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Are eSports really sports?

Are eSports really sports?

The debate surrounding whether eSports qualify as “real” sports is a contentious and multifaceted issue that has garnered significant attention in recent years.

On one side of the argument are proponents who assert that eSports deserve recognition as legitimate sports due to their competitive nature, skill requirements, and global popularity.

June 24, 2024
Young Traders scoop awards after successful Nantwich event

Young Traders scoop awards after successful Nantwich event

Talented young entrepreneurs aged from 12 to 30 helped make the first Nantwich Young Traders event a big success.

The traders took part in the town square on Saturday, giving the judges a tough task to select the winners.

June 24, 2024
Bus fare reductions for young users across Cheshire East

Bus fare reductions for young users across Cheshire East

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East is to extend fare reductions to 16 to 19-year-olds and introduce a multi-operator ticket to increase bus use.

The new ticketing schemes are just two of the initiatives which will be funded by nearly £3.5m awarded as part of the Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP).

June 24, 2024
Nantwich man arrested over sexual communications with child

Nantwich man arrested over sexual communications with child

A man has been arrested in Nantwich on suspicion of engaging in sexual communications with a child, police have confirmed.

Social media posts over the weekend reported that a man had been investigated by online groups over the alleged sexual activity.

June 24, 2024
Wrenbury Model Railway Club to hold “Open Door” event

Wrenbury Model Railway Club to hold “Open Door” event

Wrenbury & District Model Railway Club will hold their free to enter Open Doors event on July 5-6.

It will take place in the Village Hall, on Cholmondeley Road, Wrenbury, from 7pm to 9pm on July 5 and 10am to 4.30pm on July 6.

June 24, 2024
Nantwich environment campaigners join Westminster protests

Nantwich environment campaigners join Westminster protests

Environmental campaigners from Nantwich joined thousands of others to protest outside Westminster at the weekend.

Members of Sustainable Nantwich group were in London as part of the “Restore Nature Now” protest.

June 24, 2024
Embracing tech: How older people are spending more time online

Embracing tech: How older people are spending more time online

To allow you a brief peek behind the curtain, a recent conversation with a friend provided me with the inspiration to write this piece.

In passing we got to discussing my 68-year-old father-in-law and what he was doing over the bank holiday weekend.

June 24, 2024
Nantwich ultra-runner raises thousands in 24-hour charity challenge

Nantwich ultra-runner raises thousands in 24-hour charity challenge

By Jonathan White
Nantwich ultra-runner Paul Dean has completed a gruelling 24-hour challenge to raise more than £3,500 for Cancer Research UK.

Paul, a father and teaching assistant from Nantwich, started his epic run on Friday at 6pm and completed a 4.5-mile loop circuit, around the streets of Willaston and Wistaston, every hour up to 5pm the following day.

June 24, 2024
Right at Home South Cheshire awarded 5-star status

Right at Home South Cheshire awarded 5-star status

Nantwich-based care firm Right at Home South Cheshire has been awarded 5-star Employer Status for the 2nd consecutive year in an independent survey.

The award is a result of anonymous carer satisfaction survey results, and run by independent research company WorkBuzz.

June 24, 2024
New parking charges across Cheshire East from July 8

New parking charges across Cheshire East from July 8

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
New parking charges which will see a hike in current fees on most Cheshire East Council car parks will come into force on July 8.

The new charges were voted through by the council’s highways and transport committee in January.

June 23, 2024
Competitors get wiggle on at Worm Championships in Willaston

Competitors get wiggle on at Worm Championships in Willaston

By Jonathan White
Hundreds of competitors took part in the 45th ‘World Worm Charming Championships” in Willaston yesterday.

The event combined with Willaston Primary Academy’s summer fete and took place in the school grounds on Derwent Close.

June 23, 2024
Primary School Town Sports 2024 competition held at Barony

Primary School Town Sports 2024 competition held at Barony

By Jonathan White
Thousands of pupils and parents gathered at the Barony Park in Nantwich for another successful Town Sports event.

More than 30 primary schools across Crewe and Nantwich took part in the competition, one of the highlights on the yearly calendar.

June 22, 2024
Ambulance Service honours volunteer for 50 years’ service

Ambulance Service honours volunteer for 50 years’ service

An Audlem woman has been honoured by the North West Ambulance Service after clocking up 51 years’ of voluntary service.

Maureen Barratt has been awarded the “Outstanding Contribution to the Ambulance Service” honour.

June 21, 2024