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Open archive scouting exhibition welcomes public in Wistaston

Open archive scouting exhibition welcomes public in Wistaston

By Jonathan White
Scouting enthusiasts and local history buffs are invited to a special open archive exhibition hosted by the South West Cheshire Scouts District history team.

The exhibition, taking place at Wistaston Scout Centre on Elm Close, will run over the weekend of March 15-16, showcasing a collection of Scouting memorabilia.

March 11, 2025
Applestump Records scoops MP’s small business award

Applestump Records scoops MP’s small business award

Applestump Records in Nantwich has won MP Connor Naismith’s February Small Business of the Month award.

The store, run by Steve Cook, was chosen for supporting local music, fostering a vibrant community, and creating a welcoming space for music lovers.

March 11, 2025
Food History Walking Tour marks Cheshire Day in Nantwich

Food History Walking Tour marks Cheshire Day in Nantwich

Nantwich Museum is teaming up with the town’s oldest pub to stage a Food History Walking Tour marking Cheshire Day.

Led by a museum guide, the event offers visitors a potted history of Nantwich’s ancient links to the cheese and salt-making industries and its importance as a market town alongside various snippets of town heritage.

March 11, 2025
Malbank students enjoy cultural “trip of lifetime” in New York

Malbank students enjoy cultural “trip of lifetime” in New York

Year 11 and 13 students from Malbank School and Sixth Form College embarked on a trip of a lifetime to New York.

The visit had been planned for almost two years by staff at the Nantwich school.

March 10, 2025
New Enzo owners re-open popular Nantwich coffee shop

New Enzo owners re-open popular Nantwich coffee shop

Popular Nantwich coffee shop Enzo re-opened today under new ownership.

Kate Mullarkey, who runs Roundabouts nurseries in Willaston and Shavington, has taken over the reins.

March 10, 2025
LETTER: Concerns over width of new Reaseheath road

LETTER: Concerns over width of new Reaseheath road

Dear Editor,
I have noticed that roadworks renovations are currently underway at the Reaseheath Roundabout.

While infrastructure improvements are always welcome, I assume these works are in preparation for the long-delayed Reaseheath bypass A51 spine road, which is now (finally) set to open in June – more than three years behind schedule.

March 10, 2025
Cheshire East Council has its first Reform UK councillor

Cheshire East Council has its first Reform UK councillor

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
The former leader of the Liberal Democrat group on Cheshire East Council has quit the party and become the first Reform UK member on the council.

Cllr Reg Kain, elected to Cheshire East Council in May 2023, said he had joined Reform UK “because I believe it is the only mainstream party at this time that is genuinely listening to the concerns and needs of the British people”.

March 10, 2025
Enhancing your business with effective audit practices

Enhancing your business with effective audit practices

In manufacturing, effective practices are key to maintaining compliance and operational efficiency.

Companies face increasing pressure to meet strict regulations and uphold high-quality standards.

March 10, 2025
International Women’s Day marked by newly-named South Cheshire charity

International Women’s Day marked by newly-named South Cheshire charity

International Women’s Day drew in hundreds of people to an event organised by Her-Place Charitable Trust – the new name for Motherwell Cheshire.

The health and wellbeing charity, which celebrates its 10th anniversary this month, has rebranded as part of its campaign to empower more women and girls across Cheshire.

March 10, 2025
Betley and George & Dragon reach Sunday Challenge Cup final

Betley and George & Dragon reach Sunday Challenge Cup final

Betley clinched a place in the final of the Crewe DFA Sunday Challenge Cup after a penalty shoot-out win over Raven Salvador.

Two well taken goals from Betley’s Tom Royle and Raven’s Jordan Ellcock meant the teams went in level at 1-1 after 90 minutes.

March 9, 2025
Acton Operatic Society to stage ‘Songs from Silver Screen’ fundraiser

Acton Operatic Society to stage ‘Songs from Silver Screen’ fundraiser

By Jonathan White
Music lovers are invited to a spectacular ‘Night at the Movies’ as Acton Operatic Society presents a special fundraising concert.

The ‘Songs from the Silver Screen’ concert will be held at St Mary’s Church in Acton on Saturday 29th March from 7.30pm.

March 9, 2025
Second-half - interim Dabbers Manager Jon Moran encourages his players

Nantwich Town snatch last-gasp winner at Wythenshawe

By Liam Price
Nantwich Town scored with the last kick of the game to win 2-1 at Wythenshawe Town.

The victory has kept the Dabbers’ faint play-offs just about alive as they sit seven points behind fourth-place Congleton.

March 9, 2025
Nantwich Youth Community Centre to stage ‘Micro Music Fest’

Nantwich Youth Community Centre to stage ‘Micro Music Fest’

Two young rock bands will be taking to the stage at Nantwich’s revitalised NYCC youth club on Friday April 4.

The “Micro Music Fest” has the backing of Nantwich’s independent record store Applestump Records.

March 8, 2025