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South Cheshire residents urged to join Cancer Research “Race for Life”

South Cheshire residents urged to join Cancer Research “Race for Life”

People across South Cheshire are being urged to enter Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life in October.

The charity’s events are returning to the area but with socially distanced measures to keep participants safe.

September 23, 2021
Nantwich Running Club making strides with 300 members

Nantwich Running Club making strides with 300 members

New Nantwich Running Club is making major strides after hitting almost 300 members in just a few months.

The club was launched by Willaston runner Mike Stevens earlier this year.

September 23, 2021
Comedian Rich Hall to perform at Crewe Lyceum

Comedian Rich Hall to perform at Crewe Lyceum

Rich Hall’s comedy-music locomotive rolls into Crewe Lyceum on September 25 amid rescheduled tour dates.

Hall’s “Hoedown Deluxe” blends his keen acerbic stand-up combined with spit and sawdust alt-country lyricism.

September 23, 2021
FEATURE: The benefits of sofa beds

FEATURE: The benefits of sofa beds

Whether you’re looking to get a two-seater or three-seater sofa bed, you will get to enjoy the many benefits of a functional sofa bed, including the ability to change the layout of your living space as quickly and as often as you like.

September 23, 2021
READER’S LETTER: Cross-party rejection of Cheshire East car park charging strategy

READER’S LETTER: Cross-party rejection of Cheshire East car park charging strategy

Dear Editor,
Cheshire East Conservatives, together with cross-party colleagues, rejected proposals to consult on a standardised system of charging ‘zones’ across all the borough’s car parks.

September 23, 2021
Leighton Hospital unveils £663 million redevelopment plans

Leighton Hospital unveils £663 million redevelopment plans

Ambitious plans for the £663 million redevelopment of Leighton Hospital have moved a step closer today.

A bid for funding has now been formally submitted to the Department of Health and Social Care.

September 22, 2021
Tarporley racer Oliphant endures frustration BTCC weekend at Croft

Tarporley racer Oliphant endures frustration BTCC weekend at Croft

Tarporley racing driver Tom Oliphant ended a frustrating Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship race day at Croft.

Oliphant emerged with just a handful of points after finding himself on the receiving end of contact.

September 22, 2021
Plans for parking charges in ‘free’ towns scrapped by Cheshire East

Plans for parking charges in ‘free’ towns scrapped by Cheshire East

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Plans to introduce parking charges in towns where it is currently free, have been controversially scrapped by Cheshire East Council.

If approved, charges would have been introduced in Middlewich, Alsager, Holmes Chapel, Sandbach and other towns in line with Nantwich, Crewe, and Macclesfield.

September 22, 2021
FEATURE: The best motorcycle jackets money can buy!

FEATURE: The best motorcycle jackets money can buy!

Motorbike jackets are not just for looking cool (although this is a big part of it) as they are actually a very important safety item for motorcyclists.

September 21, 2021
Willaston councillor lodges police complaint over hate crime incident

Willaston councillor lodges police complaint over hate crime incident

A Willaston councillor has officially complained to Cheshire Police after being told to wait FIVE days before giving a statement about a homophobic assault he suffered.

Cllr Craig Bailey has written to Cheshire Police and Crime Commissioner, saying the response shows a “lack of seriousness in tackling hate crime.

September 21, 2021
Soviet Threat event at Cold War nuclear bunker in Nantwich

Soviet Threat event at Cold War nuclear bunker in Nantwich

By Jonathan White
Hack Green Secret Nuclear Bunker near Nantwich took visitors back in time during a ‘Soviet Threat’ event.

“Soviet Threat” was a living history event recreating how lives were lived by both Western and Eastern forces during the Cold War.

September 21, 2021
Live music and tribute acts return to Nantwich Civic Hall

Live music and tribute acts return to Nantwich Civic Hall

Live music from top tribute acts is returning to Nantwich Civic Hall after lockdowns.

The venue has a number of concerts lined up over the next few months as live indoor shows are allowed once more.

September 21, 2021
Nantwich girl, 3, climbs Snowdon for hospital that saved baby sister

Nantwich girl, 3, climbs Snowdon for hospital that saved baby sister

A Nantwich girl who climbed Snowdon just days before her 3rd birthday, has helped to raise money for the hospital which saved the life of her little sister.

Little Flossie Smith battled for five and a half hours to reach the Welsh mountain’s summit in aid of Leighton Hospital’s NICU.

September 20, 2021