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FEATURE: Oil price forecast by Barclays

FEATURE: Oil price forecast by Barclays

Barclays, one of the world’s premier investment banks, recently made a significant forecast slash to its oil price expectations for this year.

The bank has cut its Brent crude forecast by $6 and WTI crude forecast by $7, with current forecasts of $92 and respectively for Brent and WTI.

March 14, 2023
The Studio to host Nantwich Jazz & Blues Festival fund-raising concerts

The Studio to host Nantwich Jazz & Blues Festival fund-raising concerts

By Jonathan White
The Studio nightclub is to host fundraising concerts as part of the Nantwich Jazz & Blues Festival.

The Festival, between April 6-10, will feature more than 100 gigs at pubs, restaurants, and other sites across Nantwich.

March 14, 2023
Faddiley Over 60s Club celebrates 50th anniversary

Faddiley Over 60s Club celebrates 50th anniversary

Members of the Over 60s Club in Faddiley near Nantwich joined together to celebrate the club’s 50th birthday.

The event was held at The Goodwill Hall in Faddiley.

March 14, 2023
CEC pay £50,000 to hire Crewe Hall rooms for public inquiry

CEC pay £50,000 to hire Crewe Hall rooms for public inquiry

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East paid nearly £50,000 to hire rooms at Crewe Hall Hotel for a two-week public inquiry for the Middlewich Bypass – including £1,980 for lunch for the planning inspector and legal experts.

The figures were revealed at a meeting of the audit and governance committee, leaving some councillors questioning why one of the council’s own buildings were not used.

March 14, 2023
Bentley Motors launches 2023 Extraordinary Women initiative

Bentley Motors launches 2023 Extraordinary Women initiative

Bentley Motors has launched its 2023 Extraordinary Women initiative.

It is a global mentoring programme aimed at inspiring and developing the next generation of young female leaders in the fields of engineering, design, technology and business.

March 14, 2023
Crewe Lyceum unveil 2023 Panto stars for “Cinderella” production

Crewe Lyceum unveil 2023 Panto stars for “Cinderella” production

Panto stars Malcolm Lord and Ste Johnson will be returning to Crewe Lyceum next Christmas to star in the 2023 Panto, Cinderella.

Following a successful pantomime season last year, the Lyceum and pantomime producer Imagine Theatre have confirmed the stars for this year’s magical family treat.

March 14, 2023
Nantwich Rotary Club appeal for help after almost 90 years of fundraising

Nantwich Rotary Club appeal for help after almost 90 years of fundraising

Nantwich Rotary Club which has raised funds for local groups for almost 90 years may have to cut back on its events if it does not recruit new members.

The club, formed in 1934, says it needs more volunteers and people to help run its initiatives such as the Father Christmas sleigh.

March 13, 2023
Man banned from Crewe town centre following Criminal Behaviour Order

Man banned from Crewe town centre following Criminal Behaviour Order

A man has been banned from Crewe town centre for the next three years following the issuing of a Criminal Behaviour Order.

Julian Stockton, of Hungerford Road, Crewe, was handed the order at Crewe Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday March 8

March 13, 2023
FEATURE: Is Cheshire the right place to be when Spring Budget hits?

FEATURE: Is Cheshire the right place to be when Spring Budget hits?

Finding where to centralise your business can be difficult.

You want somewhere that won’t eat up the budget but is also a popular space for new businesses with the potential for maximum growth.

March 13, 2023
FEATURE: Why are energy prices rising?

FEATURE: Why are energy prices rising?

The cost of energy has been on a dramatic upward trajectory over the last year or so, with consequences that have been felt across the broader economy.

The government saw fit to intervene to get the UK through the winter, with a lower energy cap to replace the one set by Ofgem.

March 13, 2023
Fire crews tackle tumble dryer fire in Nantwich home

Fire crews tackle tumble dryer fire in Nantwich home

Fire crews were called out to tackle a tumble dryer fire at a house in Nantwich.

The blaze broke out on Davenport Avenue at around 10.30am on Saturday (March 11).

March 13, 2023
Mum and daughter help Crewe & Nantwich Ladies power to victory

Mum and daughter help Crewe & Nantwich Ladies power to victory

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC Ladies achieved a first for the club when a mother and daughter took to the field in the same team!

Cherie Davies and her daughter Regan, from Stapeley, played for the Ladies 1st team against Driffield.

March 13, 2023
Leaders Betley thump NHB to stay top of Crewe Regional Premier Division

Leaders Betley thump NHB to stay top of Crewe Regional Premier Division

Leaders Betley had an emphatic 0-5 win against NHB, who were missing a few regular players, in the Crewe Regional League Premier Division.

Keiron Duckers scored a hat-trick, with further goals coming from Danny Lavalette and George Alcock.

March 12, 2023