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Scooter fans enjoy Smell The 2 Stroke event in Nantwich

Scooter fans enjoy Smell The 2 Stroke event in Nantwich

By Jonathan White
Hundreds of scooter owners flocked to Nantwich for a get-together organised by Dabbers Scooter Club.

The 14th annual ‘Smell The 2 Stroke’ event took place at The Railway Hotel on Pillory Street in Nantwich on Sunday (September 4).

September 6, 2022
Nantwich Town manager Dave Cooke to step down

Nantwich Town manager Dave Cooke to step down

Dave Cooke is leaving his role as first team manager at Nantwich Town, the club confirmed tonight.

In a statement, the club said the decision has been made “mutually by both parties” for the longer-term future of the club.

September 5, 2022
FEATURE: How hygiene is managed in high-risk healthcare settings

FEATURE: How hygiene is managed in high-risk healthcare settings

The UK is very precise and stringent in terms of its legislation that dictates requirements to healthcare institutions for hygiene management.

Along with its regulatory framework, the government and its regulatory bodies demand good governance from these organisations.

September 5, 2022
RSPCA Stapeley warning after swan shot dead on River Weaver

RSPCA Stapeley warning after swan shot dead on River Weaver

RSPCA bosses in Nantwich are urging people to be on their guard after a swan was shot and killed on the River Weaver near Winsford.

The adult female bird was spotted on the river and taken to Stapele Grange wildlife centre where x-rays (pictured) confirmed she had been shot in the head by an air rifle.

September 5, 2022
South Cheshire Harriers runners compete in “South Cheshire 20”

South Cheshire Harriers runners compete in “South Cheshire 20”

by Jonathan White
South Cheshire Harriers runners took part in the ‘South Cheshire 20’ one loop running race yesterday (September 4).

The race, starting and finishing at Shavington Leisure Centre, took runners on a hilly 20-mile loop of country lanes through villages of Shavington, Weston, Englesea Brook, Betley, Wrinehill, Shraleybrook, Audley, Barthomley, and Weston.

September 5, 2022
Average speed cameras to be trialled in Cheshire, says PCC

Average speed cameras to be trialled in Cheshire, says PCC

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Average speed cameras are to be trialled in parts of Cheshire with a view to parish councils possibly funding them in future to crackdown on speeders.

Three trial sites will be set up across the county in the next few weeks – and in Cheshire East the cameras will be located in Plumley.

September 5, 2022
2022 Nantwich Food Festival hailed huge success with 40,000+ visitors

2022 Nantwich Food Festival hailed huge success with 40,000+ visitors

Organisers of the 2022 Nantwich Food Festival have hailed the three-day event a huge success.

They say it attracted 40,000+ visitors and 200 exhibitors and resulted in a town full of contented businesses.

September 5, 2022
Crewe & Nantwich MP backs new PM Truss to deliver energy help

Crewe & Nantwich MP backs new PM Truss to deliver energy help

Crewe and Nantwich MP Kieran Mullan is confident the new Prime Minister Liz Truss will back up her words of providing economic help as millions face an energy price crisis.

Liz Truss was announced as the new leader of the Conservative Party today, beating rival Rishi Sunak by 57% to 43% of Tory party membership votes.

September 5, 2022
Crewe Regional Sunday league kicks off 2022-23 season

Crewe Regional Sunday league kicks off 2022-23 season

The Crewe Regional Sunday League began its 2022-23 season with almost 600 players registered and all scheduled fixtures being completed.

In the Premier Division, newly promoted Cooper Buckley travelled to Wheelock to play Cheshire Cheese, and played out a 2-2 draw.

September 5, 2022
Nantwich Town tumble to disappointing FA Cup defeat against Congleton

Nantwich Town tumble to disappointing FA Cup defeat against Congleton

By Dan Jackson
A disappointing 2-0 defeat sees Nantwich Town knocked out of the FA Cup in the 1st Qualifying Round to Congleton Town.

Joe Mwasile, Ritchie Sutton and Sean Lawton came into the starting XI for Nantwich, while manager Dave Cooke unfortunately missed the game through illness.

September 4, 2022
Crewe to get new smaller police station in town, says Crime Commissioner

Crewe to get new smaller police station in town, says Crime Commissioner

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Crewe looks set to get a new smaller police station in town and a larger out-of-town base for CID officers, other departments and civilian staff.

Cheshire Police and Crime Commissioner John Dwyer said he was out and about in the town centre looking for possible premises with members of the Crewe Town Board last week.

September 3, 2022
Leighton Hospital beds blocked due to care worker shortage

Leighton Hospital beds blocked due to care worker shortage

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Leighton Hospital beds are being taken up by medically-fit patients who can’t be discharged because of the lack of care workers to look after them in the community.

Cheshire East Cllr Brendan Murphy said there were lots of reports of people in hospital who didn’t need to be there.

September 3, 2022
FOOD REVIEW:  Taste of history at Black Lion in Nantwich

FOOD REVIEW: Taste of history at Black Lion in Nantwich

By Jan Roberts
Nantwich’s oldest pub, The Black Lion on Welsh Row, has seen many chapters in its long history.

That includes the empty and shady period of the 90s when it was known as the Drunken Duck with scantily clad barmaids!

September 3, 2022