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Happy New Year – thanks for your support in 2022!

Happy New Year – thanks for your support in 2022!

Another 12 months have flown by – and it’s been another very busy and often challenging year in and around Nantwich.

We want to wish all our readers and supporters and advertisers a Happy New Year and best wishes for a healthy and prosperous 2023.

December 31, 2022
Wistaston dinner lady earns British Empire Medal in New Year Honours

Wistaston dinner lady earns British Empire Medal in New Year Honours

A dinner lady who has devoted more than 50 years to her Wistaston school and helped raise thousands of pounds, has been awarded the British Empire Medal in the New Year Honours.

Shirley Irlam (pictured), 87, is a lunchtime supervisor at Wistaston Academy where she began work way back in 1970.

December 30, 2022
Christmas Tree collection services help to raise funds

Christmas Tree collection services help to raise funds

Well, it’s over for another year – which means thousands of Christmas trees across South Cheshire set to be turfed out!

Fund-raising organisations are offering their services to collect and dispose of trees over the next couple of weeks.

December 30, 2022
Temporary bus station in Crewe to operate from January 4

Temporary bus station in Crewe to operate from January 4

A temporary bus station will be in use in Crewe from Wednesday January 4 as work to complete the first phase of the Cheshire East Council’s Royal Arcade scheme enters the next stage.

The existing bus station will be closed and eight temporary bus stands will operate alongside temporary passenger shelters, cycle stands and facilities for bus drivers.

December 30, 2022
Tarporley man cycles around Britain and raises £50,000

Tarporley man cycles around Britain and raises £50,000

A Tarporley man has written a book about his adventures touring around Britain on his bike and raising £50,000 for Prostate Cancer UK.

Gareth Lyon has published “Around Britain in 50 days – A Cycling Adventure” which documents his 50-day fundraising journey around the UK in 2022.

December 29, 2022
FEATURE: How to choose an e-commerce platform for your business

FEATURE: How to choose an e-commerce platform for your business

The business landscape has shifted considerably in recent years, as growth in digital retail continues to outpace brick-and-mortar retail – standing at a market share of around 30% in the 2022 festive period.

December 28, 2022
Nantwich striker in injury blow in Boxing Day loss to Stafford

Nantwich striker in injury blow in Boxing Day loss to Stafford

Nantwich Town striker Dan Cockerline is set to be out for a while after suffering a dislocated shoulder in their 3-0 Boxing Day loss away at Stafford Rangers.

It’s a blow for the Dabbers who are facing a relegation scrap after the defeat left them fourth from bottom of the Northern Premier League.

December 28, 2022
Nantwich residents demand action against “lurker” targeting cars

Nantwich residents demand action against “lurker” targeting cars

Furious residents on a Nantwich estate are demanding action from police against a man who has targeted and stolen from vehicles for more than two years.

The “lurker” has been caught on various Ring and property cameras trying to access unlocked vehicles on the Kingsbourne development in Nantwich.

December 28, 2022
Burglar jailed after 82-year-old’s terrifying ordeal in Wistaston

Burglar jailed after 82-year-old’s terrifying ordeal in Wistaston

A burglar who held a pillow over the face of an 82-year-old woman while she was house-sitting a Wistaston property for a friend has been jailed.

Martin McGinley 30, of Smallbrook Walk, Crewe, was sentenced to 38 months imprisonment after pleading guilty.

December 28, 2022
Cheshire Fire bids to raise Council Tax precept to plug £1m hole

Cheshire Fire bids to raise Council Tax precept to plug £1m hole

Cheshire Fire Authority has launched a consultation on its precept which it wants to raise by £5 per year for a typical band D household.

The authority says the amount would raise an additional £1.3 million in funding but comes as local councils and police forces are also raising precepts in a cost of living crisis.

December 28, 2022
FEATURE: Three tech advances used for safe online gaming

FEATURE: Three tech advances used for safe online gaming

Online gaming has grown dramatically over the years.

Its growth has been characterized by continually overcoming challenges. One of the biggest challenges the industry has faced is security issues.

December 26, 2022
Cheshire Fire Service taster sessions in January

Cheshire Fire Service taster sessions in January

Cheshire Fire Service is inviting people to January taster sessions for those looking to kickstart their 2023 in a new career.

The service is offering anyone who wants to see if this could be the role for them a chance to try out.

December 26, 2022
Audlem enjoys annual ‘Christmas around the tree’ concert

Audlem enjoys annual ‘Christmas around the tree’ concert

By Jonathan White
Families flocked to Audlem village centre for the annual ‘Christmas around the tree’ concert on the Square.

The event featured Crewe Brass who led the service for the 33rd consecutive year.

December 26, 2022