Nantwich Town Council has been putting up “No Idling” signs at various locations in the town, including level crossings and the bus station.

September 7, 2024
MP Connor Naismith urges probe into Nantwich mail service

MP Connor Naismith urges probe into Nantwich mail service

Crewe and Nantwich MP Connor Naismith is urging the Royal Mail to look into issues with the postal service in Nantwich.

He said he has written to Emma Gilthorpe, CEO of Royal Mail, to find out why large parts of Nantwich are not receiving post for long periods of time.

September 7, 2024
Wistaston woman crowned Nantwich cake champion

Wistaston woman crowned Nantwich cake champion

A Wistaston woman has been crowned top baker after winning the Nantwich Food Festival cake competition.

Sue Window’s lemon drizzle cake wowed the judges and landed her top spot in the eagerly contested competition.

September 7, 2024
Police praise Nantwich public after missing child alert

Police praise Nantwich public after missing child alert

Police have praised Nantwich Food Festival goers who sprung into action when a young child went missing during the packed event.

The incident happened during the busiest day of the festival on Saturday.

September 6, 2024
Welcome to Nantwich Life – the town’s first FREE and independent newspaper

Welcome to Nantwich Life – the town’s first FREE and independent newspaper

Nantwich’s worst kept secret is out – Nantwich News is about to launch the town’s first ever truly independent, FREE newspaper!

Several hundred copies of a special pilot edition of “Nantwich Life” have been circulating around town over the past couple of weeks.

September 5, 2024
NHS Cheshire rolls out first ever RSV vaccine

NHS Cheshire rolls out first ever RSV vaccine

Vulnerable older people in Cheshire will receive the first ever RSV vaccine as health chiefs prepare for winter.

Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is a leading cause of infant mortality around the world.

September 5, 2024
Woman jailed for death by dangerous driving in Wistaston

Woman jailed for death by dangerous driving in Wistaston

A woman who caused the death of a 61-year-old man in Wistaston by dangerous driving has been jailed for 50 months.

Oghenevwaire Shittu, 39, of Ruskin Road, Crewe, appeared at Chester Crown Court today (Sept 4) after previously pleading guilty to causing death by dangerous driving.

September 4, 2024
Police appeal for Nantwich CCTV footage after death of Jonty Evans

Police appeal for Nantwich CCTV footage after death of Jonty Evans

Detectives investigating the death of Nantwich teenager Jonty Evans are appealing to the public for CCTV footage and information.

The 16-year-old was last seen in the Queens Drive area on Friday August 30 between 10.45pm and 11.15pm.

September 4, 2024
Nantwich woman hails leisure centre for cardio recovery

Nantwich woman hails leisure centre for cardio recovery

A Nantwich woman who suffered a cardiac arrest a year ago has hailed the leisure centre’s rehab programme for helping her recover.

Jane Mosby managed to complete Everybody’s “Cardiac Rehabilitation Phase IV” programme at Nantwich Leisure Centre alongside health advisor Rachel Evans.

September 3, 2024
Police back new boxing gym to be built in South Cheshire

Police back new boxing gym to be built in South Cheshire

Police chiefs have backed plans for a new boxing gym in South Cheshire which aims to help local children stay out of trouble.

Cheshire Police Chief Constable Mark Roberts visited the site of the new South Cheshire Amateur Boxing Club.

September 3, 2024
Fundraiser set up for teenager Jonty Evans after tragic death

Fundraiser set up for teenager Jonty Evans after tragic death

Heartbroken Nantwich friends have set up a fundraising page to help pay for funeral of 16-year-old Jonty Evans.

The 16-year-old went missing late on Friday night in the Mill Island area.

September 3, 2024
Organisers hail 2024 Nantwich Food Festival huge success

Organisers hail 2024 Nantwich Food Festival huge success

Tens of thousands of visitors basked in sunshine and revelled in food, drink, music and exhibitors as organisers hailed the 2024 Nantwich Food Festival a huge success.

There were more than 200 exhibitors across the various town centre locations

September 2, 2024