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Proms concert to take place at St Mary’s Church in Acton

Proms concert to take place at St Mary’s Church in Acton

A ‘The Proms Acton’ fund-raising concert will take place on Sunday November 13 at St Mary’s Church on Monks Lane in Acton.

A medley of rousing music will be performed by the highly acclaimed Nantwich Concert Band and will feature talented soprano Jessica Thayer.

October 25, 2022
Nantwich student scoops first illustration deal for children’s book

Nantwich student scoops first illustration deal for children’s book

A Nantwich student has secured her first illustration deal for a children’s book while studying her A levels!

Amelia Hatt, a year 13 student at Malbank Sixth Form, has agreed the deal with Candy Jar Books.

October 25, 2022
Sebastian Payne to launch “The Fall of Boris Johnson” book in Nantwich

Sebastian Payne to launch “The Fall of Boris Johnson” book in Nantwich

By Jonathan White
Political journalist and author Sebastian Payne will launch his latest book “The Fall of Boris Johnson” at Nantwich Bookshop on November 30.

Payne regularly appears on BBC and Sky News for political comment.

October 24, 2022
Beam Street re-opens after 18-week footway improvement works

Beam Street re-opens after 18-week footway improvement works

Town centre roads in Nantwich were re-opened today after an 18-week closure to allow for footway improvement works.

But the planned re-surfacing of Beam Street, as pledged in the initial Cheshire East Council scheme, have so far not taken place.

October 24, 2022
South Cheshire firm Bakkavor teams up with charity to help families

South Cheshire firm Bakkavor teams up with charity to help families

South Cheshire employer Bakkavor has teamed up with Chance Changing Lives to provide meals for the community amid the cost-of-living crisis.

Bakkavor Pizza and Bread Crewe has provided around 6,500 flatbreads to four food redistribution partner charities – Chance Changing Lives, The Port Vale Hubb, The Salvation Army Stoke and Irons Foods Banks.

October 24, 2022
Bonfire night to go with a bang at Bickerton Poacher

Bonfire night to go with a bang at Bickerton Poacher

A Nantwich organisation has teamed up with a landmark Cheshire pub to raise money for charity with a popular family bonfire night and fireworks display.

There will be plenty to entertain all ages at The Bickerton Poacher on Friday, November 4 when the charitable organisation Nantwich Lions returns with its biggest fundraiser of the year.

October 24, 2022
Nantwich floral designer crowned one of UK’s best florists

Nantwich floral designer crowned one of UK’s best florists

A Nantwich floral designer is coming up roses after being accepted as a full member of the exclusive Good Florist Guide.

Jacqui O is the latest to hit the gold standard of floristry joining the only merit-based guide in the world for florists.

October 24, 2022
READER’S LETTER: Crewe is fly-tipping capital of Cheshire East

READER’S LETTER: Crewe is fly-tipping capital of Cheshire East

Dear Editor,
There were 4,321 incidents of fly-tipping in Cheshire East in the year ending April 2021. That is compared to 1,377 in 2013.

An increase of over 300% There were 541 enforcement actions taken in the year ending April 2021, compared to 764 in 2013, a REDUCTION in enforcements of almost 30%.

October 23, 2022
Aldi launches recruitment drive across Cheshire for Christmas

Aldi launches recruitment drive across Cheshire for Christmas

Aldi bosses say they are looking to recruit to around 330 new jobs in Cheshire ahead of the festive period.

The supermarket chain – with stores in Nantwich and Crewe – says it is gearing up for its biggest-ever Christmas.

October 23, 2022
ROUND UP: Crewe Regional Sunday League football latest

ROUND UP: Crewe Regional Sunday League football latest

In the Crewe Regional Sunday League Premier Division, NHB beat Cheshire Cheese 7-2.

Matty Ashbrook and Paul Studley both netted three, with Frank Farrington also on target. John Cope and Charlie Maines scored for Cheshire Cheese.

October 23, 2022
Nantwich man’s scale-model of WW1 Model T ‘Crewe Tractor’ wins award

Nantwich man’s scale-model of WW1 Model T ‘Crewe Tractor’ wins award

By Jonathan White
A Nantwich man has won an award for his hand-built scale-model of a ‘Crewe Tractor’.

Gerald Newbrook, 77, from Blakelow, has based his model on the Crewe Tractor which was originally made in Crewe Locomotive works in 1916 and 1917.

October 23, 2022
Nantwich Town suffer another home loss beaten 1-0 by Liversedge

Nantwich Town suffer another home loss beaten 1-0 by Liversedge

Nantwich Town’s poor run of form continued with another home defeat, this time losing 1-0 to fellow strugglers Liversedge.

A Jack Carr goal in the 38th minute was enough to seal the points for the visitors in front of 300 fans at the Swansway Stadium.

October 23, 2022
FEATURE: Lutetium treatment for cancer in Germany

FEATURE: Lutetium treatment for cancer in Germany

Most people associate the word “cancer” with death.

Indeed, in countries with a low level of medicine, doctors are practically powerless against stage 4 cancer.

October 22, 2022