Bunbury

Peckforton Castle team to tackle Manchester 10k for Christie’s

Peckforton Castle team to tackle Manchester 10k for Christie’s

Three Peckforton Castle workers near Nantwich are lacing up their trainers to tackle the Manchester 10k  in aid of Christie’s. Matthew Naylor, Mike Auld and Emily Stephenson will be joining 40,000 other runners on Sunday (May 26).

May 21, 2013
Fund-raising South Cheshire bike rides to help young carers

Fund-raising South Cheshire bike rides to help young carers

Cyclists are being urged to saddle up for two South Cheshire rides to help young carers in the county. The Up and Under Foundation is organising two bike rides on June 9 in a bid to raise cash to take young carers on well-earned breaks.

May 20, 2013
Man hurt after car hits power lines on A41 in Bunbury

Man hurt after car hits power lines on A41 in Bunbury

A man was cut free from wreckage after a road accident on the A41 in Bunbury, near Nantwich. The driver was flown to hospital by air ambulance after his car hit power lines and overturned on Whitchurch Road.

May 12, 2013
Peckforton Castle earns VisitEngland 2013 award nomination

Peckforton Castle earns VisitEngland 2013 award nomination

Peckforton Castle near Nantwich has been named as a finalist in the “Large Hotel of the Year” category of the prestigious VisitEngland Awards for Excellence 2013. The venue will now go forward to an awards ceremony being held on May 20 at Lancashire County Cricket Club, Old Trafford.

April 23, 2013
MP Stephen O’Brien to stage Bunbury Village Hall surgery

MP Stephen O’Brien to stage Bunbury Village Hall surgery

Eddisbury MP Stephen O’Brien is holding a surgery for constituents this Friday April 26 at Bunbury Village Hall. The MP is keen to speak to anyone who wishes to raise issues affecting the local Bunbury community area.

April 22, 2013
Bunbury butcher couple visit Westminster for national awards

Bunbury butcher couple visit Westminster for national awards

A couple who run a local butcher were invited to Parliament after winning through to the Countryside Alliance national annual awards. Mark and Claire Burrows, of Bunbury, near Nantwich, made it through to the final after winning the “butchers” category in the North West competition.

March 21, 2013
Nantwich Olympic star Beth Tweddle wins “Dancing On Ice” final

Nantwich Olympic star Beth Tweddle wins “Dancing On Ice” final

Nantwich’s Olympic gymnast Beth Tweddle has been crowned champion of ITV’s Dancing On Ice. Tweddle, from Bunbury, skated to victory with dance partner Dan Whiston in tonight’s final show.

March 10, 2013
Beth Tweddle among winners in Crewe & Nantwich Community Awards

Beth Tweddle among winners in Crewe & Nantwich Community Awards

Big-hearted volunteers and top performers were celebrated at the Crewe and Nantwich Community Awards 2013. The event, held at Richmond Village in Nantwich, recognises people in the community who dedicate their time helping others and raising money for charity.

February 25, 2013
Nantwich police to hold public surgeries in villages

Nantwich police to hold public surgeries in villages

Nantwich police officers will be out and about in rural areas of South Cheshire to hold public surgeries next month. Officers are keen to meet and hear from villagers about the issues which are affecting them.

February 25, 2013
Bunbury’s Beth Tweddle agrees deal with The Sports Partnership

Bunbury’s Beth Tweddle agrees deal with The Sports Partnership

The Sports Partnership is the new management team of Bunbury-based Olympic gymnast Beth Tweddle. The company announced it has agreed a deal to manage Beth who is currently starring in the ITV show Dancing On Ice.

January 12, 2013
Beth Tweddle to star in “Dancing on Ice 2013” TV show

Beth Tweddle to star in “Dancing on Ice 2013” TV show

South Cheshire Olympic gymnast Beth Tweddle is to take part in the 2013 Dancing on Ice TV show. The former Crewe & Nantwich club star, based in Bunbury, told fans on social media her place on the ITV reality show was confirmed.

December 19, 2012
MP Edward Timpson backs superfast broadband for rural Nantwich

MP Edward Timpson backs superfast broadband for rural Nantwich

Rural areas of Nantwich will get superfast broadband after the Government earmarked £3.24 million for Cheshire. The move has been welcomed by politicians who say it will help Crewe and Nantwich deliver jobs and boost growth.

December 17, 2012
Beth Tweddle at Nantwich Lights switch on in 2012

Thousands enjoy Nantwich Christmas Lights switch-on

Thousands of people packed into the centre of Nantwich to enjoy the traditional Christmas Lights switch on event. Families young and old were entertained by live music, fair rides, a lantern parade, fireworks and Olympic gymnast Beth Tweddle!

December 2, 2012