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FEATURE: Wi-Fi 7 arrives, but will you need it?

FEATURE: Wi-Fi 7 arrives, but will you need it?

Four years after the arrival of Wi-Fi 6, the new generation has finally arrived with the aptly named Wi-Fi 7.

Aiming to increase speeds and reliability of local connections, this new standard could be a godsend to certain users, but its place in the average home isn’t quite so simple.

October 23, 2023
Bulkeley bags hat-trick in Nantwich Town Women win

Bulkeley bags hat-trick in Nantwich Town Women win

Libby Bulkeley was the hat-trick hero for Nantwich Town Ladies who beat Runcorn Sports WFC 4-1 in Women’s Football League.

The match was preceded with a minute’s applause in memory of Robert ‘Bob’ Antrobus, who recently died.

October 23, 2023
Finalists unveiled in South Cheshire Chamber Business Awards 2023

Finalists unveiled in South Cheshire Chamber Business Awards 2023

Finalists have been named in the South Cheshire Chamber of Commerce Business Awards 2023 as excitement mounts ahead of the big night at Reaseheath College.

The prestigious ceremony, in its 26th year, always creates a buzz across South Cheshire as businesses of all sizes wait to hear who will be crowned this year’s champions.

October 23, 2023
CEC Labour’s bid to reduce CEO starting salary thwarted

CEC Labour’s bid to reduce CEO starting salary thwarted

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Labour’s bid to set the starting point for the salary of the council’s new chief executive at £160,000 was thwarted by the Tories and Independents who voted through £170,000.

Cheshire East is on the hunt for a new permanent top boss after Lorraine O’Donnell (pictured) left last week.

October 23, 2023
HS2 compensation should suspend parking and bin charges, says councillor

HS2 compensation should suspend parking and bin charges, says councillor

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council should suspend proposed parking and green bin charges until it knows how it will be financially compensated for the scrapping of HS2, a councillor said.

Cllr Reg Kain (Lib Dem) said if the council had committed £11m to HS2, of which £8m had already been spent, then the additional £3m would be returned to the council budget.

October 23, 2023
Tribute in memory of Dabbers stalwart Bob Antrobus

Tribute in memory of Dabbers stalwart Bob Antrobus

By Jonathan White
A minute’s applause was held in memory of Robert ‘Bob’ Antrobus at the Nantwich Town game against Prescot Cables yesterday (October 21)

Bob passed away peacefully with his family by his side at his home in Nantwich, aged 62 years.

October 22, 2023
Nantwich Town held to 1-1 draw by Prescot Cables

Nantwich Town held to 1-1 draw by Prescot Cables

By Liam Price
Nantwich Town drew in the league for the first time this season after a 1-1 stalemate with in-form Prescot Cables at the Swansway Stadium.

The Dabbers made a fast start to the game as they did last weekend.

October 22, 2023
REVIEW: “Theft” is latest Nantwich Players production

REVIEW: “Theft” is latest Nantwich Players production

By Claire Faulkner
Theft written by Eric Chappell, and directed by John Mackay is the latest production from Nantwich Players.

Two couples and long-standing friends are out celebrating a wedding anniversary, but when John and Barbara return home they find they’ve been burgled, not only that, but the culprit is still on the premises.

October 22, 2023
Man, 25, rescued from River Weaver in Nantwich

Man, 25, rescued from River Weaver in Nantwich

A man was rescued from the fast flowing River Weaver in Nantwich in the early hours of this morning.

Fire crews and ambulance teams were on the scene at around 3.15am at the river in Mill Street area of the town.

October 21, 2023
Nine separate flood warnings for River Weaver including Nantwich

Nine separate flood warnings for River Weaver including Nantwich

NINE separate flood warnings along the River Weaver are today in place from the Environment Agency including areas in around Nantwich.

Heavy rain for over 24 hours from Storm Babet has seen huge amounts of water into the Weaver which has overflowed its banks in a number of places.

October 21, 2023
Nantwich Food Awards winners announced at Civic Hall ceremony

Nantwich Food Awards winners announced at Civic Hall ceremony

The best Nantwich pubs, restaurants and other food outlets were celebrated last night at the 2023 Nantwich Food Awards 2023.

Dozens of popular eateries and food places were celebrated at the event last night at Nantwich Civic Hall.

October 21, 2023
CEC issued just 22 fines for fly-tipping despite 4,456 offences

CEC issued just 22 fines for fly-tipping despite 4,456 offences

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Fly-tipping costs Cheshire East Council £239,000 a year but it has a “dismal” record for dealing with offenders and issued just 22 fixed penalty notices for 4,456 offences, councillors heard.

A national league table published by the Department of Environment, Food & Rural Affairs revealed Cheshire East was 211 out of 308 councils when it came to issuing notices (FPNs) for fly-tipping.

October 20, 2023
Roads around Nantwich closed due to flooding after torrential rain

Roads around Nantwich closed due to flooding after torrential rain

A number of busy roads around Nantwich have been closed due to flooding caused by torrential rain from Storm Babet.

The A51 at Blue Stone Lights to Four Lane Ends at A49 is shut.

October 20, 2023