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Jimmy Warrington helps Nantwich CC to win at Grappenhall

Jimmy Warrington helps Nantwich CC to win at Grappenhall

A devastating spell of pace bowling from Jimmy Warrington kept Nantwich Cricket Club’s hopes of winning the Cheshire ECB Premier League title alive.

Having won the toss and chosen to bat at Grappenhall, the Dabbers were bowled out for 157 and failed to use six of their 50 overs.

August 27, 2024
Aqueduct Marina near Nantwich hosts key Trust event

Aqueduct Marina near Nantwich hosts key Trust event

Aqueduct Marina near Nantwich hosted the Canal & River Trust national engineering team annual health and safety update.

The event provides attendees with a chance to get hands-on with new equipment and also learn the latest H&S information.

August 26, 2024
Cheshire Wildlife Trust unveil 2025 calendar competition winners

Cheshire Wildlife Trust unveil 2025 calendar competition winners

Cheshire Wildlife Trust has unveiled the 12 winners of their 2025 calendar competition.

The competition saw budding photographers submit their photos of wildlife and wild places to be featured in the calendar.

August 26, 2024
Cheshire East says devolution deal “must be good for borough”

Cheshire East says devolution deal “must be good for borough”

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East is meeting with government next month for talks about a possible devolution deal with Cheshire West & Chester and Warrington – but stressed it must be good for the borough.

Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner has written to all councils encouraging them to enter discussions early so the government can devolve new powers over transport, skills, housing, planning and employment support.

August 26, 2024
Nantwich Town slip to defeat at home to Wythenshawe

Nantwich Town slip to defeat at home to Wythenshawe

By Liam Price
Wythenshawe claimed their first ever win in the modern eighth tier of English football with a 2-1 victory over Nantwich at the Swansway Stadium.

Jon Moran reached 100 Nantwich appearances, while Joel Connolly joined Troy Bourne, Kai Evans and Perry Bircumshaw on the injury list, with Tom Pratt replacing Connolly.

August 25, 2024
Nantwich Food Festival aims to cut environmental waste

Nantwich Food Festival aims to cut environmental waste

Nantwich Food Festival organisers have teamed up with Sustainable Nantwich to cut the environmental impact of the town’s biggest event of the year.

The local environmental group has been working with organisers to introduce a comprehensive waste recycling scheme for the big weekend.

August 25, 2024
Charity kicks off football boots collection at Nantwich Town

Charity kicks off football boots collection at Nantwich Town

A charity offering South Cheshire children pre-loved football boots has kicked off a new season with one of the area’s biggest clubs.

Nantwich Town FC is onboard with the football boot initiative run by Motherwell Cheshire as part of its commitment to helping parents cut costs while saving wearable items from going to landfill.

August 24, 2024
Leighton Hospital seeks more therapy dogs for patients

Leighton Hospital seeks more therapy dogs for patients

Leighton Hospital bosses are urging dog owners to sign up for a scheme that allows therapy pets to visit its patients.

Mid Cheshire Hospitals Trust wants to encourage more people to become a volunteer and bring their amazing animals to Leighton Hospital.

August 24, 2024
Tim Morgan, managing director at The Mountain Trike Company

Mountain Trike Company in Nantwich expands to new premises

The Mountain Trike Company in Nantwich has expanded and is moving into new premises.

The firm has been building, manufacturing and selling all terrain wheelchair products worldwide since 2011.

August 23, 2024
Mid Cheshire Hospitals Charity unveils end-of-life patient therapy

Mid Cheshire Hospitals Charity unveils end-of-life patient therapy

Mid Cheshire Hospitals Charity is trialling new complementary therapy for end-of-life patients thanks to funding in memory of a Nantwich man.

Therapy aims to provide comfort and to help patients feel calm in their final weeks.

August 22, 2024
Brine Leas and Malbank hail “outstanding” GCSE results

Brine Leas and Malbank hail “outstanding” GCSE results

Headteachers at Brine Leas and Malbank schools in Nantwich today hailed “outstanding” GCSE results.

Both schools achieved top results and said they were “proud” of their year 11 students.

August 22, 2024
Nantwich fitness firm expands after securing investment

Nantwich fitness firm expands after securing investment

Nantwich gym Tandy Health and Fitness is expanding after securing investment from British Business Bank.

Rob Tandy, founder of Tandy Health and Fitness, secured a £23,000 Start Up Loan from the bank through its partner GC Business Finance.

August 22, 2024
Impact Crypto has on small and medium-sized enterprises

Impact Crypto has on small and medium-sized enterprises

The union of both blockchain and crypto technologies presents SMEs with multiple ways to tackle the inherent impediments limiting the growth and competitiveness of SMEs.

From scarcity of funds to clumsy supply chain management and complicated regulatory landscapes, the world of virtual currencies has had a tremendous impact on Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises in recent times.

August 21, 2024