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Hankelow student set for Machu Picchu fundraising hike

Hankelow student set for Machu Picchu fundraising hike

A young student from Hankelow near Nantwich is set to embark on a hike of a lifetime to raise money for the HFT charity.

Anna Barber, 20, is currently studying Zoology at the University of Bangor.

September 10, 2024
Houses and businesses without water in Worleston

Houses and businesses without water in Worleston

Homes, businesses and a primary school in Worleston near Nantwich have been without water for 36 hours.

St Oswald’s C of E Primary was forced to close today because of the water problems in the area.

September 9, 2024
Nantwich Youth Club wins £20,000 National Lottery boost

Nantwich Youth Club wins £20,000 National Lottery boost

Nantwich’s revamped Youth and Community Centre (NYCC) has hit the jackpot.

The community hub has been awarded £20,000 from the National Lottery Community Fund.

September 9, 2024
South Cheshire National Trust Association meets in Nantwich

South Cheshire National Trust Association meets in Nantwich

The South Cheshire National Trust Association will launch its new season with a meeting in Nantwich.

They will get together on Wednesday September 25 at 7.30pm at Nantwich Town’s stadium on Waterlode.

September 9, 2024
Plans submitted for 650-home “village” near historic Crewe Hall

Plans submitted for 650-home “village” near historic Crewe Hall

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Outline plans for a new 650-home South Cheshire Growth Village on a greenfield site near historic Crewe Hall will be considered by Cheshire East’s strategic planning board.

The outline application, submitted by Bloor Homes, has been recommended for approval subject to conditions.

September 9, 2024
Nantwich CC take league title race to the final weekend

Nantwich CC take league title race to the final weekend

Nantwich Cricket Club made sure the race for the Cheshire ECB Premier League title will go to the wire by comprehensively winning at Widnes.

The nine-wicket victory means the Dabbers keep the pressure on Hyde as the final weekend of the season looms.

September 9, 2024
Two-vehicle crash closes A530 Middlewich Road in Nantwich

Two-vehicle crash closes A530 Middlewich Road in Nantwich

A two-vehicle collision on the busy A530 Middlewich Road in Nantwich closed the road until around 11.30am today.

The incident happened shortly before 10am close to the entrance with Alvaston Hall Hotel.

September 9, 2024
Shrine created for Jonty Evans week on from tragic death

Shrine created for Jonty Evans week on from tragic death

Friends and family of tragic Jonty Evans have created a shrine in his memory a week on since the Nantwich teenager was found dead in River Weaver.

Police continue to investigate how the 16-year-old disappeared and was found around 48 hours later in the river close to the weir and Shrewbridge Road.

September 8, 2024
South Cheshire couple celebrate their 100th birthdays together

South Cheshire couple celebrate their 100th birthdays together

By Jonathan White
A South Cheshire couple have celebrated their 100th birthdays together – marking another amazing milestone in their 78-year marriage.

Peter and Peggie Taylor, who first met in 1944 in a cocktail bar in Crewe, are still going strong.

September 8, 2024
Hundreds enjoy Wistaston duck race and children’s model boat race

Hundreds enjoy Wistaston duck race and children’s model boat race

By Jonathan White
Hundreds of villagers turned out for the 27th annual community Duck Race and Children’s Model Boat Race in Wistaston.

The event, at the Joey the Swan parkland area in Wistaston, was organised by volunteer members from the Wistaston Community events team and Wistaston Memorial Hall.

September 8, 2024
Latest turf maintenance trends for sports fields

Latest turf maintenance trends for sports fields

Keeping our sports fields in prime condition is essential for players and spectators.

With advances in technology and methods, there are new trends that can significantly enhance turf maintenance.

September 8, 2024
Transformative power of nature on mental and physical wellbeing

Transformative power of nature on mental and physical wellbeing

In the hustle and bustle of modern life, where technology and concrete landscapes often dominate, it’s easy to overlook the impact nature can have on our mental and physical wellbeing.

From lush forests and serene lakes to urban green spaces and simple garden patches, nature offers a wealth of benefits that can enhance your overall health.

September 8, 2024
What are key considerations when renovating a bathroom?

What are key considerations when renovating a bathroom?

When renovating a bathroom, you may not have a great idea where to start. That’s totally understandable!

After all, your bathroom is likely the most complex room in your home, with the possible exception of the kitchen.

September 8, 2024