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South Cheshire Covid-19 heroes honoured at Number 10 event

South Cheshire Covid-19 heroes honoured at Number 10 event

COVID-19 heroes from South Cheshire attended a special Number 10 Reception as part of the NHS 75th anniversary celebrations.

Roger Morris, Raj Patel and Karen Cotici were invited to honour their roles in helping protect the local population during the pandemic.

July 11, 2023
REVIEW: Rocky Horror Show 50th anniversary – Crewe Lyceum

REVIEW: Rocky Horror Show 50th anniversary – Crewe Lyceum

By Claire Faulkner
Celebrating 50 years of fun, Richard O’Brien’s Rocky Horror Show burst onto the stage at the Crewe Lyceum on Monday night.

It was a fantastic opening show and the audience gave a well deserved standing ovation at the end.

July 11, 2023
Bentley Motors expands “Extraordinary Women” programme

Bentley Motors expands “Extraordinary Women” programme

Bentley’s global “Extraordinary Women” programme has expanded by recruiting from across the UK and Saudi Arabia.

Talented females visited the firm’s South Cheshire headquarters as the final stage of its bespoke mentorship programme.

July 11, 2023
Nantwich school Brine Leas to run Summer Showcase event

Nantwich school Brine Leas to run Summer Showcase event

Brine Leas School in Nantwich is to host its Summer Showcase event this Thursday July 13.

The Audlem Road school will open its gates to the public for an evening of music, sport, dance, and drama performances.

July 11, 2023
2023 Sporting Calendar: Ten major global sporting events for your diary

2023 Sporting Calendar: Ten major global sporting events for your diary

We are halfway through 2023 but there are still plenty of great sporting events to look forward to over the coming months.

In this article we cover 10 of the most exciting and high-profile global sporting events that you don’t want to miss, read on to find out what they are.

July 11, 2023
Nantwich Town manager Carden signs two-year contract

Nantwich Town manager Carden signs two-year contract

Nantwich Town’s manager Paul Carden has committed to the Dabbers for two more years.

Carden was brought in by the club during the 2022-23 season but despite an upturn in form was unable to save them from relegation.

July 10, 2023
Nantwich CC 1st team clinch National Club quarter-final place

Nantwich CC 1st team clinch National Club quarter-final place

Nantwich Cricket Club kept their hopes of a third visit to Lord’s alive with a thrilling victory over Kimberley Institute.

The four-wicket win at Whitehouse Lane earned the Dabbers a quarter-final spot in the ECB National Club Championship.

July 10, 2023
Councillor tables motion to reopen Nantwich Police Station

Councillor tables motion to reopen Nantwich Police Station

A long-standing Nantwich councillor has called on Cheshire Police to re-open the town’s police station helpdesk as the local population continues to rise.

Cllr Arthur Moran has tabled a “notice of motion” which will be discussed by town councillors at their monthly meeting this week (July 13).

July 10, 2023
Tributes paid after death of former Miss Great Britain from Nantwich

Tributes paid after death of former Miss Great Britain from Nantwich

Tributes have been paid after the death of Nantwich-born Yvonne Ormes – one of the most successful beauty queens of her generation.

Yvonne, who more recently lived in Lancashire, has passed away aged 74.

July 10, 2023
Motherwell Cheshire helps women ‘dress up’ for less with Vinted venture

Motherwell Cheshire helps women ‘dress up’ for less with Vinted venture

Women and girls are stepping out in designer outfits and prom dresses costing a fraction of the original cost in a new fundraising drive by Motherwell Cheshire.

The women’s health and wellbeing charity based in Wistaston is now selling pre-loved items on the Vinted app.

July 10, 2023
Fire crews tackle large out of control bonfire in Stapeley

Fire crews tackle large out of control bonfire in Stapeley

Fire crews tackled a large out of control bonfire at a property in Stapeley, Nantwich.

The incident happened at around 3.40pm yesterday (Sunday July 9) at a property on Wybunbury Lane in Stapeley.

July 10, 2023
FEATURE: Premier League 23/24: Our predictions

FEATURE: Premier League 23/24: Our predictions

After the 2022-23 Premier League season wrapped up at the end of May, all eyes were immediately on next season’s competition.

The season will kick off on August 12 when newly promoted Burnley will host treble winners Manchester City.

July 8, 2023
Two young Wistaston tennis aces head to Wimbledon

Two young Wistaston tennis aces head to Wimbledon

By Jonathan White
Two young tennis aces from the village of Wistaston are heading to play at Wimbledon!

George Raiswell and Charlie Robinson, from Wistaston Jubilee Tennis Club, won their way to perform at the hallowed All England Lawn Tennis Club after winning a regional final.

July 8, 2023