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Police crack down on offenders targeting children in Cheshire

Police crack down on offenders targeting children in Cheshire

Cheshire Police carried out the latest phase of Operation Guardians to protect young and vulnerable people across the county.

More than 100 sex offenders were visited, five were arrested for breaching conditions, and two charged with indecent image offences.

June 27, 2023
Nantwich school student wins England U16s hockey tournament

Nantwich school student wins England U16s hockey tournament

A Brine Leas student in Nantwich won a call up to England’s U16s hockey team for a 4 Nations tournament – and went on to win!

Jake Holland, from Nantwich, is a Crewe Vagrants 1st team hockey player.

June 27, 2023
LETTER: NHS needs better management and less bureaucrats

LETTER: NHS needs better management and less bureaucrats

Dear Editor,
What the NHS needs is much better management and less bureaucrats, pen-pushers and equality and diversity advisers.

Hospital waiting lists have reached a record high of 7.4 million….and that is in England alone.

June 26, 2023
Crewe & Nantwich Round Table sleigh brings summer cheer for St Luke’s

Crewe & Nantwich Round Table sleigh brings summer cheer for St Luke’s

Christmas goodwill is being felt this summer at St Luke’s Hospice thanks to a donation from Crewe and Nantwich Round Table.

A donation of £1,000, raised by the Round Table’s Santa sleigh tour of the area, has been donated to the hospice to help towards patient care.

June 26, 2023
Cheshire Police Commissioner’s warning to e-scooter riders

Cheshire Police Commissioner’s warning to e-scooter riders

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
The Cheshire Police Crime Commissioner has warned anyone riding a privately-owned e-scooter on the roads or in a public space faces having the vehicle seized.

E-scooters are classed as motor vehicles and riders need to have a licence and insurance.

June 26, 2023
Two men who raped girl they met in Nantwich jailed for 25 years

Two men who raped girl they met in Nantwich jailed for 25 years

Two “sexual predators” who raped a woman inside her own home after meeting her on a night out in Nantwich have been jailed for more than 25 years.

Abu Musa and Abdulrahman Hassan plied their already intoxicated victim with more alcohol at her home in Winsford before launching what police described as  “sickening” attack.

June 26, 2023
Tributes paid after death of popular Wistaston musician and teacher

Tributes paid after death of popular Wistaston musician and teacher

Tributes have been paid to a popular teacher and musician from Wistaston who has died.

Robert Richardson was well known in the area for his drumming, and was often seen performing at major local events such as Remembrance Sundays and Battle of Nantwich.

June 26, 2023
Spencer Byatt

Nantwich CC remain on course for another Lord’s club final

Nantwich Cricket Club kept their hopes of another visit to Lord’s alive with a remarkable win at Porthill Park.

The Dabbers reached the final of the ECB National Club Championship in 2019 and 2022.

June 26, 2023
FEATURE: Simple tips to help you stay safe online

FEATURE: Simple tips to help you stay safe online

It’s not always easy to stay safe online these days.

Most people have a vague idea that they should be taking extra precautions, but it certainly seems as though there’s a lot less focus on online security than there was a couple of years ago.

June 25, 2023
South Cheshire based Trinity Create achieves Google partner status

South Cheshire based Trinity Create achieves Google partner status

South Cheshire marketing firm Trinity Create has achieved Google Partner status.

The accreditation from Google marks the company’s expertise, dedication, and commitment to delivering results for its clients.

June 25, 2023
Competitors get twanging at World Worm Charming Championships

Competitors get twanging at World Worm Charming Championships

By Jonathan White
Hundreds of people twanged for fun at the latest World Worm Charming Championships in Willaston.

The 44th annual event took place in warm weather in the grounds of Willaston Primary Academy on Derwent Close.

June 25, 2023
Nantwich woman wins Clinical Animal Behaviourist of the Year

Nantwich woman wins Clinical Animal Behaviourist of the Year

Nantwich pet behaviour specialist Rachel Rodgers has been crowned UK winner of Clinical Animal Behaviourist of the Year for 2023.

Rachel has run her Nose to Trail pet behaviour service in Nantwich since 2020.

June 24, 2023
South Cheshire firm launches breakfast in 100% recyclable packaging

South Cheshire firm launches breakfast in 100% recyclable packaging

South Cheshire firm Mornflake is rolling out new recyclable packaging for its breakfast oats.

The family business’ new packaging which is 100% recyclable carries the strapline ‘Positive energy for you and your planet’.

June 24, 2023