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ACSS will be at Nantwich Words and Music

Nantwich Words and Music Festival hailed as major success

By Alex Appleby
Nantwich’s popular Words & Music Festival has been hailed as a major success by audience members and visiting artists, say the event’s organisers.

Now in its 17th year, the October event brought its customary mix of internationally known acts and emerging talent to town.

November 15, 2024
The robotic revolution across different industries

The robotic revolution across different industries

Autonomous robots are definitely revolutionising the factory floor.

The market for industrial robotics crossed the USD 26 billion mark in 2022 and will likely continue growing through 2030 and beyond.

November 15, 2024
Choose sustainable coffee bags for a greener brew

Choose sustainable coffee bags for a greener brew

In recent years, people have paid increasing attention to the consequences of their acquisitions on the environment, including items as simple as coffee.

Eco-friendly coffee bags are the latest trends for buyers since they are sustainable, providing a means for taking coffee while at the same time looking out for environmental concerns.

November 15, 2024
Top performer Tom Seals set for one-off Nantwich concert

Top performer Tom Seals set for one-off Nantwich concert

Boogie woogie, blues, swing and jazz are heading to Nantwich in the form of local musician Tom Seals.

Tom, who has performed all over the world, returns to his home town on December 7 for a one-off special concert in St Mary’s Church.

November 15, 2024
Round Table repairs crumbling Santa float in time for Nantwich tour

Round Table repairs crumbling Santa float in time for Nantwich tour

Members of Crewe & Nantwich Round Table are completing their final preparations for their annual pre-Christmas float fortnight of collections around Nantwich.

And this year has been harder work than ever – with Santa’s float needing a major facelift!

November 15, 2024
Nantwich anti-social behaviour hotspot house closed down by police

Nantwich anti-social behaviour hotspot house closed down by police

Police in Nantwich have secured a closure order following reports of drug abuse, disorder and crime at a property in the town.

The property on Davenport Avenue has been shut down by officers following the securing of a closure order under the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 from Crewe Magistrates’ Court on November 14.

November 15, 2024
Parish council waits FOUR years for Cheshire East answer on footpath

Parish council waits FOUR years for Cheshire East answer on footpath

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
A parish council which offered to pay for improved safety measures on a much-used cycleway and footpath says it is still waiting for a response from Cheshire East four years later.

Leighton, Minshull Vernon and Woolstanwood Parish Council says it has been trying since 2019 to get safety warning signs installed on the path.

November 14, 2024
Devoted Nantwich gran makes 1,000 gowns for babies born asleep

Devoted Nantwich gran makes 1,000 gowns for babies born asleep

A devoted gran from Nantwich who makes beautiful tiny gowns for babies born asleep has pledged to continue her work after completing her 1000th garment.

Since setting up her charity “Daisy-Mae Angel Gowns” in 2020, Mandy Joubert has brought comfort to hundreds of grieving parents across the UK.

November 14, 2024
Nantwich Christmas Lights switch on set for November 22

Nantwich Christmas Lights switch on set for November 22

Thousands of people are set to pack in to Nantwich town centre next week for the traditional Christmas Lights switch on.

Applewood Independent Ltd is once again sponsoring the town’s festive Christmas Tree in the Square.

November 14, 2024
Fire crews deal with Nantwich crash which closed Welsh Row

Fire crews deal with Nantwich crash which closed Welsh Row

Police and fire crews closed Welsh Row in Nantwich today after a one-vehicle crash.

The incident happened at around 5.20am today (November 14).

November 14, 2024
How the UK tech industry grew to a behemoth

How the UK tech industry grew to a behemoth

Since the turn of the millennium, the UK tech industry has grown into a global powerhouse which is leading the international digital revolution.

This small yet influential nation is home to a third of all Europe’s unicorn start-ups, and UK tech start-ups collectively raised a whopping $21.3 billion in venture capital investment in 2023.

November 13, 2024
University Centre Reaseheath students honoured at graduation

University Centre Reaseheath students honoured at graduation

Nearly 150 graduates from University Centre Reaseheath in Nantwich gathered with their peers from the University of Chester for a graduation ceremony.

The event, set against the backdrop of Chester Cathedral, marked a milestone in the recent graduates’ academic and professional journeys.

November 13, 2024
Nantwich Town employee honoured with Cheshire FA award

Nantwich Town employee honoured with Cheshire FA award

By Jonathan White
Nantwich Town’s Richard Embley has been honoured with a Female Pathway Award by the Cheshire FA.

Richard, head of female football at Nantwich, was honoured with the prestigious ‘Female Pathway’ award at Grassroots Football Awards.

November 13, 2024