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Megawalk to Nantwich raises thousands for cancer charity

Megawalk to Nantwich raises thousands for cancer charity

By Jonathan White
A Nantwich Town coach has complete a megawalk challenge to help raise funds for The Christie.

Ryan Jones, 29, first team coach for Nantwich Town Ladies Ladies, was joined by his brother-in-law Michael Brown for the challenge.

June 9, 2023
Armed Forces Day weekend set for Queens Park in Crewe

Armed Forces Day weekend set for Queens Park in Crewe

Cheshire East Council is supporting the armed forces community at a two-day event at Queens Park in Crewe on June 24-25.

The weekend will feature memorabilia, military vehicle and Army displays, recruitment support, a fun fair and refreshments and food stalls.

June 8, 2023
“When bombs rained down on Crewe” – book appeal to Nantwich News readers

“When bombs rained down on Crewe” – book appeal to Nantwich News readers

By Jonathan White
Nantwich News readers are being urged to contribute to a new book which chronicles the air raids in South Cheshire during World War Two.

The book – “When The Bombs Rained Down on Crewe” – covers the period between July 1940 and April 1941, when the town experienced air raids which saw houses and buildings destroyed and residents killed.

June 8, 2023
Scooter fans rev-up to Festival in Nantwich

Scooter fans rev-up to Festival in Nantwich

By Jonathan White
The 2nd annual ‘Nantwich Scooter Festival’ took place in Nantwich town centre on Sunday.

Hundreds of scooter owners from Nantwich and all over England and north Wales converged on the town.

June 7, 2023
BMX bike fans gather in South Cheshire for annual social ride

BMX bike fans gather in South Cheshire for annual social ride

By Jonathan White
Old school BMX bike fans from around the UK converged on South Cheshire for a social ride.

BMXers gathered for breakfast at Crewe Truck Stop Café off Weston Road, near Crewe railway station, for the annual ‘Crewe and Cheshire old school ride out’ event, organised by the ‘Crewe and Cheshire old school BMX club’.

June 7, 2023
FEATURE: Effortlessly stylish: The elegance of three-pane bi-fold doors

FEATURE: Effortlessly stylish: The elegance of three-pane bi-fold doors

In the world of home design, the emphasis is increasingly on merging style with functionality.

One prime example of this trend is the growing popularity of 3 pane bi fold doors.

June 7, 2023
Author Kate Mosse to give talk in Nantwich

Author Kate Mosse to give talk in Nantwich

By Jonathan White
Author Kate Mosse will be in Nantwich on Thursday July 20 to talk about her previous novels, her life and latest work ‘The Ghost Ship’.

Mosse is an award-winning novelist, playwright, essayist and non-fiction writer.

June 7, 2023
Cheshire East social workers moving to Stoke for higher pay, says councillor

Cheshire East social workers moving to Stoke for higher pay, says councillor

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East is training up social workers to fill vacancies but some then hop over the border to Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire because they pay more, a councillor has said.

Like most local authorities, Cheshire East has to rely on agency staff because it can’t recruit enough social workers.

June 7, 2023
Nantwich groups to receive town council donations

Nantwich groups to receive town council donations

A number of Nantwich groups and organisations are to receive donations from Nantwich Town Council during 2023-24.

In total, the council is set to make around £71,300 in donations throughout the financial year, a report to go before councillors outlines.

June 7, 2023
Nantwich man wins top award at Vintage Rally

Nantwich man wins top award at Vintage Rally

By Jonathan White
Nantwich man Gerald Newbrook has won an inaugural award for the replica World War 1 Boy Scout Ambulance that he built.

Gerald, aged 77 and from Blakelow, displayed his vehicle at the annual Smallwood Vintage Rally.

June 6, 2023
Man injured in Crewe town centre crane incident

Man injured in Crewe town centre crane incident

A man has been injured and part of Crewe town centre cordoned off after a crane incident.

The incident happened at the construction site at the former Royal Arcade site this afternoon.

June 6, 2023
CCTV has “saved lives” in Nantwich, says control centre boss

CCTV has “saved lives” in Nantwich, says control centre boss

CCTV has “directly saved the lives” of people in Nantwich, a control centre boss has said.

Stuart Hobson made the remark in the latest report on the impact of CCTV cameras in Nantwich town centre in 2022/23.

June 6, 2023
FEATURE: The urgency of Medical and Financial Power of Attorney documentation

FEATURE: The urgency of Medical and Financial Power of Attorney documentation

By Louise Noble
Question: Can you imagine a more empowering step than taking the necessary measures to safeguard your health, finances, and assets through Power of Attorney?

In the realm of estate planning, there is a responsibility that demands our immediate attention which is establishing Medical and Financial Power of Attorney documentation.

June 6, 2023