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Life-saving defibrillator installed in Hatherton parish

Life-saving defibrillator installed in Hatherton parish

A life-saving defibrillator machine has been installed to cover the rural parish of Hatherton and Walgherton near Nantwich.

Parishioners have been working over the last few months to raise funds for the new equipment.

December 4, 2022
Nantwich gets festive with Christmas shop window displays

Nantwich gets festive with Christmas shop window displays

By Jonathan White
Independent retailers in Nantwich joining in the festive spirit by showing their eye-catching Christmas window displays and frontages.

The shop window display at Wendy’s Florist on Hospital Street features a scale model of the frontage of their business and adjacent businesses (Foundations women’s boutique, Bizzybods children’s boutique, The Cheese Shop artisan cheeses, Brookshaws of Nantwich).

December 4, 2022
2022 Nantwich Poppy Appeal raises more than £48,000

2022 Nantwich Poppy Appeal raises more than £48,000

By Jonathan White
Nantwich people have helped raise more than £48,000 during this year’s Poppy Appeal for the Royal British Legion.

Poppies were bought and worn with pride by thousands of people across the Nantwich area during the Remembrance period in November.

December 4, 2022
Nantwich Town snatch dramatic win at Warrington Rylands

Nantwich Town snatch dramatic win at Warrington Rylands

By Liam Price
Nantwich Town boss Ritchie Sutton spoke of how proud he is of how the squad are buying into the plans of him and Gary Taylor-Fletcher as the Dabbers grabbed a dramatic late 1-0 win away at 10-man Warrington Rylands.

December 4, 2022
Cheshire College Principal awarded OBE by King Charles

Cheshire College Principal awarded OBE by King Charles

The Principal and CEO of Cheshire College – South & West has officially been awarded an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) Honour by King Charles III.

Jasbir Dheshi collected the honour made for his services to education.

December 3, 2022
Police appeal after young woman dies in M6 Cheshire crash

Police appeal after young woman dies in M6 Cheshire crash

Police are appealing for witnesses after a young woman died in a multi-vehicle smash on the M6 in Cheshire.

The 19-year-old victim was a passenger in a Volkswagen Polo, one of four vehicles involved in the crash northbound between Junction 16 for Nantwich and Junction 17 Sandbach.

December 3, 2022
REVIEW: Private Lives, performed by Nantwich Players

REVIEW: Private Lives, performed by Nantwich Players

By Claire Faulkner
Private Lives written by Noel Coward is the latest production being presented by Nantwich Players.

Directed by Linda Sunners, the play follows two couples who meet on their respective honeymoons whilst staying at the same hotel in Paris.

December 3, 2022
New Year’s Eve comedy special comes to Nantwich Civic Hall

New Year’s Eve comedy special comes to Nantwich Civic Hall

The New Year’s Comedy Special returns to Nantwich Civic Hall on New Year’s Eve with a star-studded bill of comedy followed by a disco.

Hosting the event is Dave Williams, who has been a full-time comedian since 1998, and is booked both as stand-up and compere by a range of venues/promoters.

December 2, 2022
Former farm buildings in Aston to become housing, council agrees

Former farm buildings in Aston to become housing, council agrees

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Dilapidated traditional brick buildings at a former farm in Aston near Nantwich are to be converted for housing.

Planning permission was previously granted for the re-use of the buildings at The Royals on Whitchurch Road for residential use, but that permission has lapsed.

December 2, 2022
Wybunbury timber chalet survives demolition council ruling

Wybunbury timber chalet survives demolition council ruling

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
A timber chalet in Wybunbury due to be demolished because it was built without planning permission can remain and be used for offices, the council has said.

Cheshire East Council’s southern planning committee heard the building at Little Island Livery was originally built as accommodation for a groom.

December 2, 2022
FEATURE: Former Nantwich star Livingstone now one of world’s best

FEATURE: Former Nantwich star Livingstone now one of world’s best

When he hit a score of 350 off 138 balls for Nantwich against Caldy in a National Club Championship match in 2015, it was clear Liam Livingstone was set for a big career in the sport.

December 2, 2022
Nantwich choristers wow packed audience to milestone concert

Nantwich choristers wow packed audience to milestone concert

Music-lovers flocked to an autumn concert marking the start of a year of celebration for Nantwich Choral Society.

They packed St Mary’s Church in Nantwich for an evening of classical music against the 14th century backdrop.

December 1, 2022
Nantwich Town Ladies beaten by title-chasing Macclesfield Women

Nantwich Town Ladies beaten by title-chasing Macclesfield Women

Nantwich Town Ladies FC lost 0 – 5 to Macclesfield FC Women in the Premier Division of the Cheshire Women’s & Youth Football League.

The Dabbers displayed composure and despite the score, Macclesfield struggled to break through the back line.

December 1, 2022