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Peacock Railway in Nantwich on track for year ahead

Peacock Railway in Nantwich on track for year ahead

By Jonathan White
The Peacock Railway in Nantwich has unveiled the weekends it will be open to the public this spring and summer.

The popular attraction, run by members of South Cheshire Model Engineering Society, operates at the rear of the Peacock Inn on Crewe Road, Willaston.

March 6, 2024
Lollipop ponies visit care home residents in Nantwich

Lollipop ponies visit care home residents in Nantwich

Residents and staff at a Nantwich care home had a very sweet treat when Lollipop Ponies Moomin and Tinkerbelle trotted in to say hello.

The ponies thrilled residents during their visit to Richmond Village Nantwich, off London Road.

March 6, 2024
Nantwich and Crewe firms win Small Busines awards

Nantwich and Crewe firms win Small Busines awards

Two firms from Nantwich and Crewe have been named among the 12 winners of the Federation of Small Businesses 2024 awards.

The winners will go forward to the national UK FSB Finals in May.

March 6, 2024
Fundraiser Alfie hands over £7,600 for Pancreatic Cancer  UK

Fundraiser Alfie hands over £7,600 for Pancreatic Cancer UK

Big-hearted Shavington fundraiser Alfie Simcox has come up trumps again with another massive donation.

The 11-year-old Shavington Primary School youngster hit the headlines with his obsession with taking photos of lorries.

March 5, 2024
Drivers warned over flood repair roadworks at Sainsbury’s roundabout

Drivers warned over flood repair roadworks at Sainsbury’s roundabout

Highways chiefs have closed a busy road in Nantwich to allow United Utilities to repair an ongoing leak.

The “emergency closure” is in Middlewich Road in Nantwich between the Sainsbury’s and A51 roundabouts.

March 5, 2024
Crewe & Nantwich 1sts thrash Winnington Park 43-6

Crewe & Nantwich 1sts thrash Winnington Park 43-6

Crewe & Nantwich 1sts put their Cheshire Vase Cup Final defeat to Birkenhead Park behind them as they thumped local rivals Winnington Park 43-6.

The match started in a blast of hail which made everything wet and heavy, slowing the game down for both teams.

March 5, 2024
Mornflake plans to extend Crewe site in expansion bid

Mornflake plans to extend Crewe site in expansion bid

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
One of Crewe’s largest and most established employers Mornflake is set to expand and create more jobs.

The breakfast oats producer, which exports to more than 70 countries, wants to extend an existing warehouse on Third Avenue to provide additional storage and loading facilities.

March 5, 2024
CEC forced to push back carbon neutral 2025 target

CEC forced to push back carbon neutral 2025 target

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Ambitious plans for Cheshire East Council to be carbon neutral by 2025 are unachievable and have now been pushed back to 2027.

The council made the 2025 commitment in May 2019 and the following year outlined how this would be achieved.

March 5, 2024
Nantwich accountant’s marathon effort to support Cheshire charities

Nantwich accountant’s marathon effort to support Cheshire charities

A Nantwich accountant is set to go the extra mile to raise cash for charities close to her heart.

Mother-of-two Jen Johnson, an Associate Director at Afford Bond Chartered Accountants, is hard in training for the Manchester Marathon in April when hundreds will take to the streets of the city to run 26.2 miles.

March 5, 2024
FEATURE: How modern replacement keys enhance security

FEATURE: How modern replacement keys enhance security

In an era where security is paramount, the evolution of replacement keys stands out as a beacon of innovation and safety.

Modern replacement keys are not mere metal cutouts but sophisticated devices that incorporate advanced technology to provide enhanced security for everything from personal vehicles to high-security buildings.

March 5, 2024
Innovative tools for today’s students: Enhancing learning in and out of the classroom

Innovative tools for today’s students: Enhancing learning in and out of the classroom

The digital revolution is reshaping education, offering unprecedented opportunities for students across the United Kingdom.

By integrating technology into learning environments, educators are providing pathways that cater to diverse learning styles and needs.

March 5, 2024
South Cheshire paedophile jailed for online sex activity with 9-year-old

South Cheshire paedophile jailed for online sex activity with 9-year-old

A South Cheshire man has been jailed after he admitted engaging in sexual activity with children as young as nine years old.

Andrew Cork, 53, has been sentenced to 11 years in prison after his activities were uncovered by Cheshire Police’s online child abuse investigation team.

March 5, 2024
Nantwich Players announce 2024/25 season of productions

Nantwich Players announce 2024/25 season of productions

Nantwich Players have unveiled their 2024/25 season of 10 productions.

It will kick off in September with their production of “One Man, Two Guvnors” to run from September 6-14.

March 4, 2024