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Bentley Motors electrifies its First Response Team fleet

Bentley Motors electrifies its First Response Team fleet

Bentley Motors in Crewe has renewed its First Response Team fleet with two fully electric models to handle day-to-day activities.

The vehicles will be used for medical emergencies and off site events at the Pyms Lane headquarters.

December 14, 2023
Wistaston wins gold at Britain in Bloom awards

Wistaston wins gold at Britain in Bloom awards

By Jonathan White
Wistaston won a Gold Award in the Town category at the 2023 RHS Britain in Bloom UK Finals, the country’s largest community gardening competition.

Wistaston in Bloom members Bill and Helen Heath and Diane Edge-Robinson and Wistaston Parish Council Cllr Diane Houston attended the ceremony at RHS Lindley Hall in London.

December 14, 2023
FEATURE: Top recipes to innovate in your cuisine

FEATURE: Top recipes to innovate in your cuisine

Cooking can become mundane when you fall into the trap of making the same recipes repeatedly.

There is a whole world of flavourful possibilities awaiting you in your kitchen if only you are willing to shake things up.

December 13, 2023
Nantwich Town slip to 2-0 home league defeat to Widnes

Nantwich Town slip to 2-0 home league defeat to Widnes

Nantwich Town suffered another disappointing league defeat just days after the high of beating York City in the FA Trophy.

It could have been different after just two minutes when Mo Ali almost deflected a corner in for the opener for the Dabbers.

December 13, 2023
Fire crews tackle chimney blaze in Poole near Nantwich

Fire crews tackle chimney blaze in Poole near Nantwich

Fire crews spent almost six hours tackling a chimney blaze at a property in Poole, near Nantwich.

The fire broke out on Poole Hill Road on Monday night (December 11)

December 13, 2023
Christmas opening hours for household waste recycling centres

Christmas opening hours for household waste recycling centres

Cheshire East Council’s household waste recycling centres will be closed on certain dates over the Christmas and New Year period.

Below is a list of the opening days and times for residents to access Pyms Lane recycling centre and others run by CEC:

December 13, 2023
St Luke’s Hospice appeal to bring comfort to patients at Christmas

St Luke’s Hospice appeal to bring comfort to patients at Christmas

Doctors and nurses at St Luke’s Hospice in Cheshire are appealing for donations to fund equipment including a “cuddle bed” to bring comfort to patients this Christmas.

Staff have compiled a Christmas Wishlist of items which they would like to fund ranging from rise and recline chairs, wheelchairs and standing aids.

December 13, 2023

Try Pickleball Event – Crewe

FANCY TRYING THE FASTEST GROWING SPORT IN THE WORLD? South Cheshire Pickleball are delighted to offer you the opportunity to come along to a FREE taster session at Legends, Bentley Motors to come and try this exciting new sport in a fun and relaxed format. Everyone welcome, bring your friends and family Legends, Sunnybank Road, Crewe, CW2 8WD Thursday 28th[Read More…]

December 12, 2023
Business ideas to consider for your next venture

Business ideas to consider for your next venture

In today’s economy, more and more people are considering starting their own business venture.

The flexibility and potential upside can seem very appealing when compared to traditional employment.

December 12, 2023
Long service awards celebrated at South Cheshire firm Bakkavor

Long service awards celebrated at South Cheshire firm Bakkavor

South Cheshire bread production firm Bakkavor has celebrated the long service of 86 of its employees.

Staff gathered at Nantwich Town’s stadium for the Loyal Service Awards programme.

December 12, 2023
Nantwich pupils boosted by Community Book Pledge donation

Nantwich pupils boosted by Community Book Pledge donation

Pupils at Highfields Primary in Nantwich have benefited from a Community Book Pledge donation from local car dealer Swansway.

The pledge aims to help children reach fundraising targets and bolster reading resources in their school.

December 12, 2023
Man jailed for 32 months for supplying drugs in Crewe

Man jailed for 32 months for supplying drugs in Crewe

A man has been jailed for 32 months for supplying drugs in Crewe.

Liam Williams (pictured), 27, of Furnival Street, Crewe, was sentenced at Chester Crown Court on December 5 for being concerned in the supply of cocaine.

December 12, 2023
Nantwich accountants ‘Jumper for Joy’ to help support Macmillan charity

Nantwich accountants ‘Jumper for Joy’ to help support Macmillan charity

A Nantwich firm of accountants is totting up the proceeds of its latest effort for Macmillan Cancer Support after colleagues donned their festive knits for Christmas Jumper Day.

Staff at Afford Bond chipped in cash instead of buying Christmas cards and gave £1 each to wear their wacky woollies.

December 11, 2023