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Wistaston scout leader awarded MBE

Wistaston scout leader awarded MBE

By Jonathan White
Wistaston scout leader John Bennett has been awarded an MBE in the Kings Birthday Honours list, for services to young people in Cheshire.

John, born in Milton Keynes in 1944, was a wolf cub and then a boy scout with 1st Wolverton Scout Group.

June 17, 2023
South Cheshire mortgage broker Amplo awarded top titles

South Cheshire mortgage broker Amplo awarded top titles

South Cheshire based Amplo Mortgages & Financial Solutions have scooped two top titles.

The firm won Best Mortgage Broker in Crewe in Quality Business Awards and Most Client Focused Mortgage Broker – England at the Worldwide Finance Awards.

June 16, 2023
Walk through Nantwich and Crewe on St Luke’s Midnight Walk

Walk through Nantwich and Crewe on St Luke’s Midnight Walk

The countdown is on to St Luke’s Hospice “Midnight Walk” through Crewe and Nantwich.

Hundreds of supporters will be taking on the 11 or six mile walking challenge through the streets of Crewe and Nantwich, starting from Reaseheath College on Saturday July 1.

June 16, 2023
Police appeal to trace wanted Nantwich man

Police appeal to trace wanted Nantwich man

Officers are appealing for help from the public to find a wanted man from Nantwich.

Kieron Mcbarron, 40, is currently wanted in relation to a breach of bail conditions.

June 16, 2023
Public consultation launches on controversial Maylands Park in Nantwich

Public consultation launches on controversial Maylands Park in Nantwich

Developers are staging a public consultation for views on its controversial Maylands Park site in Stapeley, Nantwich.

Muller Property Group has planning permission the first phase of its Maylands Park site, on land between Peter de Stapleigh Way and Audlem Road.

June 16, 2023
Rail fans enjoy Crewe “Rail Riders Show” event

Rail fans enjoy Crewe “Rail Riders Show” event

By Jonathan White
Hundreds enjoyed a “Rail Riders Railway Show” at Crewe Heritage Centre.

Rail Riders is a railway club for everyone and promotes travel on heritage and mainline trains.

June 15, 2023
Two Nantwich schools first to launch renewable energy scheme

Two Nantwich schools first to launch renewable energy scheme

A £3.5m renewable energy scheme is underway at two Nantwich primary schools.

Acton CE Primary Academy and Calveley Primary Academy are the first schools in the North West to benefit from heat extracted through boreholes, in a drive to reduce their environmental impact.

June 15, 2023
River Weaver - weir overflow at Mill Island in Nantwich

Environment Agency probe hundreds of dead fish in River Weaver

Hundreds of dead fish found in River Weaver in Nantwich could be caused by low oxygen and high temperatures, says the Environment Agency. And they say similar events are happening in rivers all over the North West. People reported seeing lots of dead fish and many struggling to survive along various stretches of the river in and around Nantwich. Today,[Read More…]

June 15, 2023
Wingate Centre Family Fete and Teddy Bears Picnic set for July

Wingate Centre Family Fete and Teddy Bears Picnic set for July

The Wingate Centre’s Family Fete is set to take place in the grounds of Cholmondeley Castle next month.

The vital fundraiser will be on Sunday 9th July from 10am – 4pm and include the popular Teddy Bears Picnic.

June 15, 2023
FEATURE: Unleash business potential with Microsoft Ads

FEATURE: Unleash business potential with Microsoft Ads

In today’s digital era, businesses are constantly searching for effective ways to reach their target audience and maximise their online presence.

One powerful tool that has emerged to meet this demand is Microsoft Ads.

June 14, 2023
FEATURE: Staging a newly-renovated listed property for sale: our top tips

FEATURE: Staging a newly-renovated listed property for sale: our top tips

When you’re looking for a fixer-upper property as a fun project, you’ll probably come across a selection of listed properties.

Listed buildings, which are of historical significance and require special permission from the council to renovate, can be a fun project and potentially lucrative if you can enhance them to a high standard.

June 14, 2023
FEATURE: Mystical Power – The horse bringing powerful owners together

FEATURE: Mystical Power – The horse bringing powerful owners together

Annie Power was one of the greatest mares to ever grace the racetrack.

Beaten in just two of her 17 races, she eventually retired from racing in 2016 having won the Cheltenham Champion Hurdle.

June 14, 2023
Nantwich family’s heartbreak as daughter diagnosed with rare cancer

Nantwich family’s heartbreak as daughter diagnosed with rare cancer

A Nantwich family is heartbroken after their daughter discovered she has a rare ovarian cancer after almost a year of being misdiagnosed.

Nikki Rowe, 26, has Stage 3 Primary Peritoneal Cancer, and despite major surgery and 18 weeks of chemotherapy, has been dealt the terrible blow by specialists of a “short term life expectancy”.

June 14, 2023