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Nantwich residents warned of delays amid repair works

Nantwich residents warned of delays amid repair works

Nantwich residents are being warned about delays and disruption in the town amid a host of road schemes and utility repair works over next few weeks.

Highways bosses at Cheshire East Council say they are taking steps to “minimise the impact on local events” such as Nantwich Food Festival.

August 19, 2022
FEATURE: Saving to buy a home: our top tips

FEATURE: Saving to buy a home: our top tips

For most people, buying a home is something that is unlikely ever going to happen.

The current housing markets are at an all-time high, which leaves many people wondering if they will ever be able to afford their own homes.

August 19, 2022
New “King Arthur” show set for Nantwich performance

New “King Arthur” show set for Nantwich performance

King Arthur is set for a reappearance – this time in Nantwich!

Award-winning writer/director and Cheshire native Dan Freeman is bringing his version of the legendary story to St Mary’s Church.

August 19, 2022
Brine Leas students achieve “amazing” A level results

Brine Leas students achieve “amazing” A level results

Brine Leas School students in Nantwich achieved “amazing” A level and BTEC results.

Highlights include 21 students achieving exclusively A/A* grades at A Level with four students achieving exclusively A* grades.

August 19, 2022
FEATURE: The hobbies that keep your brain sharp

FEATURE: The hobbies that keep your brain sharp

Whether you’re concerned about forgetting things more often than you used to, failing to react as quickly as you once did, or you find yourself struggling to put your finger on the word that you’re looking for, there are all kinds of reasons to work on keeping your brain sharp.

August 18, 2022
Cheshire College mark “extraordinary day” for A level results

Cheshire College mark “extraordinary day” for A level results

More than 200 A level students celebrated their A level results at the Crewe campus of Cheshire College – South & West today.

The work of staff and students has resulted in the highest number of A* grades achieved in the history of the college.

August 18, 2022
Malbank Sixth Form in Nantwich celebrates “fantastic” A level results

Malbank Sixth Form in Nantwich celebrates “fantastic” A level results

Students and staff at Malbank Sixth Form in Nantwich are celebrating today after collecting “fantastic” grades.

Headteacher John Harrison said they were proud of their A-level students after two years of “uncertainty and disruption” caused by the Covid pandemic.

August 18, 2022
Cheerbrook Farm Shop to stage demo at Nantwich Museum

Cheerbrook Farm Shop to stage demo at Nantwich Museum

Popular Nantwich farm shop Cheerbrook will feature in activities at Nantwich Museum during the 2022 Nantwich Food Festival.

Staff from Cheerbrook, based on Newcastle road, will give a free talk and a practical demonstration with samples on the making of their Scotch Eggs at Nantwich Museum.

August 18, 2022
Arriva bus drivers in Cheshire suspend strike action after new pay offer

Arriva bus drivers in Cheshire suspend strike action after new pay offer

Arriva bus drivers in Cheshire have suspended their strike action after a new and improved pay offer from Arriva North West.

The company has now met drivers’ demands by tabling a new deal of £15 per hour or an 11.1% pay increase.

August 18, 2022
Network Rail warning after latest Nantwich level crossing incident

Network Rail warning after latest Nantwich level crossing incident

Network Rail has issued a warning to drivers after the latest incident at a level crossing in Nantwich.

A van crashed through the level crossing barriers on London Road yesterday (August 17).

August 18, 2022
Two tennis clubs join forces to compete in Cheshire county league

Two tennis clubs join forces to compete in Cheshire county league

By Jonathan White
Two tennis clubs from Wistaston and Crewe joined forces to compete in this summer’s LTA Cheshire National League.

Wistaston Jubilee Tennis Club and Crewe Congregational Tennis Club combined their best male players for the first time to form a ‘Wistaston Congregational’ team.

August 18, 2022
FEATURE: How 2022 has changed people’s financial plans

FEATURE: How 2022 has changed people’s financial plans

2022 has been a difficult year financially for people in the UK.

Fuel prices have hit record levels, energy costs are spiralling, and inflation has reached a 40-year high.

August 17, 2022
Road closed after damage caused to level crossing in Nantwich

Road closed after damage caused to level crossing in Nantwich

A level crossing and busy road in Nantwich were closed today after reports a vehicle crashed through the level crossing barriers.

The incident happened on the London Road level crossing at around 10am today (August 17).

August 17, 2022