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George & Dragon beat Betley in Crewe Regional Premier Division clash

George & Dragon beat Betley in Crewe Regional Premier Division clash

George & Dragon continue to close the gap at the top of the Crewe Regional League Premier Division with a 4-1 win away at League leaders Betley FC.

Danny Boden scored twice for the visitors with other goals from Sean Tierney and Ben Brown.

April 17, 2023
Women in Workplace campaign earns award for Wistaston charity

Women in Workplace campaign earns award for Wistaston charity

A health and wellbeing charity in Wistaston is celebrating a prestigious award as it launches new initiatives to empower women and protect those at risk.

Motherwell Cheshire, which runs a Community Share Hub on Beech Drive, has received the High Sheriff of Cheshire award for Outstanding Community Engagement.

April 16, 2023
LETTER: Take part in Rainbow Trust’s Royal Rainbow Bake and raise money

LETTER: Take part in Rainbow Trust’s Royal Rainbow Bake and raise money

Dear Editor
The event of a lifetime is just around corner with the coronation date of Charles III firmly marked in our diaries.

Many of us will be celebrating with street parties or gatherings with family and friends to celebrate this momentous occasion so what better reason to get your baking kits out to create some colourful rainbow bakes and take part in our Royal Rainbow Bake and raise funds to support families caring for a seriously child?

April 16, 2023
FEATURE: How to effectively lose weight, according to the experts

FEATURE: How to effectively lose weight, according to the experts

We’ve all been there – and for some of us, we are still there.

Losing weight is incredibly challenging, especially as we get older and our metabolism isn’t what it used to be.

It is a daily struggle – and keeping the weight off is a real challenge.

April 15, 2023
Nantwich cancer dad to share rare proton beam therapy experience

Nantwich cancer dad to share rare proton beam therapy experience

A father-of-two from Nantwich, who was treated with proton beam therapy as part of a clinical trial, will share his experience with other patients at a high-profile conference.

Michael Schillinger, 57, was diagnosed with head and neck cancer in 2020 after finding a lump while shaving.

April 15, 2023
Adrian completes 500-mile canal run for Critical Care Unit

Adrian completes 500-mile canal run for Critical Care Unit

Adrian Wootton has completed an amazing 500-mile canal run for Mid Cheshire Hospitals critical care unit.

For the last three years, he has run 500 miles along UK’s canals without running over the same ground twice.

April 15, 2023
South Cheshire Orchestra celebrates 50th anniversary with concert

South Cheshire Orchestra celebrates 50th anniversary with concert

By Jonathan White
South Cheshire Orchestra celebrated their 50th anniversary with a music concert at Wistaston Memorial Hall.

The Orchestra’s programme included Elizabethan Serenade (Ronald Binge), Cox and Box: Overture (Arthur Sullivan), Overture to La gazza ladra (Gioachino Rossini), and more…

April 15, 2023
Nantwich Clinic scoops “Outstanding Family Business” award

Nantwich Clinic scoops “Outstanding Family Business” award

Nantwich Clinic owners Tom and Gill Fox have been honoured for the “Outstanding Family Business” at the High Sheriff’s Awards.

The couple picked up the award at The University of Chester Business School.

April 15, 2023
RSPCA Crewe & Nantwich to stage fundraiser fashion show

RSPCA Crewe & Nantwich to stage fundraiser fashion show

The RSPCA Crewe, Nantwich & District branch are to stage a fashion show in May to raise vital funds.

The event will take place at The Vagrants social sports club in Willaston on May 24, starting at 7.45pm.

April 15, 2023
Cheshire snooker ace Ricky Walden eyes glittering end to 2023 season

Cheshire snooker ace Ricky Walden eyes glittering end to 2023 season

Even though he’s a three-time ranking event winner, you suspect that Ricky Walden’s most treasured memory from his snooker career so far was a run to the World Championship semi-finals in 2013.

The Cheshire potter led Barry Hawkins 12-8 in a race to 17 back then, but unfortunately let the advantage slip as ‘the Hawk’ rallied to take a 17-14 victory.

April 14, 2023
Two men guilty of raping woman they picked up in Nantwich takeaway

Two men guilty of raping woman they picked up in Nantwich takeaway

Two men who picked up a woman at a late night Nantwich takeaway have been convicted of raping her at a home in Winsford.

One of the men even filmed the other carrying out the rape – footage that detectives found which helped to convict the offenders.
One of the men even filmed the other carrying out the rape – footage that detectives found which helped to convict the offenders.

April 14, 2023
Redrow to pay final £1 million community funding for Kingsbourne

Redrow to pay final £1 million community funding for Kingsbourne

House builders Redrow say they are likely to pay the final £1 million in community contributions next year as the final phase of the Kingsbourne development in Nantwich is underway.

As part of the planning conditions, the money has to be paid before the final phase of building work is complete.

April 14, 2023
Former Barclays Bank in Nantwich set to open as new bar and restaurant

Former Barclays Bank in Nantwich set to open as new bar and restaurant

The former Barclays Bank building in Nantwich town centre looks set to re-open as a new bar and restaurant.

Loungers UK (Ltd) has applied to Cheshire East Council to convert the interior of the building on Churchyardside.

April 13, 2023