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Nantwich law firm Bowcock Cuerden appointed to NFU panel

Nantwich law firm Bowcock Cuerden appointed to NFU panel

A Nantwich agricultural law firm has again been re-appointed to the National Farmers Union’s Legal Panel.

Bowcock Cuerden LLP took part in a review by the NFU and were praised for commitment to NFU members and the quality and breadth of service provided.

October 29, 2022
Nantwich Bookshop blooming after double floral award

Nantwich Bookshop blooming after double floral award

By Jonathan White
Nantwich Bookshop & Coffee Lounge on High Street has won a double award for floral excellence.

The town centre premises received two Certificates of Excellence for their floral contributions to the town this year.

October 27, 2022
Beam Street re-surfacing delayed until 2023, Cheshire East confirms

Beam Street re-surfacing delayed until 2023, Cheshire East confirms

Plans to re-surface Beam Street in Nantwich town centre have been delayed until 2023, Cheshire East Council has confirmed.

The announcement comes after highways completed the 18-week “footway improvement scheme” on the street between junctions with Manor Road and Waterlode.

October 27, 2022
READER’S LETTER: CEC leader’s rhetoric must match the records

READER’S LETTER: CEC leader’s rhetoric must match the records

Dear Editor
I read Cllr Sam Corcoran’s recent letter to the borough’s wider press, with some incredulity, particularly with regard to planning matters.

He expounds that the “flood of speculative housing applications in Cheshire East when the Conservatives were in charge has now dried up”, releasing his letter in conjunction with the CE media release this week, confirming that the Inspector has approved Part 2 of the Local Plan (SADPD as it’s also referred to).

October 27, 2022
FEATURE: Life’s unexpected expenses: how can you prepare?

FEATURE: Life’s unexpected expenses: how can you prepare?

We’d love everything in life to be plain sailing.

Unfortunately, it’s just a given that sometimes unexpected expenses crop up along the way.

October 26, 2022
Cheshire’s Buckley’s Bees provides honey for award-winning Three Wrens Gin

Cheshire’s Buckley’s Bees provides honey for award-winning Three Wrens Gin

A family-run apiary in South Cheshire and a Nantwich gin company are proving a tasty team!

Crewe-based Buckley’s Bees, which cares for bees and produces honey, is providing this sweet ingredient for Three Wrens Gin and its new award-winning drink.

October 26, 2022
Busy A529 shut between Hatherton and Nantwich after lorry crash

Busy A529 shut between Hatherton and Nantwich after lorry crash

A busy road between Nantwich and Audlem was closed earlier today after a lorry tipped over.

Police were called to the A529 this afternoon where the accident happened at the junction of the B5071 Crewe Road Hatherton.

October 26, 2022
Crewe Vagrants raise money for cancer in memory of hockey player

Crewe Vagrants raise money for cancer in memory of hockey player

By Jonathan White
A charity auction in memory of a popular Crewe Vagrants hockey player helped to raise almost £2,000 for cancer.

Crewe Vagrants held a mixed Veterans Hockey Tournament and Charity Auction earlier this year in memory of Sarah Knight “Greenie”.

October 26, 2022
RSPCA Stapeley warns anglers after hedgehog’s painful death

RSPCA Stapeley warns anglers after hedgehog’s painful death

A hedgehog’s horrific death has prompted a warning from RSPCA in Nantwich about the dangers of carelessly discarding fishing tackle.

The juvenile hedgehog was taken to RSPCA Stapeley Grange Wildlife Centre on London Road after he was found entangled in a fishing line in a Nantwich garden by a member of the public on October 2.

October 25, 2022
Young Crewe & Nantwich 1sts lose 24-45 to Old Halesonians

Young Crewe & Nantwich 1sts lose 24-45 to Old Halesonians

A young Crewe & Nantwich 1st team scored four tries in a spirited performance against a strong Old Halesonians team before eventually succumbing to a 24 -45 defeat.

In an entertaining match, Old Halesonians opened the scoring after 10 ten minutes with an unconverted try.

October 25, 2022
Bonfire and Fireworks events – South Cheshire displays in 2022

Bonfire and Fireworks events – South Cheshire displays in 2022

Thousands of families are gearing up to enjoy local Bonfire and Firework displays over the next two weeks.

So writer and photographer Jonathan White has compiled this guide to your displays to visit!

October 25, 2022
High Sheriff honours ‘Nantwich Food Festival Family’ with award

High Sheriff honours ‘Nantwich Food Festival Family’ with award

Organisers of Nantwich Food Festival have been honoured with an award from the High Sheriff of Cheshire, Jeannie France-Hayhurst.

The special award to the entire Nantwich Food Festival Family was presented to recognise “their exceptional service to the community”.

October 25, 2022
FEATURE: Tackling the issue of male mental health

FEATURE: Tackling the issue of male mental health

Despite growing awareness of mental health in modern society, when it comes to male mental health, we still have a problem.

Men face various barriers when it comes to talking about mental illness.

October 25, 2022