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Nantwich firm Fabulosa secures global distribution rights

Nantwich firm Fabulosa secures global distribution rights

Nantwich fragrance firm Fabulosa has secured distribution rights representing one billion of the world’s population.

The company has representation across Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia with its range of household cleaning products, equating to partnerships in more than 50 countries.

August 9, 2023
Nantwich Museum launches “Salty Week” festival

Nantwich Museum launches “Salty Week” festival

Nantwich Museum is staging a week of talks, demonstrations and family activities focussing on salt as part of its spectacular Summer of Science Festival.

Making Nantwich Salt is on Thursday 10th August, 10am to 3pm – FREE drop-in event in Nantwich Town Square, no booking required.

August 9, 2023
Tory councillors formally challenge CEC £56 green waste charge

Tory councillors formally challenge CEC £56 green waste charge

Tory councillors on Cheshire East Council have said they are “formally challenging” the authority’s plan to charge £56 for garden waste collections.

Labour-led CEC says the charge is necessary as the council is facing a £20 million funding gap and that other authorities already charge for the collections.

August 9, 2023
Nantwich Town Ladies thrash Egerton in pre-season friendly

Nantwich Town Ladies thrash Egerton in pre-season friendly

By Jonathan White
Nantwich Town Ladies beat Egerton 7-0 in a pre-season encounter at Nantwich’s Applewood Independent 3G pitch.

The match helped prepare the Dabbers players for their 2023/24 campaign in the Premier Division of the Cheshire Women’s & Youth Football League.

August 8, 2023
CEC bosses u-turn on crossing work on busy Nantwich road

CEC bosses u-turn on crossing work on busy Nantwich road

CEC bosses are now set to carry out works to a busy zebra crossing where markings have worn out, despite initially saying it posed “no immediate risk”.

The u-turn comes after Nantwich News highlighted the concerns of resident Bill Pearson who was nearly hit a number of times bu vehicles seemingly unaware of the crossing.

August 8, 2023
FEATURE: Top summer activities for kids in 2023

FEATURE: Top summer activities for kids in 2023

Summer in the UK, especially in Nantwich, brings forth a plethora of exciting and engaging activities for children to enjoy.

August 7, 2023
Cheshire Police issue 145 traffic reports in latest road crime crackdown

Cheshire Police issue 145 traffic reports in latest road crime crackdown

Cheshire Police issued 145 traffic reports and made two arrests after a campaign targeting drivers.

The Roads and Crime Unit (RCU) tackled HGV speeding and other offences as part of a 12-day operation focusing on the county’s roads.

August 7, 2023
New Nantwich outlet Navio Lounge partners with Wingate Centre

New Nantwich outlet Navio Lounge partners with Wingate Centre

Bosses of the new Navio Lounge in Nantwich have pledged to raise vital funds for a local charity in its first month of trading.

The new outlet, in the former Barclays Bank building, was opened on Churchyardside in late July by cafe/bar group Loungers plc.

August 7, 2023
Two schools near Nantwich part of Govt Fusion21 scheme

Two schools near Nantwich part of Govt Fusion21 scheme

Two primary schools near Nantwich are among just seven in the UK to share an £18.6m decarbonisation makeover in Fusion21-backed pilot scheme.

Acton Primary and Calverley Primary have been selected to take part in the Department for Education (DfE) led project

August 7, 2023
Councillors defer decision on pet cremation plant near Nantwich

Councillors defer decision on pet cremation plant near Nantwich

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Councillors have deferred an application to use a rural outbuilding near Nantwich for pet and horse cremations.

They want to visit the site and get more information before making a decision.

August 6, 2023
New book features story of brave Nantwich WW2 hero

New book features story of brave Nantwich WW2 hero

By Jonathan White
Local historians Mark A. Potts and Tony Marks have written and published their new book called “A Dabber’s War”

It chronicles the service record of Flight Sergeant Joseph Wheeler 1943-1944.

August 6, 2023
Councillors defer controversial concrete plant bid near Nantwich

Councillors defer controversial concrete plant bid near Nantwich

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Councillors have deferred a controversial application for a concrete processing plant near Nantwich – with some questioning why the applicant would build an expensive new facility without planning permission.

The Graham Heath Group has had permission for several years to operate its existing concrete panel business at Aston near Nantwich.

August 5, 2023
Bentley Motors 2023 profits down on previous year

Bentley Motors 2023 profits down on previous year

Bentley Motors profits for first six months of 2023 were slightly down on the previous year, results show.

The Crewe-based luxury British marque posted operating profits of €390 million, a 2% drop from €398 million on same period in 2022.

August 5, 2023