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New plaques to mark Nantwich landmark buildings for Jubilee

New plaques to mark Nantwich landmark buildings for Jubilee

Five new plaques will be unveiled marking landmark Nantwich buildings as part of the Queen’s Jubilee celebrations this summer.

The plaques have been put together by Nantwich Civic Society, and will add to ones they first installed around 20 years ago around the town

April 22, 2022
First Bentley T-series car from 1965 given new lease of life

First Bentley T-series car from 1965 given new lease of life

The very first Bentley T-Series is being brought back to life after several decades gathering dust in storage.

The Crewe-based car markers have started a complete wheels-up restoration of the 6¼-litre pushrod V8

April 21, 2022
Cheshire East Council welcomes its first Ukrainian refugees

Cheshire East Council welcomes its first Ukrainian refugees

A number of Ukrainian refugees have now settled in Cheshire East under the Homes for Ukraine scheme, the council has confirmed.

So far, 13 people have now arrived and settled with more set to come.

April 21, 2022
Health chiefs “sorry” after Covid jab patients queue for hours in Nantwich

Health chiefs “sorry” after Covid jab patients queue for hours in Nantwich

Health chiefs have apologised after a pop-up Covid jab clinic in Nantwich left scores of elderly and vulnerable patients out in the cold for hours.

The pop-up clinic on Tuesday at St Mary’s parish hall was so popular, NHS staff struggled to cope.

April 21, 2022
READER’S LETTER: Don’t accept huge energy payment rises

READER’S LETTER: Don’t accept huge energy payment rises

Dear Editor
My supplier (E-on next) contacted me yesterday (19th) to tell me what they were increasing my monthly DD too.

In simple terms they were putting it up by £124 per month (84%) from the level I paid in March 2022.

April 20, 2022
Cold War Living History Weekend at Hack Green Secret Nuclear Bunker

Cold War Living History Weekend at Hack Green Secret Nuclear Bunker

By Jonathan White
Hack Green Secret Nuclear Bunker near Nantwich took visitors back in time during a Cold War event over the Easter weekend.

The Cold War Living History Weekend recreated what life was like either side of the Berlin Wall during the Cold War.

April 20, 2022
Nantwich Town Ladies Football Club complete their season

Nantwich Town Ladies Football Club complete their season

By Jonathan White
Nantwich Town Ladies FC have finished their inaugural season in the Cheshire Women’s & Youth Football League Premier in 7th position.

The team also made their debut in the Vitality Women’s FA Cup, and now wait for all the league fixtures to be completed to find out which division they will play in next season.

April 20, 2022
FEATURE: Things nobody tells you about moving house (and how to deal with them)

FEATURE: Things nobody tells you about moving house (and how to deal with them)

Find out about the things nobody tells you about moving house so you can be prepared and go into this tricky life event with open eyes.

If you are moving house it is better to know the truth about what will happen so that you can prepare accordingly.

April 19, 2022
Nantwich rider Wallace second in NAF Five Star Silver League qualifier

Nantwich rider Wallace second in NAF Five Star Silver League qualifier

Nantwich showjumper Grace Wallace was runner up in the NAF Five Star Silver League Qualifier at Dean Valley EC.

Wallace was pipped at the post by fellow Cheshire rider Rebecca Hart, from Macclesfield (pictured).

April 19, 2022
98% of Cheshire East parents given preferred primary school

98% of Cheshire East parents given preferred primary school

Parents across Cheshire East found out today if they had secured places for their child at a preferred primary school.

And Cheshire East Council say more than 98% have received their preferred school.

April 19, 2022
Man arrested in drink drive incident in Stapeley

Man arrested in drink drive incident in Stapeley

A man has been arrested after reports of a drink driver being involved in a collision in Stapeley, Nantwich.

Officers were called to the scene at around 3.30pm and say they found the vehicle on Pear Tree Field.

April 19, 2022
Nantwich Town earn 2-1 victory over local rivals Stafford Rangers

Nantwich Town earn 2-1 victory over local rivals Stafford Rangers

By Adam Bateman
Nantwich Town earned a fine 2-1 win at home to rivals Stafford Rangers in a Bank Holiday clash in front of more than 1,000 supporters.

Goals from Sean Cooke and Kole Hall in the first half were enough for all three points for the Dabbers.

April 19, 2022
New website launched backing Crewe Great British Railways bid

New website launched backing Crewe Great British Railways bid

A new website and series of videos have been published to back a campaign for Crewe to be the home of Great British Railways.

The dedicated website – www.gbrcrewe.co.uk – aims to show all Crewe has to offer and give the public the chance to pledge their support and get behind the campaign.

April 18, 2022