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World Worm Charming Championship wiggles back after pandemic

World Worm Charming Championship wiggles back after pandemic

By Jonathan White
The 42nd “World Worm Charming Championships” made a welcome return to Willaston as hundreds competed for the prized trophies for the first time in three years.

And there was an emotional return for one father and son team who attended the very first Worm Charming event 42 years ago!

June 26, 2022
Nantwich Seals enjoy success in pool at British Masters

Nantwich Seals enjoy success in pool at British Masters

Members of the Nantwich Seals swimming club enjoyed success at the recent British Masters event in Scotland.

In total, nine Masters qualified and a team of four attended the Championships at Aberdeen Sports Village.

June 26, 2022
Brine Leas School to host Summer Showcase event

Brine Leas School to host Summer Showcase event

Brine Leas in Nantwich will its Summer Showcase on July 14 to celebrate and display the talents of students across all curriculum areas.

Doors will open at 5.30pm with events starting at 6pm and we will close at 8pm.

June 26, 2022
Nantwich disability football in fundraising appeal for new kits

Nantwich disability football in fundraising appeal for new kits

By Jonathan White
Nantwich Town Disability Football (NTDF) have launched an appeal to buy new kits ahead of their new season.

The award-winning club, which provides football sessions for all ages and all disabilities, is based at Nantwich Town and plays on the Applewood Arena 3G astroturf pitch.

June 26, 2022
Crewe Alexandra bolster ranks ahead of Nantwich friendly

Crewe Alexandra bolster ranks ahead of Nantwich friendly

Crewe Alexandra will visit Nantwich Town next weekend as they prepare for life back in League Two.

The Alex were relegated at the end of last season, with manager David Artell being sacked shortly after relegation was confirmed.

June 26, 2022
FEATURE: Be productive with iMind

FEATURE: Be productive with iMind

Creating and developing a business online, as well as working remotely, requires increased concentration and responsibility for every step.

To maintain healthy relations in the working team even at a distance, it is necessary to choose a platform that organizes high-quality online communication and is comfortable for each participant of the project.

June 26, 2022
Cheshire East clears 4,400 fly-tipping cases without single prosecution

Cheshire East clears 4,400 fly-tipping cases without single prosecution

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council cleared 4,428 fly-tipping incidents across the borough in 12 months but did not prosecute a single person.

Fines totalling £3,400 were handed to fly-tippers in the 12-month period leading up to March 2022, a freedom of information request has revealed.

June 25, 2022
Councils urged to back Cheshire Fire call for sprinklers law

Councils urged to back Cheshire Fire call for sprinklers law

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Councils across Cheshire are being asked to back the Fire Authority’s call for sprinklers to be mandatory in some buildings such as schools, care homes and apartment blocks.

Chief fire officer Mark Cashin praised Cheshire Fire Authority (CFA) members for their work on promoting the need for sprinklers but said it was imperative the message was heard by those with the power to legislate.

June 25, 2022
Former Malbank School student set to perform at Glastonbury

Former Malbank School student set to perform at Glastonbury

Former Nantwich student Abbie Ozard will make her Glastonbury debut when she performs at the festival on Sunday (June 26).

Abbie will be singing on the Left Field on Sunday at 3pm after being contacted to play through her agent and record company, House Anxiety.

June 25, 2022
Nantwich Town unveil pre-season schedule of matches

Nantwich Town unveil pre-season schedule of matches

Nantwich Town have unveiled their pre-season schedule ahead of the 2022/23 Northern Premier League season.

The Dabbers start their campaign with an annual friendly against Alex Morris’ Crewe Alexandra at The Swansway Stadium on Saturday July 2.

June 25, 2022
Armed Forces Day event to be staged in Queens Park in Crewe

Armed Forces Day event to be staged in Queens Park in Crewe

A celebration of the military, veterans and their families is being held at Queens Park in Crewe to mark this year’s Armed Forces Day weekend.

The event on June 25 and 26 will include displays by the Royal Navy, Army and RAF, a fairground, stalls and private military vehicles dating back to the battle of Ypres and the Normandy landings.

June 23, 2022
Nantwich Food Festival organisers to stage volunteers evening

Nantwich Food Festival organisers to stage volunteers evening

Nantwich Food Festival organisers are holding a Volunteer evening on July 12 in a bid to recruit to boost numbers ahead of this year’s event.

The Festival, which is run entirely by volunteers, takes place from September 2-4 designed to benefit the town’s local economy.

June 23, 2022
Wych-Malbank Rotary donates £500 to Daisy’s Dream charity

Wych-Malbank Rotary donates £500 to Daisy’s Dream charity

Members of Wych-Malbank Rotary Club have donated £500 to charity Daisy’s Dream for its work in Cheshire East.

Sarah Hampton, fundraiser for the charity, accepted the cheque from John Poulson, President, Wych-Malbank Rotary Club.

June 23, 2022