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Nantwich Town Women beat Airbus in pre-season friendly

Nantwich Town Women beat Airbus in pre-season friendly

By Jonathan White
Nantwich Town Women beat Airbus UK Broughton 4-0 in a pre-season friendly match at the Swansway Stadium.

The Dabbers goal scorers were Jade Buckley-Ratcliff, Poppy Smith, Grace Duckworth, and Natalie Walker.

August 7, 2024
Snugburys in Nantwich unveil giant Paddington Bear sculpture

Snugburys in Nantwich unveil giant Paddington Bear sculpture

Snugburys Ice Cream farm in Nantwich has unveiled their latest giant straw sculpture – Paddington Bear!

The giant 45ft high sculpture is the largest of the firm’s creations which are famously seen from the A51 Chester Road at Hurleston.

August 7, 2024
Nantwich Show organisers hail event’s “sunny” success

Nantwich Show organisers hail event’s “sunny” success

The return of the Nantwich Show for the third year at Reaseheath Old Hall has been hailed a big success by organisers.

More than 10,000 people enjoyed a day of countryside and agricultural activities and organisation.

August 7, 2024
FD30 fire check rating: What is it and why is it Important?

FD30 fire check rating: What is it and why is it Important?

Fires can strike anywhere. No matter how vigilant a family is or how health and safety conscious an organisation is, accidents do happen.

There are a number of ways you can reduce the risk and spread of fire occurring at your property or workplace.

August 6, 2024
LETTER: Are unelected CEC officers going against councillors?

LETTER: Are unelected CEC officers going against councillors?

Dear Editor,
Cheshire East councillors unanimously approved a planning application for a zoo to relocate from Alsager to Bidlea Dairy in Holmes Chapel.

This decision comes despite the recommendation from council staff to refuse the application and block a new attraction for our rural Cheshire communities.

August 6, 2024
Best travel insurance for recreational and competitive sports

Best travel insurance for recreational and competitive sports

This type of insurance targets individuals who play sports as hobbies or for entertainment.

For example, if on your trip you play sports such as tennis, golf, or basketball, usually these kinds of coverage will include:

August 6, 2024
Police hunt masked men who burgled Nantwich home

Police hunt masked men who burgled Nantwich home

Three masked men broke into a house in Nantwich and stole a quantity of cash.

Police said the offence happened at a house on Manor Road in Nantwich at around 10pm last night (August 5).

August 6, 2024
Changes to CEC household waste recycling centres begin

Changes to CEC household waste recycling centres begin

Changes to household waste recycling centres in Cheshire East have come into effect this week.

It means Nantwich and Crewe users of the busy Pyms Lane centre will now have to book an online slot at weekends and Bank Holidays.

August 6, 2024
Family stage photography exhibition for Nantwich care resident

Family stage photography exhibition for Nantwich care resident

The family of an elderly resident of a Nantwich care home are staging a photography exhibition – to celebrate his lifelong work!

And Ian Tuckley’s daughter Zoe hopes the exhibition will give the 80-year-old inspiration as he battles against Parkinson’s disease.

August 6, 2024
CEC pays out £1.32 million in councillors’ expenses and allowances

CEC pays out £1.32 million in councillors’ expenses and allowances

By Belinda Ryan
Cheshire East paid out more than £1.32 million in allowances and expenses to councillors in the 2023/24 financial year – an increase of more than £92,000 on the previous year.

In total, the council paid £1,322,817 to councillors compared to £1,230,349 last year.

August 5, 2024
White Lion in Hankelow set for third Music Festival

White Lion in Hankelow set for third Music Festival

The popular White Lion in Hankelow is to stage its third Music Festival on Saturday August 17.

The community pub near Nantwich was brought back to life by local residents who clubbed together to buy and renovate the venue.

August 5, 2024
Nantwich Food Festival welcome new exhibitors for 2024

Nantwich Food Festival welcome new exhibitors for 2024

Nantwich Food Festival organisers have unveiled a new set of exhibitors for the 2024 show later this month.

The festival takes place in Nantwich between August 30 and September 1, with tens of thousands of people expected to flock to the town.

August 5, 2024
Everybody Leisure unveils new gym in Shavington

Everybody Leisure unveils new gym in Shavington

Everybody Health & Leisure has unveiled its new gym at Shavington Leisure Centre.

The new gym includes a Technogym Skill range, with cardio, resistance, and free-weights.

August 4, 2024