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Transform our garden with these landscape design ideas

Transform our garden with these landscape design ideas

A well-designed garden is more than just an outdoor space; it’s an extension of your home and a reflection of your personal style.

That’s without considering the fact that the right outdoor space can add huge amounts of value to your home as it creates an extension of your living space.

June 26, 2024
St Luke’s Hospice fundraising event in Nantwich

St Luke’s Hospice fundraising event in Nantwich

By Jonathan White
A ‘Swing into Summer’ dinner and music event in aid of St Luke’s Hospice will take place at The Crown Hotel in Nantwich on July 12.

The event is black tie/evening wear and includes a three-course gala dinner and live entertainment from The Swinging Woodpeckers.

June 26, 2024
LETTER: Surely all politicians are not tarred with same brush?

LETTER: Surely all politicians are not tarred with same brush?

Dear Editor,
A common refrain seems to be that nobody trusts politicians, but surely not everyone is tarred by the same brush.

We all remember Boris Johnson and Partygate, partying even on the eve of the Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral.

June 26, 2024
Nantwich CC floored by Widnes and slip to second league loss

Nantwich CC floored by Widnes and slip to second league loss

Half centuries by Luke Robinson and Simon Mugava were not enough to stop Nantwich CC slipping to defeat as they were floored by Widnes.

After being put into bat at Whitehouse Lane, Widnes amassed 275-7 from their 55 overs.

June 25, 2024
Reaseheath students hand over £20,000 from fundraising

Reaseheath students hand over £20,000 from fundraising

Big-hearted students and staff at Reaseheath College and University Centre in Nantwich have handed over a whopping £20,000 to their chosen charity The British Heart Foundation.

The amount has been was raised by RAG (Raising and Giving) activities including a sky dive, a 34-mile  Sandstone Trail walk, a spooktacular Scarefest at Halloween and a campus chase team challenge.

June 25, 2024
LETTER: Why are United Utilities changing water meters?

LETTER: Why are United Utilities changing water meters?

Dear Editor
We were notified recently that UU were to change our water meter on 21st June.

After contacting UU it appears the reason is unclear why this has been ordered.

June 25, 2024
Police officer from Nantwich guilty of assaults against woman

Police officer from Nantwich guilty of assaults against woman

former Detective Sergeant from Warwickshire Police has pleaded guilty to assaulting a woman in Nantwich.

Paul Whitehurst appeared at Chester Crown Court on Monday where he pleaded guilty to four counts of section 39 assault.

June 25, 2024
Three big housing schemes near Leighton Hospital set for approval

Three big housing schemes near Leighton Hospital set for approval

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Three planning applications for a total of 808 homes near Leighton Hospital have been recommended for approval.

Each scheme relates to parcels of land off Minshull New Road and Flowers Lane close to the hospital in Crewe.

June 25, 2024
Nantwich stages General Election hustings for eight candidates

Nantwich stages General Election hustings for eight candidates

By Jonathan White
A General Election hustings for Crewe & Nantwich constituency took place inside St Mary’s Church in Nantwich last night.

The traditional hustings was chaired by Paul Boniface, who welcomed the audience and  introduced the candidates by name and party.

June 25, 2024
LETTER: Platoon seeks Nantwich veteran for reunion

LETTER: Platoon seeks Nantwich veteran for reunion

Dear Editor,
I am on a search for a Nantwich military man Kevin Ormes, the brother of Yvonne Ormes.

My names is Robert King and I joined the military in 1967 in Folkestone Kent, Kevin was in my Platoon and he joined the Cheshire Regiment.

June 25, 2024
Are eSports really sports?

Are eSports really sports?

The debate surrounding whether eSports qualify as “real” sports is a contentious and multifaceted issue that has garnered significant attention in recent years.

On one side of the argument are proponents who assert that eSports deserve recognition as legitimate sports due to their competitive nature, skill requirements, and global popularity.

June 24, 2024
Young Traders scoop awards after successful Nantwich event

Young Traders scoop awards after successful Nantwich event

Talented young entrepreneurs aged from 12 to 30 helped make the first Nantwich Young Traders event a big success.

The traders took part in the town square on Saturday, giving the judges a tough task to select the winners.

June 24, 2024
Bus fare reductions for young users across Cheshire East

Bus fare reductions for young users across Cheshire East

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East is to extend fare reductions to 16 to 19-year-olds and introduce a multi-operator ticket to increase bus use.

The new ticketing schemes are just two of the initiatives which will be funded by nearly £3.5m awarded as part of the Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP).

June 24, 2024