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HOTEL REVIEW: The Queen at Chester Hotel

HOTEL REVIEW: The Queen at Chester Hotel

Chester oozes history – with its Roman walls, amphitheatre, Tudor buildings and cobbled streets.

Sometimes it’s easy to forget such a fine city exists on our doorstep – and to experience all its attractions, it  warrants an overnight stay.

September 7, 2022
Malbank School earns “good” rating in latest Ofsted inspection

Malbank School earns “good” rating in latest Ofsted inspection

Malbank School and Sixth Form in Nantwich has been rated as “Good” overall in the latest Ofsted inspection.

It marks an improvement for the Welsh Row school which was graded as “requires improvement”.

September 7, 2022
Nantwich Town earn first win of season against Belper

Nantwich Town earn first win of season against Belper

Nantwich Town finally kicked into gear with their first win of the season just 24 hours after first team manager Dave Cooke stepped down.

A goal by former Crewe Alex striker AJ Leitch-Smith earned the Dabbers a huge three points.

September 7, 2022
Police appeal after Crewe crash victim dies four days after collision

Police appeal after Crewe crash victim dies four days after collision

A motorcyclist involved in a collision in Crewe died four days after being treated for a broken leg, police said.

Officers are appealing for witnesses and video footage after the crash involving the 20-year-old rider on a blue Lexmoto Crescent motorbike and a silver Ford Fiesta.

September 6, 2022
Memorial for South Cheshire father and son killed in TT Races

Memorial for South Cheshire father and son killed in TT Races

A memorial is to be held in honour of Crewe father and son Roger and Bradley Stockton who died during a TT Race on Isle of Man earlier this year.

Roger, 56, and Bradley, 21, were competing as a team in a sidecars race when they crashed at the start of the second lap back in June.

September 6, 2022
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