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Nantwich food maker Bakkavor launches apprenticeship scheme

Nantwich food maker Bakkavor launches apprenticeship scheme

Crewe and Nantwich food producer Bakkavor has launched its award-winning apprenticeship programme in 2024.

The application process is open and seven successful candidates will start their career journey with Bakkavor in September 2024 at its two sites in Aston, Nantwich and Crewe.

February 6, 2024
Crewe & Nantwich 1sts suffer last minute loss at leaders Birkenhead

Crewe & Nantwich 1sts suffer last minute loss at leaders Birkenhead

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC 1sts suffered a last minute defeat away at league Leaders Birkenhead Park, going down 24-21.

A try from a cross-field kick in the final play of the game saw the hosts snatch victory after they had trailed to Crewe for most of the game.

February 6, 2024
Investing in Dubai’s villas: Market trends and future projections

Investing in Dubai’s villas: Market trends and future projections

The decision to buy villas for sale in Dubai in 2024 represents not just a lifestyle choice but a strategic investment move.

In Dubai’s ever-expanding real estate market, villas stand as prominent symbols of luxury, space, and privacy, attracting both local and international investors.

February 5, 2024
Everybody Leisure launches cycling classes for Parkinson’s sufferers

Everybody Leisure launches cycling classes for Parkinson’s sufferers

Everybody Health & Leisure is launching group cycling classes at Crewe Lifestyle Centre for people living with Parkinson’s Disease.

The classes include riding an indoor stationary bike, which has been shown to reduce Parkinson’s motor symptoms by as much as 35%.

February 5, 2024
Wrenbury Model Railway Club celebrates decade of success

Wrenbury Model Railway Club celebrates decade of success

By Jonathan White
Wrenbury & District Model Railway club has celebrated its 10th birthday.

The club launched with just 12 members when they formed and now boast more than 20.

February 5, 2024
LETTER: Chancellor’s talk of tax cuts is “highly misleading”

LETTER: Chancellor’s talk of tax cuts is “highly misleading”

Dear Editor,
The Chancellor is trying to distract voters from the record level of taxes by titillating friendly media outlets with talk of tax cuts.

February 5, 2024
Appeal for witnesses after Nantwich crash leaves man in hospital

Appeal for witnesses after Nantwich crash leaves man in hospital

Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage following the A51 Nantwich bypass crash.

The incident led to the closure of the busy route between Peacock and Alvaston roundabouts all Friday afternoon and early evening.

February 5, 2024
Betley thumped 2-6 in Crewe Regional Sunday League

Betley thumped 2-6 in Crewe Regional Sunday League

Betley were missing several key players for their home game against Cooper Buckley and went down 2-6 in the Crewe Regional Sunday League, Premier Division.

Keiron Duckers netted both goals for the home side, with the Cooper Buckley strikes coming from a Luke Gillan hat-trick, Pavel Abramovic, Jason McMullan and Caine Mellor.

February 5, 2024
Navigating Lipoma: Understanding treatments for lump-free tomorrow

Navigating Lipoma: Understanding treatments for lump-free tomorrow

Lipomas, those often benign and non-cancerous lumps under the skin, can be a source of discomfort and cosmetic concern for many.

While they’re typically harmless, their presence can cause anxiety and lead to a desire for removal.

February 4, 2024
Traffic chaos at Sainsbury’s Nantwich after water leak at roundabout

Traffic chaos at Sainsbury’s Nantwich after water leak at roundabout

Temporary traffic lights on one of the busiest roundabouts in Nantwich has sparked traffic chaos today.

Some drivers are reporting it’s taking almost two hours to exit Sainsbury’s supermarket on Middlewich Road as a result

February 4, 2024
Nantwich Town toppled at home by league leaders Leek

Nantwich Town toppled at home by league leaders Leek

By Liam Price
Leek Town maintained their seven-point lead at the top of the PitchingIn NPL West with a 3-1 win over Nantwich Town at the Swansway Stadium.

The Dabbers were missing five key players – three through suspension and two through injury.

February 4, 2024
Nantwich residents to pay 4.99% increase in policing precept

Nantwich residents to pay 4.99% increase in policing precept

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire residents will have to pay 4.99% more in the police precept from April, adding an extra £12.50 to the annual bill for a band D property.

The £12.50 increase to the policing element of the Council Tax bill amounts to an extra £1.04 a month for a band D household.

February 4, 2024
Devastated Nantwich friend of RTC victim hits out at Prison Service

Devastated Nantwich friend of RTC victim hits out at Prison Service

The devastated friend of a young student killed in a horror car smash has hit out at the Prison Service over its plans to move the man responsible to an open prison just a year into his sentence.

Charlotte Hope was killed when her car was hit head on by Ashley Kosciekowski, who was driving at up to 90mph in his BMW while on cannabis on the A53 near Shrewsbury.

February 3, 2024