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FEATURE: Investing in 2023 – The Best Asset Classes

FEATURE: Investing in 2023 – The Best Asset Classes

For many, the investment market holds nothing but fear and trepidation at present, especially in developed economies such as the UK.

Here, the rate of inflation remains disproportionately high at 9.7%, and while this fell incrementally from the 10% mark reported in April, it continues to squeeze household incomes while driving up interest rates as part of quantitative easing measures from the Bank of England (BoE).

July 25, 2023
Work to re-open Snow Hill public toilets in Nantwich underway

Work to re-open Snow Hill public toilets in Nantwich underway

Work has started on the refurbishment of the Snow Hill public toilets in Nantwich.

Nantwich Town Council says the work will last around eight weeks and there will be restricted access for pedestrians between Snow Hill car park and Beam Street.

July 25, 2023
Crewe dementia specialist Belong earns national recognition

Crewe dementia specialist Belong earns national recognition

Belong Crewe has won the Outstanding Dignity and Respect in Dementia Care Award at the National Dementia Care Awards 2023.

The not-for-profit operator was singled out for putting its customers at the heart of everything and adds to its recent accolades for excellence in care provision.

July 25, 2023
Nantwich CC to host Cheshire v Yorkshire clash

Nantwich CC to host Cheshire v Yorkshire clash

First class cricket comes to Nantwich on Sunday when Cheshire host Yorkshire in a special ‘showcase’ match.

The 50-over-a-side game is part of an England and Wales Cricket Board initiative that sees each of the 18 County Championship sides take on National County opposition.

July 25, 2023
Steam & Vintage Rally enjoyed by hundreds of people in Nantwich

Steam & Vintage Rally enjoyed by hundreds of people in Nantwich

By Jonathan White
Hundreds of people enjoyed the annual ‘Steam & Vintage Rally’ at The Peacock Railway in Nantwich.

The free family event was organised by the South Cheshire Model Engineering Society and took place at the rear of The Peacock Inn on Crewe Road, in Willaston.

July 25, 2023
Nantwich Clinic first in UK to offer new “self test” blood sampling

Nantwich Clinic first in UK to offer new “self test” blood sampling

A clinic in Nantwich is the first in the UK to offer patients pioneering new “self test” blood tests.

The Nantwich Clinic has teamed up with a company in Switzerland to offer the Bloom Lab tests which can measure levels of iron, protein and the thyroid in just minutes.

July 25, 2023
LETTER: Why more traffic in Crewe and Nantwich than before pandemic?

LETTER: Why more traffic in Crewe and Nantwich than before pandemic?

Dear Editor,
Prior to Lockdown in March 2020, traffic was busy at rush hour throughout our area, Nantwich Road as an example etc.

Since we came out of the pandemic traffic queues have got much bigger, Nantwich Road from the B&Q roundabout to past Manor Road towards Nantwich are an example.

July 25, 2023
MP blasts Cheshire East and councillor over loss of Shavington venue

MP blasts Cheshire East and councillor over loss of Shavington venue

Crewe & Nantwich MP Kieran Mullan has slammed Cheshire East Council and its new Shavington councillor for failing to save the former youth club venue in the village.

The authority looks set to sell off the building on Main Road despite a two-year campaign to save the facility.

July 25, 2023
CEC deputy leader warning to towns with free car parking

CEC deputy leader warning to towns with free car parking

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council’s deputy leader has warned the days of a free lunch where some towns pay for parking and others don’t “has to become a thing of the past”.

Cllr Craig Browne, who heads up the council’s highways committee, was speaking as members voted in favour of reviewing parking charges across the borough and going out to public consultation.

July 24, 2023
FEATURE: The hidden costs of carrying your luggage: Why storage makes sense

FEATURE: The hidden costs of carrying your luggage: Why storage makes sense

We’ve all experienced it: lugging around a hefty suitcase as we attempt to navigate the busy streets of an unfamiliar city.

The exhausting act of carrying your luggage can indeed make sightseeing less enjoyable.

July 24, 2023
Nantwich in Bloom toast pub’s support as town bids for floral glory

Nantwich in Bloom toast pub’s support as town bids for floral glory

Nantwich in Bloom has received a welcome boost as the town bids for glory in a major floral contest.

The Black Lion on Welsh Row is onboard as a sponsor as Nantwich enters a new ‘Large Town’ category in Britain in Bloom’s annual search for floral excellence.

July 24, 2023
FEATURE: Things to know when buying a Gold Watch

FEATURE: Things to know when buying a Gold Watch

If there’s one piece that effortlessly symbolises style, luxury, and timeless class, it’s undoubtedly the gold watch.

Gracing wrists for generations, these opulent timepieces are not just practical accessories but investments, speaking volumes about the wearer’s taste and status.

July 24, 2023
chefs at work

Nantwich Food Festival to run “Cookalong” event for visitors

Nantwich Food Festival organisers are planning to offer up to 200 places for locals to enjoy the Festival “Cookalong”.

Trained chefs will stage masterclasses on how to prepare recipes and cocktails.

July 24, 2023