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Two men jailed following death of Audlem businessman

Two men jailed following death of Audlem businessman

A Wybunbury man has been jailed for six years after being found guilty of the manslaughter of an Audlem businessman.

Samuel Thorpe, 26, of Annions Lane, Wybunbury, was found guilty last month over the death of Adam Lovatt after a 10-day trial at Liverpool Crown Court.

November 27, 2021
Hope House “Santa Dash” returns to Nantwich in December

Hope House “Santa Dash” returns to Nantwich in December

Hundreds of Santas will be returning to Nantwich in December for the Hope House Children’s Hospices “Santa Dash”.

It’s the 10th year of the event, and this year will take place on December 12 at a new location, Reaseheath College.

November 26, 2021
Cheshire East Council launches “say hi to High Street” campaign

Cheshire East Council launches “say hi to High Street” campaign

Cheshire East Council has launched its winter phase of the “Say ‘hi’ to the High Street” campaign.

It includes advertisements and a social media campaign featuring videos promoting Nantwich and Cheshire East’s other 10 towns in the build-up to Christmas.

November 26, 2021
Mum’s charity bid in memory of husband backed by Nantwich salon

Mum’s charity bid in memory of husband backed by Nantwich salon

A mum-of-two gave up her crowning glory to raise money for charities close to her heart with help from a salon in Nantwich.

Wendy Brown, 44, had her waist length hair lopped off to boost finds for the British Heart Foundation, Diabetes UK and Cancer Research.

November 25, 2021
FEATURE: How to have a successful winter nets in cricket

FEATURE: How to have a successful winter nets in cricket

After a long summer season, cricket players all around the country enjoy a few months of mental and physical recovery.

But soon enough, the festive period passes, and new hopes and aspirations start to gather for the new season.

November 25, 2021
Tarporley racing driver Oliphant to take year out from motorsport

Tarporley racing driver Oliphant to take year out from motorsport

Tarporley-born British Touring Car Championship racer Tom Oliphant is taking a sabbatical from motorsport as he embarks on a new chapter in Australia.

After four seasons in the UK’s biggest motorsport championship, Oliphant is to step back from active competition in 2022 to support his fiancée Gen in her career.

November 25, 2021
Nantwich Town earn draw with last minute leveller at Buxton

Nantwich Town earn draw with last minute leveller at Buxton

By Adam Bateman
Nantwich Town earned a draw away at Buxton thanks to a last minute leveller from Jamie Morgan.

Morgan finished off a fine move as the Dabbers hit the hosts on the counter to clinch a point.

November 24, 2021
Scout archive exhibition takes place in Wistaston

Scout archive exhibition takes place in Wistaston

By Jonathan White
An exhibition of items from South West Cheshire Scouts District’s archive was held by Wistaston Scout Group’s new Scout Centre

A comprehensive range of displays contained items dating back to 1908 and included books, photographs, certificates, flags, memorabilia from several World Jamborees and Crewe Scout Gang Shows, old Scout uniforms and a great many press cuttings as well as other items of historic interest.

November 24, 2021
New bereavement service in Nantwich earns lottery funding

New bereavement service in Nantwich earns lottery funding

Volunteers running the new Insights Listening Bereavement Service in Nantwich are celebrating after receiving funding from the National Lottery.

The £2,500 funds will support its work with people over 18 who are suffering loss, grief, and bereavement.

November 24, 2021
Young Nantwich singer in contest to be next West End star

Young Nantwich singer in contest to be next West End star

Young Nantwich singer Sinead D’Abreu-Hayling could be the next West End star!

The 21-year-old has earned herself a spot in the grand final of national musical theatre singing competition, West End Calling.

November 24, 2021
Santa’s on his way – full Rotary Nantwich routes unveiled

Santa’s on his way – full Rotary Nantwich routes unveiled

It’s less than five weeks until the big day, and Santa has already unveiled his visits around Nantwich.

Rotary Club of Nantwich have organised their annual Santa Float, with donations made towards local charities.

November 23, 2021
FEATURE: How AR will affect the future of work

FEATURE: How AR will affect the future of work

There is a fundamental gap between the vast amount of digital data we have access to and the real world in which we use it.

While our reality is three-dimensional, the wealth of information we currently have to guide our decisions and actions is stuck on two-dimensional pages and displays.

November 23, 2021
FEATURE: Why small businesses need commercial van insurance

FEATURE: Why small businesses need commercial van insurance

Commercial van insurance isn’t just for large corporations.

Small businesses are more at risk if the company can’t afford to absorb the cost of vehicle theft, damage, or an at-fault accident.

November 23, 2021