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Some key financial considerations for when you join the Fifties club

Some key financial considerations for when you join the Fifties club

When you reach 50 years old, it’s a great idea to take stock of your financial situation and decide what further steps you need to take.

So, if you’ve recently turned 50, congratulations!

October 28, 2023
Fireworks set for live comedy night at Nantwich Civic Hall

Fireworks set for live comedy night at Nantwich Civic Hall

Fireworks are guaranteed at the next Very Best In Stand Up live comedy show in Nantwich this coming Friday November 3.

At the helm on compere duties at Nantwich Civic Hall is Toby Hadoke.

October 28, 2023
CEC says it will pursue “fair and equitable” compensation over HS2 scrapping

CEC says it will pursue “fair and equitable” compensation over HS2 scrapping

Cheshire East Council bosses say they are pursuing “fair and equitable” compensation and investment from Government following the decision to scrap HS2 north of Birmingham

CEC politicians are demanding compensation for the loss of an “unprecedented economic opportunity”.

October 28, 2023
Wistaston Fireworks - promotional photo

Wistaston Fireworks Display to take place despite lack of volunteers

By Jonathan White
The Wistaston Community Council ‘Fireworks Display’ will take place on Saturday November 4 – but without the traditional parade due to a lack of volunteers.

The event normally includes a Torchlight, Fancy Dress & Pumpkin Parade through the village.

October 28, 2023
Food Festival volunteers urge residents to help Nantwich Foodbank

Food Festival volunteers urge residents to help Nantwich Foodbank

Nantwich Food Festival volunteers are urging locals to help Nantwich Foodbank support their clients again this Christmas.

They are staging a Drop-Off & Go event at Brine Leas School in Nantwich on Saturday November 25, between 10am-1pm.

October 27, 2023
Former Crewe Alex and Nantwich Town player charged with rape

Former Crewe Alex and Nantwich Town player charged with rape

Former Crewe Alex player Oliver Finney has been charged with raping a woman in Cheshire, police have confirmed.

Finney, who also played on loan at Nantwich Town, is currently playing for National League side Hartlepool United.

October 27, 2023
Five-year-old beats 55 adults in Nantwich golf competition!

Five-year-old beats 55 adults in Nantwich golf competition!

A five-year-old boy beat off adult competition to scoop top honours at a Nantwich golf event!

Young Charlie Bishop stunned staff at Need Golf Centre on Main Road in Reaseheath to come out on top at their Toptracer contest.

October 26, 2023
Bentley Motors workers “clog up” residential streets, say councillors

Bentley Motors workers “clog up” residential streets, say councillors

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Bentley Motors needs to crackdown on workers who clog up residential streets rather than parking on the company’s car parks, say councillors.

The luxury car manufacturer was given permission by Cheshire East’s strategic planning board to build a new paint shop at its Crewe campus and two link bridges over Sunnybank Road.

October 26, 2023
2023 Everybody Health and Leisure award winners unveiled

2023 Everybody Health and Leisure award winners unveiled

Winners of the Everybody Health and Leisure awards have been unveiled, including a number from Nantwich and Crewe.

Around 150 guests attended the awards at Crewe Hall, with multiple medal winner and Paralympian Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson hosting.

October 26, 2023
Dead fish following Weaver pollution incident

Clean-up of River Weaver in Nantwich continues after pollution incidents

A clean-up of the polluted River Weaver in Nantwich has been carried out by Cheshire East Council.

It comes after a large number of dead fish, birds and debris were washed up along riverside park areas in the town due to several pollution incidents.

October 26, 2023
Nantwich Museum to host autumn talks and workshop

Nantwich Museum to host autumn talks and workshop

Nantwich Museum has launched some autumn talks and a workshop which will all take place in the Museum’s Millennium Gallery.

The full list of talks and workshop at the Pillory Street venue is listed below:

October 25, 2023
Nantwich independent record shop promotes local musicians

Nantwich independent record shop promotes local musicians

By Jonathan White
Nantwich independent music store Applestump Records has launched a new Youtube channel to help promote local artists.

The store, which sells new and second-hand vinyl records on Barker Street, is run by Steve Cook.

October 25, 2023
NAR Kollective and Reaseheath College in sports coaching initiative

NAR Kollective and Reaseheath College in sports coaching initiative

An initiative by NAR Kollective and Reaseheath College in Nantwich has opened the door to professional sports coaching to hundreds of young learners across Cheshire.

The partnership has provided students with Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Sports Coaching and Development and a working knowledge to BSc (Hons) students in Football Coaching.

October 25, 2023