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Nantwich venue’s £4,000 wedding giveaway won by lucky couple

Nantwich venue’s £4,000 wedding giveaway won by lucky couple

A lucky couple have won a competition run by Nantwich restaurant The Boars Head to win a free wedding in its iconic “tipi” venue.

Pippa Craig and Jim Wilcox are the winners of the big “wedding giveaway” worth £4,250.

December 8, 2022
Nantwich Town Ladies partners with Motherwell Cheshire charity

Nantwich Town Ladies partners with Motherwell Cheshire charity

Nantwich Town Ladies have partnered with Motherwell Cheshire charity to promote best practices and considerations for Women sports teams.

They hope to highlight ways to end period poverty locally and to help in the collection of boots for the Motherwell Cheshire Community Share Hub.

December 8, 2022
Cheshire Police make 182 arrests in first festive weekend operation

Cheshire Police make 182 arrests in first festive weekend operation

Cheshire Police say they made 182 arrests across the county in its first weekend of a Christmas crackdown on crime.

Arrests were made for offences including assault, drunk and disorderly in a public space, drink driving, stalking, and domestic abuse.

December 7, 2022
Young Shavington truck fan Alfie enjoys VIP visit to Boughey

Young Shavington truck fan Alfie enjoys VIP visit to Boughey

Young truck fan Alfie Simcox, who has become a celebrity in the trucking world, was treated to a VIP visit by Nantwich distribution firm Boughey.

The 10-year-old from Shavington turned his passion for trucks into photographing lorries on the M6 and raising thousands of pounds for charity by producing annual calendars.

December 7, 2022
St Mary's Church in snow

Brine Leas School to stage Christmas Carol concert

Brine Leas School in Nantwich is staging a Christmas Carol concert on Tuesday December 13.

The concert is being held at St Mary’s Church in Nantwich and starts at 7pm, with free entry.

December 7, 2022

Family Carol Concert in Nantwich

On Saturday, 17th December at 6.30 pm Nantwich Choral Society will be at St Mary’s Church Nantwich for a Christmas Family Carol Concert.Their conductor, John Naylor and accompanist Simon Russell will be joined by baritone James Hall and by Nantwich Young Voices. Victoria Palethorpe will conduct the children from NYV who will join in with some carols of Nantwich Choral[Read More…]

December 7, 2022
FEATURE: The biggest UK horse racing events

FEATURE: The biggest UK horse racing events

Horse racing is one of the most popular betting and sporting events in the world.

The world over celebrates this time-honoured event, but here in the UK was where a lot of the tradition started.

December 7, 2022
Two Cheshire baby beavers named by public vote

Two Cheshire baby beavers named by public vote

Cheshire animal lovers have been voting to pick names for the county’s newest beavers living at Hatchmere.

And with votes counted, the names have been revealed as… Aspen and Bramble!

December 7, 2022
Christmas fundraising concert held at Acton St Mary’s Church

Christmas fundraising concert held at Acton St Mary’s Church

By Jonathan White
A Christmas concert featuring The Funky Choir at St Mary’s Church on Monks Lane in Acton has helped raise vital funds for charity.

The Funky Choir, which formed in 2010 in Nantwich,  performed a mixture of pop, jazz, gospel, rock and rhythm and blues music in the first half.

December 7, 2022
READER’S LETTER: Where is Govt’s 10-year “Plan for Dementia”?

READER’S LETTER: Where is Govt’s 10-year “Plan for Dementia”?

Dear Editor,
Dementia is the UK’s biggest killer, and one of the greatest health challenges facing society.

Earlier this year the UK Government announced a ‘visionary’ 10-year Plan for Dementia, aiming to increase diagnosis and support people with their health and care needs.

December 6, 2022
Rescue dog adopted in South Cheshire wins national award

Rescue dog adopted in South Cheshire wins national award

A rescue dog badly abused for its former owner and adopted in South Cheshire has won a national award.

French Bulldog Yogi was fostered and adopted during the pandemic by Emma Caskie, who runs Houndclub Pet Services in Crewe and Nantwich.

December 6, 2022
Nantwich primary school pupils tackle Climate Change

Nantwich primary school pupils tackle Climate Change

Pupils at Highfields Academy in Nantwich are making recycling fun as part of their latest Climate Change classes.

They have been doing their bit as part of the topic being taught

December 6, 2022
Reaseheath College sustainability champion wins national award

Reaseheath College sustainability champion wins national award

A graduate who has made a significant impact on Reaseheath College’s sustainability journey has been honoured with a national award.

Ross Fuller, former Chair of Reaseheath’s Conservation Society, has been awarded runner up “Student Green Commitment Award” – a category in the Association of Colleges (AoC) ‘Student of the Year’ awards.

December 6, 2022